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with a family history of substance abuse
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who are depressed
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who have low self-esteem, and
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who feel like they don’t fit in or are out of the mainstream
Teenagers abuse a variety of drugs, both legal and illegal. Legally
available drugs include alcohol, prescribed medications, inhalants
(fumes from glues, aerosols, and solvents) and over-the-counter cough,
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Experimentation with drugs during adolescence is common. The most commonly used illegal drugs are marijuana (pot),
stimulants (cocaine, crack, and speed), LSD, PCP, opiates, heroin, and designer
or club drugs (Ecstasy). The use of illegal drugs is increasing, especially
among young teens. First marijuana use occurs in middle school, and alcohol use
can start before age 12. The use of marijuana and alcohol in high school has
become common.
Unfortunately, teenagers often don’t see the link between their
actions today and the consequences tomorrow.
They also have a tendency to feel indestructible and immune to the
problems that others experience. Some teens will
experiment and stop, or continue to use occasionally, without
significant problems. Others will develop a dependency, moving on to
more dangerous drugs and causing significant harm to themselves and
possibly others.
Drug and alcohol use is associated with a variety of negative consequences,
including increased risk of serious drug use later in life, school failure, and
poor judgment puts teens at risk for accidents, violence, unplanned and unsafe
sex, and suicide.
FACTS
- About 10% of teens smoke cigarettes frequently (more
than 20 days per month). Tobacco use has serious long-term health
consequences and is highly addictive. A teen who uses tobacco for more
than a year has more than an 80% chance of becoming dependent on it.(2)
- About 75% of high school students have tried
alcohol. More alarming, about 28% of teens have had a recent episode of heavy
drinking (more than 5 drinks within a couple of hours). The leading cause of
death for teens and young adults is auto accidents related to alcohol. Drinking
also lowers inhibitions, which can lead teens to have unprotected sex,
increasing the chance of pregnancy and infection with sexually transmitted
diseases, such as herpes, chlamydia, and HIV.
- About 40% of teens have tried marijuana one or
more times, while about 22% of teens currently use marijuana. Teen use is
troubling because marijuana can hinder memory, problem-solving, and learning. It
can also cause mood swings, anxiety, and depression.
- About 9% of teens have tried cocaine, while 4%
use it currently (one or more times in a month). Cocaine is an addictive drug.
It is especially dangerous because it can cause abnormal heartbeats,
occasionally resulting in a life-threatening heart attack, seizure, or stroke.
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Source: American Academy of
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
