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Among Adolescents
Dylan Crusan and Anh Huynh
Prevalence
Alcohol
58.2
Amphetamines
7.7
5.4
Hallucinogens
4.4
4.2
Vicodin
4.4
Sleeping Habits
Low energy
Less effective immune system
Lack of focus
Not able to thrive in tasks leading to lack of self-efficacy
(Effects of Poor Sleep)
Indirect Results
Adolescents may lose control of responsibility
Avoid chasing the first high
Avoid dependence on anything in life (Adolescent
Growth)
Anxiety
Symptoms:
Feeling restless or jumpy
Shortness of breath
Insomnia (Saisan)
Depression
Continuous feelings of sadness and the loss of passion
or desire to do something.
Symptoms:
Strong feelings of worthlessness
Feelings of hopelessness
Bipolar Disorder
Symptoms:
Feelings of euphoria or irritability
Real-Life Situations
The New York Times wrote an article called: Suicide on
Campus and the Pressure of Perfection in 2015. The
article provides:
Different Perspectives
Why is it Important?
Conclusion
Works Cited
Adolescent Growth. Teenage Drug Abuse, (n.d.). 29 Nov. 2016
Challenges in College | Student Affairs." Challenges in College | Student Affairs. LeHigh University,
n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2016.
"Depression and Suicide." Depression and Suicide in Children and Adolescents. N.p., n.d. Web. 11
Nov. 2016.
"Effects of Poor Sleep Habits." Neurobic, 25 Nov. 2011. 14 Nov. 2016.
Krans, Brian. "Adolescent Depression." What Is Adolescent Depression? Healthline, 17 Feb. 2016.
Web. 11 Nov. 2016.
Scelfo, Julie. "Suicide on Campus and the Pressure of Perfection." The New York Times. The New York
Times, 01 Aug. 2015. Web. 11 Nov. 2016.
Saisan, Joanna. "Substance Abuse and Mental Health." Substance Abuse & Mental Health: Substance
Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders. Helpguide, Oct. 2016. Web. 28 Nov. 2016.
Works Cited
"Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse." Health System University of Michigan, Regents of the University of Michigan, 14 Feb.
2016. 14 Nov. 2016.
"The Effects of Poor Eating Habits Persist Even after Diet Is Improved." EurekAlert! The Global Source for Science News,
American Association for the Advancement of Science, 3 Nov. 2014. 14 Nov. 2016.
"The Truth About Alcohol: International Statistics." Foundation for a Drug-Free World, n.d. 29 Nov. 2016.
"Underage Drinking-Why Do Adolescents Drink, What Are the Risks, and How Can Underage Drinking Be Prevented?"
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, U.S Department of Health and
Human Services, Jan. 2006. Accessed 14 Nov. 2016.
Vimont, Celia. "Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs May Not Just Want to Get High, Research Suggests."
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, 07 Oct. 2015. Accessed 14 Nov. 2016.