DEMENDING PHYSICIANS AND ORTHODOXS TO STOP WITH WRITTING OPAITES TO OUR YOUTH AGES 18 AND YOUNGER DO NOT LET THEM START THE YOUNGER GENERATION OUT ON THEM?

  • by: Kell C
  • recipient: Kelly case

To stop the all facilities licensed or medical professional Field to whom is legally able to  PRESCRIBE opiates (pain pills that are addictive or your body becomes depending on them) ages 18 and under no circumstances at all. Tyenol or aspirin only or anti flamatory. I'm asking this because there is a epecdiemc in our community and it's not just because the parents may have it it's because the Doctors and Orthodox's prescriptions for them and it is not fair at all to our youth now please let's stop the clinics hospital dentistry from doing so
Now we know accidents happen but we believe that they should stay in the care of a licensed physician in the hospital or mental health care facility until they are off and we ask that if any youth that maybe on them that all insurance companies must accept them for appropriate therapy and the licensed physicians shall have to go back 1year from writing to a patient any OPAITES they must seek professional medical help as of when this statue is placed that all health care facilities do NOT PRESCRIBE OPAITES AT ALL TO OUR YOUTH

IMPORTANT You need to make your child’s business your business, and do your part to help them avoid drug abuse and addiction — for their future’s sake. The most commonly used addictive drug, marijuana, is used by 35% of high school seniors each year. Abuse of this drug alone is linked to lower grades, less likely graduation, less likely enrollment in college, lower satisfaction with life, less consistent employment and less likelihood that their jobs will have a good income. notice there is help and signs and what about education everyonemost important we MUST STAND TOGETHER for Our Children please

 Also you need to Toss in the long-term (and short-term) risks of every other addictive substance and it’s not hard to see why teen addictions are no laughing matter. Among 12th graders, 25% report using at least one illicit drug and 39% report drinking alcohol. In the U.S., there may be as many as 2 million teens who qualify as needing help for substance addiction.

Addiction is a disease that takes place in the brain. It occurs when the reward, motivation and memory circuitries are rewired, leading to insatiable cravings for a particular action or item. When someone suffers from addiction, their thought process revolves around the singular pursuit of that item

The most harrowing thing about addiction is that it does not discriminate. Even the most well-rounded individuals can succumb to lifelong addictions. Why should you be concerned about your teenager? Because often times, the long-term battle with substance use and addiction begins during adolescence.

Adding to the complexity of the issue is a prevailing indifference that’s associated with illicit drug use — despite the fact that the availability, variety and potency of these substances has grown tremendously. Over the last 10 years, teens have dramatically relaxed their opinions on how harmful illicit drug use can be

Considering all of the dangers of addiction, this absence of a sense of urgency — or at least, the decrease in one — demands your concern. The truth is, addiction can start with just one prescription wrote our for opiates at the ER for example. STAY INVOLVED IN YOUR TEENS LIFE and opening the lines of communication with them can make all the difference in the world.

How Can YOU Tell If My Teen Has a Problem? Well here you go.

Many dangerous substances are out there, fighting for your teen’s attention — each with its own set of side effects and signs. In the United States alone, there are an estimated 1 million drugs or teens who abuse drugs or alcohol  millions of others dabble with substance use in one way or another. Nobody likes to imagine it, i sure don't I have a 16 year old and I promise ask him I am always in his social life his phone and computer but we are close and he stays involved in sports and also the school does random drug screening for athletes as well as you need a 2.0 to participate so I believe it will help education and or a part time job some way to help them as well. So if your not really involved it's not to late but there could be good chance your teen has already started experimenting; if he or she hasn’t, their friends probably have.

Patterns of abuse and addiction can begin as soon as the first use. And that’s really the biggest danger of addiction: a little can go a long way. The risks that go along with a teen’s substance abuse are incalculable. In general, when an addiction has developed, a number of common signs can be easy to spot. These will include:

  • A loss of control — making decisions to feed their problem, even though they know better.
  • Changing appearance — little or no concern for hygiene or style, along with a dramatic physical deterioration.
  • Health issues — going in and out of sickness, losing sleep, rapidly shifting weight, and exhibiting scars or bruises.
  • Neglecting responsibilities — skipping class, failing tests, constantly calling out of work, and forgetting plans with family or friends.
  • Acting suspicious — keeping more secrets, hanging out with a new crowd, and lying about their plans or whereabouts.
  • Tolerance and withdrawal — needing more and more of their substance to get high, and feeling ill or irritable when they can’t get it.

It’s important to note that these signs often manifest — and get worse — over time. While physical and behavioral changes in your teen could be due to the expected changes they go through during their adolescent years, if they go through dramatic alterations and replace trusted social circles with new circles that have bad habits, it may be a strong indication of a storm brewing.

Teens wrapped up in substance issues jeopardize their potential success — in high school, college and future jobs — as well as their personal happiness. The risks of addiction only begin there. Addiction can put your teen in harm’s way, mentally, emotionally, and especially physically. Nearly 900,000 people under age 20 went to the ER for substance-related visits in 2009. Many never return home.

The risk can be divided into three categories:

IT DOES NO GOOD GOR THE BODY

A one-time experiment with substances can be enough to cause sickness, overdose — when there’s so much of the substance in the blood, the body can’t detoxify itself quick enough to function properly — or even death. With prolonged and heavy use, teens are putting their body through a gauntlet that can have severe ramifications. If your teen’s substance use evolves into an addiction, they can lose control of how much they use and how often.

