Teenagers face serious health risks from behaviors like unprotected sex, drug and alcohol use. These behaviors often begin in adolescence and can lead to long-term illnesses. Through medical exams, health professionals can identify risk behaviors, early medical issues, and provide counseling to help teens and parents. Common risks include lack of seatbelt use, fighting, weapons, tobacco, and drug use among boys. Girls more often report depression, unsafe weight loss methods, and lack of exercise. Risk behaviors interfere with adolescents' developmental needs for social acceptance, competence, and hope for the future.
This document outlines some of the common problems faced by teens, including social pressures, low self-esteem, learning to deal with emotions, physical changes like acne, risky behaviors around sex, pregnancy and substance abuse, attitudes of isolation, rebellion and refusing values, and concerns about body image and appearance.
The document provides information on topics related to adolescent development including physical, emotional, and mental health issues. It discusses normal physical changes during puberty for both boys and girls. Emotional development in adolescents includes increased mood swings, self-consciousness, and risk-taking behavior due to ongoing brain development. Mental health issues covered include self-harm, suicide risks, and effective support strategies. Other topics addressed are sexuality, social influences like internet and gaming, and risks of alcohol and drug use among adolescents. Learning activities provide templates to reflect on challenges during adolescence.
Child abuse can take many forms including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse as well as neglect. It is estimated that the total abuse rate of children is 25.2 per 1,000 children. The most common form of child abuse is neglect, accounting for 15.9 per 1,000 children, while physical and sexual abuse rates are lower at 5.7 and 2.5 per 1,000 respectively. Children who experience abuse often suffer psychological, emotional and social problems that can continue into adulthood if not properly treated. Nurses play an important role in caring for child abuse victims by providing physical, emotional and social support.
Guidance and Counselling lessons on Social and Emotional problemskiranjustinejoseph
Social and Emotional problems of adolescence is an issue of international concern. the degree and types of problems may vary from nations to nations considering various factors of that country. but in general, developing minds go through a similar process and we can find the similarity of problems across the nations.
Teenagers are often exposed to drugs and alcohol through peer pressure, parental examples, and media influences. A study found that over 50% of 12th graders had used alcohol and nearly 25% had used illicit drugs in the past year. Teens are particularly susceptible to peer pressure as their brains prioritize rewards over risks. Parents who use drugs or drink can negatively influence teens through their example. Media frequently portrays substance use in a positive light without consequences, which teens may emulate. However, various treatment options exist to help teens struggling with addiction.
The document discusses various physical and psychological hazards that can occur during different life stages from infancy to late adulthood. In infancy and babyhood, hazards include complications during birth that can cause brain damage, prematurity, and accidental injuries. During early childhood, common hazards are illnesses, accidents, and obesity. Puberty brings physical changes that can cause social and emotional difficulties if malformations occur. Physical and psychological challenges continue throughout adulthood and elderly years as the body and mind decline. Hazards include health issues, role changes, social isolation, and economic insecurity.
When you’re a parent, you may not give much thought to teen mental health conditions or mental distress. You might attribute potential red flags in behavior to typical teen growing pains. As parents, it is essential to realize that some things might be real warning signs of mental health issues in teens.
By understanding more about the risks for teens regarding their mental health and the impact of social media, you’re better positioned to know what to watch for; you’re also more likely to be able to help your teen who is struggling.
This document outlines some of the common problems faced by teens, including social pressures, low self-esteem, learning to deal with emotions, physical changes like acne, risky behaviors around sex, pregnancy and substance abuse, attitudes of isolation, rebellion and refusing values, and concerns about body image and appearance.
The document provides information on topics related to adolescent development including physical, emotional, and mental health issues. It discusses normal physical changes during puberty for both boys and girls. Emotional development in adolescents includes increased mood swings, self-consciousness, and risk-taking behavior due to ongoing brain development. Mental health issues covered include self-harm, suicide risks, and effective support strategies. Other topics addressed are sexuality, social influences like internet and gaming, and risks of alcohol and drug use among adolescents. Learning activities provide templates to reflect on challenges during adolescence.
Child abuse can take many forms including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse as well as neglect. It is estimated that the total abuse rate of children is 25.2 per 1,000 children. The most common form of child abuse is neglect, accounting for 15.9 per 1,000 children, while physical and sexual abuse rates are lower at 5.7 and 2.5 per 1,000 respectively. Children who experience abuse often suffer psychological, emotional and social problems that can continue into adulthood if not properly treated. Nurses play an important role in caring for child abuse victims by providing physical, emotional and social support.
Guidance and Counselling lessons on Social and Emotional problemskiranjustinejoseph
Social and Emotional problems of adolescence is an issue of international concern. the degree and types of problems may vary from nations to nations considering various factors of that country. but in general, developing minds go through a similar process and we can find the similarity of problems across the nations.
Teenagers are often exposed to drugs and alcohol through peer pressure, parental examples, and media influences. A study found that over 50% of 12th graders had used alcohol and nearly 25% had used illicit drugs in the past year. Teens are particularly susceptible to peer pressure as their brains prioritize rewards over risks. Parents who use drugs or drink can negatively influence teens through their example. Media frequently portrays substance use in a positive light without consequences, which teens may emulate. However, various treatment options exist to help teens struggling with addiction.
The document discusses various physical and psychological hazards that can occur during different life stages from infancy to late adulthood. In infancy and babyhood, hazards include complications during birth that can cause brain damage, prematurity, and accidental injuries. During early childhood, common hazards are illnesses, accidents, and obesity. Puberty brings physical changes that can cause social and emotional difficulties if malformations occur. Physical and psychological challenges continue throughout adulthood and elderly years as the body and mind decline. Hazards include health issues, role changes, social isolation, and economic insecurity.
When you’re a parent, you may not give much thought to teen mental health conditions or mental distress. You might attribute potential red flags in behavior to typical teen growing pains. As parents, it is essential to realize that some things might be real warning signs of mental health issues in teens.
By understanding more about the risks for teens regarding their mental health and the impact of social media, you’re better positioned to know what to watch for; you’re also more likely to be able to help your teen who is struggling.
Adolescence is a developmental stage between childhood and adulthood characterized by physical maturation and changes in cognitive abilities. Puberty triggers extreme growth spurts and sexual maturation through secondary sex characteristics. While physical changes cause adjustments in body image and self-concept, cognitive development allows for more advanced thinking skills but also egocentrism. During this period of identity formation, teens face social pressures related to independence, relationships and worldviews that can threaten well-being through risky behaviors or conditions like depression.
