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Challenges in Adolescence
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Challenges in Adolescence
The top challenges
TOP 10
Substance Abuse
substance abuse
- the use of alcohol, drugs, and other substances to alter mood, done to the point of physical or emotional damage.
- Addictions may be linked to genetics, but environment also plays a role.
- Not everyone who has genetic inclination will develop an addiction, and not everyone who has an addiction is genetically predisposed
SYMPTOMS
symptoms
- addiction
- aggressive behavior
- accidents
- impaired judgement
- physical symptoms caused by different drugs
- such as nicotine or alcohol
Behavior
behavior
- aggression
- forgetfulness
- drunk driving
- erratic judgment and actions
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are life-threatening ailments characterized by self-starvation and a distorted body image, recurrent cycles of binge eating, and dramatic measures to eliminate food. They are especially destructive in adolescence because the growth spurt makes adequate nutrition vitally important
Symptoms
- excessive dieting and exercise
- excessive weight loss
- obsession with food
symptoms and behavior
Behavior
- bingeing
- purging
- fasting
Anorexia Nervosa
- self starvation
- distorted body image
- less than 85%
Bulimia Nervosa
- binge eating
- eliminate food
- vomiting
disorders
Crime
crime
- low self-esteem
- feelings of alienation and estrangement
- lack of affection, lax discipline, and the use of severe physical punishment in the home
- behavior problems that began early
- poor grades and lack of educational or vocational goals
- pressure from peers
- having a parent or sibling who has been convicted of criminal behavior
Sexuality
sexuality
- how and when to express their sexual feelings
- receive mixed messages
- body vs. parents
- messages from media images
- models in advertisements
- television shows
- popular songs
- Teenage pregnancy
- 7.2% (750,000)
- uphill struggle
- 1/2 quit school
- few receive financial or emotional support from fathers
- intentional
- to create a stronger bond
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