Inhalant Addiction and Troubled Teens

Many troubled teens × Troubled Teens
Troubled Teens /trou.bled/ /teens/ n. Noun A troubled teen is defined as a person that is between the age 13-19 that is beset by problems or conflict. Every Teenager faces problems that they must encounter in their life.  Problems arise in every person’s life both big and small yet sometimes we allow even the most insignificant of problems affect our lives.  Sometimes with teenagers they allow trials in their life greatly affect them in negative ways.  Typically when a person (typically teenagers) face problems in their lives, the ability to cope with the problem does not exist.  When teenagers turn to other things to cope with the feelings of the problems that they usually face  things such as drugs and alcohol, pornography, criminal activity, etc. It is important to find help for troubled teens as soon as possible.  There are many different programs that are available to help troubled teens with the problems that they face each with a different approach and nature to the program.
are resorting to an inhalant addiction × Addiction
The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as “Addiction is characterized by inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control, craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response.” Similar to other chronic diseases, addiction may involve cycles of relapse and a mental state of remission. If untreated, or serious attempts of recovery, the progression of addiction can easily result in dire, sometimes fatal, consequences. Addiction can take many forms, from eating disorders to drug addiction and even gambling. Whatever the affliction, or choice of addiction, the teenage psyche and overall well being is at greater risk than that of a fully developed adult. Teens who don’t receive adequate rehabilitation for their addiction are almost certain to carry their addictive qualities into adulthood. Parents of a teenage boy or girl suffering from addiction should seek viable treatment options immediately before the addiction progresses further.
as a way of coping with stress and anger. When eople look at the warning signs of addiction and they suspect something, but the entire story does not come out because the right questions are not asked. Parents don’t necessarily look in the right direction when they suspect their teen-aged children of doing drugs.  Substance Abuse × Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse /sub.stance/ /a.buse/ Substance abuse is defined as the use of a chemical substance that has an effect on humans or animals improperly or in a negative view or purpose. Substances involve different types of drugs and also alcohol.  The misuse of a chemical substance can be very dangerous and can be the cause of many different types of problems such as impairment and also distress. Along with physical problems that can come from recurrent substance abuse, there are many  other problems that can occur.  A lack of interest in schooling and work can lead to failure fulfillment of roles and obligations in different settings of life.  Also, a poor performance in daily actions can be a cause. Substance abuse is a problem that is important to deal with in an appropriate manner.  There are many different programs that are available to help fix these types of problems to rehabilitate someone’s life. More information about substance abuse in the US The national institute on drug abuse characterize substance abuse as, “as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain; they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long lasting and can lead to many harmful, often self-destructive, behaviors.’ When pertaining to the adolescent brain and psyche, substance abuse and addiction is one of the most dangerous and common negative behaviors in troubled youth. Teenagers who participate in drug abuse are either not aware of the potential permanent damage they are causing themselves, or simply don’t care. It is because of this reason that parents of substance abusing teens need to seek immediate treatment for their son or daughter. Fortunately for parents, there is a multitude and increasing number of options to choose from in terms of rehabilitation. Furthermore, parents of substance abusing teens need to seek treatment for their teens promptly.
Treatment for Adolescents × Adolescents
Adolescents /ad.o.les.cent/ n.Noun The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term adolescent as a young person living in the transitional period between the years of puberty and adulthood until they reach the age of full maturity. Adolescents or teenagers, are living in a turbulent and trying time in a person’s lifetime. If ill prepared, teens may flounder or display negative behaviors at home. Adolescents are prone to negative behaviors such as, drug and alcohol abuse and other chemical dependencies, sexual misconduct or acting out, failing grades at school and disrespect towards authority. It is for this reason that parents of adolescents need to be particularly mindful when they reach their teenage years. If a teenager is struggling during thus time of adolescence it, is crucial for parents to seek the right care for their son or daughter.    During this time, people are typically more susceptible to negative behaviors and dangerous habits.
and Troubled Teens. They look for a bag of marijuana in the sock drawer, or and empty liquor bottle. They do not necessarily think to look in their own cleaning cabinet for chemicals of abuse × Abuse
Abuse /a·buse/ Abuse is defined as the improper usage or treatment of an entity, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices: crimes or other types of aggression. Abuse is a negative and real threat that many people face. Child abuse is a problem that is continually occurring. The main types of child abuse are physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglecting. When these types of abuse occur in a home, they often go unnoticed. The stress and fear of the abuse will usually cause the victim to remain quite about the problem. It is a difficult problem to find out and assess, but there are solutions. It is important that people are aware of signs of abuse. They may include unexplained injuries, changes in behavior, fear of going home, changes in eating and sleeping and lack of personal care or hygiene.
. Here’s a frightening number for you—the Centers for Disease Control reports that over 2.1 million children per year experiment with inhalants, and only marijuana tops that number.

