The effects of

drugs and
alcohol abuse
on teens
 Drug misuse, abuse, and
addiction can all lead to both
short-term and long-term health
effects.

drug
abuse

Drugs are chemical compounds that affect the mind and

body. The exact effects vary among individuals and also
depend on the drug, dosage, and delivery method.

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 Short-
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term
effects
A person may feel
relaxed, uninhibited,
or sleepy. But this is a
deceptive reaction.

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Short-term effects
⊙ changes in appetite
⊙ sleeplessness or insomnia
⊙ increased heart rate
⊙ changes in cognitive ability
⊙ a temporary sense of
euphoria
⊙ loss of coordination
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 • an inability to
Drug abuse cease using a drug • difficulty maintaining
personal hygiene
affects on • relationship
• loss of interest in
the aspects problems
Gray formerly enjoyable
of a person’s • poor work or activities
academic
life performance • increased impulsivity

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“
“Addiction is just a way of trying to get at
something else. Something bigger. Call it
transcendence if you want, but it’s a rat in a maze. I
have this hole. The thing you want offers relief, but
it’s a trap.”

○ – Tess Callahan about her drug addiction recovery. 

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 anxiety

Long-
term depression
paranoia
effects

aggression
panic disorders

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Long-term
drug use
can also affect a
person’s memory,
learning, and
concentration.
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y problems

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ALCOHOL
ABUSE
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 Even a glass of alcohol a night can cause you to
miss out on the important first stage of sleep.

BAD
SLEEP

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 Alcohol is the
second biggest risk
factor for cancer
after smoking.
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Thanks for
listening to
me!
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