https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz en-us 2022-09-19 18:33:55 UTC 2025-10-07 19:28:02 UTC hello@padlet.com eescorci0002 https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607264 Accoriding to "Substance Abuse / Chemical Dependency," in paragraph two; substance abuse is a pattern that a person uses a substance. Examples of substances are Marijuana, prescription medicines, cocaine, etc.

“Substance Abuse / Chemical Dependency.” Johns Hopkins Medicine, 19 Nov. 2019, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/substance-abuse-chemical-dependency.

Duff-Brown, Author Beth, et al. “Taking Painkillers with
Sleeping Pills Is an Increasingly Risky Business.” Scope, Logo Left ContentLogo Right Content 10,000+ Posts Scope Stanford University School of Medicine Blog, 5 Mar. 2018, https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2017/03/14/taking-painkillers-with-sleeping-pills-is-an-increasingly-risky-business/. ]]> 2022-09-19 19:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607264 eescorci0002 https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607372 According to the Mayo Clinic in paragraph one, an addiction to substance abuse is commonly referred to be a substance disorder. This disorder leads to poor control on intake of the substance and people can typically crave the substance.

“Drug Addiction (Substance Use Disorder).” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 26 Oct. 2017, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112.

“What Are the Different Types of Pills?” GoodRx, GoodRx, https://www.goodrx.com/healthcare-access/medication-education/why-do-some-medications-come-as-pills-and-others-as-injections. ]]> 2022-09-19 19:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607372 eescorci0002 https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607520 Some high-risk stubtances the the youth may use are prescription drugs, ecstasy, cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, methamphetamines, inhalants, etc. Using these drugs can increase the chance of someone catching diseases like Hepatitis, HIV, and other STD's(CDC, p.2).

“High Risk Substance Use in Youth.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 22 Oct. 2020, https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/substance-use/index.htm.

emamecaj05 Like69 Comments, et al. “You(TH) Are the Future.” Voices of Youth, 11 Aug. 2022, https://www.voicesofyouth.org/blog/youth-are-future. ]]> 2022-09-19 19:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607520 eescorci0002 https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607604 According to the CDC in paragraph three, intoxicated teenagers have the sexual risks of having multiple partners and no usage of condoms. These behaviors can lead teens to HIV, Hepatitis, pregnancy, and STD's.

“Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors among Youth.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 19 Aug. 2019, https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/substance-use/dash-substance-use-fact-sheet.htm. ]]> 2022-09-19 19:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607604 eescorci0002 https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607698 There are many reasons why people find it hard to quite drugs/subtances. The main explanation is that drugs take control of the brain; the area in charge pleasure. After a certain amount of doses, your body will start to crave the substance, as you have made it part of your brains chemical composition. This is the main reason why people find it hard to quit.

“Biology of Addiction.” National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 8 Sept. 2017, https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2015/10/biology-addiction.

“Brain Anatomy and How the Brain Works.” Johns Hopkins Medicine, 14 July 2021, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-of-the-brain. ]]> 2022-09-19 19:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607698 eescorci0002 https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607915 The first step to quit substance use is to call the SAMHA's hotline which is +1 (800) 622-4357 or a docter. Later they will find a treatment plan for you. Some example of treatment plans are counseling, prescription medication, medical devices(they help by stopping withdraws), etc. Then you will have follow up visits to the docter to avoid the person becoming addicted again.

“Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction Drugfacts.” National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 26 Mar. 2022, https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/treatment-approaches-drug-addiction.

“Addiction Treatment: First Steps, Types, and Medications.” Medical News Today, MediLexicon International, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323468#first-steps. ]]> 2022-09-19 19:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303607915 eescorci0002 https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303608095 One Contact/Support that help eliminate substance abuse is SAMHSA. To reach SAMHSA you can call +1(800) 662-4357 or you can go to their website (https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline) .
Another Contact/Support that help eliminate substance abuse is American Addiction Centers. To reach American Addiction Centers call +1(866) 557-2468 or go to their website (https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/alcohol-drug-hotline).

“Samhsa's National Helpline: Samhsa - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.” SAMHSA, https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline.

“Alcohol & Drug Addiction Hotlines: 24/7 Rehab Helplines.” American Addiction Centers, 13 Sept. 2022, https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/alcohol-drug-hotline. ]]> 2022-09-19 19:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2303608095 eescorci0002 https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2305706605 Substance Abuse Disorder is when a person keeps using drugs repetitively. There are four stages. First, is the Experimentation stage where the person consumes the substance for the first couple of times. Next, is the Regular Use stange where the person starts using it frequently.
Third, is the Tolerance stage where the person builds tolerance to the substance. Last, is the Dependance Stage where the person's body needs the substance. If the substance is not consumed the person may go through withdrawals. Withdrawals is when a person's body creates negative symptoms after the person has not consumed the substance.

Sanderson, Catherine A, et al. Comprehensive Health Skills. Goodheart-Willcox Co., 2021.

“Connection between Substance Use Disorders and Metabolic Dysfunctions.” Drug Target Review, https://www.drugtargetreview.com/news/101934/findings-reveal-possible-connection-to-substance-use-disorders-and-metabolic-dysfunctions/. ]]> 2022-09-20 21:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/eescorci0002/ce0up3r5sh94emz/wish/2305706605