Substance Abuse by Ash Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei This is the final project for "Unit 2: Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs" en-us 2021-09-30 17:04:47 UTC 2021-10-09 19:40:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1569529465841-dfecdab7503b?crop=entropy&cs=srgb&fm=jpg&ixid=Mnw3ODI2fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8Nnx8U3Vic3RhbmNlJTIwQWJ1c2V8ZW58MHx8fHwxNjMzMDExMjk0&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&q=85 REASONS WHY TEENS START USING/ABUSING TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, OR OTHER DRUGS. Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1782095606 There are several reasons as to why teens would start using these, but some include:
 - A bad home-life/neglectful parents
 - Having too much stress in their life
 - To look cool
 - Because someone they know has tried it
 - They believe it will improve their academic performance
 - Peer pressure]]> 2021-09-30 17:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1782095606 TOBACCO USE IN TEENS Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784623485 Here are high schooler tobacco use statistics:
 - 90% of adults started smoking before the age of 18
 - 85% have used a flavored tobacco product
 - 20% have used e-cigarettes
 - 5% have used cigarettes]]> 2021-10-01 16:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784623485 ALCOHOL USE IN TEENS Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784624164 Here are high schooler drinking statistics:
 - 29% drank alcohol
 - 14% binge drank
 - 5% of drivers drove after drinking
 - 17% rode with a driver who had alcohol]]> 2021-10-01 16:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784624164 DRUG USE IN TEENS Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784626096 Here are high schooler drug use statistics:
 - 15% have used specific illicit drugs
 - 14% have misused prescription drugs
 - 29% said they were sexually active, and 19% said that they have used drugs
 - ]]> 2021-10-01 16:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784626096 SHORT TERM ALCOHOL EFFECTS IN TEENS Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784627241 There are many short term effects from drinking/binge-drinking in teens, but some include:
- Yellowed teeth and bad breath
- Becoming tipsy or even drunk
- Hangover and/or Blackout
- Alcohol Poisoning]]> 2021-10-01 16:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784627241 SHORT TERM TOBACCO EFFECTS IN TEENS Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784627703 There are a plethora short term effects from tobacco use as a teen, but some include:
 - Chronic coughing
 - Yellowed teeth
 - Gum disease
 - Tooth loss]]> 2021-10-01 16:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784627703 SHORT TERM DRUG EFFECTS IN TEENS Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784632433 There are several short term effects from drug use/abuse in teens, but some include:
 - Sleepiness
 - Altered depth perception
 - Hallucinations
 - Raised or lowered blood pressure]]> 2021-10-01 16:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784632433 LONG TERM ALCOHOL EFFECTS INTO ADULTHOOD Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784633407 There are many long term effects from drinking as a teen, but some include:
 - High blood pressure
 - Multiple cancers, including breast, mouth, and throat
 - Weakened immune system
 - Memory problems
 - Depression or anxiety]]> 2021-10-01 16:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784633407 LONG TERM TOBACCO EFFECTS INTO ADULTHOOD Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784634767 There are a plethora long term effects from tobacco use as a teen, but some include:
 - Lung, Mouth, and Esophagus Cancer
 - Stomach, Liver, and Pancreas Cancer
 - COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
 - Heart Disease]]> 2021-10-01 16:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784634767 LONG TERM DRUG EFFECTS INTO ADULTHOOD Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784635894 There are several long term effects from drug use/absue as a teen, but some include:
 - Drug tolerance
 - Constant cravings
 - Long-term insomnia
 - Paranoia]]> 2021-10-01 16:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784635894 SOURCES Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784657359 https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/health_effects/index.htm]]> 2021-10-01 16:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1784657359 SOURCES Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1790336436 https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/underage-drinking.htm]]> 2021-10-04 16:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1790336436 SOURCES Conner_Easter https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1803000546 https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/substance-use/]]> 2021-10-08 17:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Conner_Easter/y4r7e5abb2vesoei/wish/1803000546