Consequences of substance abuse Flashcards
1
Q
What kinds of substances do young people get addicted
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- Alcohol
- Cigarettes
- Illegal drugs
- Medication
- Glue
- Petrol
2
Q
Why people get addicted to substances
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- Experimentation
- Pressure from friends
- For fun
- Having difficult times at home
- Unhappy at school
3
Q
Addiction can be
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- Physical addiction
- Psychological addiction
4
Q
Signs of addiction
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- Mood changes
- Feeling angry
- Depressed
- Gets very thin or putting on weight
- Keeping secrets
- Not talking to family and friends
- Not interested in actives that they use to enjoy
5
Q
How does substance abuse affects education
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- Memory loss
- Can’t remember information
- Lots of time is used to think about drugs
- Marks go down
- Absence from school
6
Q
How substance abuse is related to crime
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-When a person is addicted to a substance they can be so desperate to get it that they will steal things to sell or rob people so they have money to buy the substances they are addicted to
7
Q
How is substance abuse related to violence
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-People can become aggressive and violent when they are drunk or is high
