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Good Day Caybigans!!!

Do you know how to ignored an offer about on illegal drugs? If this question has answered by your own, then that’s impressive but in vice versa, if you did not answer it, then its alright because we will educate you about on how can you say “no to drugs” since as we all know, taking illegal drugs might make your life worst and vulnerable in any danger.

In our generation today, many teenagers have using drugs and alcohol because they believed that it is part of their grow-up. However there are also minors who have not using any kinds of drugs but they are also at risk because these youths can also use illegal drugs due to the presence of their friends and classmates; they will ask if they want to use this kind of drugs.

As a part of the youth nowadays, we should know how to neglect a drug offer, by saying “no thanks” is a big role to declined that but it is not enough to refuse an offer about on drugs. There are also other ways on how to dismiss a drug/s offer:

*Make an excuse
*Use a little humor
* Change the topic of your conversation
*Offer to be designated driver
*Act like you’re too busy
*Explain the danger of drugs and alcohol
* Be honest on why you don’t use a drugs
*Explain that you are in recovery
*Take a nonalcoholic drink with you at parties
* Leave the situation

Aside from that, parents and teachers should be the best one to educate the youths about on drugs. They should teach them about on how to say no on drugs because as we know, drugs have a good and bad benefits. In addition, they should also equip and protect their children and students in drug/s situation wherein they are exposed of
Always remember Caybigans that ignoring an offer about on drugs is not a bad thing hence it is a good thing for us to distant ourselves from any risks.

INFORMATION SOURCE:
https://treatmentsolutions.com/blog/15-ways-a-teen-can-say-no-to-alcohol-and-drugs/?fbclid=IwAR27qcxQl-AeVoa4LkLy2Tzr9rD5nybSyfHzelMCW8Ws5RA81Vgu6ld_Z4I
https://www.wikihow.com/Say-No-to-Drugs-and-Alcohol

What comes first addiction or depression?

According to popular belief, depression is one of the main causes of substance abuse and addiction in teenagers. It is thought that depressed youth tend to self-medicate with things such as drugs and alcohol, which, over time, leads them to becoming addicted. Yet, as studies continue to emerge around depression and substance abuse, it seems more and more unclear as to whether or not depression does actually leads to substance abuse. Some research now suggests that depression is, in many cases, actually caused by an already existing drug or alcohol problem.
So, much like the chicken or the egg debate, many want to know, which comes first – depression or substance abuse? And the truth is, there is no definitive answer. It can go either way, and truly depends on individual circumstances.s

WHEN DEPRESSION COMES FIRST
Adolescents and teenagers who suffer from depressive disorders experience uncomfortable feelings and emotions (sadness, hopelessness, loneliness, etc.). Depressed individuals often isolate themselves, have trouble sleeping, and experience a lack of motivation or interest in daily activities. Thus, teens with depression often want to feel better and/or seek to “numb out” (dull) the difficult emotions associated with depression. Many do this by self-medicating with drugs and/or alcohol. While drugs and alcohol can provide relief in the short term, these substances are highly addictive and can actually intensify depressive symptoms in the long term.
Depression often leads to substance use. Feelings of constant sadness or numbness, worthlessness, feeling overwhelmed, feeling constantly badgered by negative and self-critical thoughts often cause people suffering from depression to seek relief, even if it’s only temporary.

Addiction and depression both originate in the brain, which automatically makes teens with mental health issues more apt to developing addictive behavior(s).

WHEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMES FIRST

Some teenagers develop symptoms of a mental illness, such as depression, only after engaging in drug and/or alcohol use for a period of time. Drugs and alcohol are chemicals and have a significant effect on the chemistry and cell composition of the brain. Over time, the effects of substance use can change the way the brain operates and regulates emotional and mental functioning, leading to a chemical imbalance that contributes to the development of depression in many teens.

Addiction can also cause depression. Perhaps the key feature of addiction is helplessness in the face of substance use. Most people with substance use disorders no longer enjoy using substances but they can’t stop. What’s more, addiction often leads to feelings of shame for having done things you hate in order to get drugs.

DUAL DIAGNOSIS
Whether depression leads to substance abuse, or the other way around, the correlation between depression and drug/alcohol use is so common it has it’s own term – dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis, also referred to as co-occurring disorders, is common in teens, and can be difficult to treat when compared to teens that have only been diagnosed with a single disorder.
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR TEENS
Dual diagnosis treatment is needed when a teen is suffering from both a mental illness and a substance abuse problem. Whether addiction came first, or depression was the first to arrive, treatment can make a significant difference for your teenager.

-Detoxification – often occurring in an inpatient, medical setting, those struggling with substance abuse are monitored on a 24/7 basis where medical staff can administer tapering amounts of the substance (or the medical equivalent) in an effort to wean a person off the drug in a safe and effective way.
-Inpatient rehabilitation – inpatient treatment provides teenagers with 24/7 medical and mental health support.
-Step down programs – various options are available for “stepping down” from an inpatient or residential setting including sober living homes or “halfway houses”, partial-hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programs.
-Individual psychotherapy – almost always a crucial element to any phase of dual diagnosis treatment in teens, individual psychotherapy can be very effective.
-Medication – medication is often used in conjunction with psychotherapy in treating depression in teenagers.
-Support groups – 12-step groups (such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous) can be helpful to a teen’s efforts in maintaining sobriety and avoiding relapse.

Good day, Caybigans!

Do you know how do drugs affect you psychologically?

Stimulant drugs can make you feel depressed, anxious and paranoid. Co***ne – a type of stimulant – can make previous mental health problems recur and trigger psychosis and schizophrenia. Ecstasy users can experience memory problems.

Hallucinogenic drugs such as magic mushrooms can make any mental health issues worse. They can make you feel detached from your surrounding and cause flashbacks, which can be frightening or distressing.

You may feel you’re no longer in control of your drug use or that you need to take more and more of it to feel an effect. If so, you could be becoming addicted. Drug addiction is linked to mental health problems.

Dopamine isn’t the only neurotransmitter that affects your mood and mental state; serotonin, norepinephrine, and many more play a part. Just like addiction, mental disorders aren’t usually the result of one trigger or cause. Not everyone will experience the following, but many people do.

Chronic use of some drugs can lead to both short- and long-term changes in the brain, which can lead to mental health issues including paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression, hallucinations, and other problems.

Drug Abuse Rewires Your Brain
One of the most profound changes that occur in people who struggle with addiction is in the reward center of the brain. Dopamine is responsible for feelings of motivation, pleasure, and reward — and alcohol, prescription medications, and illegal drugs all hijack this pathway.

addiction, it makes your action different so don't make the wrong turn. say no to drugs.

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