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Peer influence on drug use

Peer influence on drug use. DRUG USE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE!!!!. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM977a8jfFw. Above The Influence. Some movies and music make stoners look cool and natural It limits your brain’s effectiveness and will make you do bad in school

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Peer influence on drug use

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  1. Peer influence on drug use

  2. DRUG USE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM977a8jfFw

  3. Above The Influence • Some movies and music make stoners look cool and natural • It limits your brain’s effectiveness and will make you do bad in school • Studies shown smoking weed increased rates of anxiety and depression. • Over half of seniors and high school have tried weed

  4. Does peer pressure have any effect? • A new study says it has little effect • It says that self management skills and psychological characteristics have a bigger impact • It showed the importance of high refusal assertiveness skills • However, the study was taken in the form of a survey, thus the scientific validity of the study is questionable (because of response bias)

  5. Smokin the Reefer • Just because maryjane is el natural does not mean that it is good for you. • Natural and Synthetic versions of maryjane can cause long lasting, negative impacts on your brain • Maui Wowie smoke contains 50 to 70 % more carcinogenic hydrocarbons then tobacco smoke • Some say that wacky tabacky is a gateway drug to more intense drugs, in some studies this has been proven to be true • Do you smoke cheeba?  Willie and Snoop do

  6. Teen Drug Abuse • Peers are major determinants of adolescent drug use • Teens who’s friends use drugs are at an increased likelihood of using drugs themselves • Some other factors lead to teen drug use but peers is one of the most prevelant • Using social networking sites is a very easy and affective way to study adolescent drug use in the context of peer groups

  7. Role Models can influence drug use • Peer relationships are important for adolescent drug use. • Family behavior influences teens to have different habits. • Family and friends are primary groups, so they have a lot of influence on others. • Adolescents acquire attitudes favorable to drug use.

  8. Thanks for watching! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVLhP9CVyTw&feature=related

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