Wednesday, September 28, 2011
We Love Rap Music: iPhone 5 Demand Surges
We Love Rap Music: iPhone 5 Demand Surges: n July, a survey conducted by PriceGrabber showed that 35% of respondents planned to purchase the iPhone 5. Of these respondents, 51% indi...
iPhone 5 Demand Surges
n July, a survey conducted by PriceGrabber showed that 35% of respondents planned to purchase the iPhone 5. Of these respondents, 51% indicated that they will buy the smartphone within the first year of release--30% plan to purchase it before the end of 2011, 14% will buy it within the first month, and 7% will buy it within the first week.
Keep in mind, no one really knows anything about the iPhone 5. Yet. Fast forward to today, and new numbers from InMobi suggest that demand is even higher. Data collected in its monthly Mobile Insights network ad data research show that 41% of current mobile device users in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico plan to buy the iPhone 5. That's up 6 percentage points from PriceGrabber's numbers in July. InMobi also says that 50% of its respondents say they will buy the iPhone 5 within the first six months of release.
What are consumers looking for in a new iPhone? They want the battery life to be better (59%) according to PriceGrabber's July survey, and they want it to cost less (55%). Interestingly, less than half of respondents said that 4G was important at 46%, though 45% want a bigger display. About 42% said they'd like the iPhone 5 to have a better camera.
InMobi's numbers confirm that consumers today are still interested in a similar set of features.
"The study finds that consumers are most hopeful for improved battery life; increased processing speed; higher-quality screen resolution; and stronger phone service in the rumored Apple smartphone," said the company in a statement.
Should Apple's competitors be worried? Perhaps. InMobi looked at what phones people are using now, and whether or not they'll switch to the iPhone 5. The data says 51% of current iPhone users will switch to the iPhone 5; while 27% of Android users will switch; and 52% of BlackBerry users will switch.
Were I RIM, I'd be doing everything possible to prevent further customer defections.
Anticipation for the new iPhone is high, especially since it is making its debut more than three months later than most had expected it to. Add to that Apple's brand loyalty, and you have what could turn out to be an explosive start to the holiday quarter for Apple.
What are consumers looking for in a new iPhone? They want the battery life to be better (59%) according to PriceGrabber's July survey, and they want it to cost less (55%). Interestingly, less than half of respondents said that 4G was important at 46%, though 45% want a bigger display. About 42% said they'd like the iPhone 5 to have a better camera.
InMobi's numbers confirm that consumers today are still interested in a similar set of features.
"The study finds that consumers are most hopeful for improved battery life; increased processing speed; higher-quality screen resolution; and stronger phone service in the rumored Apple smartphone," said the company in a statement.
Should Apple's competitors be worried? Perhaps. InMobi looked at what phones people are using now, and whether or not they'll switch to the iPhone 5. The data says 51% of current iPhone users will switch to the iPhone 5; while 27% of Android users will switch; and 52% of BlackBerry users will switch.
Were I RIM, I'd be doing everything possible to prevent further customer defections.
Anticipation for the new iPhone is high, especially since it is making its debut more than three months later than most had expected it to. Add to that Apple's brand loyalty, and you have what could turn out to be an explosive start to the holiday quarter for Apple.
Monday, May 23, 2011
We Love Rap Music: Yandex: biggest float since Google?
We Love Rap Music: Yandex: biggest float since Google?: "Russia’s biggest internet firm is about to pull off the world’s biggest dot com float since Google, if its target share price is anything t..."
Yandex: biggest float since Google?
Russia’s biggest internet firm is about to pull off the world’s biggest dot com float since Google, if its target share price is anything to do by. Yandex has raised price guidance to a range of $24 to $25 a share from a previous $20 to $22, Reuters reports. But is this company really Russia’s Google or is it all just market chatter, reminiscent of that surrounding the IPO of Renren, aka China’s Facebook, a few weeks ago? In other words, is this just more froth in the global tech sector?
Yandex raised the price of shares in its Nasdaq IPO on Monday, just hours before the end of book-building and on the heels of hot investor demand for LinkedIn Corp’s IPO last week. The search engine provider is selling 15.4m new shares, as well as 36.8m existing ones, which tallies up to 16.2 per cent of its total 321.2m shares. The new price range values the company at $7.7bn to $8bn.
