If your teen is struggling with drug addiction, you need to understand how your relationship with them has been shaped by their experiences. The influence of parents on a teen’s life has a tremendous impact on the values and morals of that teen. Providing a warm, loving environment will affect tough choices positively. It is important for parents of addicts to talk openly and honestly with their children. It is vital to approach these conversations in a nonjudgmental way to avoid causing a negative impact on their teen.
Peer pressure
Peer pressure can work both ways. While peer pressure can prevent young people from using drugs, it can also make others feel obligated to do so. Unlike peer pressure on the use of alcohol, peer pressure on drug use is not just for young people. It affects individuals across the entire age range in England. Moreover, there is no universally acceptable level of peer pressure, and it varies from group to group.
Lack of family involvement
Despite parental efforts to protect their children from substance abuse, the unexpected occurrence of addiction may still come as a shock. Because families aren’t always prepared for a child’s substance abuse, they may be resentful of their child or blame each other. However, the role of family involvement in drug addiction in teens is crucial for prevention and intervention. This study examined the role of family resilience in preventing drug abuse among teenagers.
Media
The influence of media on teen substance use is a widespread and multifaceted phenomenon. Its effects are small to moderate, but sustained over time, they may have substantial impacts on overall consumption patterns. Previously, most studies have focused on one type of media exposure, such as television and radio advertisements. However, this narrow focus may not fully capture the influence of media on youth behavior. The role of peer-to-peer exposure in social media may also play a role in influencing substance use.
Stress
Researchers have found that the relationship between stress and substance use is weak. In fact, the proportion of regular drug users who are stressed were similar to those who reported the usual cognitive, interpersonal, and psychological symptoms of substance use. The association between stress and drug use has long been a mystery. The aim of the current study was to determine whether stress causes teens to use drugs and to what extent. The results from this study are discussed in this article.
Academic performance
It is not surprising to find that academic performance is negatively affected when adolescents abuse drugs and alcohol. Substance use during adolescence results in association with antisocial peer groups, diminishing school engagement and fostering behavioral problems. Substance abuse is also linked to adverse changes in working memory and attention, which negatively impact school grades. These changes may have social and motivational components. Therefore, parents must understand the risks that accompany adolescent drug use and alcoholism.