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DRUG ABUSE IN TEENAGERS
DRUG ABUSE IN TEENAGERS
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Greater number of adolescents are getting involved in the web of drugs as well as alcohol leading to increased risk and numbers of morbidity and mortality.
Young teenagers who take the resort of drugs tend to have declining attendance, increased potential for dropping out of schools, increased absenteeism from school and similar other activities.
Drug abuse in teenagers lead to stigmatization and alienation from peers and friends at school.
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The issue of drug abuse in the teenagers belonging to the age group of 12 to 20 years of age has been a problem of great significance in every society. Greater number of adolescents are getting involved in the web of drugs as well as alcohol leading to increased risk and numbers of morbidity and mortality. There are many adolescents worldwide who succumb to the drastic impacts of drug abuse and lose their lives, while others grow up to be problem drug users. Substance abuse is intricately linked with performance in the academic field. Young teenagers who take the resort of drugs tend to have declining attendance, increased potential for dropping out of schools, increased absenteeism from school and similar other activities. It increases the risk of health problems, inclusive of both physical as well as mental wellbeing. Drug abuse in teenagers lead to stigmatization and alienation from peers and friends at school. Family dysfunction is also a consequence of drug abuse in teenagers.
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Aims
The presentation aims to present a brief overview of the topic, that is the impact of drugs on adolescents belonging to the age group of 12 to 20 years.
Through the discussion and critical review of the two articles, a comprehensive knowledge of the issue of drug abuse will be developed which will further future studies related to the topic.
Aims
The presentation aims to present a brief overview of the topic, that is the impact of drugs on adolescents belonging to the age group of 12 to 20 years. It will also make an attempt to develop an understanding of the importance of the study in the arena of health and social care. Two articles will also be selected, based on which, the implications of the issue will be discussed. Through the discussion and critical review of the two articles, a comprehensive knowledge of the issue of drug abuse will be developed which will further future studies related to the topic.
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Research Topic
The topic of the research in the presentation is the impact and implications of drug abuse in adolescents belonging to the age group of 12 to 20 years.
There is a huge social and economic impact of drug abuse victims due to a number of factors.
The study is important to create awareness regarding the impact and implications of drug abuse in the youths of various countries, so that further research and studies can be drawn from the current knowledge base.
Research Topic
The topic of the research in the presentation is the impact and implications of drug abuse in adolescents belonging to the age group of 12 to 20 years. As it is a knowledge known to all, the youth is the future of the world. Therefore, in countries where the adolescents are experiencing high rates of morbidity and mortality due to the problems of drug abuse, the pace of advancement of the country will be severely hindered. There is a huge social and economic impact of drug abuse victims due to a number of factors. Financial losses and emotional distress associated with drug related criminal offences, increased financial as well as social burdens for supporting adolescents who are incapable of becoming self-supporting due to their history of drug abuse or current state of the same, greater demands for increased medical facilities and other associated treatments and services for the youth of the countries. The study is important to create awareness regarding the impact and implications of drug abuse in the youths of various countries, so that further research and studies can be drawn from the current knowledge base.
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The Role of Research in Health and Social Care
According to Hickman (2018), a number of factors have different roles to play in the issue of drug abuse as there are a number of reasons why teenagers tend to develop the habit of taking drugs. Researching about the impact and implications of drug abuse in the adolescents can help in the development and improvement of the health and social care system.
The research will also develop an understanding of the role of individual victims, their families and relatives, peers and associates, and community in contributing to the prevention of the problems of drug abuse.
The Role of Research in Health and Social Care
The issue of drug abuse in the adolescents between the ages 12 to 20 years is not an individual problem. It is a global problem that is on the rise and has a severe negative impact in the growth and development of the nations. According to Hickman (2018), a number of factors have different roles to play in the issue of drug abuse as there are a number of reasons why teenagers tend to develop the habit of taking drugs. Researching about the impact and...