EDU 107.

1 Core-Practical
(Edu 102)

Submitted by
Neethu Tom
Physical science
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
AMONG
ADOLESCENTS
Definition:

 Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous

use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol
and illicit drugs.
 Leads to dependence syndrome.

cluster of behavioural, cognitive, and physiological

phenomena
MAJOR ABUSED DRUGS
 Alcohols
 Tobacco
 Electronic drugs
 Prescription drugs
eg; pain relievers
antianxiety drugs
 Non-prescription, over-the-counter (OCT) drugs
 MAJOR ABUSED DRUGS
 Inhalants( glue, aerosols)
 Hallucinogens (mescaline,mushroom
s)
 Cocaine
 Anabolic steroids
(oral or injectable)
 Heroin
 Marijuana
 SURVEY REPORTS
Prevalence of tobacco use No. of Users
participants N(%)
Male 3715 462(12.5)
Females 3635 42(1.2)
Toatal 7350 504(6.9)

Prevalence of tobacco use by age no. of Users

participants N(%)
12-13 1715 54 (3.1)
14-15 2212 130(5.9)
16-17 2939 294(8.5)
18-19 472 71(15.1)
Alcohol – 11% Illicit drugs-6.1%

Indian J Med Res. 2016 Nov - Prevalence & correlates of tobacco

use among adolescents in Kerala, India
 CAUSES OF ADOLESCENT
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
1. Peer pressure
2. Curiosity
3. Self medication
4. Ignorance
5. Boredom
6. Family related issues
 insufficient parental supervision
 poor communication b/w parents and children
 inconsistent and extensively severe disciline
 Family conflits and breakage
 Favorable parental attitudes and drug use
 CONSQUENCES OF SUBSTANCE
ABUSE
1. Loss of life
accidents, homicides, suicides
2. Health risk
paralysis, distroted vision, heart attacks, cancer etc.,
3. Low mental development
4. Effect on cognitive functioning
-low memory and attention, reduced decision
making skills
5. Low academic performance
6. Effect on social behavior
-antisocial behavior
 SIGNS OF DRUG USE IN
ADOLESCENTS
 acting withdrawn and depressed
 a change in peer group
 carelessness with grooming
 decline in academic performance
 missing classes or skipping school
 loss of interest in favorite activities
 changes in eating or sleeping habits
 deteriorating relationships with family members and
friends
 PREVENTION PROGRAMMES
 Educating teens on drug and alcohol risks
-universal, selective, indicative
 Family involment in teens life
- setting as examples
- Dispelling misconceptions
- Encouraging open communication
- Avoiding and debunking media that glamorizes drug
abuse
 PREVENTION PROGRAMMES

 Community and school prevention programmes

 Role of healthcare providers in prevention
-providing counseling