That means Yandex would debut at 57 times trailing earnings – which looks rich, to say the least. One senior investment manager for a London-based equity fund told beyondbrics last week Russia was one of the cheapest emerging markets with equities trading on average at a 41 per cent discount to EM peers; the trade-off for most investors was between the appeal of growth and concerns over corporate governance.
But while many Russian equities look cheap relative to their peers there are exceptions to the rule – the biggest being the tech sector. The investment manager predicted that Yandex would come to market at 30-40 times earnings – compared to an average of just 9.3 times for the broader Russian market.
True, investors have some reasons to get excited. Yandex was the sixth most-visited search engine in the world (measured by processed queries) to March this year and it has a 65 per cent share of Russia’s internet market. Google, by comparison, has 22 per cent.
Whisperings in the market say the IPO is 5 to 10 times oversubscribed, Reuters reported, citing the head of research at Uralsib. But investors would do well to remember that Yandex is not entirely comparable to Google or LinkedIn, despite the company’s best efforts to downplay its Russianness.
At the end of the day it’s still a Russian company and even Russian tech companies are not immune to government intervention. Just two weeks ago Yandex revealed it was forced to give Russia’s federal security service private information about people who used its payment service to donate money to a whistleblowing website
Friday, May 20, 2011
We Love Rap Music: Apple iPhone 5G - iPhone 5G Technology and Feature...
We Love Rap Music: Apple iPhone 5G - iPhone 5G Technology and Feature...: "What is 5G Technology 5G Technology stands for 5th Generation Mobile technology . 5G mobile technology has changed the means to use cel..."
Apple iPhone 5G - iPhone 5G Technology and Features!
What is 5G Technology
5G Technology stands for 5th Generation Mobile technology. 5G mobile technology has changed the means to use cell phones within very high bandwidth. User never experienced ever before such a high value technology. Nowadays mobile users have much awareness of the cell phone (mobile) technology. The 5G technologies include all type of advanced features which makes 5G mobile technology most powerful and in huge demand in near future.
The gigantic array of innovative technology being built into new cell phones is stunning. 5G technology which is on hand held phone offering more power and features than at least 1000 lunar modules. A user can also hook their 5G technology cell phone with their Laptop to get broadband internet access. 5G technology including camera, MP3 recording, video player, large phone memory, dialing speed, audio player and much more you never imagine. For
What 5G Technology offers
5G technology going to be a new mobile revolution in mobile market. Through 5G technology now you can use worldwide cellular phones and this technology also strike the china mobile market and a user being proficient to get access to Germany phone as a local phone. With the coming out of cell phone alike to PDA now your whole office in your finger tips or in your phone. 5G technology has extraordinary data capabilities and has ability to tie together unrestricted call volumes and infinite data broadcast within latest mobile operating system. 5G technology has a bright future because it can handle best technologies and offer priceless handset to their customers. May be in coming days 5G technology takes over the world market. 5G Technologies have an extraordinary capability to support Software and Consultancy. The Router and switch technology used in 5G network providing high connectivity. The 5G technology distributes internet access to nodes within the building and can be deployed with union of wired or wireless network connections. The current trend of 5G technology has a glowing futurechildren rocking fun Bluetooth technology and Piconets has become in marketFeatures of 5G Technology
- 5G technology offer high resolution for crazy cell phone user and bi-directional large bandwidth shaping.
- The advanced billing interfaces of 5G technology makes it more attractive and effective.
- 5G technology also providing subscriber supervision tools for fast action.
- The high quality services of 5G technology based on Policy to avoid error.
- 5G technology is providing large broadcasting of data in Gigabit which supporting almost 65,000 connections.
- 5G technology offer transporter class gateway with unparalleled consistency.
- The traffic statistics by 5G technology makes it more accurate.
- Through remote management offered by 5G technology a user can get better and fast solution.
- The remote diagnostics also a great feature of 5G technology.
- The 5G technology is providing up to 25 Mbps connectivity speed.
- The 5G technology also support virtual private network.
