https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap We are aiming to help school children become aware of the dangers of substance abuse by answering some questions about substance abuse. en-us 2019-05-09 21:10:56 UTC 2023-05-24 21:10:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f916.png 1709214 https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap/wish/358675675

Stress, including stress from relationships, finances, medical illness, work, school, and other stressors

Genetic predisposition

Family history of mental illness

Experiencing a traumatic event (i.e. childhood trauma, early loss of a parent, neglect, assault, military combat, natural disasters, etc.)

Brain injury or defects, or severe physical illness that affects the brain

Environmental toxins or poor nutrition that hinders brain development

Poor ability to relate to others and poor social support

Cultural expectations or a desire to fit in

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Genetic predisposition to addiction or abuse

History of mental illness

Neglect or other childhood trauma

Poor social skills or lack of social support structure

Peer pressure or the belief that drug abuse is not a bad thing

]]> 2019-05-09 21:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap/wish/358675676 1709214 https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap/wish/358675677 Though the short-term and long-term effects of drug and alcohol abuse may vary from person to person, clearly many people currently suffer from the effects of abusing drugs and alcohol every day. Factors affecting the exact symptoms that are experienced may depend on a person’s age, gender, individual physiology, genetic make-up, and mental health condition.]]> 2019-05-09 21:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap/wish/358675677 183077 https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap/wish/358676349 Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is a patterned use of a drug in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods which are harmful to themselves or others, and is a form of substance-related disorder.]]> 2019-05-09 21:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap/wish/358676349 175553 https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap/wish/358677575 Drugs can change how the brain works and interfere with a person’s ability to make choices, leading to intense cravings and compulsive drug use. Over time, this behavior can turn into a substance dependency or drug addiction.]]> 2019-05-09 21:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap/wish/358677575 1709214 https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap/wish/358679150

Damage to organs, such as the heart, brain, and liver

Diseases, such as heart disease, HIV, and cancer

Development of other mental illnesses

Permanent changes to hormonal or nervous systems

Damage to social network or relationships

Loss of job or other financial issues

Legal troubles

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Cigarette smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States. This is nearly one in five deaths.
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Respiratory Disease
- Cancer
- Other Health Risks]]> 2019-05-09 21:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap/wish/358679206 183077 https://padlet.com/1709214/56885tq62eap/wish/358680037

It will cause a serious dent in the reputation of a particular suburb or locality

She one behaviour can instigate adolescents and children in the region to take up drugs.

has a direct impact upon the property prices in that region. 

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