ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN PLANNING FOR: (Your Plan) ________ POSSIBLE SUPPORTIVE STAKEHOLDERS TO ENGAGE ADDRESSING OPPOSITION RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYSIS FEASIBILITY BASED ON ANSWERS FROM TEMPLATE, LIST THE IMMEDIATE NEXT 5 STEPS IN STARTING ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN · Current program or policy · Rationale for proposed change/new program or policy . Why the proposed change is needed. Provide an argument based on your analysis from Part 1 . Why it will make a positive difference. Describe, using evidence, . Why it is most appropriate at this time · Key initial steps moving forward (Advocacy TEMPLATE) . Possible supportive stakeholders to engage . Addressing opposition . Research and policy analysis . Feasibility . BASED ON ANSWERS FROM TEMPLATE, LIST THE IMMEDIATE NEXT 3 STEPS IN STARTING ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN Running Head: ADDICTION IN TEENAGERS  1 ADDICTION IN TEENAGERS 9 Addiction in Teenagers Susan Castro University of Louisville Addition in Teenagers Problem definition Addiction can be defined as a chronic and repulsive disorder of the brain, which is characterized by seeking and use of drugs that are compulsive, regardless of their harmful consequences. Drug dependence is a complicated brain disease. Brain disease is distinguished by neurotic, occasionally uncontrolled, drug desire, trying, and has that continue even into the face of highly harmful effects. -Drug-seeking turns into compulsive, in large part as the consequence of the consequences of extended drug use onto brain functioning and, Therefore, on behavior. For some people, drug dependency turns into habitual, by means of relapses likely still after extended periods of abstinence. Drug addiction is a chronic, frequently relapsing brain disease that induces compulsive drug search and usage despite detrimental effects to the person that is addicted and to those in them. Drug dependency is a brain disease because the misuse of drugs contributes to alterations in the structure and use of the mind. Scale/Magnitude Dependency is a social problem that crosses all the boundaries; that is; it is universal. It is a global problem because of its compulsive, progressive, obsessive, and repetitive nature. This chronic and progressive condition affects all people irrespective of their race, gender, occupation, age, as well as socioeconomic status. Target Population Teenagers possess a threateningly higher risk of drug usage and the development of a dangerous addiction. The first drug use in teenagers is voluntary, but after continuous consumption, one becomes unable to resist the drugs as a result of the changes that occur in the brain. An investigation into dependency has also played a significant part in society's perspective on drugs. The research has demonstrated that adolescents are more inclined and vulnerable to growing dependence. Some adults have even changed their views onto allowing their kids to take specific drugs. One could hope that the research ...

1. ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN PLANNING FOR: (Your Plan)
________
POSSIBLE SUPPORTIVE STAKEHOLDERS TO ENGAGE
ADDRESSING OPPOSITION
RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYSIS
FEASIBILITY
BASED ON ANSWERS FROM TEMPLATE, LIST THE
IMMEDIATE NEXT 5 STEPS IN STARTING ADVOCACY
CAMPAIGN
· Current program or policy

2. · Rationale for proposed change/new program or policy
. Why the proposed change is needed. Provide an argument
based on your analysis from Part 1
. Why it will make a positive difference. Describe, using
evidence,
. Why it is most appropriate at this time
· Key initial steps moving forward (Advocacy TEMPLATE)
. Possible supportive stakeholders to engage
. Addressing opposition
. Research and policy analysis
. Feasibility
. BASED ON ANSWERS FROM TEMPLATE, LIST THE
IMMEDIATE NEXT 3 STEPS IN STARTING ADVOCACY
CAMPAIGN
Running Head: ADDICTION IN TEENAGERS 1
ADDICTION IN TEENAGERS 9
Addiction in Teenagers
Susan Castro
University of Louisville