Adolescent Health problems & Health risks of adolescent sexuality Sadat Mohammed
This document is a lecture on adolescent health problems and risks of adolescent sexuality given by Sadat Mohammed. It discusses several key health issues facing adolescents, including sexual and reproductive health problems, substance abuse, injuries, malnutrition, violence, mental health issues, and risky behaviors. The major causes of adolescent health problems are identified as early initiation of sexual intercourse, lack of knowledge and access to contraception and reproductive healthcare services, gender discrimination, and poverty. The lecture recommends interventions such as comprehensive sexuality education, increasing access to reproductive healthcare, promoting healthy behaviors, and preventing substance abuse and violence.
This document discusses behavioral problems in adolescents. It begins by defining adolescence as ages 10-19 and describing characteristics like physical changes and peer pressure. It then discusses common psychosocial problems adolescents face like substance abuse, internalizing disorders, and externalizing disorders. These problems are often co-morbid and related to personality traits and social/family environment. The document provides information on prevalence of substance use, risk factors, conduct disorder, depression, suicide risks, and effective treatment and prevention approaches like life skills training.
This document discusses emerging adulthood, which refers to the transition period from adolescence to adulthood between ages 18-25. It describes key features of emerging adulthood including identity explorations, instability, self-focus, feeling "in-between" adolescence and adulthood, and maintaining an optimistic view of future possibilities. Physical and health-related changes during this period are also outlined such as declining physical performance after age 30, increased health risks, issues around weight and eating habits, benefits of regular exercise, and risks of substance abuse. Sexual development including attitudes, behaviors, and sexually transmitted infections are also covered.
Child abuse both physical and sexual has been increasing all over the world. I think this is mainly because parents with young children are isolated and are finding it hard to cope on their own.
Political and media hype has resulted in doctors and other agencies involved in the care of children ignoring or not trained to recognise early signs. This often result is prolonged agony and may result in tragic consequence.
When these neglected children grow -up and decide to go on a rampage killing innocent people, the leaders and media use the opportunity to promote themselves and criticise the offender.
I have personally experienced the difficulties of defending my ethical duty and know how difficult this can be to stand alone and defend the care of a helpless children. I have published this slide presentation to teach every responsible adult to help protect the life of innocent children.
Let us stop breeding monsters and create a world filled with joy and laughter of happy children.
This document summarizes adolescent growth and development between ages 10-19. It discusses the physical changes of puberty, the continued development of the brain, and the cognitive and psychosocial changes adolescents experience. Physically, adolescents experience rapid growth spurts and development of secondary sex characteristics. Their brains continue developing abilities like advanced reasoning and abstract thinking, while psychosocially they work to establish identities, autonomy, intimacy, sexuality and achievement. Adults are advised to provide structure, support healthy exploration and set clear expectations during this formative time.
This document discusses the challenges of providing palliative care to adolescents with life-limiting illnesses. It notes that adolescents go through distinct developmental stages of early, middle, and late adolescence/young adulthood characterized by changes in physical appearance, independence, peer relationships, and career/reproductive concerns. Providing care requires understanding these stages and addressing the unique transitional issues faced by adolescents with chronic illnesses. The document provides tips for establishing therapeutic relationships including open-ended questions, maintaining normal activities, and supporting independence and decision-making.
The document discusses adolescent health issues across physical, psychological, and social domains. It notes that adolescents, defined as ages 10-19, experience physical maturing, psychological maturing, and social maturing. Their health is important as they will become the next generation of parents. It discusses changes in social and sexual behaviors, conflicts they may face, and various health issues including reproductive health, nutrition, STIs, and mental health. It emphasizes the importance of counseling, healthy lifestyle choices, and creating adolescent-friendly health services.
This chapter discusses physical, cognitive, and social development in early adulthood. It covers the transition to adulthood and criteria like independence. Physical peak is between ages 19-26 with decline after 30. Obesity rates have risen significantly and are influenced by both nature and nurture. Friendships and romantic relationships form an important part of social development in early adulthood. Career decisions also become a major focus as adults establish their professional paths.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES AND REMEDIES IN ADOLESCENT CHILDREN( 6TH - 12TH STANDAR...Dr Rupa Talukdar
How to deal with students: a clear picture giving emphasis on emotion, personality, learning skill & learning style and knowledge of right peg into the right hole leaving behind the traditional belief
1. The document discusses mental health issues among adolescents, emphasizing common problems like depression, anxiety, stress, and anger.
2. It describes the stages of adolescence from early to late, noting the physical, psychological, social and sexual changes occurring during this period.
3. The document outlines various mental health problems adolescents may face, such as emotional, behavioral, substance abuse, and psychological issues, and their causes like academic pressure, family problems, and peer influences.
1. The document discusses risk-taking behaviors in adolescents and the influence of peers. Positive peer groups can boost confidence and provide social support, while negative peers may encourage delinquency and undermine family relationships.
2. Common risk-taking behaviors include unsafe driving, fighting, substance abuse, and risky sexual behaviors. Peer influence can either discourage or promote engagement in these high-risk activities.
3. The document provides tips for managing peer relationships and emphasizes seeking out mentors to help address issues like bullying and develop healthy friendships.
The document discusses health promotion for adolescents ages 11-21. It covers the physical, psychological, and social changes that occur during puberty for both males and females. Potential health issues during this period include scoliosis, acne, eating disorders, obesity, sleep deprivation, depression, suicide, risky behaviors, and substance abuse. The document provides objectives and recommendations around immunizations, nutrition, exercise, safety, and developing healthy lifestyle habits during adolescence.
This document discusses various hazards throughout the lifespan, from infancy to late childhood. It outlines psychological and physical hazards. In infancy, psychological hazards include traditional birth beliefs that can impact infant development, while physical hazards are birth complications that can cause brain damage. In early childhood, common physical hazards are illness, accidents, unattractiveness, obesity, and left-handedness. Accidents are a leading cause of death. In late childhood, illness can cause irritability while accidents may lead to timidity; obesity increases diabetes risk and awkwardness harms self-esteem. Physical disabilities from accidents often cause social inhibition.
perkembangan dewasa awal dari segi fizikal dan kognitif Stephanie Solupin
This document discusses physical and cognitive development during early adulthood from ages 18-25. Key points include:
- This stage is called "emerging adulthood" and involves identity exploration, instability, and feeling between adolescence and adulthood.
- Physical performance peaks from ages 19-26. However, health risks like inactivity, substance abuse, and poor diet are common.