- The new 5G technology will take all delivery service out of business prospect
- The uploading and downloading speed of 5G technology touching the peak.
- The 5G technology network offering enhanced and available connectivity just about the world
A new revolution of 5G technology is about to begin because 5G technology going to give tough completion to normal computer and laptops whose marketplace value will be effected. There are lots of improvements from 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G to 5G in the world of telecommunications. The new coming 5G technology is available in the market in affordable rates, high peak future and much reliability than its preceding technologies
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iPhone 5GAccording to different sources iPhone 5G will hit the markets by the end of this year or in the first trimester of next year. With the release of iPhone 4G, a completely new concept develops in the common folks. Rumors are there that Steve Jobs is working on iPhone 5G model.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Illuminati-Staged US Presidential Election
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Teenagers and Alcohol: A Guide for Parents
When children become teenagers, they usually want to spend more time with their friends and will often find themselves in places where others are drinking alcohol. This booklet contains information to help parents and guardians discuss and manage alcohol use by teenagers.
Do parents matter?
Sometimes parents feel they are no longer an important influence in their teenagers' lives, and that their children's decisions about alcohol use are beyond their control. This is not the case. While they are not the only influence in teenagers' lives, what parents do, what they believe and what they say to their children has an important influence on young people's decisions.Why is alcohol use by teenagers considered risky?
Alcohol is a potent drug that depresses the central nervous system and changes the way people think and feel. Teenagers can be more vulnerable to the effects of alcohol because they have not built up physical tolerance. They also lack drinking experience and are less able to judge their own levels of intoxication. Most young people are smaller than adults and so alcohol can have a greater effect. There is some new evidence that developing minds and bodies may be more vulnerable to the negative effects of alcohol. The earlier a young person begins unsupervised drinking, the greater the risk of alcohol-related problems in later life.What harm can happen?
Alcohol can have many consequences, including accidents, health problems and social problems. Alcohol-related problems are affected by things such as where the alcohol is consumed, who people are with when they drink, how easy it is to obtain alcohol, cultural influences, and individual characteristics (eg, their biology or personality).Intoxication and hangover problems (the immediate effects of drinking) include poor decision-making, greater risk of sexual assault, injuries, drink driving, aggressive behaviour and violence, and poor school performance. These problems can occur for anyone who drinks to the point of getting drunk on any single occasion, like a Saturday night party. They can also affect those who are in the company of people who are drinking.
Over a longer period of regular drinking, other problems can occur. Long term damage from drinking more than the limit set by the Australian Alcohol Guidelines (see later) includes liver disease, some cancers (including breast cancer) heart disease and brain damage. While these are not common problems for young people, they are a risk for some. Regular use may also result in social and financial hardship.
The time and place where people drink, and the person themselves, can make a difference. For example, an adult male who drinks two to three mid-strength beers a day, four times a week may be relatively low risk. However, if he drinks on an empty stomach before driving a car, the risk increases. A woman drinking two or three mid-strength drinks a few days a week may be comparatively low risk, unless she drinks just before surfing or skateboarding. A young person who occasionally has one drink at home with a meal has much lower risk than a young person who regularly drinks and drives.
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Most of the alcohol problems for young people occur due to intoxication. These include:
- Being the victim of violence (physical or verbal) or being violent themselves;
- Having unprotected sex or not being able to deal with unwanted sexual advances;
- Being sexually assaulted;
- Alcohol poisoning and loss of consciousness;
- Being injured while swimming, playing sport, climbing, even trying to cross a busy street, and the dangers of drink-driving are well known;
- Difficulty coping with school and/or work commitments;
- Having money problems because of the amount spent on alcohol;
- Breaking the law or getting into trouble with the police;
- Losing control of themselves and harming friendships; and/or
- Disappointing parents and other important adults.
Is there a safe level of alcohol use for teenagers?
The short answer is no, there is no safe level of alcohol use for teenagers, especially those under the age of 18. The Australian Alcohol Guidelines (see later) provide information on how many standard drinks a person can consume before their health is placed at high risk of harm. These limits are, however, meant for adults. The risk for young people is likely to be higher than for adults. Parents are the best judge of whether teenagers are ready to drink alcohol. It is, however, particularly risky for a person under the age of 16 to drink alcohol. It is also usually unlawful for under-18s to buy, be supplied with or drink alcohol on licensed premises.At what age should parents begin talking about alcohol with children?
