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Drugs and Substance Abuse PDF

The document summarizes the effects and dangers of various drugs for young people. It notes that the brain continues developing until age 25 and that drug use can interfere with this development. The most commonly used drugs by youth are alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. Vaping of these substances has also increased but carries health risks. Specific drugs discussed include cannabis, amphetamines, magic mushrooms, cocaine, and heroin. Each is described in terms of its effects and potential consequences, many of which pose serious health risks. The document concludes with suggestions for preventing drug use through family and community education programs.

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Drugs and Substance Abuse PDF

The document summarizes the effects and dangers of various drugs for young people. It notes that the brain continues developing until age 25 and that drug use can interfere with this development. The most commonly used drugs by youth are alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. Vaping of these substances has also increased but carries health risks. Specific drugs discussed include cannabis, amphetamines, magic mushrooms, cocaine, and heroin. Each is described in terms of its effects and potential consequences, many of which pose serious health risks. The document concludes with suggestions for preventing drug use through family and community education programs.

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Persuasive personal

speech presentation
Drugs
Effects of drugs for young people

Why are drugs especially dangerous for young What drugs are the most consumed
people? by young people?
The young brain continues to grow and develop until
around age 25, including the prefrontal cortex, which The drugs most used by young people are
plays an important role in decision-making. Using alcohol, tobacco and marijuana. Recently, more
drugs during youth can interfere with brain young people have begun to vape tobacco and
development processes. It can also affect decision marijuana. There is still a lot of ignorance about
making. They are more likely to do risky things, such as the dangers of vaping. Some people have
unprotected sex and dangerous driving. The earlier suddenly gotten sick or even died after vaping.
young people start using drugs, the greater the chances Because of this, it is recommended that young
of continuing to use in the future. Drug abuse in youth people do not vape.
can contribute to problems such as heart disease, high
blood pressure, and sleep disorders.
Cannabis (ilegal) Talia
Drugs effects
• Depressant
• Hallucinogenic (some types of marijuana)
• Laughter
• Stimulation of creativity
• Intensification of sensations
• Relaxation
Consequences
• It affects attention and coordination.
• It affects memory and learning ability. It causes school
performance problems.
• Increases the risk of suffering a traffic or work accident.
• Causes voltage drops.
• Intense experiences can be lived negatively (paranoia, anxiety
attacks).
Amphetamines/speed (illegal) Lian
Drug effects
Stimulating
Excitement
Euphoria
Decreased feeling of fatigue
Consequences
Cause physical and psychiatric disorders
They generate a strong addiction.
Magic mushrooms (illegal) Valery

Drug effects Consequences


● In low doses, laughter and mild alteration of
perception.
● Hallucinogenic
● In high doses, modification of the state of
consciousness and “psychedelic trip”.
● They cause paranoia and anxiety.
● Carry the risk of experiencing a bad trip
● They bring to the surface temporary and/or
permanent mental health problems.
Cocaine (illegal) Camila U

Drug effects
Decreased Self-
stimulating Euphoria fatigue confidence

Consequences Consumption
Generates a during
Causes Causes cardiovascular
quick pregnancy
disorders, such as
anxiety and myocardial infarction addiction. causes poor
paranoia. and cerebral growth of the
hemorrhage. fetus,
Heroin (illegal) Camila Q

Consequences
Drug effects
• Depressant • Carry the risk of transmitting infectious
• Euphoria diseases (viral hepatitis, tuberculosis,
• Pleasure HIV/AIDS) when eating utensils are shared or
• Relaxation reused.
• Welfare • May cause an overdose.
• The interruption of consumption entails the
appearance of a strong withdrawal syndrome.
Prevention of drugs
● Can drug use in young people be prevented?
Why do young people use drugs?
● Drug use and addiction can be prevented. Prevention
There are many different reasons why a programs that involve families, schools, communities, and the
young person might use drugs, including: media can prevent or reduce drug use and addiction. These

● To fit in with your group programs include community outreach and educational
initiatives to help people understand the risks of drug use.
● To feel good
You can help prevent your children from using drugs
● To feel better by having:
• Good communication with your children
● Improve your academic or sports • Encourage them to develop confidence and a
performance strong sense of self. It also helps parents promote
cooperation and reduce conflict.
● To experience
• Teach your children problem-solving skills.
• Get to know your children's friends

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