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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.

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REASONS 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

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These 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.

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(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.

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SIGNS 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

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The 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.

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Behavioral 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.

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Key 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.

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(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.

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Risks 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.

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Below 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.

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GROUP 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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