Drugs
What causes people to abuse drugs?
they want to feel good, stop feeling bad, or perform better in school or at work, or they are curious because others are doing it and they want to fit in.
What causes people to start using alcohol
to cope with stressful events like losing a job, going through a divorce, or dealing with a death in their family or a close friend.
What % of teens smoke?
1.9% of all high school students are current smokers (2.3% of males and 1.5% of females)
(According to National Youth Tobacco Survey)
WHat percent of teens use drugs?
2.08 million or 8.33% of 12- to 17-year-olds nationwide report using drugs in the last month.
At what age do children start drinking?
A girl will have her first drink at age 13, and boys will at age 11.
How does tobacco affect the body(physically)?
Nicotine damages your blood vessels, thickening and narrowing them. This increases your risk for blood clots, heart attack, and stroke. It can also lead to erectile dysfunction.
What are the physical signs of abuse or addiction?
Bloodshot eyes, pupils larger or smaller than usual.
Changes in appetite, sleep patterns, physical appearance.
Unusual smells on breath, body, or clothing, or impaired coordination.
Who are most likely to become alcoholics?
Having a biological family member with alcoholism or drug addiction. Having a mental health condition such as bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety. Experiencing peer pressure to drink, especially as a young adult. Having low self-esteem or self-worth.
How does smoking affect the body mentally?
smoking increases anxiety and tension.
How do you know when someone is addicted?
Changes in personality and behavior like a lack of motivation, irritability, and agitation.
Who suffers the most from alcoholism?
The alcohol-attributable mortality was heaviest among men, accounting for 2 million deaths compared to 600, 000 deaths among women, in 2019. An estimated 400 million people, or 7% of the world's population aged 15 years and older, lived with alcohol use disorders.
What age do children start smoking?
the main increase in daily smokers occurred between ages 13 and 16
What are the laws governing drug use?
Possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs is prohibited by federal law. Strict penalties are provided for drug convictions, including mandatory prison terms for many offenses. Penalties increase significantly where the use of illicit drugs results in death or serious bodily injury.
What percent of people get over alcoholism?
Success rates for alcoholics, as stated in the book of Alcoholics Anonymous, were said to be approximately 50% who fully recovered, with an additional 25% who improved.
What are some reasons people start using tobacco?
stress relief, pleasure, or in social situations(teen pressure).