Discussions about alcohol should begin before children reach the age of 10-11 years. Children are never too young to start talking about the effects of alcohol and need to know what their parents think about drinking. They also need to know what their parents expect. Starting such discussions early also encourages open conversations in future and gives parents practice in discussing the issues before they become sensitive topics.Should I allow my teenager to drink?
For a range of reasons some parents allow their children to have small amounts of alcohol and others do not. If a parent does decide to allow access to alcohol, it is important to recognise the risks. It is important to discuss the difference between drinking alcohol in low risk ways (eg, accompanied by food and in small amounts) and drinking in harmful ways (eg, without adult supervision, getting drunk or driving).Should I talk about alcohol when I know my teenagers don't drink?
Many young people choose not to drink and parents should support and encourage them in this decision. It is also important to discuss the use of alcohol to prepare teenagers for the future when they may change their mind and choose to drink.Top of Page
What topics could parents talk about?
There are some topics that all parents should try to talk about with their children.- Explain the risks of alcohol and focus on the immediate harmful effects of intoxication.
- Explain why alcohol can have a strong effect on young people.
- Identify and discuss ways to socialise and relax that don't involve alcohol.
- Discuss and practice ways to turn down offers of alcohol.
- Discuss how drinking too much alcohol can sometimes lead to behaviour teenagers may later regret. Ask them if they have seen examples like this.
- Discuss how friends could look after each other when they are out in a group.
- Discuss family rules about drinking alcohol. Most young people expect and appreciate some ground rules. Allow teenagers to take part in setting the rules as this encourages them to take more responsibility for their actions. Once you agree on rules enforce them, but talk about "withdrawing privileges" not "punishment".
- If teenagers are allowed to drink alcohol, set limits about how much, how often and the type of alcohol. Discuss what they can do to reduce harm - eating food, drinking slowly, using mobile phones to check in with parents, making arrangements to get home safely, and having a buddy system with a friend.
- Discuss drink-spiking and ways to prevent this from happening. For example, opening/pouring your own drinks, never leaving your drink unattended, looking after your friends.
- Explain that when a person collapses after drinking alcohol that an overdose has occurred and this is a lifethreatening situation requiring first aid. Discuss first aid strategies. For example, the importance of placing an intoxicated person who has collapsed in the recovery position to maintain their airway, get help from an adult or call an ambulance.
- Discuss the laws in your State or Territory about alcohol possession and consumption. You may find the www.lawstuff.org.au website useful.
- Think about how to host a teenage party and what you can do to reduce risks. There are laws about the supply of alcohol to minors.
What if my teenager drinks alcohol?
When it comes to young people, the Australian Alcohol Guidelines recommend the following points should be remembered:- young people should not drink to become intoxicated;
- where alcohol is available to them, young people should be under adult supervision at all times;
- young people should keep their drinking to a minimum and never drink above the level set for adults - preferably they should drink less;
- teenagers should not drink at all for several hours before undertaking risky activities such as climbing, swimming, or working with machinery or cars;
- a gradual, supervised introduction to alcohol is recommended; and
- alcohol should never be mixed with other drugs.
Are there any other tips for parents?
