Addictions

Introduction

In the social space of modern teens there are too many In the social space of modern teens there are too many substances easily available in informal environments - such as substances easily available in informal environments - such as

coffee, alcohol and drugs. That temptation may influence coffee, alcohol and drugs. That temptation may influence theirs life in very negative ways.theirs life in very negative ways.

In this work we will try to explain where and how we In this work we will try to explain where and how we meet with such substances which may led to addictions.meet with such substances which may led to addictions.

CoffeeMany teenagers use coffee to

study for long hours – often at night, which

affects their necessary sleeping hours and

sometimes they also feel peer pressure

when going out with friends in everyday life

socializing) becoming addicted to this

substance.

Coffee affects the nervous system

and make it difficult for people to sleep well

at night necessarily affecting their daily

performances as well. It can also affect

their bones in a long term.

Alcohol

If teens consume some

alcohol regularly the

consequences may be

serious, for example:

• health problems

• social exposure;

• in driving;

• Losing self-control.

The most common way for

people to start drinking is to be socially

accepted, because when our friends go

out for drinking or if we are invited for a

party and everybody is drinking, those

who do not do it may suffer exclusion

leading to social pressure which is difficult

to support for most people.

Drugs

• The most common way for people to start consuming drugs is the wish to try it because friends are consuming and the wish of trying as well may start to grow

• another cause to start consuming drugs is to escape from serious problems.

• If people consume drugs they feel addicted and often steal money and objects (that disappear from home) to buy drugs to pay for the addiction.

Conclusion

We conclude that teenagers frequently start becoming addicted to these substances

probably to feel integrated in the group of friends and to be more respected by such

friends, which end up to be a serious mistake.

Trabalho realizado por:

• Bruno Borges

•Davide Castanheira

• Fábio Duarte

• Ricardo Dias