Identify Three Ways That Chronic Drug Use May Increase a Juvenile's

question 35

Essay

Identify three ways that chronic drug use may increase a juvenile's predisposition to engage in delinquency.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer region of the adrenal glands that produces steroid hormones which regulate metabolism and immune response.

Semicircular Canals

Organs of equilibrium that respond to rotation and angular movement of the head; part of the vestibular apparatus.

Vertebrate Organs

Essential body parts found within vertebrates, including animals with a backbone, such as the heart, brain, and lungs, each performing specific vital functions.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability within a system, where competing influences are balanced.