Drug & substance abuse Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroine, alcohol and prescription...OrnellaRN
Risk Factors, Effects on the brain,Symptoms, Warning signs and treatment.
Drugs and substances such as marijuana, cocaine and heroine are not the only substances that can be abused. Alcohol, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, inhalant and solvents, sedatives, coffee and cigarettes.
This presentation covers about drug abuse and its prevention & the RA 9165. No copyright allowed. Please don't forget to like and write your comments below. Thanks and God Bless!
drug abuse- what is it? most common stimulants, cocaine abuse, aderall abuse, meth abuse, physiology of drug abuse, physical signs of drug abuse, treatment
A drug is something that affects your body. Drugs must to pass through the body and into the brain.
In pharmacology, a pharmaceutical drugcalled a medication or medicine
It is a chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent, ordiagnose a disease
PDEA lectures on Philippine's War on Drugjo bitonio
PDEA is responsible for preventing, investigating and combating any dangerous drugs. Lecture presentation during the RCMC, NSCC Plaza, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. Oct 30, 2017
Drug abuse represents a complex and multifaceted issue prevalent across societies globally. It involves the misuse of legal or illegal substances that alter the functioning of the brain, leading to detrimental effects on an individual's physical health, mental well-being, and social relationships. From the casual misuse of substances to the severe grip of addiction, drug abuse encompasses a wide spectrum of behaviors and consequences that profoundly impact individuals and communities.
Types and Categories of Drugs:
Drug abuse spans a broad array of substances, including but not limited to alcohol, cannabis, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, and prescription medications. Each category of drugs affects the brain and body in distinct ways, contributing to varying levels of dependence and health risks. Alcohol, for instance, is legal in many societies but is also one of the most commonly abused substances, leading to addiction and a myriad of health problems when consumed excessively. On the other hand, opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers can quickly lead to physical dependence and overdose fatalities.
Causes and Risk Factors:
The reasons behind drug abuse are multifaceted and can involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Genetic predispositions, family history of substance abuse, trauma, stress, peer pressure, mental health disorders, and socioeconomic factors can all contribute to an individual's susceptibility to drug abuse. Additionally, availability and societal attitudes toward drugs play a significant role in influencing patterns of abuse.
Effects of Drug Abuse:
The effects of drug abuse extend far beyond the individual consuming the substance. Physically, drug abuse can lead to a range of health issues, including cardiovascular problems, liver damage, respiratory complications, infectious diseases from needle sharing, and neurological impairments. Mentally, drug abuse can exacerbate or trigger mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, and cognitive impairments. Socially and behaviorally, it can strain relationships, cause legal issues, financial strain, and impair an individual's ability to function at work or in academic settings.
Impact on Society:
Drug abuse poses significant challenges at a societal level. It contributes to crime rates, strains healthcare systems, leads to lost productivity, and imposes substantial economic burdens. Moreover, the societal stigma associated with drug abuse often hinders individuals from seeking help, exacerbating the problem further.
Prevention and Treatment:
Preventing drug abuse involves a multifaceted approach, including education, early intervention, addressing risk factors, and promoting healthy coping mechanisms. Treatment strategies vary and often include behavioral therapies, counseling, support groups, and, in some cases, medication-assisted therapies. The goal of treatment is not only to help individuals overcome their dep
Drug & substance abuse Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroine, alcohol and prescription...OrnellaRN
Risk Factors, Effects on the brain,Symptoms, Warning signs and treatment.
Drugs and substances such as marijuana, cocaine and heroine are not the only substances that can be abused. Alcohol, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, inhalant and solvents, sedatives, coffee and cigarettes.
This presentation covers about drug abuse and its prevention & the RA 9165. No copyright allowed. Please don't forget to like and write your comments below. Thanks and God Bless!
drug abuse- what is it? most common stimulants, cocaine abuse, aderall abuse, meth abuse, physiology of drug abuse, physical signs of drug abuse, treatment
A drug is something that affects your body. Drugs must to pass through the body and into the brain.
In pharmacology, a pharmaceutical drugcalled a medication or medicine
It is a chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent, ordiagnose a disease
PDEA lectures on Philippine's War on Drugjo bitonio
PDEA is responsible for preventing, investigating and combating any dangerous drugs. Lecture presentation during the RCMC, NSCC Plaza, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. Oct 30, 2017
Drug abuse represents a complex and multifaceted issue prevalent across societies globally. It involves the misuse of legal or illegal substances that alter the functioning of the brain, leading to detrimental effects on an individual's physical health, mental well-being, and social relationships. From the casual misuse of substances to the severe grip of addiction, drug abuse encompasses a wide spectrum of behaviors and consequences that profoundly impact individuals and communities.
Types and Categories of Drugs:
Drug abuse spans a broad array of substances, including but not limited to alcohol, cannabis, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, and prescription medications. Each category of drugs affects the brain and body in distinct ways, contributing to varying levels of dependence and health risks. Alcohol, for instance, is legal in many societies but is also one of the most commonly abused substances, leading to addiction and a myriad of health problems when consumed excessively. On the other hand, opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers can quickly lead to physical dependence and overdose fatalities.
Causes and Risk Factors:
The reasons behind drug abuse are multifaceted and can involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Genetic predispositions, family history of substance abuse, trauma, stress, peer pressure, mental health disorders, and socioeconomic factors can all contribute to an individual's susceptibility to drug abuse. Additionally, availability and societal attitudes toward drugs play a significant role in influencing patterns of abuse.
