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WHAT IS IT?
O Is a dependence on an illegal drug or a
medication. O Can cause an intense craving for the drug. O Can cause serious, long-term consequences, including problems with physical and mental health, relationships, employment and the law.
RISK FACTORS
O Family History of Addiction
O Being Male O Having another psychological problems O Peer pressure O Lack of family involvement O Anxiety, depression and loneliness O Taking a highly addictive drug
COMPLICATIONS
O O O O O O O O O O
Health problems Unconsciousness Getting a communicable disease Accidents Suicide Family problems Work issues Problems at school Legal issues Financial problems
TREATMENT
O Treatment programs
O Counseling O Self-help groups O Detoxification:
O Depressants O Stimulants O Opioids
MORE INFORMATION
O http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/
O http://www.dao.health.wa.gov.au/ O http://www.drugabuse.gov/ O http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/drugs+a
lcohol O http://findings.org.uk/
ARTICLE
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CONCLUSIONS