Alcohol and substance abuse in adolescents

In terms of stimulation and attractiveness, such substances may seem to be something that should be tried and given status to adolescents. If the adolescent loses control of such substances, that is to say that he feels it is indeed a necessary necessity, if the substance allows the individual to use himself and behaves uncontrollably, then the danger bells start to ring. This period is a period that requires great attention and should not act alone. Now let me talk about why our children want to use such substances.

Why do adolescents use drugs and alcohol?

·         The desire to adapt to the circle of friends and gain status

·         The feeling of substance and the desire to experience the feeling of dependence on the substance

·         The desire to portray themselves as a strong, adult person to the outside

·         The desire to take role models of someone who is addicted to alcohol or substance in their families

·         Desire and attention of adolescents who are deprived of love and care

·         Adolescents who are constantly humiliated and humiliated by their elders may decrease their self-esteem and enter into a constant depressive mood.

·         They may turn to drugs and alcohol for absurd thinking and lack of knowledge of substance abuse.

A chain of problems caused and affected by substance abuse

·         Less interest in courses

·         Poor friendship and romantic relationships

·         Traffic accidents

·         Broken family relations

·         Suicide Attempts

·         Unwanted pregnancy situations

·         To convince himself that he can come to the level that will deceive himself and leave the substance he / she wants at any time.

·         Don't expect to come to an end for treatment.

How do I know my kid is using drugs?

·         Flushed eyes and eye drops continuously purchased

·         Overturned gaze and cluttered speech

·         Loss of interest in school

·         Newly acquired irresponsible friends

·         Spending more money and getting money from you

·         Resistance to attending family meetings

If your child has these and similar behaviors, it is normal to suspect such a situation.

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

·         First, stop denying the situation and accept it and take it seriously.

·         Talk to him clearly about this problem.

·         Avoid humiliating and humiliating attitudes, carefully select your sentences.

·         Try to find out if you're a drug addict or just in the beginning.

·         Talk to the school counselor and get support from him.

·         It should not be forgotten that this process requires patience and stability.

·         The aim is not to punish and humiliate the adolescent, but to save him from this swamp. It will be beneficial for you to be in this consciousness.

·         The treatment plan varies according to the needs and condition of the individual, so the support of a psychiatrist or psychologist is absolutely essential.

·         The psychological processes, sociological factors, family structure and environmental factors that bring adolescents to this situation are therefore not only the problem of the adolescent but also the problem of you as a family.

Our children are our saplings that we planted in this world, that is our breath.