The relationship between parents and children is important for healthy teenage development. Teenagers need love, security and boundaries. Parents need to establish and enforce clear standards for teenage behaviour. They should also provide a warm and friendly family environment. It is important that parents set an example they are happy for their teenagers to copy, know what's going on in teenagers' lives and know their whereabouts. Effective communication between parents and teenagers is important and parents should take responsibility for this. Teenagers are less likely than younger children to ask for information so parents need to take the initiative and talk with teenagers about a wide range of topics.Set an example you are happy for teenagers to copy
Parents and other adults are powerful role models that children copy as they grow older. Alcohol consumption is very much a part of the Australian lifestyle and parents who drink can teach children how to use alcohol in low-risk ways by modelling responsible use such as providing alternatives to alcohol, avoiding driving after drinking and following the Australian Alcohol Guidelines.Be part of teenagers' lives
Make time for your teenager, know what's going on in their life, and help them to feel like an important part of the family. Be interested in what they are doing, regularly take the time to do things (that they want to do) together and get to know their friends.Know the whereabouts of your teenager
Ask where your teenagers are going, who they will be with and when they will be home but do so in a friendly way. While direct supervision is more appropriate for younger children, monitoring teenagers' whereabouts and staying in touch with their daily lives is important. Ask your teenager to contact you if plans change and be prepared to check if teenagers are where they say they are going to be. Teenagers who think their parents will check on their whereabouts are less likely to take part in risky behaviours than teenagers who think their parents will not check.Top of Page
Listen
Show your teenager you know how to listen. This will help them feel more comfortable about talking with you. Help them feel comfortable about telling you their problems. For example, ask them what they think about family decisions. This shows you value their opinions. Try to have discussions rather than give lectures. Asking for, listening to and talking about teenagers' opinions helps in this regard.Be prepared to hear things you may not agree with
It is normal for teenagers to disagree with parents. If your teenager says things you do not agree with, acknowledge their right to have an opinion and explain why you disagree and what you would prefer them to think or do. Teenagers need to hear your views and know what you expect of them. This helps them to feel secure and provides them with information they may not have known. It also helps them to learn to accept responsibility for their opinions and decisions.Be honest
Teenagers appreciate adults who are honest. It is important to be informed but don't pretend to know everything. Be prepared to say "I don't know but I will try and find out". Be honest and clear about where you stand so that your children will find it easier to be honest with you.Pick your moment
Choose the right time to discuss alcohol by looking for natural opportunities as they arise. This might be watching TV or when talking about someone at school.Stay calm
If you find out that your teenager has been drinking without your permission, stay calm and think about what you want to say. Think about when you will discuss the issue - discussing it at 2am when people are tired may not be the best time. Never try to talk to your teenager about the issue if they (or you) are under the influence of alcohol. Focus on what it is that the teenager did that was wrong (eg, drank alcohol without permission, broke an agreed curfew, failed to let you know of a change of plan, etc).Keep talking
Once you've had a discussion, it's important to have another. Always be willing to discuss alcohol. Check what teenagers think you have said - sometimes what teenagers have "heard" was not the message the parent wanted to say. You could ask "So what do you think I mean?" or "What do you think my opinion would be?"What is the Australian Alcohol Guideline for Adults?
To limit health risks:Men
- No more than 4 standard drinks on an average day - and never more than 6 per day.
- No more than two standard drinks in the first hour and one per hour after that.
Women
- No more than 2 standard drinks on an average day - and never more than 4 per day.
- No more than one standard drink per hour.
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Everyone should have one to two alcohol-free days every week
Regular alcohol-free days may help people remain in control of their drinking and reduce the likelihood of it becoming a habit.The above Australian Alcohol Guideline assumes people:
- are of average or above average weight. People below average body size (60kg for men and 50kg for women) should drink less;
- are not about to undertake any activity involving risk or a degree of skill, including driving, flying, water sports, using complex or heavy machinery, or farm machinery etc;
- do not have a condition that is made worse by drinking, are depressed, or have a family history of alcohol-related problems;
- are not on medication;
- are not pregnant; and
- are 18 years of age or older.
Although adolescents aged 14-17 years show roughly the same drinking risk profile as adults, they are at a much increased risk of harm due to their smaller physical size, and emotional and intellectual inexperience.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
We Love Rap Music: SELF INJURY
We Love Rap Music: SELF INJURY: "Self injury commonly known as 'cutting oneself' is one of the most common signs of depression.self injury as loss of a loved ones,pressure ..."
SELF INJURY
Self injury commonly known as "cutting oneself" is one of the most common signs of depression.self injury as loss of a loved ones,pressure from elders and parents to improve grades ,peer pressure etc.
Self injury is done by pierccing the skin with something resulting in bleeding or by burning some parts of the skin with a lit cigarette or match.when cuts or burns heal,they often leave sacrs,marks.people hide them uder long sleeves.people cut mostly their arms,bellies etc
Honeslty its asorry sight to see someones'arm covered with red scars..
