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Understandstanding Substance Abuse and Addiction Among Teens: Strategies for Prevention and Recovery
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9798391000686
ISBN13:
9798391000686
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Understandstanding Substance Abuse and Addiction Among Teens: Strategies for Prevention and Recovery
$14.92
The he term "substance abuse" describes the risky or harmful use of psychoactive substances, including both legal and illicit drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Contrarily, addiction is a persistent and relapsing brain disorder marked by obsessive drug use and seeking out despite its negative effects. Due to the ongoing brain development in teenagers, substance abuse and addiction are more common among them.
During adolescence, the prefrontal cortex, which is in charge of decision-making, impulse control, and planning, is still growing.
Teenagers are consequently more vulnerable to peer pressure, hasty action, and risky choices.
Teenage substance misuse and addiction can have a variety of detrimental repercussions on their social, emotional, and physical health.
It may cause challenges with relationships, mental health, academic performance, and even legal matters.
Teenagers who abuse substances frequently exhibit altered behavior or mood, lost interest in formerly loved hobbies, altered sleep habits, and altered eating or weight. Parents and other caregivers should be aware of the warning signs of substance abuse and addiction and should talk openly and honestly with their adolescent children about the dangers and repercussions of using drugs and alcohol.
Teenage substance misuse and addiction can be prevented or treated with early intervention and treatment.
Contrarily, addiction is a persistent and relapsing brain disorder marked by obsessive drug use and seeking out despite its negative effects. Due to the ongoing brain development in teenagers, substance abuse and addiction are more common among them.
During adolescence, the prefrontal cortex, which is in charge of decision-making, impulse control, and planning, is still growing.
Teenagers are consequently more vulnerable to peer pressure, hasty action, and risky choices.
Teenage substance misuse and addiction can have a variety of detrimental repercussions on their social, emotional, and physical health.
It may cause challenges with relationships, mental health, academic performance, and even legal matters.
Teenagers who abuse substances frequently exhibit altered behavior or mood, lost interest in formerly loved hobbies, altered sleep habits, and altered eating or weight. Parents and other caregivers should be aware of the warning signs of substance abuse and addiction and should talk openly and honestly with their adolescent children about the dangers and repercussions of using drugs and alcohol.
Teenage substance misuse and addiction can be prevented or treated with early intervention and treatment.
| Author: Eliss Bell |
| Publisher: Independently Published |
| Publication Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
| Number of Pages: 142 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: NA |
| ISBN-13: 9798391000686 |
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