Substance Abuse Drugs By Erika Carrella Lorrina Faga
Substance Abuse: Drugs By: Erika Carrella, Lorrina Faga, Sarah Vec and Massimo Pampena
Info -20 million Americans used drugs in the past 30 days -Each year more teens enter addiction treatment -Kids are less likely to use drugs if taught so
Media’s Effects - 44% of teens stated the media gave the impression drugs aren’t as bad as they seem. - 40% of teens said that television made drugs seem okay. - Teens who are one social media daily are more at risk of using drugs
Effects of Drugs -Negative Effects on the body - Drug abuse early in life increases the risk of psychiatric disorders - Prolonged drug abuse causes medical problems.
Difference b/w Media and Science - TV networks will air anti-drug commercials to help. - Newspapers post anti-drug campaign ads - TV shows contain people using or selling drugs. - Prescription drugs and violence
Sources: https: //www. ncadd. org/about-addiction/faq/facts-about-drugs http: //eschooltoday. com/drug-abuse-and-teens/factsheet-on-teens-and-drugabuse. html http: //abcnews. go. com/Health/story? id=116947&page=1 https: //www. cchrint. org/experts-on-psychiatric-drugs-and-violence/ https: //teens. drugabuse. gov/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week/drug-facts-chat-dayconsequences-drug-abuse http: //www. drugfreeworld. org/drugfacts/the-truth-about-drugs. html http: //recovergateway. org/substance-abuse-resources/drug-addiction-effects/
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