Risk Taking Behaviour, TEENAGERS, Violent Behaviours
What is gangsterism? It is inappropriate destructive behavior by a group of people. What types of activities gangsters usually involve in? Gangsters often: Demonstrate aggressive behaviors Commit robbery Pickpocket Participate in illegal motor-racing Commit car theft Get involved in drug pushing Consume alcohol Indulge in free sex What causes …
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Risk Taking Behaviour
Apakah itu “gengsterisme”? “Gengsterisme” ialah kelakuan yang memusnahkan/merosakkan yang dilakukan secara berkumpulan. Apakah jenis aktiviti yang selalunya melibatkan ‘gengster’? ‘Gengster’ sering: Mempamerkan tingkah laku yang agresif Merompak Menyeluk poket Terlibat dalam lumba haram Mencuri kereta Mengedar dadah Minum arak Terlibat dalam seks rambang Mengugut peniaga-peniaga kecil untuk memberi wang …
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Drug Abuse
What is ecstasy? Ecstasy Is an illegal synthetic drug. Has a similar effect to hallucinogens and stimulants. Is often used at all-night dance clubs or discos. Is also called a “club drug”, “love drug” and “dance drug”. Has the ability to cause addiction. How does ecstasy affect your body? …
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Drug Abuse, Risk Taking Behaviour, TEENAGERS
What is Drug Abuse? Drug abuse or substance abuse involves repeated and excessive use of drugs, usually to achieve a euphoric feeling or a “high” and to escape reality. Drug abuse or substance abuse involves maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to disturbance in fulfilling major roles in daily life. …
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Drug Abuse, Risk Taking Behaviour, TEENAGERS
What are drugs? Drugs are substances that change the way your body functions. Examples are antibiotics and pain killers which are usually taken under medical advice. Some drugs called psychoactive drugs alter the emotions or mental state. These include : Alcohol and tobacco. Sleeping tablets. Cannabis. Glues. Ecstasy. LSD. Heroin. …
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Alcohol, Risk Taking Behaviour, TEENAGERS
What are the issues in families with alcoholic parents? Alcoholic parents tend to have poor coping skills and turn to alcohol to cope with problems that they may have (e.g. marital, financial, illness, work stress). Teenagers who grow up with alcoholic parents usually have poor relationships within the family and …
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Alcohol, MENTAL HEALTH, Mental Health General, Risk Taking Behaviour, Substance Abuse, TEENAGERS
What is alcohol? Alkohol Alcohol is synonymous with liquor. It is often consumed during social events (social drinker) or used as a form of mood elevating drug (feel good drink). It can cause addiction if large amounts are consumed frequently. Alcoholic drinks are present in many forms including beers, wines, …
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Risk Taking Behaviour, Smoking, TEENAGERS
Introduction 8,000 smokers worldwide die each day from tobacco-related diseases. To maintain profits, the tobacco industry needs to recruit new smokers to replace those who have quit or died. You are young and a good target. So, if you start smoking now, a good chance you will continue for many …
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Risk Taking Behaviour, Smoking, TEENAGERS
Why do you need to say ‘No’? It is important to say “No” smoking before it becomes a habit or an addiction. How do you say no to smoking? If all your friends smoke and you don’t want to, it can be hard to say “no thanks”, but being …
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Risk Taking Behaviour, Smoking, TEENAGERS
How does smoking affect your body? There are both short term or long term effects. The chemicals released by the cigarette smoke will damage various organs in the body. What are the short term effects? Brain Increase in carbon monoxide and reduced oxygen may lead to sub-optimal brain functioning. Ears …
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