3. Addition in Teenagers
Problem definition
Addiction can be defined as a chronic and repulsive disorder of
the brain, which is characterized by seeking and use of drugs
that are compulsive, regardless of their harmful consequences.
Drug dependence is a complicated brain disease. Brain disease
is distinguished by neurotic, occasionally uncontrolled, drug
desire, trying, and has that continue even into the face of highly
harmful effects. -Drug-seeking turns into compulsive, in large
part as the consequence of the consequences of extended drug
use onto brain functioning and, Therefore, on behavior. For
some people, drug dependency turns into habitual, by means of
relapses likely still after extended periods of abstinence. Drug
addiction is a chronic, frequently relapsing brain disease that
induces compulsive drug search and usage despite detrimental
effects to the person that is addicted and to those in them. Drug
dependency is a brain disease because the misuse of drugs
contributes to alterations in the structure and use of the mind.
Scale/Magnitude
Dependency is a social problem that crosses all the boundaries;
that is; it is universal. It is a global problem because of its
compulsive, progressive, obsessive, and repetitive nature. This
chronic and progressive condition affects all people irrespective
of their race, gender, occupation, age, as well as socioeconomic
status.
Target Population
Teenagers possess a threateningly higher risk of drug usage and
the development of a dangerous addiction. The first drug use in
teenagers is voluntary, but after continuous consumption, one
becomes unable to resist the drugs as a result of the changes
that occur in the brain. An investigation into dependency has
also played a significant part in society's perspective on drugs.
The research has demonstrated that adolescents are more

4. inclined and vulnerable to growing dependence. Some adults
have even changed their views onto allowing their kids to take
specific drugs. One could hope that the research has increased
consciousness into dependency amongst teenagers, yet the
number of teens applying and hearing drugs like never before is
increasing. Investing and growth in management opportunities
has been significant over the last few decades showing both the
necessity and demand for drug management. The community has
tried to change the drug culture by stopping the most significant
users by treating this illness. Care may be useful, but only when
the drug addict needs it.
These adolescent years are a crucial period to prevent drug
usage. Seeking drugs as a teen increases the chance of
developing substance usage disorders. The earlier the year of
initial use, the higher the probability of later dependency.
Adults are at an increased risk of the addiction when they find
instruction pain-relieving drugs following the surgery or else
because of the prolonged pain issue. People with the history of
addiction should be especially cautious with opioid hurt
relievers and confirm to inform their doctors about previous
drug usage.
Addiction is an affliction that is both tragic and destructive
since it can result in physical and emotional harm, and in the
end, it costs lives. Addictive substances lead to crises in mental
health, thus leading to an increase in deaths that are related to
drug abuse (Edelfield, 2012).
Gender
Adolescence boys are not as susceptible to drug addiction as
adolescent girls. Girls are typically pressured in private and by
people they trust. Boys are usually pressured in groups and out
in the open giving them more reasons to say no or even walk
away. Girls get hooked faster and suffer from the consequences
sooner than boys their same age who experience they same type
and amount of drug. Researchers say girls face many unique
risks that can make alcohol and drug use potentially more
dangerous for them, for example:

5. · Girls are more likely than boys to be depressed, have eating
disorders, or be sexually or physically abused -- all of which
can increase the likelihood of substance abuse.
· Girls using alcohol and drugs are more likely to attempt
suicide.
· Substance use can lead to abuse and addiction more quickly
for girls than boys even when using the same amount or less of
a particular substance.
· Girls are more susceptible to lung damage as a result of
smoking and alcohol-induced brain damage.
· Girls and young women who frequently use drugs or alcohol
are more likely to engage in risky sex or be the victim of sexual
assault (Edelfield, 2012).
Causal Analysis
Causes
In most cases, substance use by teenagers is usually
substantially imprudent and motivated by their peers. Other
youths who develop drug addiction tend to have been abused in
someway. Drug abuse can be for recreational purposes among
adolescents, while other teenagers begin using drugs due to
their exposure to prescribed medications. (Edelfield, 2012).
Also, it can be as a result of the family history of dependency.
In some families, drug addiction is more common and involves
genetic tendencies.
Consequences
The introduction of substances that are unnatural or addictive
to their brains can affect the teens’ body chemicals, thus leading
to insufficient healthy development. The signals between the
neurons can be shut by the dopamine that some drugs release in
large quantities. These substances also can damage the
hardwiring of an individual, thus making dependent on these
unnatural substances, and this generates a biochemical change.
Sometimes, cross-addiction may happen as the result of regular
drugs. Mostly, these drugs affect the part of the brain that
governs addictive behaviors and dependence as a summary. The
dopamine receptors placed in the brain are not able to