- Cognitive abilities are fully developed, but emerging adults face stress from academics, relationships, and finances that can impact mental health.
- Sexuality, relationships, and identity continue to develop during this transitional life stage. Both opportunities and challenges come with independence and responsibility as an adult.
Child abuse can take several forms including physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. Neglect, which involves failing to provide for a child's basic needs, is the most commonly reported form of abuse. Physical abuse causes harm through actions like punching, beating, or kicking. Sexual abuse involves exposing a child to sexual situations or contact and often occurs within the family. Emotional abuse can severely damage mental health through belittling, shaming, or rejecting the child. All forms of abuse and neglect can have lasting psychological impacts.
Promoting Healthy Child and Adolescent Development Prevention and the One Hea...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
Jeffrey Jenson presented on promoting healthy child and adolescent development through prevention programs and policies. He discussed the evolution of prevention approaches in the US, from ineffective fear-based programs in the 1960s-70s to evidence-based social learning and cognitive behavioral programs developed in the 1980s. Jenson promoted adopting a public health framework using risk and protective factors to inform prevention strategies. He concluded prevention science shows many programs are effective and one health could help apply prevention worldwide to promote well-being in young people.
Chapters 13 and 14 life span development.pptxwindleh
The document discusses several key aspects of physical, cognitive, social, and personality development that occur during early adulthood between the ages of 20-40. Physically, development is typically complete though the brain continues growing. Socially, forming intimate relationships becomes a focus as does choosing a career path and potentially becoming a parent. Adjusting to demands of higher education, relationships, careers, marriage, divorce, and parenthood are all discussed as important developmental tasks during this life stage.
This document discusses child maltreatment, including definitions, types, physical and behavioral signs, consequences, and examples. It defines child maltreatment as any form of physical or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, or exploitation that results in harm to a child's health, survival, development or dignity. The main types discussed are physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect. Each type provides details on signs, consequences like long-term physical and mental health impacts, and case studies. The document also briefly outlines other prevalent forms of child maltreatment such as child marriage, trafficking, labor, FGM, infanticide, bullying, forced adoption, and grooming.
This document defines adolescence and describes some key physical, psychological, and social changes that occur during this developmental period. It discusses the onset of puberty through the maturation of sex organs and secondary sex characteristics. It also outlines factors like nutrition, stress, brain development, substance use, and sexual health risks that can impact adolescents' well-being.
Effects of decision making in children over 15Sysy Jnthn
This document discusses the effects of decision-making in children over 15. While allowing independence can help them mature and learn from mistakes, it can also lead to unhealthy experimentation like underage drinking, drug abuse, and unsafe sex that have negative short- and long-term consequences. Underage drinking can cause alcoholism, accidents, and unsafe sexual encounters. Drug abuse may lead to addiction, disease, social problems, and criminal records. Unsafe sex increases the risks of STDs, unplanned pregnancy, abortion, and social stigma. Therefore, the document recommends parents still be involved to some degree to help avoid serious consequences of poor decisions.
Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood Mental Health and Emotional Well Beingvinaygupta494270
Adolescence is a stage of life characterized by changes in young people’s physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development.
Depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds.
Adolescence is a crucial period for developing social and emotional habits important for mental well-being. Emotional disorders
are common among adolescents like Anxiety, Depression, Suicide. Behavioural disorders are more common among younger adolescents than older adolescents. Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, commonly emerge during adolescence and young adulthood. Conditions that include symptoms of psychosis most commonly emerge in late adolescence or early adulthood. Symptoms can include hallucinations or delusions. A wide range of early risk and protective factors influence mental health outcomes.
Adolescence is a developmental stage between childhood and adulthood characterized by physical maturation and changes in cognitive abilities. Puberty triggers extreme growth spurts and sexual maturation through secondary sex characteristics. While physical changes cause adjustments in body image and self-concept, cognitive development allows for more advanced thinking skills but also egocentrism. During this period of identity formation, teens face social pressures related to independence, relationships and worldviews that can threaten well-being through risky behaviors or conditions like depression.
Adolescent Health problems & Health risks of adolescent sexuality Sadat Mohammed
This document is a lecture on adolescent health problems and risks of adolescent sexuality given by Sadat Mohammed. It discusses several key health issues facing adolescents, including sexual and reproductive health problems, substance abuse, injuries, malnutrition, violence, mental health issues, and risky behaviors. The major causes of adolescent health problems are identified as early initiation of sexual intercourse, lack of knowledge and access to contraception and reproductive healthcare services, gender discrimination, and poverty. The lecture recommends interventions such as comprehensive sexuality education, increasing access to reproductive healthcare, promoting healthy behaviors, and preventing substance abuse and violence.
This document discusses behavioral problems in adolescents. It begins by defining adolescence as ages 10-19 and describing characteristics like physical changes and peer pressure. It then discusses common psychosocial problems adolescents face like substance abuse, internalizing disorders, and externalizing disorders. These problems are often co-morbid and related to personality traits and social/family environment. The document provides information on prevalence of substance use, risk factors, conduct disorder, depression, suicide risks, and effective treatment and prevention approaches like life skills training.
This document discusses emerging adulthood, which refers to the transition period from adolescence to adulthood between ages 18-25. It describes key features of emerging adulthood including identity explorations, instability, self-focus, feeling "in-between" adolescence and adulthood, and maintaining an optimistic view of future possibilities. Physical and health-related changes during this period are also outlined such as declining physical performance after age 30, increased health risks, issues around weight and eating habits, benefits of regular exercise, and risks of substance abuse. Sexual development including attitudes, behaviors, and sexually transmitted infections are also covered.
Child abuse both physical and sexual has been increasing all over the world. I think this is mainly because parents with young children are isolated and are finding it hard to cope on their own.
Political and media hype has resulted in doctors and other agencies involved in the care of children ignoring or not trained to recognise early signs. This often result is prolonged agony and may result in tragic consequence.
When these neglected children grow -up and decide to go on a rampage killing innocent people, the leaders and media use the opportunity to promote themselves and criticise the offender.
I have personally experienced the difficulties of defending my ethical duty and know how difficult this can be to stand alone and defend the care of a helpless children. I have published this slide presentation to teach every responsible adult to help protect the life of innocent children.
Let us stop breeding monsters and create a world filled with joy and laughter of happy children.
