Alcohol And Drugs Flashcards
Alcoholics are less likely to receive treatment than other drug addicts. T/F?
True
It is advised than men and women do not drink more than how many units of alcohol per week?
14 units
Drinking excessively is more common in highest income quintiles. T/F?
True
Why are alcohol problems less likely to be detected in older people?
They are more likely to try and hide the problem out of shame or embarrassment
It may be difficult to distinguish symptoms from other physical and mental symptoms of ageing
There is a lack of awareness of the problem drinking of older people amongst professionals
What are some of the effects of alcohol on health?
Loss of memory, learning and cognitive skills
Loss of balance
Makes it difficult to interact with others or participate in social activities when alcohol dependent
Depression
Anxiety
Exacerbation of incontinence problems
Adverse effects with prescribed medicines
Describe the strategy of minimum unit pricing in tackling alcoholism
This is when drinks can be legally be sold for less than a minimum price per unit of alcohol. This particularly targets problem drinkers who are likely to buy cheap alcohol in supermarkets. It is predicted that this will lower alcohol related death rates and hospitalisations. It will have an impact across the population in make society healthier, happier and safer for families and communities
Other than minimum unit pricing, what strategies can be used to tackle alcoholism?
Controlling advertisement of alcohol
Changing culture to make excessive drinking abnormal
Education of professionals
Evaluation of local initiatives
Who does drug addiction affect?
The addict Family Friends Healthcare professionals Employers Society
What behaviours can drug addicts exhibit when using?
Mood swings Violent outbursts Secrecy Paranoia Selfishness Extreme behaviours
What impact does drug addiction have on policing and safety?
Addiction can lead people to crime (particularly stealing) to pay for their addiction and in fact drugs are the stem cause of most crimes in the UK
Antisocial behaviour due to drug abuse is also a big problem which takes up a lot of police resources
What effect do opioids have on the body?
Feeling invincible and confident
Pain free
Constricted pupils
Hallucinations
What effect do depressants have?
Buzzing and euphoric feeling of confidence leading to risk taking
Unconsciousnes, coma, vomitting and death
What effects do stimulants have on the body?
Increased energy and heart rate, dilated pupils, paranoia, anxiety, euphoria, sexual arousal, sexual impotence
What effect do empathogens have on the body?
Feelings of warmth and understanding Sweating Arousal Mood swings Depression
What effects do psychadelics have on the body?
Spiritual connection Heightened senses Visual or auditory hallucinations Anxiety Panic Mental health issues
