PsychoEducation for Patients and Family Members 6 1 Question If you buy Shabu in the market is it composed of 100 pure methamphetamine 1 2 4 3 Shabu Is Not Just Methamphetamine Up to 60 percent of what a person injects snorts or smokes is ID: 931791
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Session 6: Methamphetamine and Cocaine (2)
Psycho-Education for Patients and Family Members
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Slide2Question:If you buy Shabu in the market, is it composed of 100% pure methamphetamine?1-2
Slide34-3Shabu Is Not Just MethamphetamineUp to 60 percent of what a person injects, snorts, or smokes is NOT Methamphetamine:Shabu is full of impurities, such as lead acetate or mercury, which can lead to heavy metal poisoning.Shabu is “cut” with other substances to maximize profits.
Slide4Question:What are the possible risks of taking Shabu in the following forms?InjectingSnortingSmoking1-4
Slide54-5Injecting ShabuInjecting Shabu can causeBlood clotsSkin abscessesHIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis C virus exposureHeart inflammationPneumoniaKidney failure
Slide64-6Snorting ShabuSnorting Shabu can cause:Sinus infectionHoles in the septumHoarsenessNosebleeds
Slide74-7Smoking ShabuSmoking Shabu can cause:Throat problemsBurned lipsLung congestionSevere coughing with black mucusChronic lung disease
Slide84-8Shabu Dose and Toxic EffectsDoseToxic Effects
Slide94-9Pregnancy and ShabuIncreased risk of:Fetal stroke or brain hemorrhage, often causing deathPremature birthHIV or hepatitis virus exposureBabies of mothers who used Shabu during pregnancy may have:Abnormal reflexesExtreme irritabilityTrouble eating and digesting food
Slide104-10Cocaine
Slide11Question:What do you know about Cocaine?1-11
Slide12Crack CocaineA smokable form of cocaineSometimes called “rock” or “freebase”6-12
Slide13Immediate Psychological EffectsIncreased euphoriaIncreased energyIncreased talkativenessIncreased sensitivity to sensations of sight, sound, and touchIncreased mental alertnessIncreased confidenceIncreased feelings of sexual desire6-13
Slide14Immediate Physical EffectsConstricted blood vesselsIncrease of:Pupil sizeHeart rateTemperatureBlood pressureDecrease of:AppetiteSleep6-14
Slide15WarningIn rare instances, sudden death can occur with cocaine use.Drinking alcohol with cocaine increases this risk6-15
Slide16Chronic Psychological EffectsIrritability DepressionIncreasing restlessnessParanoiaAuditory hallucinationsBizarre and/or violent behaviorDamaged ability to feel pleasure HIV or hepatitis C virus exposure6-16
Slide17Chronic Physical EffectsDisturbances in heart rhythmHeart attacksChest painPneumoniaRespiratory failureStrokesSignificant weight loss/malnutritionSeizuresHeadaches6-17
Slide18Injecting CocaineInjecting cocaine can cause:Abscesses (infected sores) at injection sitesSevere allergic reactionsExposure to HIV and hepatitis C virus6-18
Slide19Snorting CocaineSnorting cocaine can cause:Loss of sense of smellProblems with swallowingChronically inflamed, runny noseNosebleedsHoarsenessDeviated septum6-19
Slide20Smoking CrackSmoking crack can cause:Throat problemsBurned lipsLung congestionSevere coughingChronic lung disease6-20
Slide21Cocaine Dose and Toxic EffectsDoseToxic Effects6-21
Slide22Pregnancy and CocaineIncreased risk of:Premature birthLow birth weightSmaller than normal head size Shorter than normal lengthHIV or hepatitis virus exposure6-22
Slide23Cocaine–Exposed ChildrenAs cocaine-exposed children grow up, they may: Have trouble paying attention to tasksHave trouble thinking things throughHave trouble learning new information6-23