This document summarizes adolescent growth and development between ages 10-19. It discusses the physical changes of puberty, the continued development of the brain, and the cognitive and psychosocial changes adolescents experience. Physically, adolescents experience rapid growth spurts and development of secondary sex characteristics. Their brains continue developing abilities like advanced reasoning and abstract thinking, while psychosocially they work to establish identities, autonomy, intimacy, sexuality and achievement. Adults are advised to provide structure, support healthy exploration and set clear expectations during this formative time.
This document discusses the challenges of providing palliative care to adolescents with life-limiting illnesses. It notes that adolescents go through distinct developmental stages of early, middle, and late adolescence/young adulthood characterized by changes in physical appearance, independence, peer relationships, and career/reproductive concerns. Providing care requires understanding these stages and addressing the unique transitional issues faced by adolescents with chronic illnesses. The document provides tips for establishing therapeutic relationships including open-ended questions, maintaining normal activities, and supporting independence and decision-making.
The document discusses adolescent health issues across physical, psychological, and social domains. It notes that adolescents, defined as ages 10-19, experience physical maturing, psychological maturing, and social maturing. Their health is important as they will become the next generation of parents. It discusses changes in social and sexual behaviors, conflicts they may face, and various health issues including reproductive health, nutrition, STIs, and mental health. It emphasizes the importance of counseling, healthy lifestyle choices, and creating adolescent-friendly health services.
This chapter discusses physical, cognitive, and social development in early adulthood. It covers the transition to adulthood and criteria like independence. Physical peak is between ages 19-26 with decline after 30. Obesity rates have risen significantly and are influenced by both nature and nurture. Friendships and romantic relationships form an important part of social development in early adulthood. Career decisions also become a major focus as adults establish their professional paths.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES AND REMEDIES IN ADOLESCENT CHILDREN( 6TH - 12TH STANDAR...Dr Rupa Talukdar
How to deal with students: a clear picture giving emphasis on emotion, personality, learning skill & learning style and knowledge of right peg into the right hole leaving behind the traditional belief
1. The document discusses mental health issues among adolescents, emphasizing common problems like depression, anxiety, stress, and anger.
2. It describes the stages of adolescence from early to late, noting the physical, psychological, social and sexual changes occurring during this period.
3. The document outlines various mental health problems adolescents may face, such as emotional, behavioral, substance abuse, and psychological issues, and their causes like academic pressure, family problems, and peer influences.
1. The document discusses risk-taking behaviors in adolescents and the influence of peers. Positive peer groups can boost confidence and provide social support, while negative peers may encourage delinquency and undermine family relationships.
2. Common risk-taking behaviors include unsafe driving, fighting, substance abuse, and risky sexual behaviors. Peer influence can either discourage or promote engagement in these high-risk activities.
3. The document provides tips for managing peer relationships and emphasizes seeking out mentors to help address issues like bullying and develop healthy friendships.
The document discusses health promotion for adolescents ages 11-21. It covers the physical, psychological, and social changes that occur during puberty for both males and females. Potential health issues during this period include scoliosis, acne, eating disorders, obesity, sleep deprivation, depression, suicide, risky behaviors, and substance abuse. The document provides objectives and recommendations around immunizations, nutrition, exercise, safety, and developing healthy lifestyle habits during adolescence.
This document discusses various hazards throughout the lifespan, from infancy to late childhood. It outlines psychological and physical hazards. In infancy, psychological hazards include traditional birth beliefs that can impact infant development, while physical hazards are birth complications that can cause brain damage. In early childhood, common physical hazards are illness, accidents, unattractiveness, obesity, and left-handedness. Accidents are a leading cause of death. In late childhood, illness can cause irritability while accidents may lead to timidity; obesity increases diabetes risk and awkwardness harms self-esteem. Physical disabilities from accidents often cause social inhibition.
perkembangan dewasa awal dari segi fizikal dan kognitif Stephanie Solupin
This document discusses physical and cognitive development during early adulthood from ages 18-25. Key points include:
- This stage is called "emerging adulthood" and involves identity exploration, instability, and feeling between adolescence and adulthood.
- Physical performance peaks from ages 19-26. However, health risks like inactivity, substance abuse, and poor diet are common.
- Cognitive abilities are fully developed, but emerging adults face stress from academics, relationships, and finances that can impact mental health.
- Sexuality, relationships, and identity continue to develop during this transitional life stage. Both opportunities and challenges come with independence and responsibility as an adult.
Child abuse can take several forms including physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. Neglect, which involves failing to provide for a child's basic needs, is the most commonly reported form of abuse. Physical abuse causes harm through actions like punching, beating, or kicking. Sexual abuse involves exposing a child to sexual situations or contact and often occurs within the family. Emotional abuse can severely damage mental health through belittling, shaming, or rejecting the child. All forms of abuse and neglect can have lasting psychological impacts.
Promoting Healthy Child and Adolescent Development Prevention and the One Hea...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
Jeffrey Jenson presented on promoting healthy child and adolescent development through prevention programs and policies. He discussed the evolution of prevention approaches in the US, from ineffective fear-based programs in the 1960s-70s to evidence-based social learning and cognitive behavioral programs developed in the 1980s. Jenson promoted adopting a public health framework using risk and protective factors to inform prevention strategies. He concluded prevention science shows many programs are effective and one health could help apply prevention worldwide to promote well-being in young people.
Chapters 13 and 14 life span development.pptxwindleh
The document discusses several key aspects of physical, cognitive, social, and personality development that occur during early adulthood between the ages of 20-40. Physically, development is typically complete though the brain continues growing. Socially, forming intimate relationships becomes a focus as does choosing a career path and potentially becoming a parent. Adjusting to demands of higher education, relationships, careers, marriage, divorce, and parenthood are all discussed as important developmental tasks during this life stage.
This document discusses child maltreatment, including definitions, types, physical and behavioral signs, consequences, and examples. It defines child maltreatment as any form of physical or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, or exploitation that results in harm to a child's health, survival, development or dignity. The main types discussed are physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect. Each type provides details on signs, consequences like long-term physical and mental health impacts, and case studies. The document also briefly outlines other prevalent forms of child maltreatment such as child marriage, trafficking, labor, FGM, infanticide, bullying, forced adoption, and grooming.
This document defines adolescence and describes some key physical, psychological, and social changes that occur during this developmental period. It discusses the onset of puberty through the maturation of sex organs and secondary sex characteristics. It also outlines factors like nutrition, stress, brain development, substance use, and sexual health risks that can impact adolescents' well-being.
