29/07/2021
DRUG ABUSE WILL BE ONE OF THE FACTORS PORTRAYED IN OUR UPCOMING SERIES TEENAGE FEVER.
*Teenage Drug Abuse* results from the deliberate or experimental use of illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter drugs with intention of getting high or feeling inebriated.
Teens end up trying different drugs out of *curiosity, peer pressure, mental health problem, social isolation, permissive parenting* and the absence of strict measures and support programs designed to help teens stay clean of drug abuse. *As a result, they end up becoming addicted later on in life.*
The following are risk factors for teen drug abuse.
🪢. History of drug abuse in the family
🪢. Bullying (Offline and online)
🪢.Traumatic experience
🪢.Living in an environment where teenage drug abuse is rampant.
🪢. Feeling of isolation and poor self-esteem.
Common drugs/prescriptions used by Teens are:
*Ma*****na, synthetic cannabinoids, Co***ne, inhalant, He**in, Tranquilizer, sedative, cough/cold medicine, opioids, etc.*
Consequences of Teen Drug Abuse are:
💊 .Drug abuse turns to addiction.
💊. It worsens mental health conditions.
💊. Leads to degeneration of organs( *heart, kidney, liver, etc).*
💊. Leads to premature death.
*Signs that your teenager is abusing drugs*
🥊.Has a lingering smell of smoke in their breath or other clothes.
🥊. Frequently break rules or show impaired judgment.
🥊. Becomes secretive or provides little information when engaged.
🥊. Keeps medicine containers despite the absence of illness.
🥊. Has bloodshot eyes and avoid eye contact
*How to help teenagers stay drug-free.*
🕯️.Pray n feed them with Gods word
🕯️. Spend quality time and have a meaningful connection with your kids.
🕯️. Have an open conversation with your kids about drug abuse.
🕯️.Avoid moralizing drug abuse. Explain why drug abuse is dangerous.
🕯️.know the people who belong to your kid's circle.
How you as parents or guardian addresses teenage drug abuse spells the difference between raising a teen who is healthy, happy and successful and one who is debilitated by addiction in life.
Together let's say No to teenage drug abuse.
© FMO
