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Substance use & abuse by Alexandra Radovic

Published on Nov 15, 2017

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Substance use & abuse

Alexandra Radovic
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26% of tenth graders have tried smoking

39% have tried at least one illegal drug
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at the end of high school...

9% of students smoke cigarettes regularly
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52% have tried drinking

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22% have engaged in heavy drinking

in the past 2 weeks
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25% have tried at least one

highly addictive substance
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induce false strength and enhance motivation

amphetamines (ADHD)
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PCP, ECSTACY, SEDATIVES, INHALENTS 

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IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

OPIOID PAIN MEDS AND HEROIN
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teen substance use decreased overall

since mid 1990's
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greater parent, media, and school

focus on the hazards of drugs
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but...

marijuana use has gradually increased
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more- widely legalized

considered less- risky by teens 
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why do drugs?

sensation seeking in adolescence 
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Child sees dad frequently grab a drink after work

how models cope
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mom needs caffeine every morning

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medication

is the go to solution
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poverty

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personality

impulsive, disruptive, risk taker
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what is the harm

impaired perception and mind processes
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heredity

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impair neural networks

and alternate coping skills 
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treatment

school/community programs and therapy
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prevention

parents monitor teen activities
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practice avoiding peer pressure

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reduce social acceptability

teach risks
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credits

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