Effects of decision making in children over 15Sysy Jnthn
This document discusses the effects of decision-making in children over 15. While allowing independence can help them mature and learn from mistakes, it can also lead to unhealthy experimentation like underage drinking, drug abuse, and unsafe sex that have negative short- and long-term consequences. Underage drinking can cause alcoholism, accidents, and unsafe sexual encounters. Drug abuse may lead to addiction, disease, social problems, and criminal records. Unsafe sex increases the risks of STDs, unplanned pregnancy, abortion, and social stigma. Therefore, the document recommends parents still be involved to some degree to help avoid serious consequences of poor decisions.
Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood Mental Health and Emotional Well Beingvinaygupta494270
Adolescence is a stage of life characterized by changes in young people’s physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development.
Depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds.
Adolescence is a crucial period for developing social and emotional habits important for mental well-being. Emotional disorders
are common among adolescents like Anxiety, Depression, Suicide. Behavioural disorders are more common among younger adolescents than older adolescents. Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, commonly emerge during adolescence and young adulthood. Conditions that include symptoms of psychosis most commonly emerge in late adolescence or early adulthood. Symptoms can include hallucinations or delusions. A wide range of early risk and protective factors influence mental health outcomes.
High school students experience significant cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. Their brains mature to allow for more abstract thinking and improved problem solving skills. Physically, puberty is completed and sexual maturity is reached. Socially, teens develop a stronger sense of identity and form closer relationships with peers and romantic partners. They also engage in more advanced decision making but still demonstrate impulsive behavior at times due to the later development of the prefrontal cortex.
This document discusses the behavioral traits of teenagers between the ages of 13-19. It describes the physical, mental, emotional and social changes that occur during adolescence. Teenagers experience rapid physical development through puberty which causes their bodies to mature. They also experience increased mental growth and emotional maturity. Some common behavioral traits of teenagers discussed include moodiness, a desire for independence, risk-taking behaviors, interest in romantic relationships, and idealism. The document also examines causes of loneliness in teenagers and ways for parents to help support teens who feel lonely.
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This document discusses adolescent health and development. It defines adolescence as ages 10-19 and describes the three stages of adolescence: early (10-13 years), middle (14-17 years), and late/young adulthood (18-21+ years). The document outlines major physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur during adolescence. It also identifies several health risks adolescents face, including injuries, violence, mental health issues, substance use, infectious diseases, early pregnancy, and poor nutrition. The document emphasizes establishing healthy behaviors during adolescence to promote lifelong well-being.
Teenagers face many problems during adolescence including low self-esteem, body image issues, bullying, depression, substance abuse, cyber addiction, unwanted sex, and teen pregnancy. These stem from hormonal changes, social pressures, comparisons to peers and media, and family dynamics. It is important that parents understand the issues facing teens, make them feel validated, and help them develop problem solving skills to work through difficulties in a healthy way.
Adolescence is a phase of transition from childhood to adulthood that involves significant physical, psychological, and social changes. It is a vulnerable time as adolescents may engage in unhealthy or risky behaviors and experience stress, mood swings, and identity issues. Providing adolescents with education about their changing bodies, relationships, health issues, and societal expectations can help them to successfully navigate this transition period.
Adolescence is a period of rapid physical, cognitive, sexual, social and emotional changes between ages 11-19. It involves transitioning from childhood to adulthood. Common issues during this stage include mood swings, peer influence, experimentation with risky behaviors like drugs/alcohol, and developing identity and independence from parents. Parents can help by educating themselves, communicating openly with their teen, and setting clear rules and boundaries while also giving them privacy and independence.
Peer pressure can negatively influence children, adolescents, and adults. It occurs when individuals feel compelled to conform to their peers' behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs. For young people especially, the desire for social acceptance and fear of rejection can make them vulnerable to peer pressure. This can lead to changes in academic performance, attitude, appearance, and risk-taking behaviors like substance abuse. Parents and schools can help build self-esteem, social tolerance, and awareness of peer pressure's effects to empower individuals to think independently.
this is me Dr Anjli Gupta, HOD in Nur Manzil Psychiatric Centre,Lucknow ,Senior Clinical Pschologist was invited in NGO working on the Street Children. They are suppose to identify their deviant behavior and help them out to give them proper guidance for their personality development. I had prepared it and presented to the state level of counsellors in Uttar Pradesh last year and now I am sharing with you my dear friends hope it would be help ful to you all....
- Adolescents are most likely to begin abusing substances like tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs due to a desire for new experiences and peer pressure. Trying drugs fulfills developmental needs in an unhealthy way with long-term consequences.
- Factors influencing adolescent drug use include availability of drugs, family environment, genetic traits, mental health, and beliefs about drugs. Repeated drug use can lead to addiction and pose serious social and health risks.
- Counseling plays an important role in managing substance abuse issues by using cognitive, behavioral, and family systems techniques to help patients understand problems and make new habits to replace destructive ones.
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Theory Two
Prenatal Exposure to Drugs - The Beginning
One of the largest groups of at-risk children are those who were prenatally exposed to their mother's drug and alcohol abuse during pregnancy. Commonly abused drugs of choice include heroin, crack-cocaine, marijuana, and prescription drugs such as tranquilizers and stimulants. Substance exposed infants experience after-effects that can slow development as well as psychological and behavior problems. In other words, these children are virtually doomed from birth unless proper diagnosis and intervention aid them in their development as children.
Intervention programs for mothers and their babies can be challenging and very expensive. Some of the drug babies are placed in foster care, which is also costly with dwindling resources of foster care families willing to take on these cases. Add to this the costs associated with special education and other family social services, and the aftercare costs for these youths can be astronomical.
Alcohol Abuse
Another group, and by far the most common, of at-risk children headed for negative developmental outcomes are those whose parents abused alcohol. Alcohol is so common in American society these days that it is not considered a drug. Beer, wine, and liquor are all central nervous system depressants and will have lasting effects on a developing fetus. Infants exposed to this dilemma are at a greater risk in developing behavior problems and poor social skills that can persist into childhood.
Children whose parents abuse alcohol are also at a higher risk for family related problems such as incest, child neglect and abuse, and domestic abuse. Children victim to these behaviors are ashamed of their families and tend to keep these behaviors a secret from other adults such as counselors and teachers. Some of the associated behaviors by children affected by family problems may include:
· Truancy
· Failure in school
· Lack of friends and withdrawal from classmates
· Delinquent behavior - acting out with violence
· Abuse of drugs or alcohol themselves
· Depression or suicidal thoughts or behaviors
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2. Health Issues and Risks
Many teens face serious health threats from risk-taking
behaviors such as unprotected sex and drug use, including
alcohol and tobacco. In addition, a growing number of teens are
developing medical conditions once thought to afflict only adults.
