Question

what is the most urgent health issue facing teens the US? PLEASE explain in depth I need 3 paragraphs with backed up information.

Answer 1

Ans) Drug Abuse: causing health issues in teens in US:

- According to the UM National Poll, 36 percent of U.S. adults rate drug abuse as a serious problem for children. In fact, drug abuse has held the number-two spot since 2007.

- Although rates of illegal drug abuse among teens have been declining over the past few years, abuse of prescription medications and over-the-counter cough medicines remain at high levels, according to the latest Monitoring the Future survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

- The most common drugs abused by children and teens include alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, and over-the-counter and prescription medications.

- Despite the prevalence of teen drug abuse, reports suggest that only 10 percent of adolescents needing help for substance abuse problems actually receive treatment.

- Research shows that a majority of teens requiring substance abuse treatment also need treatment for co-occurring mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or emotional or behavioral disorders.

- The key to combating drug abuse among children and adolescents is finding high-quality drug rehab programs that specialize in treating youth. There are a number of wilderness therapy programs, therapeutic boarding schools and teen residential treatment centers that focus on preventing and treating adolescent substance abuse.

- These therapeutic programs for teens have proven highly effective in stopping drug abuse and addressing co-occurring mental health issues while healing strained family relationships and getting teens back on track in school.