DRUG ABUSE What are Psychoactive Substances These are substances which changes the way in which a person feels thinks or behaves AFTER consuming them These Psychoactive substances do not always lead to addiction ID: 793535
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PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES/ DRUG ABUSE
What are Psychoactive
Substances ?
These are substances which changes the way in which a person feels, thinks or
behaves AFTER consuming them.
These Psychoactive substances do not always lead to addiction.
People are allowed by law to use same psychoactive substances such as
alcohol,
tobacco and some medications
contain some of these substances but in quantities that are recommended by professional
doctors,
which
affect the central nervous system.
Then there are other substances
popularly
known as drugs or narcotics which are banned by Ugandan
laws
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and United Nations conventions. They can not be allowed and cannot be
sold.eg marijuana
FORMS OF
PSYCHO-ACTIVE
SUBSTANCES.
Stimulants. These increase the activity of the central nervous system
e.g
Cocaine, crack nicotine, inhalants like gases
e.g
Fuel.
Depressants. These decreases or hinder the activity of the central nervous system
e.g
alcohole
heroin, inhalant.
Hallucinogens.
These
creat
changes in perception, thinking and feelings
change, the
way in which users see and hear things
e.g
Marijuana. The above changes are observed in Psychiatric patients.
Slide3REASONS WHY PEOPLE USE PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCESThese reasons are categorized into two groups i.e
personality and environment
(a) Personality. These are certain aspects in the personality of either young or old people that can lead to the initial and continuing use of addictive substances
Slide4These reasons include
Curiosity and the desire to test the world and try new things
The desire to prove the others that one is
anadult
, is like them or better than them.
The desire to undertake risks
The desire to demonstrate to others that the things which they warn us against are not all that bad
The desire to belong to a certain peer group
Some people want to reduce stress or feel more open or secure in various life situations.
Slide5(b) Environment if anyone is living among peers who use drugs, it is more likely that he or she will also begin and continue to use the addictive substance.
If for example a young person’s parents
Use
drugs, the child is likely to do so.
The media has also advertised these drugs and promoted their use either directly or indirectly.
Continued domestic violence in homes can also lead and young persons to start using drugs.
To fit in the modern 21
st
Century life style
Availability of these drugs.
Slide6SIGNS THAT A PERSON IS USING DRUGS
The signs described below normally appear after either a very long period of time or short period of time depending on the quantity and the
frequence
at which an individual is using these drugs
In most cases its impossible to tell that person is /not using drugs without a more detailed examination. Therefore avoid making any judgments on a person’s drug use behavior. This is a task of a professional
Slide7The signs include the following:-
There
are
external
signs which include
abnormally
large or small pupils in the eyes.
The eyes can be reddish
There can be facial swelling
A person may speak less than clearly
The skin can be pale or grayish
Movements can become uncoordinated
The person may appear drunk eve though no alcohol has been consumed.
Slide8Behavioral change become evident
They
can miss school or work
General body weakness
Occasionally they either sleep abnormally or they can not sleep
They can laugh hysterically with no reason
They can be extremely very harsh etc.
Slide9Key notice about psychoactive substances.
Stimulants
These increase the activity of the central nervous system.
They include:- Cocaine informally known as coke or snow. Cocaine is a white powder which can be sniffed or infected. It comes from leaves of the coca plant commonly found in Mexico and Asia.
Crack is almost improved cocaine and works like cocaine.
Eastasy
. This
oftenly
comes inform of tablets of different size and color but commonly white.
Tobacco it is smoked
Amphetamines. They can be sniffed, swallowed injected and smoked.
Slide10(b) Depressants: These decrease or hinder the activity central nervous system. They include the following:-
Alcohol. This is found in beers, wines, energy drinks and others
Inhalants. These are found in fuel cans, air fresheners, hair spray, deodorants etc. they are sniffed or breath into the lungs.
Hallucinogens: These create change interception thinking and feelings, change in the way users see and hear things. They include Marijuana.
Slide11Risks involved when using psychoactive Substance.
The level of risk in the use of Psychoactive substances depends on a number of things such as amount consumed and the
frequence
at which a user uses these drugs.
There is no quality control systems I illegal drugs markets since they are sold in black markets.
Slide12Below are the risks
Contraction of diseases such as HIV incase of sharing equipments like needles with infected people.
Excessive use of these drugs leads to death, permanent brain damage, permanent damage of liver.
Loss of respect in the community.
Leads to Domestic Gender based violence (DGBV)
Can cause mental disorder
Can cause long term or permanent confusion.
Slide13GROUP QUESTIONSWhat are psychoactive substancesWhy do people use psychoactive substances in your community?
What are the signs of someone being a drug user?
Show the forms of Psychoactive
substance
What can we do to avoid
drug abuse
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