Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse in Teenager of United Stated

Submitted By: Akram Eerz
 Drugs use:
• Drug abuse
• Drug addiction
 Excessive use of drugs
 Including:
• Alcohol
• Pain medications
• Prescription medication
• Over the counter medications
• Illegal drugs
 Genetics

Societal Contributions
Previous studies reveal that both genetic and
Living
family environmental variables have a significant
impact on drug addiction (DA). In the end, family
history affects addiction risk greatly in a variety of
Environment
ways. Genetics undoubtedly plays a significant
role, but drug addiction and substance misuse
are complicated genetic conditions.
Numerous genes and gene variants that might be
linked to drug misuse and addiction have been
discovered as a result of recent, extensive study.  Family History
 Peer Pressure

Social Factors That Are Popularity

Influencing
Initial drug usage seems to be influenced by
environmental variables, such as your family's Exposure to drugs at early age
values and attitudes and exposure to a peer
group that supports drug use.
Peer pressure has a significant role in young Somehow involvement in
individuals beginning to use and abuse drugs.
gangs
Addiction risk may be boosted by challenging
family dynamics, a lack of connection to your
parents or siblings, and a lack of parental
monitoring. Bullying
 Easy access to drugs

What Has Perpetuate d Drug Poverty

Use?
Homelessness

Child Neglect

Normalization of drugs in that

society

A person’s company
 Current Treatments
➢Buprenorphine
➢Inpatient & outpatient treatment centers
➢Detox centers
➢Support Groups
➢Recreational marijuana
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