Throughout my paper I will go into detail about each harmful drug and the effect on the human body. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive illegal and on the rise drug in today’s society. Methamphetamine has many different street names some of them include meth, crank, crystal meth, and ice. Methamphetamine can be used in many different ways, such as injected, snorted, and smoked. Methamphetamine affects the brain, central nervous system, and the mouth.
Many consequences when abusing drugs, whether one uses street drugs or medications he or she is bound to have troubles with people around him and the law. When evaluating types of drugs and effects on one’s life, many turn to drugs for various reasons and society deals with society deals with them all differently. Marijuana is a gateway drug whereas prescription pills are commonly used. Crack cocaine and heroine can
Psychoactive – cannabis is usually smoked in a roll-up or pipe. It is also frequently ingested orally. Effects: stoned, increased heart rate, reduced blood sugar level, decreased sensory awareness, increased sensory awareness, etc. Street name Effects Risks Alcohol Booze Relaxant, feel less anxious and more sociable Slurred speech, nausea, psychological and physical dependence Amphetamines Speed, whizz, billy, uppers Euphoria, increased energy Anxiety, panic, paranoia Benzodiazepines Blues, downers, tranqs Sedation, relaxation Quickly develop
Adolescence is a delicate time in one’s life because it is the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood and is a time when a young person goes through the stage of identity-versus-identity confusion. Erikson believed that in order for an adolescence to have healthy relationships and a solid foundation of who they are, they must go through each life transitional stages successfully. Erickson believed that if adolescence’s got struck in their transitional stages of life it would cause them to not be able to identify their role in life. Trauma can cause a great disruption in an adolescence life transition, especially the trauma of sexual abuse (Feldman, 2006). John
She talks about how different individuals in her article have been affected by the substances that were placed in their lives at a young age, making it hard for them to focus on the goals and morals that they had before drugs became an influence in their life. Stritesky focuses on the complex idea of adolescents not knowing the consequences of drugs in order to get readers to think about the pros and cons of using drugs. She uses appeals to pathos and different ranges of syntax in order to capture the hearts of readers through deep anecdotes of those who struggled with drugs to help emphasize. Stritesky’s style of writing fits for adolescents and young adults that are considering doing drugs in the hopes of making things better in their
Substance Abuse Kinsey Vess PSY/270 November 16, 2014 Joan Rachmel Substance Abuse There are many theories as to what causes a person to abuse substances. In all truth, all of the theories surely have some truth to them. Each person is different and what causes them to abuse drugs is custom to them. However, the theory that I believe is often the cause of substance abuse is the psychodynamic theory. The psychodynamic theory says that the reason for substance abuse is that people have a dependency problems that come from an earlier time.
The other way is helping adolescents, teenagers, and young adults only to associate themselves with peer groups that can only positively influence their values and behaviors when growing up. Advertisements should also be made in such as the way they only reach their intended target market while at the same time encouraging people to drink responsibly. New and better laws, policies and strategies should be introduced and fully implemented, so as to discourage and control the consumption of alcohol by individuals below the legal drinking age limit (Bonnie & O’Connell 67). Nevertheless, under age drinking can be associated with undesirable consequences such as brain damage, death, depression, aggressive behaviors, injuries, and violence, among others. It is therefore only rational and prudent if all the relevant stakeholders, starting with the government up to the teenagers to join hands so as to discourage and control underage drinking.
Prescription drugs that are most commonly abused, classified as Opioids, are OxyContin, Vicodin, and Demerol, which are used to treat pain or relieve coughs or diarrhea. Some Depressants are Nembutal, Valium, and Xanax, which are used to treat anxiety, tension, panic attacks, and sleep disorders. Some Stimulants are Ritalin and Adderall, which are used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD. (Vranken) All these prescription drugs are commonly found among the streets we walk and drive today and the neighborhoods we live in.
Some research data on the adolescent population show that adolescents seem to be less motivated than adults to seek or stay in treatment, and that the motivation they have more likely emanates from pressures exerted by exerted by external agents such as family members or court officials (Breda & Heflinger, 2004). Breda & Heflinger (2004) conducted a study to assess multiple domains of incentive to change among adolescent admitted to publicly funded treatment for substance abuse with variable social, legal and clinical
Some of these reasons include family problems, depression, relationships problems, and other emotional distress. Teens also have to deal with their image. They want to feel like they belong or may be going through a self-identity crisis. Both adults and teens turn to drugs to help cope with these different issues. However, while drugs may make you feel better in the short-term, attempts to self-medicate ultimately