The Process of Individuation Is Integral to Adolescent Development

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Essay

The process of individuation is integral to adolescent development. Discuss two ways in which this process is triggered, and one of the first signs that this might be taking place.

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Definitions:

Opioid Use

The act of using opioids, a class of drugs that includes both prescription pain relievers and illegal drugs like heroin, potentially leading to addiction or overdose.

Withdrawal

The process of reducing or eliminating the use of a substance to which one has become addicted, often accompanied by unpleasant symptoms.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another 'target' neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Nerve Cells

Cells of the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.