HERE ARE FEW TIPS TO AVOID SELF -INJURY
Self injury is done by pierccing the skin with something resulting in bleeding or by burning some parts of the skin with a lit cigarette or match.when cuts or burns heal,they often leave sacrs,marks.people hide them uder long sleeves.people cut mostly their arms,bellies etc
Honeslty its asorry sight to see someones'arm covered with red scars..
HERE ARE FEW TIPS TO AVOID SELF -INJURY
- Get busy with studies.with pressure of school workyou will be busy and won't have time to think about your problems.
- Telling your parents or an elder who is close to you is also an effective way to get rid of your addiction as they might have a better solution to your problems.
- Talk to a friends.trustworthy and true friends are awlays there for you.tell a friend how you fell and express your true emotions,you might feel light as a feather as a huge weight will lift off your shoulders.
- Music is a good way to give a boostto your spiritsand help you forget your problems.
- pray,connecting with your religion is a great source of comfort.
- Although cutting can be a difficult pattern to break,it is possible.getting professional help to overcome the problem doesn't mean that a person is weak or crazy.Therapists and counselors are trained to help people discover inner strengths can then be used to cope with lifes'other problem in a healthy way.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
We Love Rap Music: Dangerous Effects of Alcohol Use in Teens.
We Love Rap Music: Dangerous Effects of Alcohol Use in Teens.: "How much alcohol do teens use? Alcoho l is the most frequently used drug by teenagers in the United States . About half of junior high an..."
Dangerous Effects of Alcohol Use in Teens.
How much alcohol do teens use?
Alcohol is the most frequently used drug by teenagers in the United States. About half of junior high and senior high school students drink alcohol on a monthly basis, and 14% of teens have been intoxicated at least once in the past year. Nearly 8% of teens who drink say they drink at least five or more alcoholic drinks in a row (binge drink).
What are the dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens?
Just a few of the many dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens include the following:
- Alcohol decreases teens' ability to pay attention.
- Teens who have experienced alcohol withdrawal tend to have difficulties with memory.
- In contrast to adults, teens tend to abuse alcohol with other substances, usually marijuana.
- Male teens who drink heavily tend to complete fewer years of education compared to male teens who do not.
- The younger a person is when they begin drinking, the more likely they are to develop a problem with alcohol.
- Each year, almost 2,000 people under the age of 21 years die in car crashes in which underage drinking is involved. Alcohol is involved in nearly half of all violent deaths involving teens.
- More than three times the number of eighth-grade girls who drink heavily said they have attempted suicide compared to girls in that grade who do not drink.
- Intoxication is associated with suicide attempts using more lethal methods, and positive blood alcohol levels are often found in people who complete suicide.
- Teens who drink are more likely to engage in sexual activity, have unprotected sex, have sex with a stranger, or be the victim or perpetrator of a sexual assault.
- Excess alcohol use can cause or mask other emotional problems, like anxiety or depression.
- Drinking in excess can lead to the use of other drugs, like marijuana, cocaine, or heroin.
How can parents prevent alcohol use?
Clear communication by parents about the negative effects of alcohol, as well as about their expectations regarding drug use, have been found to significantly decrease alcohol use in teens. Adequate parental supervision has also been found to be a deterrent to alcohol use in youth. Alcohol, and other drug use, has been found to occur most often between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., immediately after school and prior to parents' arrival at home from work. Teen participation in extracurricular activities has therefore been revealed to be an important measure in preventing use of alcohol in this age group. Parents can also help educate teens about appropriate coping and stress-management strategies. For example, 15- to 16-year-olds who use religion to cope with stress tend to use drugs significantly less often and have less problems as a result of drinking than their peers who do not use religion to cope.What are the symptoms and signs of alcohol intoxication?
Signs that indicate a person is intoxicated include the smell of alcohol on their breath or skin, glazed or bloodshot eyes, the person being unusually passive or argumentative, and/or deterioration in the person's appearance or hygiene. Other symptoms of intoxication include flushed skin and memory loss.What is alcoholism?
