TEEN ADDICTION
• SMOKING ADDICTION
• ALCOHOL ADDICTION
• DRUG ADDICTION
• GAMBLING ADDICTION
KINDS OF ADDICTION
SMOKING ADDICTION
Teen Tobacco Use is a Big Problem• Typically, tobacco use begins before age 18 years .
• Every day, 3,450 people of age 12 – 17 years initiate smoking in the US .
The Social Cycle of Tobacco Use
InfluencesInfluencesto Startto StartSmoking: Media,Smoking: Media,Household Members,Household Members,PeersPeers
Alienation from peersAlienation from peerswho don’t use tobaccowho don’t use tobacco
AdolescenceAdolescence
AdulthoodAdulthoodIn uteroIn utero
InfancyInfancy
ChildhoodChildhood
•More likely to be psychologically distressed, abuse other substances .
•Less likely to be attached to parents, do well in school, participate in extracurricular activities, know the adverse effects of smoking .
SYMPTOMS OF A TEEN TOBACCO USER
THE 5 A’S AskAsk about tobacco use and SHS exposure about tobacco use and SHS exposure
AdviseAdvise to quit to quit
Assess Assess readiness to quitreadiness to quit
AssistAssist in quit attempt in quit attempt
ArrangeArrange follow-up follow-up
Statistics on Teen Drinking
Monitoring the Future (MTF) reported
that in 2004, nearly one in five 8th
graders, more than one in three 10th
graders, and nearly one in two 12th
graders had a drink in the
past month.
Short-term Effects
Slower reaction times/reflexes Heavy sweating Blurry vision Nausea and vomiting Lowered reasoning ability
Short-term Effects
Poor motor coordination Slower heart rate/breathing rate Increased blood pressure Anxiety/restlessness Lower inhibition
Long-term Effects
Nervous system
Muscles
Liver
Long-term Effects
Lungs
Heart
Esophagus/stomach The picture above shows the image of a pair of lungs of a person
before the addiction of alcohol (left) n after the addiction of alcohol (right) .
Studies on Teen Drinking
Studies on Teen Drinking
Drinking is a Personal Choice but Who Else is Affected?
Friends and family Strangers
DXM, or dextromethorphan, is a common ingredient in cough and cold medicines
Teens, howev
er, have found another use for
cough medicine --
getting high.
Shocking Facts
A 2008 study found that one in
10 American teenagers has
abused products with DXM toget high, making it more popular in that age group than cocaine, ecstasy, LSD,
and meth.
Dextromethorphan affects the brain, specifically the region that controls coughing.However, at high doses – as much as 10 to 50 times the suggested amount – DXM can cause hallucinatory and dissociative effects similar to those of PCP or ketamine (special K.)
DXM is easy to get.
DXM is cheap DXM seems
safer DXM is popular Hard for the
parents to detect
Overdoses: High amounts can shut down the central nervous system.
Toxins: Combination cold and flu drugs often contain cough suppressants, decongestants, antihistamines, and painkillers that can be quite toxic.
Impairment. altered consciousness, impaired vision, and hallucinations can lead to irrational and dangerous behavior.
•COCAINE
•HEROIN
•RX
•MARIJUANA
OTHER COMMON DRUGS :
Impaired vision Sweating and
fever Rapid breathing Increased heart
rate and blood pressure
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Slurred speech
Impaired judgment and mental function
Memory loss Rapid eye
movements Hallucinations
and dissociative effects
Coma
“The subject of gambling is all encompassing. It combines man's natural play instinct with his desire to know about his fate and his future.”
~Franz Rosenthal
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TYPES OF GAMBLING
GAMES OF SKILL CARDS
LOTTERY INSTANT SCRATCH
TICKETS DAILY NUMBERS LOTTO QUICK DRAW
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TYPES OF GAMBLING
SPORTS HORSE RACING AT
TRACKS OTB OFFICE
POOLS/BOXES FOOTBALL WORLD SERIES NCAA BASKETBALL
PLAYOFFS
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TYPES OF GAMBLING
CASINOS LAND - BASED FLOATING CRUISES
CRUISES TO NOWHERE
SLOT MACHINES AND POKER MACHINES NOT AT A CASINO
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TYPES OF GAMBLING
MISCELLANEOUS BINGO PULL TABS STOCK OR
COMMODITIES MARKET
DICE RAFFLES NUMBERS
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TYPES OF GAMBLING
INTERNET CASINOS
PLAY FOR MONEY PLAY FOR POINTS WITH
NO MONETARY PAYOUT OR RISK
CARDS STOCKS
TYPES OF GAMBLING
INTERNET EARLY STAGES OF
DEVELOPMENT WITH LESS THAN 1% OF TOTAL GAMBLING ACTIVITY
Societal Acceptance = More Gamblers
Industry perpetuates a vision of gambling as entertaining, glamorous and as a means of achieving financial freedom.
Recent surge in reality TV gambling shows High use of internet gaming sites among those
under 18
Oregon Gambling: Summarized Oregon has more forms of legalized
gambling and offers easier access to gambling than almost any other state
- AND - Oregon is a nationally recognized
leader in prevention, harm reduction and treatment for gambling problems
Source: National Ctr for the Study of Gambling, 2006
Why do they gamble? What are the perceived benefits?
Money: the possibility of earning extra money is very appealing
Excitement: a major motivating factor
Enjoyment: this was described as an “entertainment value” and was more often reported by the girls
Social: Again, most often reported by girls. Gambling is viewed as a way to promote relationships with friends and family
Why do they gamble? What are the perceived benefits?
Independence: Boys often reported gambling to assert their sense of importance and to feel older, since gambling is viewed as an “adult activity
Competition: Gambling presents as a challenge to compete with and win against others. This was more true for the younger teens.
Escape: This was not a common motivator listed by participants. The few who referred to it also reported recent problems with gambling experiences.
Prevention is key, as knowledge is power
The education system is an ideal venue for administration of prevention programs. In the process, teachers are sensitized as well.
Prevention is a proactive and necessary approach
•HELP THEM IN BREAKING THEIR OLD HABITS.
• GIVE THEM LOVE , CARE AND ATTENTION.
• •MOTIVATE THEM . TAKE CARE OF THEIR INTERESTS.
Young People who have addiction need help and care. Firstly their family and people who are around them should lend a hand to them for support. Persons who are addicted need love and interest. If you have some addicted people around you, you should take a step forward with a motive to help them.
LETS MAKE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE FOR THEM TOO ...
BECAUSE UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL!
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