Presentation on Drug of abuse for Indian scenario

Presentation on Drug of abuse for Indian patient healthcare

1. DRUG ABUSE

2. Drug abuse and Dependence Drugs are chemical substances which are used for the cure of a disease or for any reasonable purpose Drugs are substances which alters normal bodily function, resulting any psychological or behavioral change A chemical substance which is not used legally, or as prescribed by the physician

3. Drug Addiction Drug addiction refers to the obsessive and repeated use of dangerous amounts of drugs and the appearance of withdrawal symptoms when not using drugs. Withdrawal symptoms-Physical symptoms, such as sweating, tremors and tension that accompany abstinence from the drug. Drug addiction can be both physical and psychological

4. Psychoactive drugs commonly involved in drug abuse Sedatives Drug Alcohol(ethanol)-Reduce tension Barbiturates Nembutal(Pentobarbital) Seconal ( Secobarbital ) Veronal (Barbital) Tuinal ( Secobarbital and amobarbital )

5. Risk Factors Aggressive behavior in childhood Lack of parental supervision Poor social Skills Drug experimentation Availability of drugs at school

6. Addiction may lead to Heart disease Cancer HIV/AIDS Hepatitis B and C Stroke Lung disease

7. Stimulants Amphetamines( Benzedrine,Dexedrine,Methedrine,Cocaine ) Increase feelings of alertness and confidence Decrease feeling of fatigue Stay awake for longer periods Decrease feelings of fatigue Increase endurance Stimulate sex drive

8. Narcotics( Opium,Morphine,Codeine,Heroin,Methadone (synthetic narcotic) Medical aspects Alleviated physical pain Induce relaxation and pleasant reverie Alleviate anxiety and tension

9. Psychedelics and hallucinogens( cannabis,Marijuana,Hashish ) Mescaline Psilocybin LSD(lysergic acid diethlamide-25) PCP(phencyclidine) Treatment of heroin dependence Induce changes in thought and behavior Expand ones mind and induce stupor

10. Antianxiety drugs Librium Miltown Valium Xanax Alleviate tension and anxiety Induce relaxation and sleep

11. Etiology Genetic factors Psychological vulnerability stress and desire of tension reduction Peer groups

12. Psychological effects of drug addiction Depression Anxiety Paranoia Hallucinations

13. Psychological effects of drug addiction Paranoia Hallucinations Addiction Impaired Judgment Impulsiveness Loss of self control  

14. Treatment Professional help (Psychiatrist, Psychologist) Pharmacotherapy/Medication Group therapy Behavioral intervention We help you for treatment -14405