As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, alcoholism (alcohol dependence) is a negative pattern of alcohol use leading to a number of problems, which may include needing more alcohol to get intoxicated (tolerance), difficulties that occur when the effects of alcohol wear off (withdrawal), using more alcohol or for longer time than intended, and other life problems because of the use of alcohol.Five stages of alcohol and drug use have been identified. The first stage is described as access to alcohol rather than use of alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, or other drugs. In that stage, minimizing the risk factors that make a teenager more vulnerable to using alcohol are an issue. The second stage of alcohol and other drug use ranges from experimentation or occasional use to regular weekly use of alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, or other drugs. The third stage is characterized by youths further increasing the frequency of alcohol use and/or using alcohol and other drugs on a regular basis. This stage may also include the teenager either buying drugs or stealing to get drugs. In the fourth stage of alcohol and drug use, adolescents have established regular usage, have become preoccupied with getting intoxicated ("high") and have developed problems in their social, educational, vocational, or family life as a result of using the substance. The final and most serious fifth stage of alcohol or other drug use is defined by the youth only feeling normal when they are using. During this stage, risk-taking behaviors like stealing, engaging in physical fights, or driving while intoxicated increase, and they become most vulnerable to having suicidal thoughts.What are the causes and risk factors of teen alcoholism?
Family risk factors for teenagers developing drinking problems include low levels of parent supervision or communication, family conflicts, inconsistent or severe parental discipline, and a family history of alcohol or drug abuse. Individual risk factors include problems managing impulses, emotional instability, thrill-seeking behaviors, and perceiving the risk of using alcohol to be low. Girls who drink, as well as teens who begin drinking prior to 14 years of age and those whose mothers have drinking problems, are more likely to develop alcoholism. Teen risk factors for alcoholism differ a bit between the 14- to 16-year-old and 16- to 18-year-old age groups, in that 16- to 18-year-olds tend to be less likely to drink in excess when they have a close relationship with their mothers.What are the symptoms of alcohol abuse in teens?
Some of the most common symptoms of alcohol abuse in teenagers include lying, making excuses, breaking curfew, staying in their room, becoming verbally or physically abusive toward others, having items in their possession that are connected to alcohol use (paraphernalia), the smell of alcohol on their breath or body, mood swings, stealing, and changes in friends.What is the treatment for alcohol intoxication?
Replacing fluids that are lost as a result of the increased urination associated with drinking is often used to treat alcohol intoxication. Doctors frequently use fluids that contain sugars for that purpose.What is alcohol poisoning?
Alcohol poisoning is the potentially fatal result of drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. It is caused by alcohol slowing down the body's functions (for example, breathing, heart rate, and gag reflex), thereby potentially leading to choking, coma, stopped breathing, stopped heart, and death. Treatment involves getting the person to the hospital immediately so he or she can be closely watched by medical professionals, given oxygen and fluids, and so that other measures can be taken in order to prevent choking, as well as stopped breathing or heartbeat.
dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens
How much alcohol do teens use?
Alcohol is the most frequently used drug by teenagers in the United States. About half of junior high and senior high school students drink alcohol on a monthly basis, and 14% of teens have been intoxicated at least once in the past year. Nearly 8% of teens who drink say they drink at least five or more alcoholic drinks in a row (binge drink).
What are the dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens?
Just a few of the many dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens include the following:
- Alcohol decreases teens' ability to pay attention.
- Teens who have experienced alcohol withdrawal tend to have difficulties with memory.
- In contrast to adults, teens tend to abuse alcohol with other substances, usually marijuana.
- Male teens who drink heavily tend to complete fewer years of education compared to male teens who do not.
- The younger a person is when they begin drinking, the more likely they are to develop a problem with alcohol.
- Each year, almost 2,000 people under the age of 21 years die in car crashes in which underage drinking is involved. Alcohol is involved in nearly half of all violent deaths involving teens.
- More than three times the number of eighth-grade girls who drink heavily said they have attempted suicide compared to girls in that grade who do not drink.
- Intoxication is associated with suicide attempts using more lethal methods, and positive blood alcohol levels are often found in people who complete suicide.
- Teens who drink are more likely to engage in sexual activity, have unprotected sex, have sex with a stranger, or be the victim or perpetrator of a sexual assault.
