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Chewing Tobacco in Teens
Tobacco which is another word for smokeless cigarettes is not harmless. According to facts, chewing tobacco is as dangerous as smoking is. The three most dangerous by products of tobacco are nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide. There are some stratling facts about teens and their use of tobacco.
Teens and Smoking
Cigarette smoking during childhood and adolescence can lead to many health problems, including cough and phlegm production, an increase in the number and severity of respiratory illnesses, decreased physical fitness, high cholesterol and very often lung cancer. Things become worse when an addiction forms, which often continues into adulthood.
Why do teens take up smoking?
Most teenagers donot know why they smoke. However, some of the common reasons to turn to tobacco is for a variety of reasons. Teenagers Smoke as a form of rebellion, the 'I don't care attitude',. They somoke because they just want to associate themselves with a particular friends group or just sinply because of peer pressure.
Alcohol Consumption in Teens
Underage alcohol consumption is one of the most grave problems among teenagers, and it can have serious, often lifelong consequences for them, their families and their communities. Apart from being illegal, underage drinking poses a high risk to both the individual and society. For example, the rate of alcohol-related accidents is greater for age group 16 to 20 than for 21 and above. Adolescents also are vulnerable to alcohol induced brain damage, which can contribute to poor performance at school.
In addition, teen drinking is connected with an increased risk of developing alcohol dependence later in life. Early intervention is important to prevent the development of serious alcohol problems in the later stages of life.
Alcohol Poisoning in Teens
Alcohol poisoning is a form of extreme physical reaction to an overdose of alcohol or binge drinking. Even after the victim stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach continues to enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body.
Alcohol poisoning is lethal, alcohol flows up to the brain, depriving it of oxygen. The brain then struggles to deal with an overdose of alcohol and lack of oxygen. It starts to gradually shut down the voluntary vital functions that regulate breathing and the heart rate. A fatal dose of alcohol can eventually stop these functions. Alcohol poisoning can result when large amounts of alcohol is consumed in a short period.
Is Kava Tea Bad For Teens?
Kava is a member of the pepper family called "Piperaceae". It is a natural root extract that is generally consumed as a herbal supplement or drink. The root of the kava plant is made into a powder, then mixed with water and consumed as a beverage.
Kava beverages are a popular social drink in the South Pacific region. Now there are many kava bars springing up in the United States offering a variety of kava teas, juices and coffees. Read on to know more on drugs and alcohol among teenagers.