Substance Abuse

SUBSTANCE ABUSE The Facts

SUBSTANSE ABUSE (sub-stuns a-byoo-s)-noun
: long-term, pathological use of
alcohol or drugs, characterized by
daily intoxication, inability to
reduce consumption, and
impairment in social or
occupational functioning; broadly,
alcohol or drug addiction.

WHAT IS AN ADDICTION?
An addiction is a complex brain disease
causing physical and mental dependence of
drugs, harmful chronic symptoms both
physical and mental, and making it hard for
the addict to stop. Prolonged use of a drug
causes the brain to change it’s structure and
communication method causing the addiction
and effects. Though drug addictions can be
treated with long grueling rehab sessions,
relapses and chronic diseases will remain.

WHAT IS AN ADDICT AND WHAT MAKES ONE AN ADDICT?
ENVIRONMENT
Family and friends influences
Social and economic status
Sexual abuse
Peer pressure
Stress
BIOLOGY (in addition to environment create vulnerability)
Gender
Ethnicity
Presence of other mental issues
DEVELOPMENT
Adolescents are more likely to become addicts due to the developmental stage of the brain.
Increased risk of trying the drug.
An addict is any one
that is addicted
(dependent and has a
high tolerance) to a
drug or other substance.
Many factors come into
play when it comes to the
causes of drug addiction.

DANGERS
Each drug has its
own effects, both
short-term and
long-term.

EFFECT OF CANNABIS (MARAJUANA)
SHORT-TERM
Euphoria
Lethargy
Increased heart rate
Increased awareness of sensation
Paranoia
Agitation
Anxiety
Ataxia (lack of coordination)
Altered state of consciousness
LONG-TERM
Lowers testosterone levels
Impairs sperm production
Disrupts periods in females
Insomnia
Depression
Memory loss
Anger
Loss of appetite
Anxiety
Irritability

EFFECT OF COCAINE
SHORT-TERM
Restlessness
Increased blood pressure
Euphoria
Paranoia
Impotence
Twitching
LONG-TERM
Seizures
Hallucinations
Heart arrhythmia
OVERDOSE
Heart failure
Stroke
Respiratory failure
Cerebral hemorrhage

EFFECT OF HEROIN
SHORT-TERM
Euphoria
Altered mind state
Slowed breathing
Weakness in muscles
Dry mouth
Warm and flushed skin
Drowsiness
Vomiting
Possibility of blood borne infections if injected
LONG-TERM
Decreased liver function
Addiction
Possibility of blood borne infections if injected
Possibility of death if mixed with cocaine(“speedballs”)
Physical dependence
Collapsed veins
Heart infection
Pneumonia
Growth of abscesses

EFFECTS OF LSD (ACID)
EFFECTS
Elevated blood sugar
Tremors
Pupil dilation
Hallucinations
CHARACTERISTICS OF A “TRIP”
LEVEL 1
Stoned effect
Seeing of dull brilliant colors
LEVEL 2
Seeing of brighter colors and 2D patterns when eyes are closed
Confusion
LEVEL 3
2D hallucinations become 3D
Curved and warped patterns on walls and faces
Confusion within senses(seeing sound)
LEVEL 4
Objects morphing into other objects
Loss of reality
Out of body experiences
LEVEL 5
Feeling of merging with space and time
Blending of the senses
Total loss of reality

EFFECTS OF METHAMPHETAMINE (METH OR CRYSTAL METH)
SHORT-TERM
dry mouth
Headache
Restlessness
Euphoria
Increased alertness
Anxiety
Dilated pupils
LONG-TERM
Anorexia
Insomnia
Convulsions
Liver damage
Kidney damage
Heart attack
Stroke
Low resting heart rate (under 60 BPM)
Abnormal beating of the heart
Death

If you or someone you know is or may be addicted to a drug or alcohol, tell them to seek help and call a local drug helpline. Drug addictions are very serious and should be dealt with at the first sign before its too late.

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