Overweight and obesity have become widespread, contributing
to a steady rise in high blood pressure and diabetes among
children and adolescents. Teens smoke, drink or commit violence
for many reasons, including peer pressure, the need to assert
their independence, to relieve stress and to satisfy their curiosity.
However, risk-taking behavior initiated during adolescence often
extends into adulthood and can contribute to serious illnesses,
such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Through routine
medical exams, health care professionals can screen teens for
risktaking behaviors, identify early stages of physical or
emotional disorders and provide information and counseling to
both teens and parents.
3. Understanding Health Risks
Part of becoming an adult is learning how to make
responsible decisions. It is important to remember that the
choices you make during adolescence can have an effect
on your health for the rest of your life. The first step in
becoming responsible for your health is to increase your
awareness of risk behaviours in your life. RISK
BEHAVIOURS are actions that can potentially threaten
your health or the health of others.
4. • Canadian youth today are often considered to be in a
state of crisis.
• Approximately half of all adolescents are at moderate to
high risk of engaging in one or more self-destructive
behaviors
• Many of these problem behaviors are interrelated. Some
of these behaviors are related to the multitude of
physical, social, and emotional changes adolescents are
experiencing.
• Some are related to dysfunction in families; violence in
the streets and at home; and media which portrays
alcohol and drug use, extramarital sex, and violence as
often-occurring, normal behaviors.
Understanding Health Risks
5. The Difference Between Boys
& Girls
Too many high school students nationwide continue to
practice behaviors that place them at risk for serious health
problems. Certain risk behaviors are more likely to be
found among particular sub populations of students. For
example, male students were more likely than female
students to report:
6. • rarely or never wearing seat belts;
• rarely or never wearing motorcycle helmets;
• being injured while exercising, playing sports, or being physically active;
• driving after drinking alcohol; weapon carrying; gun carrying;
• participating and being injured in a physical fight;
• weapon carrying on school property;
• being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property;
• being in a physical fight on school property;
• current smokeless tobacco use;
• current cigar use;
• episodic heavy drinking;
• lifetime and current marijuana use;
• current cocaine use;
• lifetime heroin, illegal steroid, and injected drug use;
• initiating cigarette, alcohol, and marijuana use before age 13 years;
• smokeless tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use on school property
• being offered, sold, or given an illegal drug on school property;
• initiating sexual intercourse before age 13 years;
• having had >4 sex partners during their lifetime;
• alcohol or drug use at last sexual intercourse;
• their partner not using birth control pills before last sexual intercourse; and
• being at risk for overweight and being overweight.
7. In contrast, female students were more
likely than male students to report:
• being forced to have sexual intercourse;
• feeling sad or hopeless;
• suicide-related behaviors;
• their partner not using a condom at last sexual intercourse;
• drinking less than 3 glasses/day of milk;
• fasting to lose weight or control weight gain;
• taking diet pills, powders, or liquids to lose weight or control
weight gain;
• taking laxatives or vomiting to lose weight or control weight
gain;
• not participating in vigorous or moderate physical activity;
• not participating in strengthening exercises; and
• not participating on sports teams
8. Do young men have different
health risks than young
women?
• Yes. Young men don't wear seat belts as often as young
women do. They're also more likely to carry weapons, to
get into physical fights, to use smokeless tobacco or
marijuana, to drink alcohol heavily, and to have more
sexual partners. On the other hand, young women have
some special risks. They try to commit suicide more often
and they try to lose weight in harmful ways more often
than young men.
9. Relationship between
Adolescence and High Risk
Behavior
• Three fundamental human needs are crucial to survival
and to healthy development. First is the need to be a
valued member of a group that provides mutual support
and caring relationships. Second is the need to become
a socially competent individual who has the skills to cope
successfully with life. Third is the need to believe in a
promising future with real opportunities. The purpose
here is to examine how high risk behavior interferes with
the developmental tasks required to meet these needs
during adolescence.
10. Developmental Changes
• Young adolescents experience biological, cognitive, and
psychological changes that lead them to reappraise
themselves and their relationships. The need to be a
valued member of a group demands their attention and
peers become increasingly important in meeting this
developmental need. They are vulnerable to the
influence of others, and seek out approval and
recognition. Often it seems that young adolescents are
so absorbed by the physical changes and emotional
turmoil of puberty that they are unteachable. Educators
and parents may simply make the best of a difficult
situation by reducing their interaction with them. They
attribute many of the problems children face to their
being at "that age."
11. School Changes
• As these children enter high school they go through
many changes simultaneously. Suddenly they must go
from having a stable relationship with one adult teacher
and one set of classmates to having as many as seven
or eight teachers and as many as four sets of
classmates--all in one day! This can make it difficult to
establish stable peer groups and to form close,
supportive relationships with adults. The feelings of
uncertainty and the stress of these changes are often
accompanied by disengagement from school and the
onset of experimentation with drugs.
12. Risk Factors
• Factors such as rebelliousness, indifference to school,
tolerance for social deviance, family disruption, and
parental tolerance of drug use are frequently blamed for
initiation into high risk behaviors. Young people are often
overwhelmed, feel controlled by their emotions, and use
drugs to avoid these feelings, or to hide their feelings of
inadequacy. Many adolescents use drugs to relax and to
feel more comfortable with themselves. This is a critical
time when they need positive, supportive relationships
with caring adults. They need guidance and
encouragement so that they can develop the skills
necessary to cope successfully with life.
13. Developmental Tasks of
Adolescents
• Several developmental tasks essential for moving into
adulthood and forming a philosophy of life begin at this
time. The young adolescent begins to develop the ability
to relate intimately to others. The rate of physiological
development usually surpasses the rate of development
of social skills and emotional maturity. This phenomenon
is a source of considerable frustration and anxiety.
Gradually, adolescents develop coping skills to handle
stress, and they begin to decide who they are and
develop their own identity. Drug abuse, however, forces
the individual to become isolated and to withdraw into the
self. Risky behavior at this stage of life interferes with the
developmental task of becoming socially competent.
14. Mixed Messages
• Compounding the confusion that accompanies change
and normal development during this stage, young people
enter a society that simultaneously denounces and
glorifies the use of high risk behaviors such as violence,
alcohol, and extramarital sex. Such mixed messages
create confusion and uncertainty in choosing a life
course at a time when they are developing habits for life.
