UNIT III. DRUG EDUCATION Flashcards
- is any substance that brings physical, psychological, emotional, and behavioral changes when used.
DRUG
- is the continuous misuse of any substance, licit, illicit which results in changes in an individual’s physical, mental, or behavioral condition.
DRUG ABUSE
- The state of chronic intoxication caused by repeated and improper consumption of any regulated or prohibited substance.
DRUG ADDICTION
The state of an uncontrollable drive to take a particular substance to achieve physical and psychological stability following a continuous but improper use of the same substance.
DRUG DEPENDENCE -
- A condition in which the body builds up a resistance to the effects of a drug so that larger quantities are needed to obtain the same effect. An uncontrolled increase in the amount of substance taken may lead to an overdose which can result in death.
DRUG TOLERANCE
The condition in which the user becomes uncomfortable and very irritable as an aftereffect of the drug taken. In this stage, the user tends to lose control of himself and become hysterical or violent.
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME -
WHY DO PEOPLE TURN TO DRUGS?
- Peer pressure
- Curiosity
- Adventure
- Feel good
- Escape from reality
- Easy access to drugs
drugs which affect sensation, thinking and emotion
Hallucinogens –
Examples of Hallucinogens
Example: Marijuana, Hashish, LSD
drugs which reduces anxiety and excitement
Sedatives –
Examples of sedatives
Example: Barbiturates, Tranquilizers, Alcohol
drugs that relieve pain and induce sleep
c. Narcotics –
Example of narcotics
Example: Opium and derivatives like Heroin, Morphine, Codeine
with narcotic and non-narcotic cough suppressants
Cough Syrups –
Examples of cough syrups
Example: Corex, Endotussin, Robitussin AC, etc.
chemicals used by manufacturing industries
b. Inhalants –
examples of inhalant
Example: Rugby, Glue, Thinner
Example: Rugby, Glue, Thinner
drugs which increase alertness
a. Stimulants –
Examples of stimulants
Example: Amphetamine, Derivatives, Cocaine
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A PERSON IS ON DRUGS?
Changes in…
1. Appearance
2. Mood
3. Behavior
4. Interest
MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
a. Disturbance in Perception
b. Disturbance in Orientation
c. Disturbance in Memory
d. Disturbance in Judgement `
auditory and visual hallucination
Disturbance in Perception –
paranoia, psychosis
Disturbance in Orientation –
a depression that may lead to suicide
Disturbance in Judgement –
PHYSICAL HEALTH/PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
a. Systemic
b. General Health
C. BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS
a. Systemic
- Cardiac (HEART) Pathology –
- Pulmonary (LUNG) Illnesses
- Hepatic (LIVER) Problems
- Renal (KIDNEY) Diseases
irregularity of heartbeat, elevated or lowered blood pressure, chest pain, convulsions or death from cardiac arrest
Cardiac (HEART) Pathology –
b. General Health
- Malnutrition or weight loss
- Infections
- Accidents
- Blood Transmitted Disease
BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS
Substance seeking behavior can lead to various criminal and anti-social acts.
COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE
- Changes in attendance in school or work
- Changes in the usual capabilities in school/work
- Abrupt changes in overall attitude
- Generally lazy, irritable, discourteous, aggressive
- Usually untrustworthy and lacks self-confidence
- Manipulative
- Have a distorted view of reality
- Low frustration tolerance
- Con-game player
- Lacks interest in his/her studies/work (withdrawal from responsibilities)
- Blames everybody but himself (blame tosser)
- No respect for the rights of others
- Prefers to stay with peers (barkada)
- May frequently go to odd places (to take drugs)
- Poor physical appearance (unconcerned with grooming and hygiene)
- Wearing of sunglasses at inappropriate times
- Unusual effort to cover arms to hide needle marks (long-sleeved garments)
- Stealing items which can be readily sold
- Unexpected borrowing of money from relatives and friends
- Association with known drug abusers