Drug Addiction (II)

Drug AddictionDrug addiction is often related to trauma. The leading causes of death in these young people are acts of violence such as homicides, suicides and accidents, especially traffic.

Chronic effects of alcohol and drug abuse include severe disorders such as cancer, cirrhosis, and respiratory disease. Both are more serious or chronic psychological disorders.

These can be divided into those that produce dependence, altered state in which the subject requires constant administration of the drug to feel good or avoid feeling bad, and the psychological maturation that stop or normal.

4. Ages greater danger
In general, if before 18-21, children have not begun to experiment with alcohol and cigarettes, and much of the illicit drugs (marijuana, cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, etc. ..), it is unlikely do so later.

With age decreases the number of young people who use banned substances. However, cocaine is a striking exception, once initiated in use, the number of teenagers and young adults who use remains high.

5. Difference between boys and girls
The proportion of children involved in illicit drug use is higher than that of girls, especially in the use frequency and intensity. Another interesting fact is that girls who use drugs, consume fewer types and less frequently than boys.

6. Relationship between the expectations of future
Generally, pre-university students who think graduating from university (or higher level), have lower rates of drug use than those who do not think so.

Incoming search terms for the article:

Possibility Related Posts:

  • Drug Addiction
    They are known as such addictions to various toxic substances, which produce multiple adverse health effects, both physical and psychological, family ...
  • Preventing Drug Abuse (II)
    7. Establish standards within the family about drugs, it is very appropriate. It is very useful to establish specific rules regarding the consumption ...
  • Preventing Drug Abuse
    Guidance for parents : 1. It’s good to talk to children about snuff, alcohol and other drugs. You may find they have misconceptions and misconcept...

8 Responses to “Drug Addiction (II)”

Leave a Reply