Substance Abuse In Adolescents

Substance abuse in adolescents

Introduction

The problem of addiction is very common in adolescence of today, it is pointed out that an addiction is a group of physiological, behavioral and knowledge phenomena of variable intensity, in which the use of psychoactive substances has a high priority, it is acomplex phenomenon characterized by an evolution that goes from experimental use, social use, abuse and dependency. In a young addict its nutrition changes too much that the same as the physical appearance deteriorates after years of addiction, the palate changes and the flavors become unappreciable, the food in the treatment of addictions is too important, not only to enjoy againof food but also to re -create a healthy habit, and not cause any other nutritional problem.

Goal

Publicize how addictions in adolescent growth and development influence, as well as how food changes and that has to increase nutritionally to improve the quality of life of the young man.

Developing

Addictions in adolescent growth and development

The consumption of substances by adolescents can have a great impact on their growth, health and well -being development, these are involved in a different way that they do not help in their development as well as social, academic, family and psychological performance.

One of the factors that can influence the consumption of these, can be: low self – esteem, where you do not feel safe and see this as an exit exhaust, social pressure, where young people are entangled in Padillas orVicious circles and to be accepted in them you have to introduce chemical substances into their body that damages the body and thus be within them, crisis situation, where they only see an escape, an output, use a drug that can meet a need, where the family is not a support for young people, this mentioned point is very common, because the family is a very important factor for the adolescent, because if it is not accepted in a social circle or in the family, the onlydeparture that can take are the additions that lead to the destruction of the same.

The use of addictive substances can cause that the growth and brain development of young, high blood pressure and sleep problems.

Important data:

• The earlier teenagers begin to consume substances, the greater the chances of continuing to do so and that later present problems related to this consumption.
• In this type of situation, it is best to approach them to understand them and offer professional help.
• Try to save him not falling into the hands of addictions, once inside her it is more difficult to maintain open communication.

The consumption of substances harms the organism as well as causes negative changes in lifestyle, such as irregular diet and poor diet. Adequate nutrition can help the healing process. Nutrients supply energy to the body. They provide substances that form and maintain healthy organs and fight infections. The recovery of substance consumption also affects the body in different ways, for example: metabolism, the functioning of organs and mental well -being.

People who suffer from addiction can also use food to activate their rewards system and further mismatch their diet, that together with the general deterioration that the body suffers from substance abuse such as cannabis, or alcohol, will make thePerson stop taking care of yourself completely and based on your day to day in the consumption of addictions uncontrollably.

How drugs impact on nutrition:

•  Alcoholism can cause vitamin B deficiency specifically B1, B6 and folic acid. This leads to the appearance of anemia and neurological problems.
•  Damages organs that work directly in our metabolism.
•  It produces an imbalance of liquids, electrolyte proteins and calories that can derive diseases such as:
•  Hypertension, diabetes or cirrhosis.
•  Serious malnutrition and a decrease in life expectancy,
•  Dehydration, and suffer nutritional imbalances.

conclusion

In conclusion we can say that currently most adolescents have an addiction since today we are all prone to falling into this, this problem causes a lot of damage, as well as causes diseases and also causes psychological problems, there are too many substances that canharm ourselves, as much as it will lead us to death, it is important to have a healthy eating since this helps not to have so much damage to our body and helps them improve their quality of life since this is crucial in the rehabilitation process.