Substance use Flashcards
reasons why people smoke
- feeling unable to quit
- overcome addictions to other drugs or alcohol
- to relieve stress and relax
- peer pressure
- to reward themselves
- fear of putting on weight (nicotine stops people feeling hungry)
How does smoking affect you physically?
- increases the risk of life-threatening diseases such as cancer, stroke, coronary heart disease, emphysema, bronchitis and pneumonia
- increases the risk of having a low birth weight baby, premature birth and stillbirth
- short breath and sleep disruption
How does smoking affect you intellectually?
- addiction to nicotine causes cravings, irritation, distraction and stress when the smoker is unable to smoke
- more likely to develop depression and anxiety overtime
How does smoking affect you emotionally?
- being unable to quit smoking may lead to poor self-concept
- may worry about the negative effects on their health and the cost of cigarettes
How does smoking affect you socially?
- may feel socially excluded when they have to leave social spaces to smoke outside
- people may avoid smokers because of the smell of their hair, breath, clothes
- hands and nails are nicotine stained
- face often become wrinkled from the effects of smoking which could negatively impact their self-concept
What does heart disease and poor circulation cause?
- increased blood pressure
- increased risk of heart attack
- narrowing of the arteries
what does exposure to smoking in childhood mean?
- more prone to chest infections and asthma
- tend to be smaller and weaker
- do less well in school
How does the UK protect people from passive smoking?
- smoking is banned in all public indoor spaces and some public outdoor spaces
- it is illegal to smoke in a car in the company of someone who is under 18
How does the current UK government guidance on alcohol consumption aim to lower the risk to health and wellbeing?
- men and women should consume more than 14 units of alcohol per week
- people should avoid drinking a large number of units in a short time or binge drinking
What the beneficial effects do prescription drugs have on health and wellbeing?
- reducing pain
- fighting infection
When does drug misuse happen?
- drugs taken for recreational reasons
- become addicted to them
- take more or less than the prescribed dose
- take drugs that belong to another person
What are the short-term and long term effects of stimulants?
short: active, excited, alert
long: paranoia, aggressiveness, schizophrenia, depression, suicidal feelings
What are the short-term and long term effects of Depressants?
short: calm, relaxed, reduced tension, poor concentration
long: sleep problems, anxiety, memory loss, depression
What are the short-term and long term effects of Hallucinogens?
short: Hallucinations, altered sense of space and time, mood swings
long: anxiety, memory loss, depression, panic attacks, flashbacks
What does substance abuse include?
- unsafe use of solvents
- taking illegal drugs such as cannabis
- misusing presciption drugs
