DRUGS

One of the biggest problems of the modern world is drug abuse. Drug is any substance, natural or synthetic, introduced into the body which alters its functions. Both legal and illegal drugs cause thousands of deaths each year. There are several drugs, such as Alcohol, Ecstasy, Cocaine, Crack, Dissociative Drugs, Anabolic Steroids, Hallucinogens, Dissociative Drugs, Inhalants, MDMA, Nicotine, LSD, Marijuana, and many more. All drugs cause addiction that is a complex disorder characterized by compulsive drug use. Taking a recreational drug causes a surge in levels of dopamine in your brain, which trigger feelings of pleasure. Your brain remembers these feelings and wants them repeated. The different drugs have different effects. Alcohol causes loss of coordination, impaired reasoning, balance, speech and judgment and slow reaction time. Cocaine causes an increase in energy, decrease in appetite, disturbance in heart rhythm, nausea, respiratory failure, strokes and seizures. Dissociative Drugs cause a disconnection from reality, convulsions, coma, high fever and death. GHB & Rohypnol can cause a relaxing effect, muscle growth, seizures, loss of consciousness, death and coma. the Hallucinogens cause hallucinations, several emotions, dilated pupils, increase in body temperature, increase in heart rate, sweating, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, dry mouth and tremors. Heroine causes a rush of pleasure, severe drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and severe itching. Inhalants can cause permanent brain damage and sudden death. Marijuana causes peaceful and euphoric sensation, slow reaction time, impairs memory and attention span, affects coordination and balance. MDMA can cause an energizing effect, distortion in perception and time, chills, muscle cramping, teeth clenching, reduction in mental abilities the mental alertness, increase in energy and body temperature, convulsions, violent behavior, anxiety, insomnia, paranoia, delusions and dependency and Nicotine is a stimulant or a sedative. Drugs can also cause problems in school, employment and family. A drug addict needs a lot of help from his friends and his family for their complete recovery and reintegration into society.

Name: Carlos Gonçalves nº7 9ºB

Drugs in Adolescence

Today it is too easy for teenagers to be in contact with drugs. This facility is associated with the social environment in which people live, with peer pressure and the absence of parents (which makes teens feel free and don't think about the consequences that the consumption can bring to them in the future).

Also, at this stage of life that people create their personality, is a stage full of changes, not only physical but also psychological. It is a stage full of problems which make young people seek an outlet in drugs.

The peer pressure is also a major factor that leads to the onset of drug use, because there is a fear of being excluded from the group, be left aside.

Drugs can cause physical and psychological harm to consumers. Their constant use can create dependency and behavioral change.

The health problems caused by drug use are numerous and can accompany young people during their life.

There are several factors that are possible indicators of drug use by young people as a drop in school performance, learning disabilities, behavioral changes, the smell of tobacco or alcohol, being away from the family, violent behavior...

We must remain alert to these behaviors and be available to help these adolescents face their problems and find the right path in life.

Ana Rafaela Oliveira Marques Macedo nº2 9ºB

Prevenção do Consumo de Substâncias Psicoativas

Os alunos do 9º ano, da turma B, na área de Formação Cívica, realizaram trabalhos no âmbito da Prevenção do Consumo de Substâncias Psicoativas:

A toxicodependência

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O álcool

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Toxicodependências

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