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The document discusses the impact of drugs and alcohol on teenagers, highlighting the reasons for their use, such as peer pressure and self-medication. It outlines the health risks associated with substance abuse and its correlation with criminal behavior. The conclusion emphasizes the long-term negative effects of alcohol and drug consumption on adolescents' cognitive abilities and the likelihood of future substance problems.

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Trabalho de Ingles

The document discusses the impact of drugs and alcohol on teenagers, highlighting the reasons for their use, such as peer pressure and self-medication. It outlines the health risks associated with substance abuse and its correlation with criminal behavior. The conclusion emphasizes the long-term negative effects of alcohol and drug consumption on adolescents' cognitive abilities and the likelihood of future substance problems.

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Muatala secundary School

Group Work for English


11th Grade / Room 11

Topic: Drugs and Alcohol

Nampula

September of the 2025


Muatala secundary School
Group elements:

Topic: Drugs and Alcohol


- What does the group understand by drugs?
- Why do young people consume drugs?
- How is dtug abuse related to crime….

This work is for evaluation purposes and is to


be submitted to the teacher of the English class
11th grade, daytime course.

teacher:

______________________________

September of the 2025

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Introduction:
Alcohol/drugs affect our ability to make decisions. For example, when we drink too much we
may say and do things that we later regret or are unable to remember. Or when we are under
the influence of some substance, we may get involved in dangerous situations.
Teenagers who use alcohol/drugs are at greater risk of engaging in violent behavior and
committing crimes, which can lead to problems with the law.
Teenagers who use alcohol/drugs often have problems at school. Alcohol/drug use can vary
depending on our ability to study and get good grades, as well as our performance in sports.

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1.Or our group, a drug is any and all substances, natural or synthetic, that, once
introduced into the body, modify its functions. Or Technically, drugs are chemical
substances that affect the normal functioning of the body in general or of the
brain. Not all drugs are illicit. Or Drugs are substances that, when modified in a
living organism, modify biochemical processes, resulting in physiological or
behavioral changes.

Examples:

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1. What drives young people to use drugs is:

Some reasons that teen use alcohol are: curiosity, to feel good, to fit in and to feel ollder.
1. Peer pressure
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted a survey in 2016 and found that 1.9
million teens ages 12 to 17 had used illicit drugs in the 30 days prior to the survey.
The majority of them reported being given drugs or alcohol by a peer and, out of a desire to
be accepted and fit in, they ended up accepting them.

2. Self-medication

It is not uncommon for mental health symptoms to begin to appear during adolescence. In
order to cope with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders, teens
may start using drugs or alcohol to minimize their symptoms or to “numb out.”

3. Performance enhancement
With the immense pressure related to academic and extracurricular activities, teens may start
using drugs or stimulants to improve their performance and meet the expectations of their
parents, teachers, or coaches.

4. Experimentation
Children are naturally curious, and they will eventually become teenagers. It is not
uncommon for them to seek out drugs or alcohol just to experience what it feels like to be
drunk.

5. To “feel good”
Teenagers want to feel grown up, and it is no surprise that they do! The idea of being grown
up is new and exciting, and being able to drink, smoke cigarettes, or use harmful illicit drugs
is also exciting for many teenagers.

3 Alcohol consumption can have significant health impacts, both in the short and long
term. Excessive consumption is associated with an increased risk of developing
cardiovascular disease, liver problems, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal problems, some types of
cancer, as well as mental and behavioral problems, such as addiction and violence.
Health Impacts:

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• Cardiovascular disease:
Alcohol can increase blood pressure and the risk of developing heart disease.
• • Liver disease:
The liver is the organ responsible for metabolizing alcohol, and excessive consumption can
lead to diseases such as fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis.

Alcohol can lead to addiction, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and violent behavior.
• • Other problems:
Alcohol can also affect the nervous system, the immune system, oral health and other organs.

4.Drug abuse is intrinsically linked to crime in several ways. Drug-related crimes include
the possession, manufacture and distribution of drugs, often controlled by criminal
organizations. In addition, drug use can lead to criminal acts because of its effects on
behavior, such as personality changes and impulsivity, as well as leading to the need for
financial resources to support the addiction.

There is a close relationship between drug abuse and crime. Drug abusers commit crimes to
pay for their drugs and this inflicts damages to the society. Moreover, many criminals are
under the influence of drugs while committing crimes. Drug trafficking is another outcome of
drug abuse

According to a research in the United States in 2010, 70% of male prisoners were drug
abusers which is significant compared to the 11.2% rate of drug abuse in the entire male
population .Alcohol has the highest relationship with aggressive crimes. According to reports,
criminals who had abused drugs and alcohol simultaneously committed 21.4% of aggressive
crimes. Among individuals who were arrested in Australia during 2004, 82% had a history of
drug abuse, 69% had abused drugs at least 6 months before their arrest and 62% frequently
abused drugs

5. The 5 tips for young people to stop using drugs are to encourage them to play sports,
stop hanging out with people who use drugs, listen to the advice of older people or people
who have been through the same situation, practicing religion also helps, and stay patient
because the desire to use drugs will not disappear suddenly.

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Form of incentive:

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Conclusion:
However, we were able to conclude that in the long term, alcohol/drug
consumption during adolescence has negative effects on our brain, particularly
in terms of our ability to process information and learn. In addition, it increases
the likelihood of having a problem with alcohol/drugs in adulthood.

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bibliographical references:

AGRA, C. (1982). A toxicomania: desordens bioquímicas e ordem social. In: Psicologia. III, 3 e
4, PP71-88.
AGRA, C. & FERNANDES, L. (1993). Droga enigma, droga novo paradigma. In C. Agra (Coord.)
Dizer a droga, ouvir as drogas. Porto, Radicário.
AGRA, C. (1993). Dispositivos da droga – a experiência portuguesa. In: C. Agra (Coord.) Dizer
a droga, ouvir as drogas. Porto, Radicário.

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