6. differentiate between the two. The mind releases the “look
good” material called dopamine in reaction to anything
pleasant. The dopamine masks any suffering; therefore, the
person feels pleasant. That suffering from dependency starts to
feel like they need it. They no longer feel pleasant and began to
have cravings, and these cravings cause the person to regress.
People in recovery even want that feeling. Essentially, they
need to reach this up again, and they might try that via another
matter.
Scientists believe that all habit-forming drugs modify the mind's
'reward structure,' by increasing the release of the material
dopamine from neurons in essential regions of the brain.
Dopamine action happens after pleasant experiences, for
instance, after food or sex, but may also be caused by some
drugs. Drugs that artificially alter dopamine release in the
manner may have a craving for more. Some people may likely
have the genetic inclination to make them produce drug
addictions exceptionally quickly.
Anyone may grow addicted to drugs because physical activity is
the same for all humans. When drugs or alcohol are taken in,
they have the release of the chemical component in the brain
called dopamine. Dopamine is in charge of “great feelings” and
the happy high that drugs make. Any substance that causes
dopamine to be created will be addictive because, at the time,
the body can generate an attitude to the drug.
Addiction of the youths affects their families because they tend
to have strained relationships with their family members. In
most cases, drug abuse results in dysfunction of the family
because it causes crises in the family and endangers numerous
aspects of the family.
Teenagers' addiction makes them become a burden to society as
they are not able to be self-supporting. It also increases the
cases of crimes because most of the youths are unemployed, and
in the attempt to quench their thirst for drugs may end up
stealing to raise funds to purchase these drugs (Hanson et al.
2011).

7. Ideological analysis
Liberals
The liberals support the legalization of some drugs such as
marijuana. This is because when such drugs are legalized, the
government will be in a position to regulate and control its sale,
and this will ensure that teens will face difficulties in obtaining
such drugs, thus reducing the problem of drug addiction among
the youths (Scheier & Hansen, 2014).
Legalization has had a positive outcome for consumers, too. The
legalization of cannabis has led to better quality and safety
rules and the reduction in drug-related mob violence, and it
provides for enforcement to concentrate on more violent crimes.
Cannabis has been known to be intertwined with other toxic
drugs. If the marketing of cannabis is governed by the
government, consumers know what is going in their goods. The
report published in Addiction shows that consumers are inclined
to pay the premium for regulated cannabis.
Conservatives
According to conservatives, addiction and substance misuse
among teenagers is a pivotal contributor to crime, can lead to
mental health crises and lead to an early death. A preventive
approach ought to be put in place to help in stopping the
problem of addiction from ruining the lives of the youths as
well as causing drug-related deaths among them.
People having addictive disorders might be conscious of their
trouble but remain incapable of breaking it. This addiction
might have health issues, too, as issues at work as well as with
family members and friends. This abuse of drugs and alcohol is
the leading cause of avoidable illnesses and untimely demise.
Since dependency affects some aspect of the person's life,
numerous kinds of care are frequently taken. For the most, the
combination of individual and group therapy is most useful. A
management approach that addresses the individual’s condition
and reoccurring medical, medicinal and social issues will lead
to continuous improvement.
Psychological health issues and illnesses are often complicated

8. by the existence of different health conditions and may be
compounded by a variety of societal problems. In particular,
mental state and substance usage issues, and addictions more
broadly, have large and vital areas of overlap. Substance abuse
is often the result of the underlying mental illness or illness;
conversely, substance abuse may contribute to the growth of
psychological health issues and diseases.
Analysis of gainers and losers
Gainers- The government
The government will gain when the issues of addiction among
teenagers are addressed. This is because the government of the
United States of America has been spending a lot of money that
is tens of billions yearly attempting the use of harmful drugs.
Developing drug use prevention programs such as a nationwide
school-based program will help the government in reducing its
cost because the program will only use a small fraction of the
funds that the government spends on controlling drug abuse.
Losers
The family
If the issue of addiction among teenagers is not well addressed,
their families are likely to suffer financial losses. As a result,
losing family income when their kids end up not completing
their high school or college studies or fail to obtain an advanced
degree (Scheier &Hansen, 2014). The family is likely to suffer
considerable losses in their finances as a result of higher
medical costs since a lot of addictions lead to health
complications that can lead to increased costs in the entire life
of the teenagers. The family ends up bearing such burdens.
The society
Failure to address the addiction problem sufficiently affects
society economically. This is because drug abuse leads to
increased costs on a societal scale due to higher incarceration
rates, theft, and other criminal justice costs. Also, drug
addiction costs society billions of dollars in health care
expenditures, enforcement of drug laws, lost productivity
(Hanson et al. 2011).

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Scheier, L. M., & Hansen, W. B. (2014). Parenting and teen
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