Teen drug abuse is an ever-present threat in society, causing a lot of teen delinquencies and family problems. Among the hundreds of illegal substances that are abused, these are the top drugs that are abused by our teens:
MarijuanaMarijuana is often the first drug most drug users have tried. Youth use marijuana as a way to cope with life’s stresses, to deal with anxiety, anger or depression, an escape from reality, or to simply address boredom. Marijuana use increases the heart rate, body temperature and appetite. It also produces drowsiness, dryness of mouth and throat, bloodshot eyes, and a reduction in ocular pressure. Long term effects include respiratory problems like lung damage and cancer, impairment in memory and concentration and possible motivational problems.
Methamphetamine is a dangerous drug that speeds up the central nervous system and metabolism making the user more energetic and alive. This affects the user’s sleeping patterns, promotes euphoria and sex drive. Crystal Meth is commonly smoked, inhaled, eaten or injected intravenously. It is known to produce serious side effects like extreme weight loss, welts on the skin, hyperactivity, shortness of breath, depression, paranoid delusions and suicidal tendencies.
Huffing
There are over thousands of household and classroom products that can be abused. This form of drug abuse is called “huffing.” Most drugs for huffing are found in perfectly legal products.
Volatile solvents are any liquid that vaporized at room temperature like correcting fluid and paint thinners. Aerosols are commonly sprays containing propellants like deodorants, foot sprays and spray paint. Medical, industrial and household products like ether, butane, propane and even whipping cream can also be abused.
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