Youth Substance Use Disorder Prevention by Jessie Wang https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp Educational Information and Sources en-us 2017-03-03 03:20:21 UTC 2025-10-23 01:14:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157529194 2017-03-03 03:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157529194 wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157529541
  • 9 out of 10 people who abuse or are addicted to nicotine, alcohol or other drugs began using these substances before they were 18  
  • People who began using addictive substances before age 15 are nearly 7 times likelier to develop a substance problem than those who delay first use until age 21 or older
  • Every year that substance use is delayed during the period of adolescent brain development, the risk of addiction and substance abuse decreases
    • ]]>     2017-03-03 03:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157529541     Facts about Teenage Substance Use wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157671773 2017-03-03 16:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157671773 wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157671986 2017-03-03 16:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157671986 wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157673625
  • Mood changes (temper flare-ups, irritability, defensiveness)
  • Academic problems (poor attendance, low grades, disciplinary action)
  • Changing friends and a reluctance to have parents/family get to know the new friends
  • A "nothing matters" attitude (lack of involvement in former interests, general low energy)
  • Finding substances (drug or alcohol) in youth’s room or personal effects
  • Physical or mental changes (memory lapses, poor concentration, lack of coordination, slurred speech, etc.)
    • ]]>     2017-03-03 17:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157673625     Warning Sign: Behaviors indicating drug abuse wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157674734 2017-03-03 17:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157674734 Youth Substance Use Disorder Prevention wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157677070 2017-03-03 17:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157677070 Substance Abuse Prevention wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157677783 2017-03-03 17:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157677783 wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157678152 2017-03-03 17:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157678152 wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157680193
  • Don’t Be Afraid to Say No
  • Connect With Your Friends and Avoid Negative Peer Pressure
  • Make Connections With Your Parents or Other Adults
  • Enjoy Life and Do What You Love
  • Follow the Family Rules About Alcohol and Drugs
  • Get Educated About Alcohol and Drugs
  • Be a Role Model and Set a Positive Example
  • Plan Ahead
  • Speak Out/Speak Up/Take Control
  • Get help!:  If you or someone you know is in trouble with alcohol or drugs, get help. Don’t wait. You don't have to be alone.
    • ]]>     2017-03-03 17:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157680193     Effects of Substance Abuse wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157681527 2017-03-03 17:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157681527 wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157682000 2017-03-03 17:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157682000 wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157686723 2017-03-03 17:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157686723 wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157687773 2017-03-03 17:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157687773 wxjjing77 https://padlet.com/wxjjing77/ebotnywfq8yp/wish/157688008
  • Injuries
  • Health Problems
  • Effects On The Brain
  • Behavioral Problems
  • Birth Defects
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