Substance Abuse - LO

Question 1

What is Substance Abuse?

Answer 1

Substance Abuse is using a substance in the wrong way for the affect it has on the body. Substance Abuse can lead to life long scars, (Both physical and mental).

Question 2

Why do people turn to Substance Abuse?

Answer 2

People turn to Substance Abuse of a low self-esteem, peer pressure or to deal with problems that they do not know how to fix.

Question 3

What forms do drugs come in?

Answer 3

• Injections
• Capsules
• Herbal
• Powder
• Pills

Question 4

What are the three categories recreational drugs are classified as? (ODS)

Answer 4

1. Opiates
2. Depressants (downers)
3. Stimulants (uppers)

Question 5

What are opiates? Give an example.

Answer 5

Opiates are drugs that copy the brains feel-good hormones (endorphins). These drugs bring about a state of peaceful Euphoria.
E.g. heroin, morphine, opium

Question 6

What are depressants? Give an example.

Answer 6

These drugs slow down the messages in the brain and allong the nerves. -reduce emotions, help people feel relaxed and forget their problems.
E.g. alcohol, dagga, solvents

Question 7

What are stimulants? Give an example.

Answer 7

Thes drugs speed up the messages in the brain and along the nerves. These drugs make people experience things in a more intense manner.
E.g. caffeine, nicotine, tik

Question 8

What ways can substances be taken? (SSSI)

Answer 8

S- swallowing: (Pill/Liquid)
S- smoking: (drug is smoked and absorbed through bloodstream)
S- snorting: (Snorted/sniffed up nostrils)
I- injections: (drug injected in liquid form into the bloodstream)

Question 9

What does ‘recreational’ mean?

Answer 9

Something that is done for pleasure and relaxation.

Question 10

What does ‘Addictive’ mean?

Answer 10

A substance that causes a person to become reliant on it. Addiction occurs when people can no longer control their need to escape from their problems and feel they can’t cope without the substance.

Question 11

What does ‘Euphoria’ mean?

Answer 11

Euphoria is a false feeling of extreme happiness.

Question 12

What are ‘Solvents ?

Answer 12

Liquid substances normally sniffed to cause a ‘high’.

Question 13

Besides the fact that substances can contain addictive ingredients, why else would people end up abusing drugs?

Answer 13

• Because of the feeling it gives them
• pleasure and recreation
• help deal with problems
• addictive personalities (can be inherited)
• binging

Question 14

Why is alcohol known as the gateway drug?

Answer 14

Alcohole is known as the gateway drug as it lowers ones guard and makes one more vulnerable to try other substances such as recreational drugs.

Question 15

How can substance abuse affect one?

Answer 15

Substance abuse can affect someones behaviour and physical appearance.

Question 16

Bonus: ________ contains over 800 dangerous chemicals that can destroy your brain.

Answer 16

DAGGA contains over 800 dangerous chemicals that can destroy your brain.

Question 17

Give 5 Physical symtoms of Substance Abuse. (WRHSR)

Answer 17

WRHSR:

• dramatic Weight loss or gain
• Red glassy eyes
• neglected Hygiene
• odd Smells
• Rash around nose and mouth

Question 18

Give 5 Behavioural symptoms of Substance Abuse. (FRAMP)

Answer 18

FRAMP:

• stopping Activities
• academic Results decline
• new Friends
• Mood swings
• Paranoia

Question 19

Why are family and old friends first to notice symptoms of substance abuse?

Answer 19

Family and old friends are generally first to notice symptoms of substance abuse because they know the person well and therefor will notice the changes in the persons bahaviour.
Substance abusers generally find new friends and avoid old friends and family because of these reasons. The abuser will find new friends who most likely also use drugs and will not know them enough to be able to spot symptoms.

Question 20

What are the 3 main influences? (IIC)

Answer 20

• Intrapersonal influences - individual
• Interpersonal influences - relationships with others
• Community and Social influences

Question 21

Name four ‘Intrapersonal influences’

PABG

Answer 21

• Personality traits
• Attitudes
• Beliefs
• Genetics

Question 22

Name three ‘Interpersonal influences’

FFS

Answer 22

• Family
• Friends and peers
• Situation personally and at home

Question 23

Name four ‘Community & Social influences’

CLSA

Answer 23

• Cost of substances
• Law enforment
• School rules
• Avertising

Question 24

How can the economical backround of a person potentialy lead to criminal activity?

Answer 24

If an individual forms an addiction to a substance, and cannot afford to maintain the intake, they will do criminal activity in order to make money to purchase the substance.

Question 25

Gives five ways you can protect yourself from substance abuse:

Answer 25

Possible answers:
• Choose good friends
• Give and take emotional support
• Have good rolemodels
• Dont beleive everything on TV
• Exercise
• Share your problems with people you trust
• Obey rules set by elders
• Join a social/religious group
• Educate yourself about drugs
• Work on your assertive skills
• Develope social skills
• Don't be tempted to experiment

Question 26

Why is substance abuse by injection dangerous?

Answer 26

It is dangerous because it can make you take risks such as using someone elses needle, wich could give you HIV.