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Topic Name: Drug Abuse & Prevention
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Naved
Basmah ansari
SYBMS
DATE: 19th december, 2012
Title
Introduction
Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes
compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to
the addicted individual and to those around him or her.
Medline's medical encyclopedia defines drug abuse as "the use of
illicit drugs or the abuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs
for purposes other than those for which they are indicated or in a
manner or in quantities other than directed."
Current Scenario:
The following are the current scenario of drug abuse:
Curse of Marijuana is Still Exist:
"We are increasingly concerned that regular or daily use of
marijuana is robbing many young people of their potential to
achieve and excel in school or other aspects of life," said NIDA
Director Nora D. Volkow ,a key ingredient in marijuana, alters the
ability of the hippocampus, a brain area related to learning and
memory to communicate effectively with other brain regions. In
addition, we know from recent research that marijuana use that
begins during adolescence can lower IQ and impair other measures
of mental function into adulthood."
Research clearly demonstrates that marijuana has the potential to
cause problems in daily life or make a person's existing problems
worse. In one study, heavy marijuana abusers reported that the
drug impaired several important measures of wellbeing and life
achievement, including physical and mental health, cognitive
abilities, social life, and career status.
Bath Salts
For the first time, the survey this year measured teen use of the
much publicized emerging family of drugs known as "bath salts,"
containing an amphetaminelike stimulant that is often sold in drug
paraphernalia stores.
Family checkup
To provide treatement
Some people want treatment so they can learn how to
stop using drugs and start to regain their lives.Other
people are so deep in their addiction that they don't
want to be in treatment. Many drug abusers go into
treatment because the police, their job, or family
members make them do it. It might take a while for them
to understand that they have a problem, and want to
stop using drugs. But treatment can work even when
someone doesn't want it.When friends and family show
that they care, it can help people stick with treatment
even when it's very hard.
given
Help them fi nd a place to live, if they need one
Help them get a job, if they need one
Find things to do that will take their mind off drugs
Help them avoid places and people that might tempt
them to take drugs again
Limitation
Drug abuse is the chronic addiction to any form of a drug
and this can lead to various kinds of side effects and
disadvantages. It has been seen that these forms of drug
abuses can have an adverse effect on the health and
appetite of the person and in extreme cases it can also lead
to death. Over the years it has been seen that the use of
illicit drugs like marijuana, cocaine and heroine can lead to
various kinds of health problems.
Also the overuse of prescription drugs has been responsible
for creating serious medical complications and destroying
many family lives and the teenagers and young people are
particularly prone to excessive drug use. These teenagers
Sampling Plan:
Target:
Size:
Studies show that adolescents who haven't tried drugs or alcohol are more
likely to start during times of transition in order to cope with stress. But don't
worry - while change is a part of life, risky behavior, like drug and alcohol
use, doesn't have to be. This guide has everything you need to know to help
keep your child healthy - and even happy! - during transition periods.
Another study states that for many teens, text messaging is a primary form
of communication. Its a quick, easy way for them to make plans and
instantly
stay
in
touch.
Texting can help parents open new lines of communication and its a nonconfrontational way to start conversations with their kids about sensitive
topics,
like
drug
use
and
drinking.
(3) As your teens prepare to go back to school, you can help them make the
grade by letting them know youre there to help them handle new,
challenging situations.
Harness the power of media and technology to reach your kids .
Reference
www.alcoholism.about.com
www.drugabuse.gov
www.drugabuse.net
www.easyread.drugabuse.gov
www.drugabuse.com
www.treatment-centers.net
www.unodc.org
www.buzzle.com
www.grants.nih.gov
www.articledoctor.com
http://www.timetotalk.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc