Drug Abuse
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What is drug abuse? Drug abuse is the habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs. Drug abuse, also called substance abuse or chemical abuse, is a disorder that is characterized by a destructive pattern of using a Use don’t abuse! “I am Symptoms and Prevention Strategies Effects of drug abuse Bad health Injures Effects on brain Behavioral problems Possible causes of drug abuse Use of drugs by friends/peers (peer pressure) Availability of drugs from friends A poor relationship with parent Approval of drugs in institution. Easy availability of drugs Drug users in the family Friends who are drug users An unhappy home life A mental illness Pressuring others to do drugs Proper parenting Banning drugs Back ”
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Use dont abuse!
What is drug abuse?
Drug abuse is the habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs. Drug abuse, also called substance abuse or chemical abuse, is a disorder that is characterized by a destructive pattern of using a substance that leads to significant problems or distress.
BackI am Symptoms and Prevention Strategies Easy availability of drugs Drug users in the family Friends who are drug users An unhappy home life A mental illness Pressuring others to do drugs
Proper parenting Banning drugs from institution. Counseling on how to not give in to peer pressure.
Effects of drug abuse
Bad health Injures Effects on brain Behavioral problems Birth defects (if pregnant) Possible causes of drug abuse Use of drugs by friends/peers (peer pressure) Availability of drugs from friends A poor relationship with parent Approval of drugs in institution.
