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WHAT IS
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WHAT ARE STIs?
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Introduction
What are the problems affecting families?
Why are women, children and the elderly usually the
most vulnerable to these problems?
Who cares about solving these problems
Where can victims go for help?
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Objectives
At the end of this slide presentation, you will be able to:
Define the term ‘Social Issues’
Describe the characteristics of ‘Social Issues’
Recognize that there are many reasons for the
prevalence of ‘Substance Abuse’ & ‘Sexually Transmitted
Diseases’
Develop solutions for ‘Social Issues’ affecting Caribbean
families
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Things that affect
many people in a
bad way - like being
poor
Conditions that are
widespread in the
society because people
do not use caution in
their actions
What are Social Issues?
Unpleasant &
Unacceptable
behaviour like
stealing, &
bullying
Problems that result
in pain, suffering &
misery. Victims may
need medical help
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What are Social Issues?
Substance Abuse is one of the main ‘Social Issues’
affecting families
Lack of regard for senior citizens is a social issue
Many social issues are difficult to solve because
victims do not seek help
Social issues such as suicide, incest & alternate
lifestyles are considered to be taboo
DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?
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MATCHING GAME
Match the words from Column A with the definitions in
Column B by typing in the correct letter.
What are Social Issues?
COLUMN A COLUMN B
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A. Poverty
B. Suicide
C. Desertion
D. Domestic Violence
E. Prostitution
F. Human Trafficking
A conscious decision to end one’s life
The act of soliciting payment for
sexual favours.
Transportation of persons usually
against their will to participate in
illegal employment schemes
Act of abandonment; leaving
without intending to return
The state of being unable to provide
basic needs
Physical & verbal disagreements
amongst family members usually
resulting in abuse
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What is Substance Abuse?
Misuse
or
overuse
Drugs ,
drinks, food,
medication
Neither
therapeutic
nor medical
of
for reasons
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What are some substances that are
abused?
Tobacco is one of the most commonly used substances
world-wide. The chemical that causes addiction tobacco
addiction is nicotine
Alcohol, in the form of beer, wine or spirits delays
reactions and impairs judgment when consumed in large
quantities
Glue, nail polish and gasoline vapour are examples of
some substances called inhalants because abusers smell
them to get a ‘buzz’
Cocaine is from a plant called ‘coca’. In ancient times,
the Incas chewed the leaves to get a burst of energy.
Tablets, pills, capsules and liquids that are prescribed
by doctors are commonly misused
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How does alcohol use affect you?
Read & Think Think & Tell
Apart from the medical
effects, how can alcohol
abuse impact a person?
1. It can cause
drunkenness, violent
behavior and
alcoholism
2. It can also lead to
financial difficulty
3. Alcoholics may
become abusive to
their relatives and
friends
CHECK ANSWERS
http://www.indiatalkies.com/2011/04/program-developed-children-no-
alcohol-substance-abuse.html
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How does drug use affect you?
Drug abuse can be devastating in many ways.
Look at the picture carefully.
Now think about what you can do to prevent drug
abuse.
http://familymedicinehelp.com/drug-abuse-and-dependence
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How does substance abuse impact on
the society?
What does this diagram
tell you about the
relationship between
substance abuse and other
social problems?
http://www.co.utah.ut.us/Dept/HealthSubst/DualDiag/index.asp
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What are Sexually Transmitted
Infections?
http://collections.infocollections.org/ukedu/uk/d/Jundp091e/2.1.html
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True of False? Read each statement and indicate which one is true
by clicking T and which one is false by clicking F. Correct response
turns lighter. Incorrect response turns darker.