Parent are Aware of Inhalant Addiction and Troubled Teens

 Parents are well aware of illicit street drugs, but not even half of all parents have any real idea that inhalants are so widely abused. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America shared that 9 out of 10 parents deny inhalant use by their children, although nearly 20 percent of eighth graders have tried them. This is particularly scary because kids can die just trying an inhalant for the first time. “Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome” is a real possibility. The inhalant can cause the heart to beat rapidly and erratically, which brings on cardiac arrest. The fumes can cause suffocation. The chemical enters into the child’s central nervous system, and continued use of inhalants can cause damage to the brain, heart, kidneys and liver. So, what are the warning signs? An inhalant high is similar to alcohol × Alcohol
al·co·hol n.noun a colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel. When ingested, alcohol can be a deadly intoxicant. Teens and adults alike are more prone to make fateful and negative choices while drinking alcohol. A deadly intoxicant, alcohol has destroyed and ripped apart the lives of millions and yet, remains to be the drug of choice of troubled teens nationwide. Teenage minds are not yet able to fully appreciate the dangers that coincide with drinking. When drunk, teenagers commit and act out heinous activities which they would normally never commit or act out. Teenage pregnancy, driving under the influence, fighting and other consequences are more likely to occur while teens drink. Parents of teenage boys or girls who drink occasionally or struggle with the addiction of alcohol, need to seek immediate treatment for their son or daughter.
intoxication. The user gets that initial buzz, then feels drowsy and like a mean drunk they can get irritated. They might experience some side effects like severe mood swings, abdominal pain, headache. Like a person drunk on alcohol, their speech can be slurred, or they can feel nauseous, tired and numb. Longer term side effects include damage to the central nervous system and brain, and other major organs. There is a bright side, however, and that is studies show that parents can make a huge difference if they are aware that their child might want to try an inhalant. Parents who are involved in their child’s life, who talk to their kids about drug abuse × Drug Abuse
Drug Abuse /drug/ /a.buse/ The definition of Drug abuse is the use of a medicine or other substance that has a physiological effect when introduced into the body improperly in a negative view or purpose. There are many different types of drugs, and the misuse of these types of substances can be very dangerous and can be the cause of many different problems.  This kind of abuse can lead to many different impairments or distress. Along with physical problems that can come from recurrent drug abuse, there are many other types of problems that can occur.  One effect can be a lack of interest in schooling and work.  Another possibility can be the failure to fulfill roles and obligations in different settings of life can.   Also, a poor performance in daily actions that may lead to legal problems. It is important to face Drug abuse as soon as possible in an appropriate manner.  There are many different programs that are available to help fix these types of problems to rehabilitate someone’s life.
, who have an open dialog going are much less likely to make the ill-fated decision to try an inhalant for the first time. It’s not just about alcohol and marijuana, or the glut of street drugs, they inhalants in the home are part of that mix and kids will use them to get high. Parents not only need to educate their children, they need to educate themselves. One of the most important keys to having a good discussion with your kids is to listen. Moms and dads tend to talk and not listen, and that’s not a good combination when trying to relate to teens. The conversation needs to be a dialog, and allow your child to talk to you and tell you what’s going on in his/her life, what their thoughts and feels are, and make every attempt not only to listen, but to hear what you are being told. Active listening is the gateway to hearing everything you need to hear. One of the important discussions should be about household chemicals and the dangers of inhalants. It’s also a smart idea to have an up-to-date and accurate inventory of all the household chemicals. If parents suspect something, they should not be afraid to call their pediatrician and talk to him/her about the situation. Likewise, talk to other parents. If your child has experimented with inhalants, chances are good that other parents you know have the same problem. And, if their kids are using, your kids have either tried it, or will be invited to try it. Get the subject out into the open and have the dialog.