Why do some adolescents start taking drugs? How can this be avoided?
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Because of the following reasons:
1.To fit in: Many teens use drugs “because others are doing it”—or they think others are doing it—and they fear not being accepted in a social circle that includes drug-using peers.
2.To feel good: Abused drugs interact with the neurochemistry of the brain to produce feelings of pleasure. The intensity of this euphoria differs by the type of drug and how it is used.
3.To feel better: Some adolescents suffer from depression, social anxiety, stress-related disorders, and physical pain. Using drugs may be an attempt to lessen these feelings of distress. Stress especially plays a significant role in starting and continuing drug use as well as returning to drug use (relapsing) for those recovering from an addiction.
4.To do better: Ours is a very competitive society, in which the pressure to perform athletically and academically can be intense. Some adolescents may turn to certain drugs like illegal or prescription stimulants because they think those substances will enhance or improve their performance.
5.To experiment: Adolescents are often motivated to seek new experiences, particularly those they perceive as thrilling or daring.
This can be avoided by following ways:
1. It is the duty of a parents to become best friend of their child during this period so that he or she can share his or her problems with them.
2. Always keep note on ur child.
3. Check the company he or she part off.
4. Check his or her phone once in a week to get updated by his of her activities.
5. Keep trust on ur child that is most important.
Hope it helps.....
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⭐. The age between 12-18 years is known as adloesence period.
⭐. During this period youngsters show curiosity , desire for adventure and excitement , experimentation etc..;.
⭐. They also suffer from some mental stress , physical stress and harmonal balance.
⭐. Due to such reasons they start taking drugs(or ) alcohol.
❤. MEASURES TO AVOID DRUG USAGE (TDA)❤
❤. SEEKING HELP FROM PEERS ❤
⭐. If classmates find some one getting into trap of TDP , it should be brought to the notice of their parents or teachers.
❤. EDUCATION AND COUNSELLING ❤
⭐. There must be a continuous process of educating the children regarding TDA , at every level in the formof lessons.
❤. SEEKING PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL HELP ❤
⭐. A lot of help is available in the form of highly qualified psychologists , psychiatrists and de-addiction and rehabilitation programmers