What are Sexually Transmitted
Infections? – Activity 3.1
T F
T F
T F
T F
T F
T F
T F
T F
T F
1. Anyone can catch STDs
2. HIV and AIDS are easily treated
3. People usually know when they have an STD
4. Only people who are sexually active can catch STDs
5. AIDS causes the immune system to be severely weak
6. If you have a balanced diet your risk of contracting
STDs is usually minimal
7. Infertility can result from untreated STDs
8. Contraceptives help to prevent STDs
9. STDs can damage reproductive organs
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What are Sexually Transmitted
Infections? – Feedback to Activity 3.1
1. Anyone can catch STDs - True. It doesn’t matter which race,
colour, class or creed that you are from
2. HIV and AIDS are easily treated - False. Currently there is no
cure, but drugs called Anti-Retro Viral are available yet expensive
3. People usually know when they have an STD - False. Though
some have obvious signs, medical diagnosis is necessary
4. Only people who are sexually active can catch STDs - False.
Children may contract some through breast milk. Others may get
STDs through blood transfusions
5. AIDS causes the immune system to be severely weak - True. The
HIV destroys the immune system leading to AIDS
6. If you have a balanced diet your risk of contracting STDs is
usually minimal - False
7. Infertility can result from untreated STDs - True. This is because
the virus impairs the reproductive system
8. Contraceptives help to prevent STDs - False. Contraceptives are
used to prevent pregnancy. However, the condom may be used as
a contraceptive
9. STDs can damage reproductive organs - True
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CLICK ON EACH PICTURE FOR MORE INFORMATION
To make the others re-appear, click on that picture again.
What are Sexually Transmitted
Infections?
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Are you ready to test yourself?
There are five multiple choice items that you are
required to do.
For each item, click on the letter of the correct
response and then click the button ‘NEXT QUESTION’ to
continue.
Click the begin quiz button to start the quiz.
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QUIZ: Question 1
When a person gradually needs more drugs to get the
same effects, its referred to as:
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A. Relapse
B. Withdrawal
C. Addiction
D. Tolerance
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Quiz: Feedback to Question 1
When a person gradually needs more drugs to get the
same effects, its referred to as:
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The correct answer is TOLERANCE.
Tolerance is usually encountered when the desired
reaction to a drug is reduced requiring increased
concentration.
Relapse on the other hand, refers to resuming the use
of drugs after a period of abstinence. Whilst
withdrawal is a condition that a drug addict may
experience if drug use is abruptly discontinued.
Addiction occurs as a result of continued used of a
mood altering substance
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QUIZ: Question 2
Which of the following agents is NOT a hallucinogen?
A. Cocaine
D. LSD
C. Amphetamine
B. Mescaline
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Quiz: Feedback to Question 2
Which of the following agents is NOT a hallucinogen?
Cocaine, LSD & Mescaline are all
hallucinogens. Hallucinogens are drugs that
affect the central nervous system and may
distort perceptions of reality & causing
hallucinations
Amphetamine is a stimulant and appetite
suppressant which increases heart rate & blood
pressure but does not cause hallucinations
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QUIZ: Question 3
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is also
known as:
A. Smack
D. Crack
B. Cannabis
C. Ecstasy
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Quiz: Feedback to Question 3
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is also
known as
MDMA is a synthetic stimulant usually in the form
of a capsule and goes by the street name ecstasy
(XTC)
Smack is a street name for heroin which is an
addictive drug processed from morphine. Cannabis
is also called marijuana, weed, pot or ganga and
crack is the street name for cocaine.
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Quiz: Question 4
Which of the following is a possible symptom of an
STD?
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A. Skin rash
D. Bumps, sores or warts near the mouth
anus or vagina
C. Painful urination
B. All are correct
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Quiz: Feedback to Question 4
Which of the following is a possible symptom of an
STD?
All the answers are correct. The symptoms are
many and varied. Some STDs may have minimal
symptoms that may be easily confused with
other illnesses.
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QUIZ: Question 5
Who should be screened for STDs?
B. Only people who are considering new
sexual partners.
D. People who are promiscuous
C. Only people who are sexually active
A. People who are sexually active or
considering new sexual partners.
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Who should be screened for STDs?
Everyone who is sexually active or considering
new sexual partners whether they are
promiscuous or monogamous should be
screened for STDs.
Screening is both a preventative and curative
measure which helps people to keep safe if
uninfected or act responsibly if infected.
Additionally, it allows for treatment of
infections where necessary or available.
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