Alcohol & Drug Use:
What it does to adolescents like you
Physical Health
Cancers
Mouth and throat cancers can develop.
Kidney and Liver Damage
Your kidney and liver can malfunction.
What you can do:
- Maintain healthy diet
- Exercise regularly
- Visit a doctor when problems arise
Mental Health
Sudden Mood Changes
Drugs can trigger emotions at random times
Negative Attitude
Depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts can occur
What you can do:
- Get help from the professionals(therapist, psychiatrists ect.)
- Use proper medication as prescribed by professional
- Don't wait till last minute for help. Speak up!
Social Health
Isolation
Isolating yourself can increase depression
Deprived of friends
You will start to confined yourself in drugs more then people
What you can do:
- Surround yourself with positive people
- Try to be outgoing and open yourself up
- Step out of your comfort zone