what are the protective factors for illicit drug use for youth

List 4 factors that influence teen drug use.

By Tyler Young Introduction The audience targeted at is adolescent children or young adults that may be suffering from substance abuse or considering using drugs. The article also targets people in the healthcare industry or medical students. The article appealed to me because I was already aware of the problems with adolescent substance use among the adolescent population within not just the country, but schools as well. The purpose of the article is to present the latest evidence on long-term trends of adolescent alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use to the reader, shedding light on the dangers and risks of adolescent substance abuse. The main objective of this article is to illustrate the causes behind and effects of teenage drug usage in New Zealand. The author discusses the dangers of substance use in the developing adolescent brain and also mentions shifting statistics on teen usage of alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco in New Zealand while primarily focusing on these three substances' use. An additional rising concern identified is, adolescent vaping. The ideas in the article are relevant because it is a problem in New Zealand that most teenage youth are facing. After reading this article, adolescents can be aware of the dangers of abusing substances and parents interested in learning about what can cause their teenagers to start using drugs and substances. Reasons for substance use The opening paragraph in the article, talks about reasons why adolescent turn to drug use. The article uses both technical language and colloquial expressions to convey the writer’s idea. It utilises terminology such as "psychoactive substances" and "physiological effects," which are jargon typically used in a scientific context. These terms give credibility to the idea and help specify the topic. The terminology used in the text serves as an effective way of building rapport with more knowledgeable readers who are comfortable with the use of the jargon. The use of this mix of language also engages the reader in the article. In order to make things more understandable for a wider audience, it also use terms like "teens" and "young people" that are friendlier, making the content is more readable while maintaining its intelligence and accuracy by blending professional and informal language. By using this mix of language, the writer achieves of building rapport with audience by catering to a diverse range of readers. The informal language appeals to the younger generation, while the technical language appeals to a more knowledgeable readers, such as doctors, nurses, physiatrists and other medical professions. Descriptive language, such when it says that doing drugs has "benefits and rewards as well as risks," conveys the nuances of teenage behaviour and piques the reader's curiosity, leading them to want to learn more about the subject. The writer utilising a mix of jargon and informal language, reflects on how communication has evolved in today’s society. T

Studies of risk and protective factors of substance use conclude that adolescents who are likely to smoke cigarettes, drink heavily, and smoke marijuana are likely to Blank______.Multiple choice question.engage in other deviant behaviorbe committed to schoolhave parents as a source of social supportparticipate in two or more extracurricular activiti

Peer Pressure:• -Teens may use drugs to fit in with their social groups. The fear of being labeled as "weak" or "boring" might drive some individuals to experiment with illicit substances.Desire to Fit In:• The need for acceptance among peers can lead young people to engage in drug use. The influence of friends and the desire to be part of a particular group can override personal judgment.Pleasure-Seeking:• Abused drugs can induce feelings of pleasure, and some teens may turn to substances to experience these pleasurable sensations.Stress and Mental Health Issues:• Teens facing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders might use drugs as a way to cope or find relief.• Pressures related to academics, relationships, and family dynamics can contribute to the desire to escape through substance use.Performance Enhancement:• Some youth may turn to stimulants to improve academic performance or use anabolic steroids to enhance their athletic abilities.Curiosity:• Exposure to information about drugs through social media, school, or friends may spark curiosity in teens, leading them to experiment.Coping Mechanism:• Teens facing pressures from academic expectations, family dynamics, or relationships might use drugs as a way to cope with stress.(make me a simple essay with intro, body and conclusion)

Statistics Regarding Teen Substance Abuse and CriminalityResearch has shown a correlation between teen criminality and substance abuse. 44 percent of minors arrested for burglary claimed to commit their crime in order to buy drugs. A third of teens arrested for assault claimed to have been drunk or high when the assault occurred. Chronic violent young offenders are three times as likely to drink alcohol and twice as likely to smoke marijuana.In addition, 85 percent of juvenile offenders admitted to buying drugs while 55 percent admitted that they sold drugs. Nearly half of minors arrested are under the influence of alcohol at the time of arrest and nearly two-thirds of juvenile offenders acknowledge using one or more substance on a daily basis.There are a number of reasons that explain the correlation between substance abuse and youth criminality. Even in states that have decriminalized certain drugs, drug use, possession and sale are still illegal for minors. Many young substance users will become involved in selling drugs in order to support their addiction which can lead to serious criminal penalties. Drug addictions can be very expensive which can lead minors to commit thefts, burglaries and robberies. In addition, drugs and alcohol inhibit a person’s judgment and decision-making process. This is even more pronounced in young drug and alcohol users, whose brains are still in the developmental stage. All of this contributes to increased crime rates among juveniles who abuse drugs and alcohol.