Effects of Drug Abuse:
The effects of drug abuse extend far beyond the individual consuming the substance. Physically, drug abuse can lead to a range of health issues, including cardiovascular problems, liver damage, respiratory complications, infectious diseases from needle sharing, and neurological impairments. Mentally, drug abuse can exacerbate or trigger mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, and cognitive impairments. Socially and behaviorally, it can strain relationships, cause legal issues, financial strain, and impair an individual's ability to function at work or in academic settings.
Impact on Society:
Drug abuse poses significant challenges at a societal level. It contributes to crime rates, strains healthcare systems, leads to lost productivity, and imposes substantial economic burdens. Moreover, the societal stigma associated with drug abuse often hinders individuals from seeking help, exacerbating the problem further.
Prevention and Treatment:
Preventing drug abuse involves a multifaceted approach, including education, early intervention, addressing risk factors, and promoting healthy coping mechanisms. Treatment strategies vary and often include behavioral therapies, counseling, support groups, and, in some cases, medication-assisted therapies. The goal of treatment is not only to help individuals overcome their dep
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Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
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Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
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2. Overview
This unit give you an idea of the importance of Drug Education and
Human Rights. This unit gives you the idea of the causes and effects
of drug addiction.
3. Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson I will be able to:
1. Describe the nature and effects of drug abuse and substances such as
alcohol, tobacco, and others in personal health and social-relationship.
2. Distinguish accurate information in the health, legal and social
consequences of drugs and substance abuse and examine how this
negatively impacts the person who uses the drug and his or her family,
friends and community.
3. Make a persona commitment to remain drug free and develop a plan to
address drug and substance abuse.
4. DRUG ADDICTION AND VICE CONTROL
DEFINITION AND CONCEPT
DRUG – is any substance that brings, physical, psychological, emotional and
behavioral changes when used.
DRUG ABUSE – is the continuous misuse of any substance, licit, illicit which
result in the changes in an individual’s physical, mental, or behavioral
condition.
DRUG ADDICTION – The state of chronic intoxication caused by repeated
and improper consumption of any regulated or prohibited substance.
It is characterized by:
a. An over powering desire to take the substance.
b. A tendency to increase the dosage
c. The psychological and physical dependence on the substance.
5. DRUG DEPENDENCE – The state uncontrollable drive to take a
particular substance to achieve physical and psychological
stability following a continuous but improper use of the same
substance.
DRUG TOLERANCE – A condition in which the body builds up a
resistance to the effects of the drug so that the larger quantities are
needed to obtain the same effect. An uncontrollable increase the
amount of substance taken may lead to an overdose which can
result in death.
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME – the condition in which the user
becomes uncomfortable and very irritable as an after effect of the
drug taken. In this stage, the user tend to lose control of himself
and become hysterical and violent.
6. WHY DO PEOPLE TURN TO DRUGS?
Peer pressure
Curiosity
Adventure
Feel good
Escape from reality
Easy access to drugs
7. HISTORY AND COMMONLY ABUSED
DRUGS IN THE PHILIPPINES
A. PRE-MARTIAL LAW ERA
a. Hallucinogens – drugs which affect sensation,
thinking and emotion
example: Marijuana, Hashish, LSD
b. Sedatives – drugs which reduces anxiety and
excitement.
example: Barbiturates, Tranquilizers, Alcohol
c. Narcotics – drugs that relieve pains and induce sleep
example : Opium derivatives like Heroin, Morphine,
Codeine
8. MARTIAL LAW ERA
a. Cough syrups –with narcotic and non-narcotic suppressants
example : Core, Endotussin, Rubitussin AC, etc.
b. Inhalants - chemicals used by manufacturing industries
example : Rugby, Glue, Thinner
AFTER EDSA REVOLUTION
a. Stimulants – drugs which increase alertness
example : Amphetamine, Derivatives, Cocaine
9. HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A PERSON IS ON DRUGS?
Changes in….
1. Appearance
2. Mood
3. Behavior
4. Interest
10. ILL EFFECTS OF DRUGS
These are the several affects of drugs :
A. MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
a. Disturbance in perception - auditory visual hallucination
b. Disturbance in Orientation, paranoia, psychosis
c. Disturbance in Memory
d. Disturbance in judgement – a depression that may lead to suicide
C. BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS
Substance seeking behavior can lead to various criminal and anti social acts.
11. A. PHYSICAL HEALTH/PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
a. Systematic
1. Cardiac (Heart) Pathology - irregularity of heartbeat, elevated or
lowered blood pressured, chest pain, convulsion or death from cardiac arrest
2. Pulmonary (Lung) Illnesses
3. Hepatic(Liver) Problems
4. Renal (Kidney) Diseases
b. General Health
Malnutrition of weight loss
Infections
Accidents
Blood Transmitted Disease
C. BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS
Substance seeking behavior can lead to various criminal and anti social acts.
12. COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE
The following are the profile of a drug dependent or a substance
abuser:
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 lack self-confidence
Manipulative
Have a distorted view of reality
Low frustration tolerance
Con-game player
13. 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 sleeves garments)
Stealing items which can be readily sold
Unexpected borrowing money from relatives and friends
Associate with know drug abuser