PPT-Drug Abuse (1) Drug abuse

is inappropriate and usually excessive selfadministration of a psychoactive drug for nonmedical purposes Almost all abused drugs exert their effects in the CNS causing euphoria or alter perception. The Child Ab use Prevention and Treatment Act CAPTA has these definitions Child abuse and neglect At a minimum any recent act or failure to act o n the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death serious physical or emotional harm sexual a Coalitions . should feel free to adapt . the following . slides into their education and outreach activities. Here’s what you’ll . find:. About this presentation. The Teen – Rx Abuse Connection. Terms. Substance dependence. - (Addiction. . older term replaced by substance dependence) more severe, refers to a pattern of repeated self-administration that often results intolerance.. Tolerance. …an invisible epidemic. MPH 500. By Cyrina Allen. February . 24, 2014. Prescription Drug Abuse. Currently in the United States, is the fastest growing problem(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2012). Coalitions . should feel free to adapt . the following . slides into their education and outreach activities. Here’s what you’ll . find:. About this presentation. The Teen – Rx Abuse Connection. Bob Twillman, Ph.D., FAPM. Executive . Director. American . Academy of Pain Management. Two Major Public Health Problems. Prescription . opioid abuse. :. 12.5 million non-medical users per year. $70-120 billion cost per year. Gil Kerlikowske, . Director. White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. 2. ONDCP’s Authority. Established by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. Principal purpose: Establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the nation's drug control program. Learning Objectives. Participants will be able to:. Associate the history of prescription drug use in America with the current trend of prescription drug abuse;. Differentiate between the three most commonly abused types of prescription drugs;. Learning . Topics. Definition of a substance. Definition of substance abuse. Warning signs of common drugs. Myths of drug abuse. Getting help. Dangers of marijuana. Other dangerous drugs. Alcohol. Dealing with an alcohol incident. Judi has been the NE LAP Coordinator since October 1 Arts in Psychology from the aha and her Master of Human Relations degree from the University of Oklahoma She also has an Associate in Science degr medication not prescribed for you in a way other than prescribed for example taking too much or to get highWhen abused prescription drugs can be as dangerous as 147street148 drugs with similar e31ects inappropriate. and usually . excessive. , . self-administration. of a . psychoactive . drug for . non-medical purposes.. Almost all abused drugs exert . their effects in the CNS . causing. euphoria or alter perception.. What Works?. Dr. Ken Robinson. Objectives. We will discuss and explore the:. Prevalence of HIV and substance use. Risks of HIV and substance use. Prevalence of substance use in pregnancy and women. Risks of chronic substance use with women. Pharmacist role in substance abuse prevention, education and assistance. Substance abuse by employees of health care organizations leads to reduced productivity, increased absenteeism, drug diversion and almost certainly increased accidents and medication misadventures. Consequently, it affects the quality of patient care, liability, operational and health care costs. Health- system pharmacists have responsibilities for ensuring a safe and effective medication use system ------.