The Symptoms of Teen-Age Drug Abuse A teenager, as well as an adult can be considered an addict if they continue to use a substance which alters the normal mood of the individual despite adverse consequences. There are some people who can use drugs and alcohol and not become addicted, whereas substance abuse in teenagers often leads down the slippery path to addiction. There are several well known factors that are factors in teenagers drug abuse . Often the problem is a result of an awkward social or family environment, other times it may be genetic, the teenager may come from a family with a history of addiction. Trauma is often cited as the reason why teenagers turn to substance abuse in the first place; the trauma can be physical or emotional. By make an effort to suppress the trauma, the individual turns to suppressing their feelings, leading to the inability to cope and an increase in the stress level. Turning to drugs is often seen as a way of managing stress. In studying teenagers and drug abuse, it appears that those who begin to experiment early are the ones who are at greatest risk of addiction a little later. As a parent, there are signs of substance abuse in teenagers that you should recognize. If any of the signs become evident, early intervention may stop the problem before it becomes a full blown addiction. Changes in sleeping habits and eating patterns A rapid deterioration of the physical appearance of the teen A complete withdrawal from his or her normal social activities and other important activities An unexpected need for more money and reluctance to say why A sudden change in friends, relationships and venues An increase in interpersonal relationships and problems with the authorities A noticeable change in attitude and general personality changes A neglect of personal responsibilities If you or any member of the family spots any of these symptoms, start a dialogue with the teenager. Be non-confrontational and do not appear as a threat. If you can begin a dialogue rather than have them close up, you may be able to help before it becomes too late.

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The Symptoms of Teen-Age Drug Abuse

A teenager, as well as an adult can be considered an addict if they continue to use a substance which alters the normal mood of the individual despite adverse consequences. There are some people who can use drugs and alcohol and not become addicted, whereas substance abuse in teenagers often leads down the slippery path to addiction.

There are several well known factors that are factors in teenagers drug abuse.

Often the problem is a result of an awkward social or family environment, other times it may be genetic, the teenager may come from a family with a history of addiction.

Trauma is often cited as the reason why teenagers turn to substance abuse in the first place; the trauma can be physical or emotional. By make an effort to suppress the trauma, the individual turns to suppressing their feelings, leading to the inability to cope and an increase in the stress level. Turning to drugs is often seen as a way of managing stress.

In studying teenagers and drug abuse, it appears that those who begin to experiment early are the ones who are at greatest risk of addiction a little later. As a parent, there are signs of substance abuse in teenagers that you should recognize. If any of the signs become evident, early intervention may stop the problem before it becomes a full blown addiction.

Changes in sleeping habits and eating patterns

A rapid deterioration of the physical appearance of the teen

A complete withdrawal from his or her normal social activities and other important activities

An unexpected need for more money and reluctance to say why

A sudden change in friends, relationships and venues

An increase in interpersonal relationships and problems with the authorities

A noticeable change in attitude and general personality changes

A neglect of personal responsibilities

If you or any member of the family spots any of these symptoms, start a dialogue with the teenager. Be non-confrontational and do not appear as a threat. If you can begin a dialogue rather than have them close up, you may be able to help before it becomes too late.

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