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Cocaine Use among Teens
" 60. Cocaine Use among Teens Cocaine use among teens has seen a declining trend since the past two decades, but is still an important problem facing parents and school authorities across the country. Cocaine is known by several names like beam and bazooka. It has been around for hundreds of years and is a natural shot in the arm. As a parent, you must know the different types of cocaine use among teens. They can use it in powder form or in a rock form that is baked with soda and then ingested by smoking..."   Full Article

Inhalant Abuse
" Inhalant abuse refers to the use of common products like whiteners and varnishes to get a feeling that depresses the central nervous system. Most inhalant abuse starts early in life as a substitute to alcohol and is difficult to detect. The inhalants are available easily and cheaply at most local stores and children can easily hide them in their clothing..."   Full Article

Teen Drug Use Statistics
" The teenage years are the most dangerous time for both the parents and the child, since children are liable to experiment with alcohol and drugs during this time. This experimentation is the main cause of teen drug use. Teen drug use is the most important reason for drug dependence in adult life. Surveys conducted by many private and government agencies reveal that drugs are freely available in schools..."   Full Article

Ecstasy
" Ecstasy is a recreational drug used by young adults in clubs and rave parties to get a heightened sense of enjoyment. Ecstasy is available easily in clubs as a pill or a capsule and its effect lasts for a few hours. Other side effects include insomnia, irritation and depression in the subsequent days..."   Full Article

Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse
" Today over-the-counter drug abuse is rampant among teenagers as these drugs are freely available without prescription. They are a cheap way to get stimulated and with little chance of being caught. They might be available in the home, where the teenager first starts taking them. Over-the-counter drug abuse is the fallout of American�s obsession with good health..."   Full Article

Teen Addictions
" Teenagers are young adults and want to experiment with everything, be it drugs, alcohol or smoking. When these trials get out of hand, it leads to teen addictions..."   Full Article

Teens and Alcohol
" Alcohol abuse is the most common form of drug abuse among teens. Alcohol is non specific to gender or age, and teens that have a genetic predisposition to the disease of alcoholism (one or more of their relatives have the disease) are twice as likely to end up with a full blown addiction..."   Full Article

Teen Drug Abuse
" Teen drug abuse programs in our schools have come a long way in helping to give teens an alternative to drug use. Drug abuse among teens is down for the first time in years. However, we still have a long way to go. There are new drugs on the streets every year, and trying to keep up with the symptoms can be disheartening to say the least..."   Full Article

Drugs in School
" Drugs in schools are being confiscated from children as young as ten years old. They are rampant, and they are everywhere.."   Full Article

Teens and Smoking
" According to the U.S. Department of Health 71% of teenagers have tried tobacco products and 30% reported using tobacco within the last thirty days. The American Cancer Society says that 3,000 teenagers start smoking each day and one-third of them will die of a smoking related disease..."   Full Article

Teens and Alcohol
" According to a 2004 National Survey by the U.S. Department of Health alcohol is the most commonly used drug among teens with 50% of eighth graders and 80% of seniors admitting they have used alcohol at some time. Teen alcohol use is a serious problem..."   Full Article

Prescription Drug Abuse
" Prescription drug use among teens is rising and according to data from the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health is the second most popular category of drug use after marijuana..."   Full Article

Marijuana and Teens
" According to a National Survey on Drug Use marijuana is the most widely used drug by teens and of the teens that do use drugs 60% use marijuana. Yet teens often get mixed messages about the use of marijuana. It is important that parents educate their teenagers about the risks and long-term effects of marijuana use..."   Full Article

Steroids
" What are anabolic steroids? There are over 100 different types of anabolic steroids developed. They are all forms of testosterone, a naturally occurring hormone. They can be injected, taken orally, or rubbed on the skin through a cream or gel. They stay within the system anywhere from a couple of days to twelve months. Street names include: arnolds, gym candy, juice, pumpers, stackers, weight trainers..."   Full Article

Methamphetamine
" Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that affects mood. It can cause long-term damage to the brain's ability to control mood, therefore users often feel depressed and cannot experience happiness after they stop using. It is a highly addictive drug that comes in many forms. It can be ingested, injected, smoked, or snorted..."   Full Article

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