Lecture held at Saint Paul's School on 25th November.

1. Social Scenes in São Paulo

2. Autonomy contours Painful process in many ways, rewarding and joyful in others Different than the other development periods Although teenagers already have some adult aspects, they keep some of the childish aspects Adolescence

3. Communication Barriers Be aware of any barriers in your communication as these will probably lead to an abrupt end to the conversation. These barriers often include: ordering - You must..., You have to..., You should..., etc; over-sympathising - Don't worry, you'll be all right; warning or threatening - You'd better ... or else...; lecturing - Did you know..., The truth is..., etc; diagnosing - Your problem is..., You're doing this because..., etc; judging - You're wrong, You're being stupid, etc; interrogating - What, Why, Who, How, etc; The above methods leave little room for the other person to find their own response or solution. Instead, ask your teenager what they see as potential problems and what they regard as the best thing to do. Remember that they are young adults and will most likely realise the answers that are most appropriate for them. They may want some guidance but offer it as advice (e.g. 'you will have to make up your own mind but I would...'). Encouraging your teenager to think about the problem and address it themselves will also provide them with greater confidence in dealing with future issues. The Australian Drug Foundation email: adf@adf.org.au

4. "Our young people today seem to love the luxury. They have bad manners and despise authority. They are disrespectful to adults and spend their time wandering in the streets, gossiping among themselves. They are inclined to contradict their parents, monopolize the conversation when they are in the company of other older people, eat voraciously and tyrannize their teachers " Adolescence Socrates - 2500 years ago

5. “ My life in Sao Paulo is composed of some basic little things - my friends TV-computer (msn sites and “twilight”) - books - school (I spend most of my life there) - mall-cinema-festivals They are simple things that make my life and without which I know I could not live. Normally I go out with my friends (almost always Cris) on Fridays and Saturdays and on Sundays I go out with my parents. Honestly, today I do not spend much time with my 'family' as I used to. I think more and more teenagers are getting away from their parents because their friends have become their second family. And, moreover, this second family often understands us better than our parents do. Our friends listen to our problems and try to help us solve them.” Adolescence Student – 3 weeks ago

6. Adolescents operate within many different social systems, which both influence them and are, in turn, influenced by them (Bronfenbrenner 1979). These systems include the adolescent’s family, peers, school, extracurricular and community activities, sports teams and clubs, religious institutions, other diverse organizations with which the adolescent interacts, part time work, the community itself, the culture, and even influences from around the world accessed through the Internet and other electronic resources. Each of these social systems exposes the adolescent to both positive and negative influences, potentially increasing or decreasing the adolescent’s risk of alcohol use.

7. Fonte: Sartori, C.N - Prevalência do Uso de Drogas em Estudantes de uma Escola Particular: Subsídios para Prevenção - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo PUC/SP 2008

8. Fonte: Sartori, C.N - Prevalência do Uso de Drogas em Estudantes de uma Escola Particular: Subsídios para Prevenção - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo PUC/SP 2008

9. Fonte: Sartori, C.N - Prevalência do Uso de Drogas em Estudantes de uma Escola Particular: Subsídios para Prevenção - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo PUC/SP 2008

10. Fonte: Sartori, C.N - Prevalência do Uso de Drogas em Estudantes de uma Escola Particular: Subsídios para Prevenção - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo PUC/SP 2008

11. Why do people take drugs?

12. What environmental factors increase the risk of addiction?

13. What is drug addiction? Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain - they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long lasting, and can lead to the harmful behaviors seen in people who abuse drugs.

19. Marijuana Marijuana is the most widely used illegal substance in the world today Is made from the plant cannabis sativa, a plant that grows wild (and is also cultivated indoors and out) throughout many regions

20. In May 2006, a study was published by UCLA that disputes the claims that marijuana causes lung cancer. The majority of marijuana is smoked, although some users ingest it orally (added to brownies, cookies, etc.). Marijuana is usually smoked in the form of loosely rolled cigarettes called "joints," hollowed out commercial cigars called "blunts," smoked in pipes or bongs. STREET TERMS for marijuana include pot, weed, grass, bud, dope and hydro. SHORT TERM EFFECTS of marijuana use include impaired short-term memory, impaired concentration, attention, and judgment; impaired coordination and balance, increased heart rate, blood shot or red eyes, dry mouth and increased appetite (the "munchies"). * Occasional effects, especially with long term use, include anxiety, panic, and paranoia. LONG TERM EFFECTS of marijuana use include addiction (psychological), paranoia, persistent anxiety, impaired learning skills and memory difficulties.

25. Ecstasy MDMA abuse and the trafficking of MDMA is on the rise, posing serious social concerns.

26. SHORT TERM EFFECTS: increased heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature; jaw and teeth clenching/muscle tension, hypertension, dehydration, chills and/or sweating, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, dizziness, confusion, insomnia, and paranoia. LARGE DOSE: muscle breakdown, hyperthermia, kidney failure and cardiovascular system failure. LONG TERM USE : depression, sleep disorders, paranoia, drug craving, persistent elevation of anxiety, liver damage, brain damage, paralysis, and possible others pending research.

28. http://www.ecstasy.org/experiences/index.html

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