https://padlet.com/sariya150506/3pgh2a22pa2fv5b . en-us 2021-10-22 08:32:06 UTC 2025-10-23 20:45:03 UTC hello@padlet.com sariya150506 https://padlet.com/sariya150506/3pgh2a22pa2fv5b/wish/1835804262 Kick off the drugs before it kicks you down. Don't fall into the death trap. You will lose count as to when the one time got you addicted to it. ]]> 2021-10-22 08:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sariya150506/3pgh2a22pa2fv5b/wish/1835804262 sariya150506 https://padlet.com/sariya150506/3pgh2a22pa2fv5b/wish/1835818442 A number of factors influence one's decision to use drugs. One of the leading factors for people in their teen years is peer pressure. This influences of a person's friends, whether good or bad, often plays a large part in decisions that are made. 

Saying "No" to peers can be difficult, especially if no one else does, or it the peers are friends. Knowing how to say no can help make it easier. In some cases. simply saying "No thanks," is enough. It may be helpful to say no in addition to offering an alternative activity. Overall, it is best to simply avoid situations where peer pressure is likely to be applied. So just say NO!]]> 2021-10-22 08:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sariya150506/3pgh2a22pa2fv5b/wish/1835818442 sariya150506 https://padlet.com/sariya150506/3pgh2a22pa2fv5b/wish/1835843184 1. Peer Pressure
The National Institute on Drug Abuse conducted a survey in 2016 and discovered that 1.9 million adolescents ages 12-17 years old had used illcit drugs within 30 days of the survey. A majority of these teens reported being given drugs or alcohol by a peer. 

2. Self-Medication & Escape
In order to cope with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders, teens often being using drugs or alcohol to minimize their symptoms or to "numb out". 

3. Performance Improvement
With immense amount of pressure relating to academics and extra-curricular activites, teens may began using performance -enhancing drugs or stimulants in order to meet expectations of their parents, teachers, or coaches. 

4. Experimentation
Kids are naturally curious, and kids grow into teenagers. It's not uncommon for teens to seek out drugs or alcohol just to know what the sensations of being inebriated are like. 

5. To feel grown up
Teens want to feel grown up, and its no surprise that they do! The idea of being an adult is new and exciting, and being able to drink, smoke cigarettes, or use illicit and harmful drugs is also exciting for many teens. ]]> 2021-10-22 09:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sariya150506/3pgh2a22pa2fv5b/wish/1835843184 sariya150506 https://padlet.com/sariya150506/3pgh2a22pa2fv5b/wish/1835852089 Oftentimes, triggers are reminders that put people in a mental and emotional place of distress, pain, anger, frustration, and other strong emotions. In this case of addiction and recovery, triggers are often some sort of internal or external stimulus that causes the former addict to desire to use drugs or alcohol again. 

Identifying your triggers is an essential component of relapse prevention. Once someone in recovery knows what triggers them, they are in a much better position to stay sober one day at a time. ]]> 2021-10-22 09:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sariya150506/3pgh2a22pa2fv5b/wish/1835852089 sariya150506 https://padlet.com/sariya150506/3pgh2a22pa2fv5b/wish/1835863725 Starting a conversation with someone about their drug addiction is never easy, but it's important you come from a place of compassion and understanding. Remember, no one sets out to become a addict. 

Tip #1 
Educate Yourself

Tip #2 
Get support

Tip #3
Get Counseling

Tip #4 
Seek Speciality Help

Tip #5 
Don't Enable

Tip #6
Have realistic expectations 

Tip #7
Take care of yourself ]]> 2021-10-22 09:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sariya150506/3pgh2a22pa2fv5b/wish/1835863725