Substance AbuseSubstance Abuse
What are drugs?What are drugs?
Drug use, misuse, abuseDrug use, misuse, abuse
How to drugs enter the body?How to drugs enter the body?
AddictionAddiction
Consequences of drug useConsequences of drug use
What are drugs?What are drugs?
Drugs- any chemical substances, that whenenter the body, alter the functioning of the bodyDrugs- any chemical substances, that whenenter the body, alter the functioning of the body
*can prescription, illegal, household products etc.*can prescription, illegal, household products etc.
Psychoactive drug- any drug that alters sensoryperceptions, moods, thought processes orbehaviorPsychoactive drug- any drug that alters sensoryperceptions, moods, thought processes orbehavior
“Good Drugs vs. “Bad Drugs”“Good Drugs vs. “Bad Drugs”
Good drugs- drugs that can help a personGood drugs- drugs that can help a person
-prescription drugs, over the counter, pain killersetc.-prescription drugs, over the counter, pain killersetc.
Bad drugs- drugs that can harm/hurt a personBad drugs- drugs that can harm/hurt a person
-illegal-marijuana, heroin, cocaine, ecstasyetc.-illegal-marijuana, heroin, cocaine, ecstasyetc.
How can good drugs turn into bad drugs?How can good drugs turn into bad drugs?
Use/Misuse/AbuseUse/Misuse/Abuse
Drug Use: general term used to describe anydrug taking behavior. The general way ordirections a drug is used. Can beprescription/illegal use.Drug Use: general term used to describe anydrug taking behavior. The general way ordirections a drug is used. Can beprescription/illegal use.
Drug Misuse: the inappropriate use of aprescription drug or over-the-counter drug; notfollowing directionsDrug Misuse: the inappropriate use of aprescription drug or over-the-counter drug; notfollowing directions
Drug Abuse- intentional misuse or excessiveuse of a substance. Also, any use of alegal/illegal drug that is harmful to one’s overallhealth.Drug Abuse- intentional misuse or excessiveuse of a substance. Also, any use of alegal/illegal drug that is harmful to one’s overallhealth.
Ways that drugs enter the bodyRoutes of AdministrationWays that drugs enter the bodyRoutes of Administration
Orally-taken in through themouthOrally-taken in through themouth
prescription pills, shrooms,ecstasy, chew/dipprescription pills, shrooms,ecstasy, chew/dip
Injection- in through theskinInjection- in through theskin
heroin, steriods, birthcontrolheroin, steriods, birthcontrol
Inhalation- breathed inthrough the lungs (mouth)Inhalation- breathed inthrough the lungs (mouth)
cigarettes, marijuana,inhalants,cigarettes, marijuana,inhalants,
Nasal- absorbed throughthe nasal membranes (nose)Nasal- absorbed throughthe nasal membranes (nose)
cocaine, nasal spraycocaine, nasal spray
Health Risks of Drug UseHealth Risks of Drug Use
Physical Health- once drug enters bloodstream, canharm person’s vital organs. (HIV/Hepatitis B)Physical Health- once drug enters bloodstream, canharm person’s vital organs. (HIV/Hepatitis B)
overdose- strong, sometimes fatal reaction totaking a large amount of a drugoverdose- strong, sometimes fatal reaction totaking a large amount of a drug
Mental Health-cloud reasoning and thinking , losecontrol over their behavior, values, beliefs.Mental Health-cloud reasoning and thinking , losecontrol over their behavior, values, beliefs.
Social Health- “just experimenting”= do and saythings they later regret. Negative effect onrelationships w/ friends, family, etc.Social Health- “just experimenting”= do and saythings they later regret. Negative effect onrelationships w/ friends, family, etc.
Addiction CycleAddiction Cycle
TOLERANCE
Psychological
Dependence
Physiological
Dependence
ADDICTION
Understanding the Addiction CycleUnderstanding the Addiction Cycle
Tolerance- body of the abuser/user needs moreand more of the substance to get the same effectTolerance- body of the abuser/user needs moreand more of the substance to get the same effect
Psychological Dependence- person believes thata drug is needed in order to feel good or tofunction normally.Psychological Dependence- person believes thata drug is needed in order to feel good or tofunction normally.
Physiological- the user has chemical need for thedrug. Symptoms of withdrawal.Physiological- the user has chemical need for thedrug. Symptoms of withdrawal.
Addiction- psycho/physio dependence-persistent, compulsive use/need for thesubstanceAddiction- psycho/physio dependence-persistent, compulsive use/need for thesubstance
WithdrawalWithdrawal
Person goes through after body becomes dependentand addictive to substancePerson goes through after body becomes dependentand addictive to substance
Symptoms:Symptoms:
CravingCraving
DepressionDepression
AnxietyAnxiety
TremorsTremors
Muscle painMuscle pain
InsomniaInsomnia
ShakesShakes
ChillsChills
SweatsSweats
Other Consequences of Drug UseHow will each be affected?Other Consequences of Drug UseHow will each be affected?
Mental, Physical &Mental, Physical &
Social healthSocial health
Legal consequencesLegal consequences
Family and FriendsFamily and Friends
Babies and ChildrenBabies and Children
Costs to SocietyCosts to Society
