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Drug Addiction (II)
Drug 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. Read the rest of this entry »
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Drug Addiction
They are known as such addictions to various toxic substances, which produce multiple adverse health effects, both physical and psychological, family and social serious repercussions.
1. What is addiction?
Substance abuse or addiction is a chronic primary disease process, infectious and progressive. It causes serious problems not only for the youth concerned but also for the family and society.
2. A growing problem
Drug abuse has been emerging as a major problem among youth in recent years to be seen as an epidemic.
Alcohol and snuff have been called illegal drugs and that young people often experience, however, the use and abuse of illicit drugs has been increasing in this population.
3. The effects of the drug
The physical and psychological consequences, acute or chronic drug use for adolescents are of great concern. Adverse effects of drugs are varied and include:
- Toxic reactions, potential crime, changes in mood, sensory impairment or deterioration of motor function.
- They can affect mental functioning, including impaired concentration, trial and cognitive function, formation of misconceptions, temporary memory loss, inattention, extreme agitation, delusions of persecution and hallucinations.
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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 of alcohol, snuff and other drugs inside the home, and the consequences of their abuse. The clear rules in a family favor the development of the individual in relation to society.
8. It’s “terrific” to promote healthy recreational activities.
Encourage participation of their children in such activities, ensuring their enjoyment and development: sports, reading, music, youth associations, as important as this, is to carry out “with” their children, according to the different ages: excursions , games, visits to museums, hiking, etc..
9. It is “very piola” agrúpese with other parents.
Meet the parents of your children’s friends and know they think about drinking and snuff prevention, alcohol and other drugs. This will help you compare and reinforce patterns of action that takes place within your family. Read the rest of this entry »
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 misconceptions about the properties of drugs. You can help their children have adequate information.
2. It’s really great to listen to children.
Children can speak better on a topic with parents who are good listeners. If you were listening attentively and actively, their children will share their experiences.
3. It’s very good to help children feel good about yourself.
Your children will feel better if you tend to value their achievements and their efforts (regardless of the outcome). Strengthen your self-esteem if they evaluated their actions and not criticize them as persons. Read the rest of this entry »