Substance Abuse

Life OrientationGrade 7

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• Definition• Consequence of substance abuse• Mental Health

• What is addiction• Why students fall victim to substance

abuse

CommonSubstanc

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• Alcohol • Tobacco• Cocaine

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

DON’T WORRY!IT CAN HAPPEN TO

ANYONE.

DEFINITION

Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, refers to a maladaptive pattern of use of a substance that is not considered dependent.

It is repetitive use of substances resulting

in recurrent and significant adverse

consequences, e.g.

* Failure to fulfill major role obligations at

work, school or home.

WHAT IS SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

Substance abuse can simply be defined as a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes.

It is uncontrolled and un-prescribed.

It leads to effects that are detrimental to the individual's physical and mental health, or the welfare of others.

Craving

It is a strong subjective drive to use the substance. It is likely to be experienced by most (if not all) individuals with substance dependence.

Potential Consequence of Substance Use

Most concerning – overdose and death Addiction Accidents Infectious illnesses/diseases Loss of relationships or turmoil in

relationships Decrease in functioning with school, job,

responsibilities Legal difficulties

Mental Health and Substance Use

People with substance use problems have higher rates of mental health problems than the general population

People with mental health problems have higher rates of substance use problems than the general population

Young people age 15-24 are more likely to report mental health and/or substance use problems than other age groups

YOUTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Most youths do not consider alcohol, tobacco, and sometimes marijuana as drugs.

56% of youths between the ages 10-17 years have tried at least one drug.

The rise in HIV AIDS and other STD’s among our youth has direct links to Drug Abuse.

What is addiction Addiction is characterized by inability to

consistently abstain, impairment in behavioural control, craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviours and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response.

Excerpt from American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) definition

Who becomes addictedEVERYONE!Risk factors that are commonly seen:1. Stress2. Family history3. Self-esteem4. Exposure5. Trauma6. Mental illness – concurrent disorders

WHY DOES A STUDENT LIKE YOU

AND ME FALLS VICTIM TO

SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

PERSONAL CAUSES

Curiosity. Inherited Tendencies.

Poor Self Image/Self Esteem. Boredom & Idleness.

PERSONAL CAUSES

Desire to feel good/high. Lack of Information. Feeling of Invincibility.

Illiteracy. Difficulty Coping with Depression &

Stress.

SOME COMMON SUBSTANCES

TOBACCO.

ALCOHOL.

COCAINE.

INHALANTS.

ALCOHOL TOBACCO

A LOOK AT ALCOHOL!

SYMPTOMS OF AN ALCOHOLIC

Smell of Alcohol on the person.

Impaired muscle/limbs coordination.

Impaired judgment.

Slurred, slow speech.

Swaggering walk.

EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL SHORT TERM:

Faster & weaker heart beat.

Confusion & lack of concentration.

Mood changes quickly to violence & depression.

LONG TERM:

Permanent liver, heart & brain damage.

Liver cancer. Death from

overdose. Death from road

and other accidents.

BEFORE 6 BEERS AFTER 6 BEERS

A LOOK AT

TOBACCO

METHODS OF TOBACCO USE

Smoked in cigarettes, as cigars or in pipes.

Chewed as tobacco.

Sniffed.

EFFECTS OF TOBACCO USE

SHORT TERM:

Faster heart beat

High blood pressure

Dizziness Relieves tension

& tiredness

LONG TERM:

Lung & Heart damage

Lung, mouth, & throat cancer

Stomach ulcers

Reduces sense of taste & smell

A LOOK AT

COCAINE!

Cocaine

Cocaine is one of the most addictive of commonly abused substances and one of the most dangerous.

Cocaine, variously referred to as crack, snow, cock, girl and lady,

It is a white powder that is inhaled, smoked or injected.

EFFECTS OF COCAINE/”CRACK”

SHORT TERM:

Faster heart beat.

Blood pressure rises.

Body temperature rises.

Can’t sit still or sleep/Restlessness.

Short term high followed by depression

Changes in sleeping/eating habits.

LONG TERM: Permanent lung

damage.

Holes & ulcers inside of the nose.

Personality changes & violent behaviour.

Fear of people & things(paranoia).

Death from overdose.

Over dose of cocaine

Intoxication by high doses is associated with delirium, seizures, cerebrovascular diseases and myocardial infarction which may lead to death.

But in the end, it all comes down to you. So if you don’t want to look like him…

Or him…..

Or him…

Then please….STOP SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

For a better environment,A better society,A happier life

And above all for U.Because in the end….it’s your life and please please take care of it……..

And hope I made a difference which counts…

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, substance abuse is now one of the main focus of developing countries to eradicate as it contribute to crime rate, poverty, corruption among others.

GO ON…TAKE THE RIGHT WAY AHEAD

Thank You

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