drug abuses among teenagers

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Definition of drug

Drug is a chemical substance used in thetreatment, cure prevent, or diagnosis of

disease or used to otherwise enhance

physical or mental well-being.



K ind of drug

(a) Alcohol

(b)Tobacco

(c) Inhalant (d) Marijuana

(e) Stimulants

(f) Heroin (g) Steroids



What is the causes of drug

among teenager? Curiosity

Humans are born curious and information aboutdrugs everywhere. Its not hard to wonder what

the hype is about if you have never been taughtotherwise .

Gateway drugsA person may have started out using something

less addicting such as Marijuana and looking for abetter high, they come in contact with heaviersubstances that offer a different type of high.



Anxiety, depression, low self esteem

and stress

These are some major factors that almost

had to bundle together because they are

all factors that deal with our psyche. A

persons mood and state of well being

can play a large part in a persons

perception of right or wrong. When you

add drugs into the mix, it becomes a

habitual circle of self destruction.



Peer pressure

This is not a kids only topic. Adults are

also pressured - Everyone has peers and if getting high is what is acceptable in yoursocial setting or circle of influences, youwill be pressured to perform or act in the

same way.



Environment

This is all encompassing in my opinion. We are

all a reflection of our environment. If a person

is raised in a home where drugs were part of life, or a culture where drugs are accepted,

then it is much more likely that they too will

become curious. Addiction generally doesnt

follow too far behind



Alteration of the perception of reality

Some addicts dont even realize what thatthey are doing. Addiction actually makes aperson believe they need it to survive. Thephysical and mental symptoms of withdrawal

can be too hard to bare. There are also addictsthat know that they are altering their state of mind and do it for just that reason.



How to detect drug abuse among

teena

gers?-School performance, declining grades, increased absences, reported

truancy .

-Withdrawal from hobbies, teams, family life .

-Marked change in behavior ranging from hostility to violence .

-Changes in energy level, having unusual amounts of energy or

increased fatigue .

-Increased secrecy about possessions or activities

-Use of incense, room freshener, or perfume to hide smoke or

chemical odours .-Wearing new clothes that highlight drug use, or suggest

inappropriate conduct, or lack of -concern for appearance and

Grooming.



-Evidence of drug paraphernalia, such as pipesand rolling papers-Evidence of eye drops used to mask bloodshoteyes or dilated pupils-Missing prescription drugs

-Unusual requests for money without reasonableexplanations for why they need it, discovering -money has been stolen from your home orwallet, or finding objects missing which may have

been sold to support a drug habit



How to reduce drug abuse among

teenagers?

1. OUTREACH PROGRAMME

Educational we go to schools, colleges and universitieswhere we set up exhibitions and organized drug awarenesstalk, forum or quiz for students.

Entertaining and creative organize rock concert atshopping malls, clubs, schools, college and universities. Wealso do plays, pentomine with positive messages.

Media outreach radio talk show, tv interviews,internet,magazine and newspapers, where we can outreach notonly the young people but all levels of society.



2. COMMUNITY PROGRAMME

Community service - we also do outreachprogrammes in the rural and residential areas byorganizing spring cleaning, exhibition and drug

awareness talks Religious program getting religious leaders to

give religious / spiritual talks to enhancecommunity / spiritual values among village

people.



3.SCHOOLS ACTIVITIES

Extra Co-curiculum activities sports,including anti drug syllabus or campaign inevery club in school.

The use of peer presure as an effective form of education for young people. (peer educators /counselors). Providing training for peer

educators on counseling and life skills.Parents Teachers' Association



4. FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

Family education getting the family involve

in schools and also when the teens are intreatment. Giving them information and

providing them with education on topics like :-

'why people use drugs', 'signs of addiction',

'effective parenting', 'drugs and its effects'



The effect of drug abuse among

teena

gers.Short-Term Effects:

Rush

Depressed respiration

Clouded mental functioning

Nausea and vomiting

Suppression of pain

Spontaneous abortion



Long-Term Effects:

Infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis)

Collapsed veins

Bacterial infections

Abscesses

Infection of heart lining and valves

Arthritis and other rheumatologic problems



Effects on society

Drug abuse and addiction have a devastatingimpact on society costing billions of dollarseach year. Heroin use alone is responsible for

the epidemic number of new cases of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, and drug addicted infantsborn each year. Drug abuse is responsible fordecreased job productivity and attendance,

increased healthcare costs, and an escalationof domestic violence and violent crimes.



The suggestion to reduce drug

ab

useam

ong teena

gers 1. For an effective intervention programmes, we must focuson the reducing of the risk factors

2. Getting the participation from all level of society (Teens,community leaders, parents, teachers, law enforcers,

religious leaders.) 3. An ongoing and well planned intervention programme to

ensure effective result.

4. To the parents knowing about teenagers.WHERE they are at all times

WHAT they are doingWHO they are withStructure is achieved by defining and modeling acceptablebehaviors, by limiting unacceptable behaviors, and bymaking sure your child clearly understands the difference.



BIBLIOGRAPHY

http://www.teenageproblems.net/

http://www.ikim.gov.my

http://wsyukriah.wordpress.com Growing Up DrugFree: A Parent's Guide to Prevention

1998

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

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