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"Youth and Drug Abuse: Awareness, Prevention & Responsibility"
Start Date: 26-06-2025
End Date: 26-08-2025
As part of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, this online discussion will focus on the critical role of youth in combating drug abuse. With rising ...
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BrahmDevYadav 2 months 4 weeks ago
What are the responsibilities of the families to ensure complete recovery of drug addicts?
Healthy family roles and behaviors include holding the loved one accountable for their behavior and creating rewards for positive choices. Family members may attend support groups with their loved one or attend their own support groups for families of addicts.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 4 weeks ago
What are the eight dangers of drug abuse?
1. Getting an infectious disease.
2. Other health problems.
3. Accidents.
4. Suicide.
5. Family problems.
6. Work issues.
7. Problems at school.
8. Legal issues.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 4 weeks ago
What are the six disadvantages of drugs?
1. Taking part in risky behaviours such as drink driving or unprotected sex.
2. Changes in behaviour such as mood swings or increased aggression toward others.
3. Impacts on sleep or experiencing insomnia.
4. Cognitive/memory problems.
5. Reduced appetite or not eating a balanced diet.
6. Regular colds and flu.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 4 weeks ago
How do drugs affect the brain?
Drugs interfere with the way neurons send, receive and process signals via neurotransmitters. Some drugs such as marijuana and heroin, can activate neurons because their chemical structure mimics that of a natural neurotransmitter in the body. This allows the drugs to attach onto and activate the neurons.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 4 weeks ago
What is one way to prevent drug abuse?
Develop healthy friendships and relationships by avoiding friends or family members who pressure you to use substances. It is often said “we become most like those we surround ourselves by,” meaning if we surround ourself with people who abuse drugs and alcohol we are more likely to as well.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 4 weeks ago
What are six common side effects of using drugs?
1. craving (a strong desire to use the drug)
2. tiredness or lack of energy.
3. restlessness or irritability.
4. feeling angry and upset.
5. poor sleep.
6. headaches, joint and muscle pains, muscle cramping.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 4 weeks ago
What are three ways to prevent abuse?
Three ways to help prevent abuse include:- creating safe and nurturing environments for children, educating yourself and others about the signs of abuse and how to report it and seeking help for ourself or others struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 4 weeks ago
What are the seven causes of drug abuse?
1. Accessibility.
2. Social factors.
3. Environmental factors.
4. Mental health conditions.
5. Genetic predisposition.
6. Lack of social support.
7. Curiosity or experimentation.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 4 weeks ago
What are the five effects of drug abuse on youth?
Substance-abusing youth are at higher risk than nonusers for mental health problems including depression, conduct problems, personality disorders, suicidal thoughts, attempted suicide and suicide.
BrahmDevYadav 2 months 4 weeks ago
What are the eight ways of preventing drug abuse?
1. Talk honestly.
2. Really listen.
3. Help develop self-confidence.
4. Help develop strong values.
5. Be a good example.
6. Help deal with peer pressure and acceptance.
7. Encourage healthy, creative activities.
8. Know what to do if someone you love has a drug problem.