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The Reason Behind Teens Choosing Drug Abuse Over Alcohol
In Colorado, there has been a noticeable trend of teenagers shifting away from alcohol towards illicit drugs. The usage of illicit drugs among Colorado’s teens has steadily increased over the years, thus making it a threat and a major problem to society today. In fact, it is the reason why many Colorado companies have started running mandatory drug testing procedures before hiring teenager employees.
Not very long ago, teens depended on alcohol to get high and ‘enjoy life’. However, that trend has changed. Drugs are more popular with young adults because of the following:
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Teenage Drug Abuse The Cough Syrup High Called Robotripping
Teenage drug abuse and teenage alcoholism ruin a teen’s life and tears their family apart. The teenage years are characterized by risk-taking behavior and impulsivity. An example of a teen experimenting with a different way to get high is chugging cough syrup in excessive amounts. This method of getting high is called “robotripping”.
The active ingredient in cough syrup is called dextromethorphan, also known as tussin. Dextromethorrphan acts as a cough suppressant at recommended doses. It is sold over the counter and Is therefore legal and readily available. Just like teenage binge drinking is typical of teens (to drink large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time), taking 25- 50 times the recommended dose of cough syrup (chugging or binge drinking medication) is a form of teenage drug abuse.
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Teen Challenge Drug Rehab
Drug addiction is one problem that requires medical help as well as family support. Especially if your teenaged child is affected by it, you have to run in all directions to get him out of this malady. However, if you cannot pay for private drug treatment of your teen, teen challenge drug rehab is an effective and low cost program available for you.
This Christian based program was founded by Pastor David Wilkerson in 1963. The success rate of teen challenge centers that cater to this program is immense. The popularity and success of program is believed to be the faith in Jesus, which is the centre and focus of the ministry.
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