These early adolescent years represent a critical time
when poorly informed decisions have lifelong
consequences.
15. Thrill-Seeking Behaviour
• Young adolescents may see high risk behaviors as
experimental, thrill-seeking, and a way to impress their
peers. They are incapable of realizing the consequences
of their actions. Those who experience the results they
desire may learn to rely more and more on such
behaviors to avoid reality at this inherently difficult time,
thus setting a pattern for life. Young adolescents make
decisions that affect their entire life course, even though
they are immature in cognitive development, knowledge,
and social experience.
16. Understanding of Risk Taking
• A better understanding of the meaning of risk-taking behavior
from the adolescent’s perspective could provide valuable
insight into this behavior. Engaging in potentially life
threatening activities such as substance abuse may appear
casual, recreational, and tension-relieving to adolescents. They
are often unaware that these activities carry very high risks,
and the adverse effects may be near-term (such as accidents
related to drug use), or long-term (such as cardiovascular
disease). Long-term effects often entail a narrowing of options
available to the young adult, such as with a school-age mother
who drops out of high school and diminishes her employment
prospects for life. The only way to avoid the consequences of
some of the most serious risk behaviours is to practice
abstinence. ABSTINENCE is avoiding harmful behaviours.
Choosing to abstain from high-risk behaviours is one of the
most important health decisions you can make as a teen.
17. TEEN HEALTH RISKS
During your teenage years, some risks are good, like trying
new activities or sports. Going away to camp or to school
in a different place from where your family lives can be
exciting; it's an adventure. You are taking a risk, doing
something you haven't done before and feeling unsure
about it. Usually those risks pay off. You make new friends,
develop new talents, expand your interests and increase
your self-confidence. You become more independent with
every challenge you successfully tackle. However, the
following risk-taking behaviours usually have negative
effects.
19. Health Risks of Tobacco
• HOW DO CIGARETTES DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH?
• Cigarettes contain more than 4000 chemical compounds and at
least 400 toxic substances.
• When you inhale, a cigarette burns at 700°C at the tip and
around 60°C in the core. This heat breaks down the tobacco to
produce various toxins.
• As a cigarette burns, the residues are concentrated towards the
butt.
• The products that are most damaging are:
• tar, a carcinogen (substance that causes cancer)
• nicotine is addictive and increases cholesterol levels in your
body
• carbon monoxide reduces oxygen in the body components
of the gas and particulate phases cause chronic obstructive
pulmonary disorder (COPD).
20. Major Diseases Caused by
Smoking
• CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
• Main cause of death due to smoking
• Smoking accelerates the hardening and narrowing process in
your arteries: it starts earlier and blood clots are two to four
times more likely; blood clots are likely to form
• CANCER
• Smokers are more likely to get cancer than non-smokers. This
is particularly true of lung cancer, throat cancer and mouth
cancer, which hardly ever affect non-smokers.
• 90% of lung cancer cases are due to smoking
• COPD
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collective
term for a group of conditions that block airflow and make
breathing more difficult, such as:
• emphysema - breathlessness caused by damage to the air sacs
(alveoli)
• chronic bronchitis - coughing with a lot of mucus that continues
for at least three months.
21. Benefits of Quitting Smoking
• Almost everyone knows that smoking is bad for you but do you
know all the benefits of quitting? For the vast majority of
smokers, quitting smoking is the best single thing they can do
to improve the length and quality of their lives. Persons who
quit smoking immediately begin to reduce their chances of
developing heart disease, cancer, breathing problems, or
infections.
• Former smokers also live longer than those who continue to
smoke. For example, those who quit before age 50 have only
half the chance of dying in the next 15 years compared with
those who continue to smoke. Women who stop smoking
before pregnancy or early in their pregnancy reduce their
chances of having a low birth weight baby. Quitting can also
reduce the chances of stillbirth, early infant death, and improve
the health of the woman.
22. Benefits…
• Within 8 hours
• carbon monoxide level drops in your body oxygen level in your blood
increases to normal
• Within 48 hours
• your chances of having a heart attack start to go down sense of smell and
taste begin to improve
• Within 72 hours
• bronchial tubes relax making breathing easier lung capacity increases
• Within 2 weeks to 3 months
• circulation improves lung functioning increases up to 30%
• Within 6 months
• coughing, sinus congestion, tiredness and shortness of breath improve
• Within 1 year
• risk of smoking-related heart attack is cut in half
• Within 10 years
• risk of dying from lung cancer is cut in half
• Within 15 years
• risk of dying from a heart attack is equal to a person who never smoked.
23. WHAT ARE OTHER
BENEFITS TO QUITTING?
• Money
• Sense of taste & smell enhanced
• No more yellow teeth or fingers
24. The Health Risks of Alcohol
• What is it?
• Alcohol is created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are
fermented. Fermentation is a process that uses yeast or
bacteria to change the sugars in the food into alcohol.
Fermentation is used to produce many necessary items -
everything from cheese to medications. Alcohol has different
forms and can be used as a cleaner, an antiseptic, or a
sedative.
25. How Does It Affect the Body?
• Alcohol is a DEPRESSANT, which means it slows the function
of the central nervous system. Alcohol actually blocks some of
the messages trying to get to the brain. This alters a person's
perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing. In very
small amounts, alcohol can help a person feel more relaxed or
less anxious. More alcohol causes greater changes in the
brain, resulting in INTOXICATION. People who have overused
alcohol may stagger, lose their coordination, and slur their
speech. They will probably be confused and disoriented.
Depending on the person, intoxication can make someone
very friendly and talkative or very aggressive and angry.
Reaction times are slowed dramatically - which is why people
are told not to drink and drive. People who are intoxicated may
think they're moving properly when they're not. They may act
totally out of character.
27. How Does Alcohol Damage
Your Health?
• Alcohol affects your brain
• Alcohol affects your body
• Alcohol affects your self control
• Alcohol can kill you
• Alcohol can hurt you – even if you are not the one
drinking
28. How Can YOU Avoid
Drinking?
• If all your friends drink and you don't want to, it can be hard to say "no
thanks." No one wants to risk feeling rejected or left out. Different
strategies for turning down alcohol work for different people. Some people
find it helps to say no without giving an explanation, others think offering
their reasons works better ("I'm not into drinking," ”I have a game
tomorrow," or "my uncle died from drinking," for example).
• If saying no to alcohol makes you feel uncomfortable in front of people
you know, blame your parents or another adult for your refusal. Saying,
"My parents are coming to pick me up soon," "I already got in major
trouble for drinking once, I can't do it again," or "my coach would kill me,"
can make saying no a bit easier for some.
