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    The document discusses substance abuse and addiction as a brain disease, noting that youth are vulnerable and education is important for prevention. It provides 3 recommendations for being drug-free: freedom from physical dependency, improved finances, and improved emotional health. It also discusses alternatives to drugs like human relationships, support groups, and special college programs for recovering students.

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    Discussion: Substance Abuse

    People addicted to illicit drugs find it so hard to stop because addiction is a brain disease. People
    with an addiction can feel scared of what will happen if they don't keep taking the drug. When
    someone stops using a drug, they might feel very sick for a while and feel a strong desire to take
    the drug again. I first learned about drugs good/bad side of them when I took my first health
    education course as a high school freshman. I personally think we are not even close to doing
    enough to educate children at a young age about drugs. The abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit
    drugs are the leading cause of preventable, premature death and disability in the United States.
    Youth are among the most vulnerable in our population because they are at a much higher risk
    for developing a substance use disorder later in life.

    3 recommendations to be drug-free:

     Freedom from physical dependency. When we become dependent on drugs, we need to


    keep taking them in order to avoid experiencing withdrawal symptoms. This is because
    our body has grown accustomed to functioning with drugs, so when we stop using them,
    our body responds with negative effects.
     Improved finances. The constant craving over drugs can lead us to spend more money on
    our addiction than we could have ever imagined. By eliminating that cost by being drug-
    free, we can allow ourselves to start putting our money towards the things that we want to
    be spending on, rather than the things we have to spend it on.
     Improved emotional health. Our emotional health can significantly improve when we are
    drug-free because we are able to process our emotions without being influenced by drugs.

    There are many alternatives to make better choices without needing to experience any harmful
    side effects. Human interactions and relationships are at the core of good mental health care. At
    times, we all need our friends and families for encouragement, and it's important that we all
    know there are people in our lives who we can reach out to for support when we are going
    through adversity. Additionally, support groups and treatment programs can help. Through these
    services, there are counselors who will understand what you're going through and can give you
    advice on how to handle life's problems without using drugs. Lastly, a growing number of
    colleges are offering special services to students who are recovering from drug addictions and
    want to stay in school without being exposed to excessive drug use.

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