If knowing the truth will set you free, it must be a lie that has you bound.

Anneshia Freeman

What is substance abuse?

Substance abuse is the way in which people, for various reasons, abuse the use of specific substances for example painkillers, alcohol and drugs to feel better mentally, physically or psychologically. This type of abuse can be deadly if not treated in time.

What can lead to substance abuse?

The way to predict if someone has a certain substance addiction is first to find out if;

• The use of the drug is not with medical indication

• Tolerance

• Withdrawal

• Aggression

• Cravings

Addiction

Alcohol

Sedatives (e.g. Painkillers)

Cannabinoids (e.g. Marijuana)

Opioids (e.g. Heroin)

Cocaine

Tobacco

Caffeine

Hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)

Volatile Solvents

The different types of addiction

Nicotine

The most common addiction…

In moderate doses, Nicotine is a central nervous system stimulant The reason why Nicotine is a dependent substance is because it releases Dopamine in the body, which is a feel-good hormone Nicotine also increases hormones such as epinephrine, epinephrine, and serotonin which regulates the reinforcing effects from cigarettes.

Symptoms

Subjective:

Depressed

Irritability

Aggression

Restlessness

Lower concentration

Nicotine Withdrawal

Objective Lower heart rate Insomnia Slower reaction

Death Emphysema Bronchogenic cancer Cerebrovascular disease Cardiovascular disease

The dangers of smoking

OpioidsA deadly addiction

• Opium

• Morphine

• Codeine

Forms of Opioids

• Central nervous system suppressants

• Gastrointestinal effects

• Pupillary constriction

• Respiratory depression

Acute effects of Opioids

1. Coma

2. Pinpoint pupils

3. Respiratory depression

Over dosing on Opioids

1. The health of the patient

2. Detoxification

3. Rehabilitation

4. Therapy

Management of substance abuse

Rehabilitation

Reinforcing the drug euphoric effect on the patient Decrease the craving for the substance Find replacements of the drug abuse Make use of an opiate receptor blocking agent like Naltrexone

Nicotine replacement (e.g. gum, nicotine patches)

Treatment of substance abuse

It is never too late to quit

The lies that bind the legacy of the locks. Anneshia Freeman. 2013

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Substance abuse and dependance. Beni Suef University.

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