#2.Why are Teenagers at Risk of Drug Abuse?
There are different reasons why a teenager falls for drugs. Drug addiction is a disease of the mind. It is a chronic condition, which leads to inability to control one's actions, make decisions or behave properly. Teenagers react differently to the use of drugs. These changes vary from one individual to another. Relationships, personality development, characteristic and surroundings trigger the need for using drugs in a teenager.
Drugs have the ability to change the functioning of the brain. Every human being performs repetitive actions that provide pleasure and happiness. This is one of the reasons why a human being loves to do things that give happiness. For example, eating chocolates, indulging in sports, reading, spa treatments and other activities give happiness.
Drugs act in the same way. Chemicals present in drugs excite the brain that leaves a pleasurable instinct in the mind. The feel-good chemical present in the drugs is causing addiction. Teenagers often take the help of drugs in order to overcome a depressive state or anxiety. They also consume drugs at different levels of life. A problem at home or at high school may also be causing a teenager to abuse drugs.
Willpower, support from parents and a change of environment are very much important for a teenager to fight against drug abuse. Drug abuse is a serious problem. Parents should not lose their hope. Apart from effective therapies are available in the market, it is also essential to create a positive environment at the home.
Keeping the teenager busy with different activities is a good way to create a diversion to the mind. Though the entire process is filled with different hurdles, it is important for a parent to act sensibly and delicately. They should shower all the love, affection and care they have for their children in the entire process. Creating a stronger family bonding is important to make the teenager understand about the side effects of drug abuse.
When a teenager connects with their family, he or she will be in a position to discuss problems openly and freely with their parents. This is a good sign as a parent will be in a position to detect the state of depression in an early stage. Participating in family gatherings, social activities, coaching, strengthening exercises and other activities will ensure that a teenager will never depend on drugs in the future. These acts also improve the self-confidence of the teenager.