when considering substance abuse trends. Substance abuse is often defined as‚ “Overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance‚ especially alcohol or drugs” (Substance abuse‚ n.d.). New drugs like K2 and Molly/MDMA have become popular with adolescents (Johnston‚ O’Malley‚ Bachman‚ & Schulenberg‚ 2012). The use of Marijuana has also been on a constant rise since 2009 for adolescents (Johnston et al.‚ 2012). The number of adolescents who engage in underage drinking and drug use is increasing
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The illegal or harmful use of drugs is a major threat to the world and to future generations. Drugs are substances that are becoming more common in our communities as each day goes by. The demand for drugs is also increasing daily. People need to act and play a part in the combating of drugs starting in their own homes. Every individual needs to be aware of the consequences of drug abuse and to help spread the word starting at young ages. All parts of local and world communities need to unite the
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Drug abuse among adolescent in educational institution Dr.Meenakshi Tripathi Lecturer cum Incharge Deptt. Of Home Science Bareilly College ‚ Bareilly ( U.P.) Adolescent drug use is a reality in most schools. Sadly‚ as it is‚ this kind if social evil has driven more and more youngsters to nowhere but cruelty and crime. It is very important to point out the causes that lead to this problem; some of them can be low esteem‚ lacks of parental attention and influence of bad friends. To begin
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millions of people around the world continue to abuse the power of drugs‚ fully aware of their consequences. Most people who use drugs have a general knowledge of the effects of the drugs on their body‚ but that does not stop them from continuing to put their lives in danger. Substance abuse can lead to many catastrophic consequences on the body including severe liver damage‚ cardiovascular effects‚ and neurological effects. Due to the addition of drugs in the body‚ the liver works more vigorously
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Substance Abuse is the number one health problem in the United States according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Worley‚ Conners‚ Crone‚ Williams and Bokony‚ 105). Research from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health reports that 3% of pregnant women used illicit drugs and 3% reported binging on alcohol and after giving birth these numbers increased to 9% and 15% respectively (105). Substance Abuse has plagued human society from time in memorial. Humans have used intoxicants for reasons
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Drug Abuse What are drugs? Drugs are substances which have a physiological impact when ingested or generally brought into the body. There are lots of ways people can use drugs. Drugs can be beneficial to the community and may also be the same drugs that are harmful to the community. Wine was utilized in any event from the time of the early Egyptians; from 4000 B.C.; and therapeutic utilization of weed has been dated to 2737 B.C. in China. Not until the nineteenth century. A.D. was the dynamic substances
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Drug Abuse & Dependency Some of the causes of drug abuse and dependency too show why some persons become drug abusers are the following: 1. Socio-cultural deprivation. The influence of socio-cultural factors includes rejection‚ inadequate stimulation and communication and other related deficiencies in the family. It is observed that a young drug dependent feels deprived of some social relationships with other persons to satisfy his needs. Early deprivation includes lack of maternal and paternal
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Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking every year. It is an exercise undertaken by the world community to sensitize the people in general and the youth in particular‚ to the menace of drugs. The picture is grim if the world statistics on the drugs scenario is taken into account. With a turnover of around $500 billions‚ it is the third largest business in the world‚ next to petroleum and arms trade. About 190 million people all over the world consume one drug or the other. Drug addiction causes
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Substance Abuse within the Profession of Nursing Vocabulary: Diversion: Addiction prevalence within different specialties of nursing: o Emergency room nurses and psychiatric nurses have a higher rate of abuse. o A higher rate of smoking was also found in psychiatric nurses. o A higher rate of cocaine abuse was found in critical care nurses. o Higher rates of alcohol abuse- binge drinking‚ 5 or more drinks per occasion- was found in oncology nurses. o General pediatrics‚ women’s health‚ school
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Dr. Finnley ENGL 1010 21 October 2013 The Cause of Substance Abuse Substance abuse affects many people in all walks of life. It is more common than one might realize. Substance abuse causes all sorts of negative effects in the affected individual. Substance abuse can be caused by several factors‚ including genetics‚ depression or anxiety‚ and performance apprehension. Genetics is believed to be an extremely strong cause of substance abuse. As stated in an article from the American Academy of
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