Teenagers often begin using drugs during their teenage years due to natural curiosity and a desire to rebel or feel a sense of belonging with peers. Common reasons for teenage drug abuse include conflicts at home, desires to reduce emotional pain, low self-esteem, and idleness or boredom. Parents should watch for signs of drug abuse like sudden lifestyle changes, mood changes, and failing grades, and seek professional help for their teen if abuse is suspected. Early detection and treatment programs involving therapy and family support can help reduce teenage drug abuse.

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ABUSE
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2. It is alarming that many drug addicts begin using drugs
as early as their teenage years.
How does that happen and what should the elders do to
reduce teenage drug abuse? It can be assumed that
reducing number of teenage drug abusers will decrease
the overall prevalence of addiction.

3. In order to get to the root of this, we need to understand
first why teenagers turn
to drugs.
Adolescents are believed to be prone to addiction
because of their natural curiosity.
There also seems to be a constant urge among many
teens to ‘rebel’ and to sense
belongingness in a peer of group.

4. The reasons why teenagers are into drugs are almost the
same to the reasons of the
adults. Drug addiction among teens occur because of
reasons such as:

5. Conflicts at home
Desires to reduce emotional pain
Low self-esteem
Desire to get attention
Idleness or boredom
Parents with drug abuse problems
Easily accessible drugs

6. Early detection is key in attempting to reduce the number
of teenage drug
abusers.
Since adolescence is very complicated and teenagers are
very unpredictable, detecting
drug addiction can be quite a challenge. Parents need to
know which are normal are
which should be watched for.

7. What are the signs that a teenager might be into drug
abuse?

8. A sudden lifestyle change including disconnection from
loved ones, a new group
of friends, disinterest with hobbies and failing grades.
Use of deodorants or perfumes to conceal the smell of
drugs.
Frequent use of eye drops
Suddenly needs more money than usual
Talks differently with friends
Wear clothes that indicate drug abuse
Mood changes
Unexpected rages, depression or hyperactivity and paranoia

9. Once a teen is spotted with these signs, parents or
guardians should call in
professional help.

10. While it is normal for parents to panic when their teens
show signs of drug abuse, it is
not recommended to solve it on their own. It is best if
they consult a professional and let
the professionals recommend treatments or rehab
programs for these teens. Rehab
programs usually consist of individual and group therapy,
family involvement
workshops, and proper lecture.