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drug abuse and misuse

1. Drug Misuse and Abuse By Talha shahid

2. DRUG MISUSE AND ABUSE

3. Definitions Drug: A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind. Prescription: A doctors written permission or order for a specific medication

4. Drug use: Taking the drug as order by a physician. Drug misuse: Improper use of a drug. Drug abuse: Intension improper use of a drug.

5. Medicine: Substances used to treat an illness or ailment. Dose: The amount of a drug that is taken.

6. Drug Categories Natural remedies: Contain substance that occur in nature Over the Counter (OTC): Drugs that can be purchased without a doctors written permission. Prescription: Drugs only given with a doctors written permission.

7. Tobacco: Drug that contains nicotine. Alcohol: A drug that slows the central nervous system. Illegal Drugs: Drugs that can’t be legally sold, purchased or used.

8. Types of (OTC) drugs Analgesic: Pain killer Sedative: Slows central nervous system and cause drowsiness Stimulant: Increases activity of the central nervous syste m

9. WHAT IS DRUG MISUSE Using a drug without following the instructions on the label: Using a drug not prescribed for you Allowing someone else to use a drug prescribed for you Taking more of the drug than the doctor prescribed Using the drug longer than advised by the doctor

10. SIDE EFFECTS Even when taken correctly, some medicines will cause a side effect . S ide Effect: Any effect of a medicine other than the one intended Common Side Effects Stomach upset Drowsiness Sleeplessness Headache

11. TOLERANCE When a physician prescribes a medicine that must be taken for a long period of time, a tolerance may develop. Tolerance: A condition in which a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amounts of it in order for it to be effective

12. DRUG ABUSE D rug Abuse: Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal USING ILLEGAL DRUGS USING LEGAL DRUGS FOR NON MEDICAL REASONS

13. Symptoms of Drug Abuse Abrupt change in behavior. Diminished drive, ambition and moodiness. Isolation from family members. Use of odd words. Over reaction to even mild criticism. Rapid weight loss and loss of appetite. Articles missing from home. Loss of motor coordination.

14. Harm Related to Drug Use Social Problems Damage to family relations Social Deprivation Exclusion from society Violence and aggression B) Drug Use and Crimes Well known correlation exists between drug use and crime. e.g ; Burglary to obtain money for drugs.

15. C) Drug Use and Accidents Driving following use of alcohols or sedatives and hypnotics leads to road accidents. D) Legal Issues Drug use is legally prohibited, drug users violate the law. E) Medical Problems Injurious to health e.g ; CVS disorders.

16. Strategies to Control Drug Abuse Primary Prevention It is concerned with preventing people from staring to use the drug. Warning people about possible harms of drug use. It includes: Education campaigns Promotion campaigns Legislation

17. 2) Drug Education It is a tool used in primary prevention campaigns Basic Aim To provide education to general public. People who are dependent on drug may also benefit from drug education as they may not be fully informed on the drugs they use. It Involves Leaflets Booklets Videos Posters

18. Provision of Drug Education Drug education may be given by: Teacher Youth workers Health Promotion workers Medical and nursing staff Pharmacists Police officers

19. 3) Social Support Social support refers loosely to non-medical pharmacological interventions that can be made. It involves Seeking Housing Benefits Advice

20. 4) Detoxification It refers to provision of treatment in order to help someone who is dependent on a drug to stop using it. Examples: Drug of Abuse Treatment Heroin, Morphine, Oxycodone Methadone Buprenorphine Narcotics, Alcohol, Nicotine Ibogaine

21. 5) Rehabilitation It is an umbrella term for process of medical and/or psychotherapeutics treatment, for dependency on psychoactive substance. It Involves: Detoxification Social Support Psychotherapy

22. INTENTS To enable patient to cease substance abuse To avoid psychological, legal, financial, social and physical consequences that can be caused. Types of treatments available at REHAB Centers Residential treatment Out patient Local support groups Extended care centers Recovery houses

23. The Health Triangle Health is the measure of our body’s efficiency and over-all well-being. The health triangle is a measure of the different aspects of health. The health triangle consists of: Physical, Social, and Mental Health.

24. Physical Health Physical health deals with the body’s ability to function . Physical health has many components including: exercise, nutrition, sleep, alcohol & drugs, and weight management .

25. Physical Health Exercise Exercise is the act of using your muscles to stay physically fit . Exercise helps to give you more energy, maintain weight, increase confidence & self esteem, and helps to battle chronic diseases .

26. Physical Health Nutrition Proper balanced meals are essential in leading a healthy life . Nutritious meals create a balance between what we eat and the way our body uses the food for energy and growth .

27. Physical Health Sleep It is recommended that the average person get at least 8 hours of sleep . The human body likes regularity, so try to go to bed and wake up at the same time daily .

28. Physical Health Alcohol & Drugs Alcohol and other drugs interfere with messages to the brain and alters perception. Use of such substances puts you at risk for accidental injuries, car crashes, trouble with the law, unwanted pregnancies, and fights.

29. Physical Health Weight Management Maintaining a healthy weight decreases your risk of certain diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Exercise and proper nutrition helps to maintain healthy weight levels.

30. Mental Health Mental heath deals with how we think, feel and cope with daily life. Mental health encompasses learning, stress management, and mental illnesses or disorders.

31. Mental Health Learning Learning is the development of skills, behaviors, and knowledge. Learning increases self-confidence, awareness, and self perception. It also teaches one coping skills.

32. Mental Health Stress Management Stress deals with the way our bodies and minds deal with life changes. It is important to learn healthy ways to deal with stress or you could be at risk for anxiety or depression.

33. Mental Health Mental Disorders Stress and problems with school, friends, and family can cause mental illnesses. Mental illnesses include: depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and phobias.

34. Social Health Social Health deals with the way react with people within our environment. This includes: public health, family relationships, and peer relationships.

35. Social Health Public Health Public health includes disease prevention and promoting health through good decision making. Keeping yourself safe and healthy benefits your community as a whole.

36. Social Health Family Relationships A healthy family relationship is one that is supportive, loving, responsible, and balanced. Families should work together to eliminate stress and negativity in the home. Promoting a safe and enjoyable environment.

37. Social Health Peer Relationships Strong and supportive friendships increase happiness, self-esteem, and reduces stress. Friends are there to help celebrate your accomplishments and there to offer support in times of need.

38. The Health Triangle Review There are 3 major areas of the health triangle: physical, mental and social. Good decision making and healthy choices reduce the risk of disease and increase health overall.