2.
Mental
Health:
Mental Health: A state of well-being in which
every individual realizes his or her own
potential, can cope with the normal stresses
of life, can work productively and fruitfully,
and is able to make a contribution to his or
her community (WHO, 2007).
3.
It refers to the kind of general mental health problems we can all
experience in certain stressful circumstances; For example, work
pressures can cause us to experience: poor concentration; mood swings
and sleep disturbance. Such problems are usually of temporary nature,
are relative to the demands a particular situation makes on us and
generally respond to support and reassurance.
Mental ill health:
5. INTRODUCTION
The U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse defines
addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is
characterized by compulsive substance seeking and
use, despite harmful consequences.
6. Chronic
Chronic disease is defined as one that is long lasting
and that cannot be cured but can be managed.
Drug dependency: A physical and/or psychological
need for a mood-altering substance. Physical
dependency is frequently associated with the
development of tolerance (you need more to get the
same effect) and the presence of symptoms when the
drug is withdrawn.
7. Drugs/Psychoactive substances
psychoactive substances can alter the biochemical processes of
body tissues and organs.
Psychoactive substances alter:
Mood
Thoughts
Sensory perceptions
Behavior
9. Why do people take drugs?
To feel good
To have novel:
Feelings
Sensations
Experiences
AND
To share them
To feel better
To lessen:
Anxiety
Worries
Fears
Depression
Hopelessness
Withdrawal
10. Why Do People Use Drugs?
Forget problems
Get high
Lose or gain weight
Relax, energize
Go to sleep, stay awake
Boredom, depression
Gain confidence
Be cool, socialize, friends
Experience altered states
11. Why Do People Use Drugs?
Symbol of rebellion
Sex
Sports
Religious ritual
Have fun, excitement
Reduce anxiety
Experiment
Avoid withdrawal if dependant
Reduce pain (i.e. physical, emotional, etc.)
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12. Symptoms of addiction
There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful effort to cut down or control use of the
substance.
A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance, use the
substance, or recover from its effects.
Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use the substance.
Recurrent use of the substance resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations atwork,
school, or home.
Continued use of the substance despite having persistent or recurrent social or
interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of its use.
Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of
use of the substance.
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Tolerance
A state in which a person no longer responds to a drug as they did
before, and a higher dose is required to achieve the same effect.
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Withdrawal
When a drug is removed, physical and/or mental
disturbances that may include:
Tremors, chills
Cramps
Emotional problems
Cognitive and attention deficits
Hallucinations
Convulsions
Death