• If you're going to a party and you know there will be alcohol, plan your
strategy in advance. You and a friend can develop a signal for when it's
time to leave, for example.
• You can also make sure that you have plans to do something besides just
hanging out in someone's basement drinking beer all night. Plan a trip to
the movies, the mall, a concert, or a sports event. You might also organize
your friends into a volleyball, bowling, or softball team - any activity that
gets you moving.
29. Warning Signs of a Drinking
Problem
• Mood changes: flare-ups of temper, irritability, and
defensiveness
• School problems, including poor attendance, low grades, and/
or recent disciplinary action
• Rebelling against family rules
• Switching friends, along with a reluctance to have you get to
know the new friends
• A "nothing matters" attitude, for example sloppy appearance, a
lack of involvement in former interests, and general low energy
• Finding alcohol in your child's room or backpack, or smelling
alcohol on his or her breath
• Physical or mental problems: memory lapses, poor
concentration, bloodshot eyes, lack of coordination, or slurred
speech
30. The Health Risks of
Medicines & Drugs
• Medicines are taken for many different reasons. There
are countless medicines that treat a wide range of health
problems.
• MEDICINES are drugs that are use to treat or prevent
disease or other conditions.
• DRUGS are substances other than food that change the
structure or function of the body or mind. A drug is any
chemical that produces a therapeutic or non-therapeutic
effect in the body. CHEMICALS, on the other hand, are a
broad class of substances -- including drugs -- that may
or may not produce noticeable effects in the body. Many
chemicals (such as tin, lead, gold) have harmful effects
on the body, especially in high doses.
• Most foods are not drugs.
31. Health Risks Cont’d
• Alcohol is a drug -- not a food, in spite of the calories it
provides.
• Nicotine is a chemical that is also a drug. The group of "illegal"
drugs includes dangerous chemicals that have only toxic
actions, such as inhalants. All medicines are drugs but not all
drugs are medicines.
• Medicines can be sorted into four broad categories:
1. Medicines that help prevent disease (vaccines &
antitoxins)
2. Medicines that fight pathogens or infectious agents that
cause disease (antibiotics)
3. Medicines that relieve pain (analgesics)
4. Medicines that maintain or restore health and regulate
the body’s systems (allergy pills, insulin, antidepressants)
32. WHY DO DRUGS?
• They enjoy the short-term effects
• Their friends have tried them or use them
• They want the same kind of experience that they get
from drinking a lot of alcohol
• They are curious about the effects
• The drugs are easily available
• As part of growing up, they might want to 'break the
rules’
• Because they are bored
33. Who is at Risk?
• Teenagers at risk for developing serious alcohol and drug
problems include those:
• with a family history of substance abuse
• who are depressed
• who have low self-esteem
• who feel like they don’t fit in or are out of the mainstream
34. How Do Drugs Affect Your
Body?
• Taking drugs can make a person feel tense and panicky. They
may be shaking all over or very jumpy and feel scared that they
are having a heart attack or dying.
• Calm them and be reassuring.
• Explain that the feelings will pass.
• Settle them in a quiet, dimly lit room.
• If they start breathing very quickly, calm them down and tell
them to take long, slow breaths.
• Some drugs can make a person feel drowsy. Some signs include
drooping eyelids, mumbled speech, a nodding head, or an
unwillingness to move.
• Calm them and be reassuring.
• Don't frighten or startle them, or let them exert themselves.
• Never give coffee or other drink to rouse them.
• If symptoms persist, place them in the recovery position so they
won't choke if they vomit.
• Call an ambulance if necessary.
35. SUBSTANCE ABUSE
• SUBSTANCE ABUSE is any unnecessary or improper
use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes.
Substance abuse includes overuse or multiple use of a
drug, use of an illegal drug and use of a drug in
combination with alcohol or other drugs.
• Not all abused substances are medicines. Many are
ILLEGAL DRUGS (street drugs) which are chemical
substances that people of any age may not lawfully
manufacture, possess, buy or sell. People who use illegal
drugs are guilty of a crime called ILLICIT DRUG USE or
the use of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not
permitted.
• An OVERDOSE is a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to
taking a large amount of a drug.
36. What is Teen Substance
Abuse?
• While many teens try alcohol or drugs, using these
substances is neither safe nor legal.
• Some teens experiment with drugs or alcohol only a few
times, but experimentation can become substance abuse
and lead to serious problems, such as poor school
performance, loss of friends, problems at home, and
even lasting legal consequences.
37. Why do Teens Abuse Drugs &
Alcohol?
• Teens use alcohol and other drugs for many reasons.
They may do it because they want to fit in socially, they
like the way drugs or alcohol makes them feel, or they
want to feel more grown up.
• Teens tend to be risk-takers, and they may take drugs or
drink because it seems exciting. Teens who are at the
biggest risk for developing serious alcohol or drug
problems include those with family members who have
problems with alcohol or other drugs.
• Also, teens who feel that they are not connected to or
valued by their parents or who have poor self-esteem or
emotional or mental health problems (such as
depression) are at increased risk.
38. What Substances Do Teens
Abuse? The Consequences?
• Teens may try a variety of substances, including cigarettes,
alcohol, household chemicals (inhalants), prescription and
nonprescription medications, and illegal drugs (most commonly
marijuana).
• Substance abuse can increase risk-taking behaviors, which
can have serious consequences. Alcohol and drug abuse is a
leading cause of teen death or injury related to car accidents,
suicides, violence, and drowning. Substance abuse can
increase the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted
diseases resulting from unprotected sexual activity.
• Teen substance abuse can have a negative impact on self-
esteem, relationship skills, physical and emotional
independence, and future plans. As a result, teen drug or
alcohol problems may lead to difficulty building meaningful
personal relationships or holding a job.
39. WARNING SIGNS
• Physical
• Fatigue
• repeated health complaints
• red and glazed eyes
• lasting cough
• Emotional
• personality change
• sudden mood changes
• Irritability
• irresponsible behavior
• low self-esteem
• poor judgment
• Depression
• general lack of interest
• Family
• starting arguments
• negative attitude
• breaking rules
• withdrawing from family
• secretiveness
40. WARNING SIGNS CONT’D
• School
• decreased interest
• negative attitude
• drop in grades
• many absences
• Truancy
• discipline problems
• Social problems
• new friends who make poor decisions and are not interested
in school or family activities
• problems with the law
• changes to less conventional styles in dress and music