TEEN ADDICTION

• SMOKING ADDICTION

• ALCOHOL ADDICTION

• DRUG ADDICTION

• GAMBLING ADDICTION

KINDS OF ADDICTION

SMOKING ADDICTION

Teen Tobacco Use is a Big Problem• Typically, tobacco use begins before age 18 years .

• Every day, 3,450 people of age 12 – 17 years initiate smoking in the US .

The Social Cycle of Tobacco Use

InfluencesInfluencesto Startto StartSmoking: Media,Smoking: Media,Household Members,Household Members,PeersPeers

Alienation from peersAlienation from peerswho don’t use tobaccowho don’t use tobacco

AdolescenceAdolescence

AdulthoodAdulthoodIn uteroIn utero

InfancyInfancy

ChildhoodChildhood

•More likely to be psychologically distressed, abuse other substances .

•Less likely to be attached to parents, do well in school, participate in extracurricular activities, know the adverse effects of smoking .

SYMPTOMS OF A TEEN TOBACCO USER

THE 5 A’S AskAsk about tobacco use and SHS exposure about tobacco use and SHS exposure

AdviseAdvise to quit to quit

Assess Assess readiness to quitreadiness to quit

AssistAssist in quit attempt in quit attempt

ArrangeArrange follow-up follow-up

Statistics on Teen Drinking

Monitoring the Future (MTF) reported

that in 2004, nearly one in five 8th

graders, more than one in three 10th

graders, and nearly one in two 12th

graders had a drink in the

past month.

Short-term Effects

Slower reaction times/reflexes Heavy sweating Blurry vision Nausea and vomiting Lowered reasoning ability

Short-term Effects

Poor motor coordination Slower heart rate/breathing rate Increased blood pressure Anxiety/restlessness Lower inhibition

Long-term Effects

Nervous system

Muscles

Liver

Long-term Effects

Lungs

Heart

Esophagus/stomach The picture above shows the image of a pair of lungs of a person

before the addiction of alcohol (left) n after the addiction of alcohol (right) .

Studies on Teen Drinking

Studies on Teen Drinking

Drinking is a Personal Choice but Who Else is Affected?

Friends and family Strangers

DXM, or dextromethorphan, is a common ingredient in cough and cold medicines

Teens, howev

er, have found another use for

cough medicine --

getting high.

Shocking Facts

A 2008 study found that one in

10 American teenagers has

abused products with DXM toget high, making it more popular in that age group than cocaine, ecstasy, LSD,

and meth.

Dextromethorphan affects the brain, specifically the region that controls coughing.However, at high doses – as much as 10 to 50 times the suggested amount – DXM can cause hallucinatory and dissociative effects similar to those of PCP or ketamine (special K.)

DXM is easy to get.

DXM is cheap DXM seems

safer DXM is popular Hard for the

parents to detect

 Overdoses: High amounts can shut down the central nervous system.

Toxins: Combination cold and flu drugs often contain cough suppressants, decongestants, antihistamines, and painkillers that can be quite toxic.

Impairment. altered consciousness, impaired vision, and hallucinations can lead to irrational and dangerous behavior.

•COCAINE

•HEROIN

•RX

•MARIJUANA

OTHER COMMON DRUGS :

Impaired vision Sweating and

fever Rapid breathing Increased heart

rate and blood pressure

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Slurred speech

Impaired judgment and mental function

Memory loss Rapid eye

movements Hallucinations

and dissociative effects

Coma

“The subject of gambling is all encompassing.  It combines man's natural play instinct with his desire to know about his fate and his future.”

~Franz Rosenthal

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TYPES OF GAMBLING

GAMES OF SKILL CARDS

LOTTERY INSTANT SCRATCH

TICKETS DAILY NUMBERS LOTTO QUICK DRAW

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TYPES OF GAMBLING

SPORTS HORSE RACING AT

TRACKS OTB OFFICE

POOLS/BOXES FOOTBALL WORLD SERIES NCAA BASKETBALL

PLAYOFFS

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TYPES OF GAMBLING

CASINOS LAND - BASED FLOATING CRUISES

CRUISES TO NOWHERE

SLOT MACHINES AND POKER MACHINES NOT AT A CASINO

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TYPES OF GAMBLING

MISCELLANEOUS BINGO PULL TABS STOCK OR

COMMODITIES MARKET

DICE RAFFLES NUMBERS

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TYPES OF GAMBLING

INTERNET CASINOS

PLAY FOR MONEY PLAY FOR POINTS WITH

NO MONETARY PAYOUT OR RISK

CARDS STOCKS

TYPES OF GAMBLING

INTERNET EARLY STAGES OF

DEVELOPMENT WITH LESS THAN 1% OF TOTAL GAMBLING ACTIVITY

Societal Acceptance = More Gamblers

Industry perpetuates a vision of gambling as entertaining, glamorous and as a means of achieving financial freedom.

Recent surge in reality TV gambling shows High use of internet gaming sites among those

under 18

Oregon Gambling: Summarized Oregon has more forms of legalized

gambling and offers easier access to gambling than almost any other state

- AND - Oregon is a nationally recognized

leader in prevention, harm reduction and treatment for gambling problems

Source: National Ctr for the Study of Gambling, 2006

Why do they gamble? What are the perceived benefits?

Money: the possibility of earning extra money is very appealing

Excitement: a major motivating factor

Enjoyment: this was described as an “entertainment value” and was more often reported by the girls

Social: Again, most often reported by girls. Gambling is viewed as a way to promote relationships with friends and family

Why do they gamble? What are the perceived benefits?

Independence: Boys often reported gambling to assert their sense of importance and to feel older, since gambling is viewed as an “adult activity

Competition: Gambling presents as a challenge to compete with and win against others. This was more true for the younger teens.

Escape: This was not a common motivator listed by participants. The few who referred to it also reported recent problems with gambling experiences.

Prevention is key, as knowledge is power

The education system is an ideal venue for administration of prevention programs. In the process, teachers are sensitized as well.

Prevention is a proactive and necessary approach

•HELP THEM IN BREAKING THEIR OLD HABITS.

• GIVE THEM LOVE , CARE AND ATTENTION.

• •MOTIVATE THEM . TAKE CARE OF THEIR INTERESTS.

Young People who have addiction need help and care. Firstly their family and people who are around them should lend a hand to them for support. Persons who are addicted need love and interest. If you have some addicted people around you, you should take a step forward with a motive to help them.

LETS MAKE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE FOR THEM TOO ...

BECAUSE UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL!