Drugs, Alcohol and Teens

The spread of drugs and alcohol is now so endemic in society. Spread no longer know the socioeconomic status and age. Establishment of National Commission for Drug Control can show how the gravity of problems faced.

The teens should be aware of these problems and help each other if any one of his friends who are addicted, because only with the support of people around then he will be cured. In addition, adolescents were consciously or not can get caught up in drug and alcohol problems because of the sophistication of the airport. Therefore be united and collectively resist the spread of drugs and alcohol, of course with a good ways.

Things you should know about drugs / alcohol

Narcotics and dangerous drugs (narcotics) are drugs that have specific effects so harmful if consumed in vain, therefore its use should be controlled by a doctor.

These effects include: cause paralysis or matirasa (narcotics); reduces pain, relaxes the nerves, soothes and makes sleep (depressant); stimulate the nerve center for energy or increased activity (stimulant), and a change of mind or feelings that felt it unusual (hallucinogen). Drug addiction will cause a decrease in immunity, blood poisoning and can also cause death.

While Alcohol (liquor) is a beverage that contains alcohol and can lead to addiction, can be dangerous for the wearer because it can affect thinking, mood and behavior, as well as causing damage to the body organ functions. The effects are stimulating, soothing, relieving pain, anesthetize, and to make happy.

Recognizing drug / alcohol in a simple

In addition to certain drugs from a doctor, a variety of materials around us can give effect as above, among the flowers and leaves of cannabis (cooking materials), certain types of cactus, and cow dung fungi.

While alcoholic beverages, except that many are sold as beer, whiskey, vodka with various brands, are also often made his own such as palm wine or wine (from the palm tree / sap), Ciu or brem (rice juice, sugar cane), and rice wine.

Many of the "herbal" or "strong medicine" that is sold is served with wine, which when taken excessively or too frequently will actually make the addictive and adverse. Not uncommon for people to experience death due to sloppy mortar mix liquor with powerful medicines that give fatal consequences.

Simple signs that can be recognized if a drug addict / alcoholic drinks

If we discover we have friends with some of the features below, maybe she was addicted to drugs / alcohol:

Temperament or behavior changes such as: the usual jovial suddenly become moody, irritable and quick to anger for no apparent reason.

Frequent yawning and sleepy, lazy, distracted and did not care about hygiene or appearance.

Become undisciplined, or often blurred, both at home and at school.

Grades or other achievement decreased.

Hiding in dark places or quiet so as not to look people.

Prefer associating with certain people who have traits like the signs above.

Steal anything belonging to parents or relatives to buy a drink or drugs.

Often anxious, easily stressed or nervous, difficulty sleeping.

Forgetful, like a stupid or senile.

Red eyes like a sleepy hold or wear sunglasses.

How badly the spread of drugs and alcohol

Drugs and alcohol drug in particular has been very membahayakah life. Statistical data shows the number of drug users and alcohol tend to increase from year to year.

Victims of the drug no longer know the limits of age and socioeconomic status. Old, young children and even teenagers who had just had a lot of entangled or become drug users. Mostly composed of young addicts, whether they are in cities and villages, who come from families rich and poor, highly educated and mediocre.

As a result of drug abuse / Alcohol

If we or our friends use continuously for a month or more it will lead to the symptoms:

lazy to eat, so physically weak and malnourished.

sordid lives, so eczema, venereal disease, further lungs, hepatitis.

frequent headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping.

heart muscle disorders and high blood pressure.

movement disorders and balance the body.

work slow, sloppy work, often tense and anxious.

lost self-confidence, apathy, dreamer, full of suspicion.

mental disorders, anti-social and immoral, ostracized by the environment.

tend to self-harm, even suicide.

death due to organ damage.

Due Drugs / Alcohol for Reproductive Health

Using Drugs and Alcohol can be bad for our survival and our descendants, including:

squalid lifestyle and forget about moral norms, often resulting in contracted venereal diseases (STDs, HIV / AIDS) is transmitted to the spouse, and can also be directly transmitted to the baby or birth defects.

drug addiction in the elderly can result in babies born to drug dependency and should have a costly intensive care.

habit of using drugs / Alcohol can be decreased on the properties of a born child, that is to be a drinker or addict, or mentally impaired / disabled.

women "users" have a lazy attitude to life and malnourished babies in the womb, resulting in autumn, low weight or disability.

can lead to impotence or excessive sexual desire and sexual behavior that disrupts the harmony of the family.

Adolescents and problem drug / alcohol

Some teens may fall into drug and alcohol problems because of the influence of social environment. Those who wear always have a "user groups". Initially somebody just experimenting because of family or friends use it, but there are later became a habit.

In adolescents are "disappointed" with the condition themselves or their families, often prefer to sacrifice anything for the sake of good relations with friends in particular. The existence of "solicitation" or "bid" from friends and the many film and entertainment facilities that exemplify "a modern social model" is usually encourage them to use in groups.

If a person has become accustomed to wearing it and because it is easy to get it, then he will start wearing it yourself to know-know have become addicted and difficult to cure.

Ensnare teenage life

If you use drugs / Alcohol has become a habit, then we become addicted so difficult to remove the desire to use it. Difficult to remove, because the substances that have seeped into the body and feelings, so that the "demands" to be met.

Drug or alcohol dependency that is causing the effect, but is especially true is the dependence on the group, namely the sense of "recognized" to have the same identity with them, ie friends sekelompoknya a "modern and brave".

Even so addicted to the drug can indeed lead to "fever" or "pain" is redundant and will be recovered if the relevant use of the drug. So people who have been addicted, it is not uncommon to be a thief, pemalak, or get anything to wear to buy drugs.

Do not get affected

Those who do not fall into the problem of drug / Alcohol is due to "not" influenced by friends to play or the environment. They know it's "illicit goods" are religiously forbidden, and when to fall then it will be very big risk to the health and safety of themselves, including for social and economic life of family and community.

Avoiding addiction

Do not Ever Think To Try. The thought that ".. I just try and easy to stop ...." Is a dangerous mind and one for drug problems.

Refrain from the use of Drugs / Alcohol is with the attitude of refusing to wear it, because it is full aware of the consequences they cause. The first is the refusal to distance themselves from those who wear if you feel it would be difficult to reject the offer.

The attitude of rejecting the other is not coming along to enjoy the stuff, though day-to-day is still hanging out with their usual, it's just that we should not hesitate to say "no" if offered to take wear.

Examples of statements in ordinary refuse is like: "ah no, it's dangerous ..."," oh no, too far if nyobain later ...", "oh no, I do not usually wear KOG ...";" not ah , it may not ....". Strongly reject the attitude may be necessary if someone pressing you hard. Simply tell them firmly and confidently: "no!"

If we feel unable to cope with persuasion of people who wanted to become users then do not hesitate to ask for help or advice from people we trust.

Manage yourself, stay away from drugs / alcohol

In principle, the teens have to implement a balanced life, which meet the various needs of physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually. To always remember is that many of these activities carried out by our daily lives:

actively uphold norms of religious and social.

actively involved in family activities, social and religious.

active exercise and exercise in groups, 2-3 times a week.

active in hobby activities, recreation or play with friends.

actively develop the capability themselves with various skills.

adequate rest, 7-8 hours a day.

deprived of adequate food with balanced nutrition and regular meals, get together with family.

dealing with matters of life without too much fear, panic or stress because it will surely be resolved over time.

do not keep the "bad problem", but tell it to others.

believe that life has no governing.

we simply must live with the best so no need to "adventurous".

Do not easily accept something like candy or snacks cemil-from people we do not know or people we know but we do not believe.

Active role in combating drug / alcohol

Make groups of activities that are productive in their respective environments. United in a group and open with each other to discuss their difficulties, especially if there are members who receive inducements from people who have become users.

Invite other teens to join in the activities of the group. Contact your authorized person (can be by telephone or letter without including a clear identity if it is dangerous to themselves and surrounding communities).

Things to do if they know there are people who are addicted around us

Remember that drug and alcohol problems are our problems together. All people can experience it. So do not isolate or away from those affected by drugs and alcohol. Instead rangkulah them and help them to get out of these problems.

Please support and help for the victims' families together to help victims. If you're having a lot of obstacles in assisting victims, refer the handling of the victim through his family to the party who has the ability to do so.

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