- Excess alcohol use can cause or mask other emotional problems, like anxiety or depression.
- Drinking in excess can lead to the use of other drugs, like marijuana, cocaine, or heroin.
How can parents prevent alcohol use?
Clear communication by parents about the negative effects of alcohol, as well as about their expectations regarding drug use, have been found to significantly decrease alcohol use in teens. Adequate parental supervision has also been found to be a deterrent to alcohol use in youth. Alcohol, and other drug use, has been found to occur most often between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., immediately after school and prior to parents' arrival at home from work. Teen participation in extracurricular activities has therefore been revealed to be an important measure in preventing use of alcohol in this age group. Parents can also help educate teens about appropriate coping and stress-management strategies. For example, 15- to 16-year-olds who use religion to cope with stress tend to use drugs significantly less often and have less problems as a result of drinking than their peers who do not use religion to cope.What are the symptoms and signs of alcohol intoxication?
Signs that indicate a person is intoxicated include the smell of alcohol on their breath or skin, glazed or bloodshot eyes, the person being unusually passive or argumentative, and/or deterioration in the person's appearance or hygiene. Other symptoms of intoxication include flushed skin and memory loss.What is alcoholism?
As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, alcoholism (alcohol dependence) is a negative pattern of alcohol use leading to a number of problems, which may include needing more alcohol to get intoxicated (tolerance), difficulties that occur when the effects of alcohol wear off (withdrawal), using more alcohol or for longer time than intended, and other life problems because of the use of alcohol.Five stages of alcohol and drug use have been identified. The first stage is described as access to alcohol rather than use of alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, or other drugs. In that stage, minimizing the risk factors that make a teenager more vulnerable to using alcohol are an issue. The second stage of alcohol and other drug use ranges from experimentation or occasional use to regular weekly use of alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, or other drugs. The third stage is characterized by youths further increasing the frequency of alcohol use and/or using alcohol and other drugs on a regular basis. This stage may also include the teenager either buying drugs or stealing to get drugs. In the fourth stage of alcohol and drug use, adolescents have established regular usage, have become preoccupied with getting intoxicated ("high") and have developed problems in their social, educational, vocational, or family life as a result of using the substance. The final and most serious fifth stage of alcohol or other drug use is defined by the youth only feeling normal when they are using. During this stage, risk-taking behaviors like stealing, engaging in physical fights, or driving while intoxicated increase, and they become most vulnerable to having suicidal thoughts.What are the causes and risk factors of teen alcoholism?
Family risk factors for teenagers developing drinking problems include low levels of parent supervision or communication, family conflicts, inconsistent or severe parental discipline, and a family history of alcohol or drug abuse. Individual risk factors include problems managing impulses, emotional instability, thrill-seeking behaviors, and perceiving the risk of using alcohol to be low. Girls who drink, as well as teens who begin drinking prior to 14 years of age and those whose mothers have drinking problems, are more likely to develop alcoholism. Teen risk factors for alcoholism differ a bit between the 14- to 16-year-old and 16- to 18-year-old age groups, in that 16- to 18-year-olds tend to be less likely to drink in excess when they have a close relationship with their mothers.What are the symptoms of alcohol abuse in teens?
Some of the most common symptoms of alcohol abuse in teenagers include lying, making excuses, breaking curfew, staying in their room, becoming verbally or physically abusive toward others, having items in their possession that are connected to alcohol use (paraphernalia), the smell of alcohol on their breath or body, mood swings, stealing, and changes in friends.What is the treatment for alcohol intoxication?
Replacing fluids that are lost as a result of the increased urination associated with drinking is often used to treat alcohol intoxication. Doctors frequently use fluids that contain sugars for that purpose.What is alcohol poisoning?
Alcohol poisoning is the potentially fatal result of drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. It is caused by alcohol slowing down the body's functions (for example, breathing, heart rate, and gag reflex), thereby potentially leading to choking, coma, stopped breathing, stopped heart, and death. Treatment involves getting the person to the hospital immediately so he or she can be closely watched by medical professionals, given oxygen and fluids, and so that other measures can be taken in order to prevent choking, as well as stopped breathing or heartbeat.
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