Drugs and alcohol can break down the body in practically every way imaginable. The physical health risks of substance abuse include, but are not limited to:

  • Weakened immune system
  • Extreme sickness
  • Weight loss or weight gain
  • Damage to vital organs
  • Heart problems (stroke, heart attack, etc.)
  • Dehydration
  • Hypothermia or hyperthermia
  • Coma
  • Seizures
  • Cancer
  • STDs or pregnancy from risky sexual behavior

While these physical effects may not take their toll on your teen immediately, their long-term potential for damage cannot be understated.

The Brain Is Affected

The toxic chemicals in drugs and alcohol shoot straight to the brain. Substance and drug abuse and addiction can alter the brain, affecting how it looks and functions. This damage can often be irreversible. Drugs and alcohol can be especially destructive during the teenage years, impacting the brain’s development.

During adolescence, the prefrontal cortex is still maturing. It’s the area in the brain that allows for situational awareness and decision-making. While the brain’s development during this period already means that teens are prone to making poor decisions, drugs and alcohol only do more damage. Teens who get hooked on substances early report lower memory capabilities, logic and reasoning, reaction time and attention span. Even later in life, if and when they are sober, these side effects will linger.

At a certain point, the brain can become dependent on substances, convincing an addicted teen to engage in otherwise reckless behaviors to feed their addiction — despite all the apparent harm and risks. Behaviorally, an addiction can also leave teens significantly depressed, anxious, irritable and restless.

NOt GOOD Violence, Crime and Other Risks INVOLVED

A 2010 report showed that 65% of all U.S. prison inmates meet the criteria for substance abuse or addiction and 90% began in high school. That’s not to say that any teen who struggles with substances is destined for prison. But it’s hard to ignore that drugs and alcohol serve as catalysts for destructive behavior, which can snowball into serious issues with major legal ramifications if the underlying issues never get resolved. Of the 2.4 million juvenile arrests in 2014, 1.9 million dealt with substance problems.

The effects of drugs and alcohol, along with the lengths one will go to when addicted, can stir up violent and unpredictable behavior. Teens can lose their better judgment, and wind up in fights with friends, classmates, drug dealers, authority figures — even strangers. Addiction also drives many teens to lives of crime, including vandalism, theft, and driving while intoxicated.

Promiscuity and high-risk sexual behavior is another serious risk, as inhibitions and even coherence can go out the window while teens are high or drunk. Teens who mix substances and sex can walk away with sexually-transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. Drugs and alcohol also increase the threat of date rape or sexual abuse.

An addiction can also ruin a teen’s reputation among peers and diminish their own social activity. Addicts in high school are often outcasts, introverts, and run the risk of dragging friends down with them. Teens can be especially cruel when reacting to a classmate battling addiction. This social dysfunction will only aggravate the situation, and can cause teens to respond by doing more and harder substances. That’s why as a parent, you need to maintain an active and loving relationship with your teen. If they develop a problem, you may be the only person ready and willing to help. Your value in their life is immeasurable.

IS Addictions Treatable?

I know the difference between dependence and Addiction far to well I was depending on them every morning and day. I realize more and more every day that it effected a lot of my life. Home and social life but most importantly I felt like I was the worse mom and wife and friend the world  and so I asked to whine myself off and guess what I just started thinking clearer and yes I hurt every single day but I would rather be proud of me knowing my son knows if I can do it there is hope for everyone else so don't give up seek professional help admittedly because if I knew then what I know now oh my gosh I will say I would have told that dentist to shove that paper where the sun don't shine N pharmacy to say hey this is Addiction if you continue with these etc. They didn't then some still don't I can name one off top of my head because u been on them doesn't matter over time medicine does change. 

In many cases, addiction can be addressed with professional treatment. If your teen is battling some sort of addiction, there are thousands of specialists out there eager to help. The field of recovery and rehab is among the fastest-growing in the world. More than 14,000 treatment facilities exist in the United States and the number shows no sign of slowing down. Many of these clinics are uniquely equipped to address issues that young people face, with many prioritizing teen addiction cases. If you’re able to spot your teen’s problem early enough, rehab specialists can do their part to help them beat their addiction.

 We need to make sure that they get help insurance or no insurance But not every addiction requires professional or rehab facilities.With the right support system, some teens overcome substance problems with relative ease. If you suspect a problem, though, don’t gamble with your teen’s future. Learn whether or not intervention is the best approach to take to get them back on the path to a bright future.

Does YOUR Teenager Need Professional Treatment?

If you notice signs of addiction in your child, make this situation your number one priority. Even if you’re not certain that your child is addicted, it’s still important to address this quickly. Better safe than sorry.If you do not know where to begin call or go to your local addiction specialists

We can not stop all OPAITE ADDICTIONS EXAMPLE IN THE HOME THE CHOLD GETS IT FRO THE PARENT WHAT DO WE DO? 

The parent or guardian should be more responsible lock it up in the medical cabinet and/or a digit safe with a Locke Code only parent or guardian knows for an example. 

We as guardian (S) should show our youth now that is can damage the vital organs ( then there is a possibility they can't be future organ donors) their nervous system and the crime rate not to mention. I do agree that if a child is say born with an illness they should be monitored every so often if need be so horrible on that child after been examined by the appropriate therapy doctor  say after 3 professional medical help ( it will me mandatory) dignosed the child w pain that is born with life-long  disease then they should be monitored as well as it will help the American People on say sales tax increased but will also benefit the health care professionals cause of the education and or not limited to therapy.

 

Update #17 years ago
Adolescents (12 to 17 years old). In 2015, 276,000 adolescents were current nonmedical users of pain reliever, with
122,000 having an addiction to prescription pain relievers.
In 2015, an estimated 21,000 adolescents had used heroin in the past year, and an
estimated 5,000 were current heroin users. Additionally, an estimated 6,000
adolescents had heroin a heroin use disorder in 2014
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