PsychoEducation for Patients and Family Members 4 2 Differences Between Cocaine and Methamphetamine Cocaine effects 1 to 2 hours Methamphetamine effects 8 to 12 hours 4 3 Dopamine Is a chemical that is always present in the brain ID: 911133
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Session 5:Methamphetamine and Cocaine (1)
Psycho-Education for Patients and Family Members
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Differences Between Cocaine and MethamphetamineCocaine effects: 1 to 2 hours.Methamphetamine effects: 8 to 12 hours.
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DopamineIs a chemical that is always present in the brainPlays an important role in - Body movement - Thinking - Motivation and reward - Pleasure responses
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Example of Dopamine’s EffectEatingDopaminePleasure
Motivation (
desire
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when hungry
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Dopamine ImbalanceToo much dopamine causes nervousness, irritability, aggressiveness, paranoia, and bizarre thoughts.Too little dopamine causes low mood, fatigue, tremors, and problems with muscle control.
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Dopamine and Stimulant DrugsShabu/cocaine UseDopamineMostly Pleasure
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Some Negative Effects
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Dopamine and Stimulant Use Over TimeDamaged dopamine systemShabu/cocaine Use Over Time
Some Pleasure
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Many
Negative Effects
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Addiction Cycle
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Route of AdministrationAvailable forms of Shabu/cocaine:InjectedSmokedSnortedHow a drug is taken influences:How quickly it produces an effectThe strength of the drug’s effects, both positive and negativeThe kind of negative effects a person will experience
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Methamphetamine (Shabu)
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Popularity of ShabuShabu users in 2015 were 0.86 million or 1.1% of the population aged 10-69 years.96% of the patients admitted to the DOH-TRCs were Shabu users in 2017.
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:What are some of the immediate effects of Shabu?To your feelings and mental statusTo your body1-12
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Immediate Psychological EffectsIncreased euphoriaIncreased alertness or wakefulnessIncreased feelings of strength/energyIncreased feelings of invulnerabilityIncreased feelings of confidence/competenceIncreased feelings of sexual desireDecreased boredom, loneliness, and shyness
Slide14Immediate Physical Effects
Increase of:Heart rateBlood pressurePupil sizeBreathing rateSound sensitivity Body temperatureDecrease of:Appetite SleepReaction time4-14
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Toxic EffectsMethamphetamine can cause serious psychological and physical damage. Negative effects begin fairly soon.
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:What are some of the chronic or long-term effects of Shabu?To your feelings and mental statusTo your body1-16
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Chronic Psychological EffectsConfusionLoss of ability to concentrate and organize informationLoss of ability to feel pleasure without the drugParanoiaInsomnia and fatigueMood swingsIrritability and angerDepressionAnxiety and panic disorderReckless, unprotected sexual behavior
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Severe Psychological EffectsHallucinationsSevere depression that can lead to suicidal thoughts or attemptsEpisodes of sudden, violent behaviorSevere memory loss that may be permanent
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Chronic Physical Effects Tremor WeaknessDry mouthWeight loss/malnutritionIncreased sweatingOily skinSoresHeadachesSevere problems with teeth and gums
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Severe Physical Effects SeizuresDamaged blood vessels in the brain/strokeDamaged brain cellsIrregular heartbeat/sudden deathHeart attack or chronic heart problemsKidney failureLiver failure“Tweaking” Infected skin sores