NORMAL CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT

Becomes more egocentric and self-involved

Cannot see reality of his own condition

Anticipates consequences of action

Confuse "what I am" with "what I do"

Looks for "Fairness"; can detect logical inconsistency

Thinks drug is "me"

Is somewhat withdrawn and isolated

Blames others for his or her own feelings

Is moody

Is socially withdrawn

Debates and argues for the sake of argument

Becomes excessively moody due to chemical use

Questions adult decisions and authority

Has inflated image of his or her own chemical use

Changes previously held values

Feels indifferent to criticism

Questions values and family rituals

Rejects previously respected authority figures

 

Remembers selected information

MOTIVATION FOR ADOLESCENT DRUG USE....

  • Feels accepted by chemical users

  • Feels pressured to conform to drug group

  • Feels chemicals work "first time, every time" to make person feel good

  • Feels more self-accepting while using

  • Finds it easier to have a relationship with chemicals than with a person who can reject him or her

  • Feels less inhibited when using chemicals

  • Uses drugs to numb bad feelings about self and others

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