ADDICTIONS WHAT ARE ADDICTIONS Characteristics of addictive behavior
ADDICTIONS
WHAT ARE ADDICTIONS Characteristics of addictive behavior 1. The individual loss of control over it 2. Withdrawal syndrome if the individual does not practice it 3. Growing dependence 4. Lack of interest in everything else.
TYPES OF ADDICTIONS To Drugs To Gambling To Work To the Internet To Shopping To Television To Food To Sex – Pornography etc To Mobile or Cell phone
THE REASONS FOR ADDICTION Productiveness, consumerism and adverting Socio-economic and cultural changes The ‘bombardment’ of sensations Information saturation The materialistic approach All these elements among others, strengthen the impulsive and even more compulsive side of the individual.
THEME 2017: “LISTEN FIRST” International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2017 theme: “listen first”. Building on the success of last year, theme for 2017 is: "Listen First - Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe. " It is an initiative to increase support for prevention of drug use that is based on science and is thus an effective investment in the well-being of children and youth, their families and their communities.
S AY NO T O DRUG S Together for a drugfree LIFE.
WHAT ARE DRUGS? Drugs are chemical substances that affect both your mind and your body. The prolonged use of drug may lead to physical and/or psychological dependence. physical An overdose of any drug may lead to death
CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS 1. Stimulants. 2. Depressants. 3. Hallucinogens. 4. Anti-depressants. 5. Anti- psychotic.
TOP 7 DRUGS OF ABUSE IN KENYA 1) Alcohol (pombe): Beers, Lagers, Wines and Spirits 2) Tobacco (tumbaku) Cigarettes, sniff, pipes, kuber etc. 3) Bhang (bangi) Grass, opium, Ganja, marijuana, cannabis sativa 4) Miraa ( Khat, Muguka and other varieties) 5) Inhalants (Glue and industrial solvents) 6) Prescription drugs (madawa ya daktari) Psychotropics 7) Cocaine, heroine, Others (zingine)e. getc.
MODES OF ADMINISTRATION
Effects of Alcohol Loss of inhibition, Impaired visual ability Drug poly-abuse. Altered sense of time and space Visual/Hearing impairment - hearing light and seeing sound. Impaired fine motor skill, Loss or pain perception, Unclear hearing, Slow reaction time, Cancers – mouth, throat, stomach, breast Liver damage, Brain damage Sexual problems, Coordination problems Nerve damage, High blood pressure, Malnutrition, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Infertility,
TOBACCO Tobacco –related diseases are the world’s leading preventable cause of death responsible for about 5 million deaths a year.
Buerger’s Disease. Blood vessels get blocked and this starves the body parts which may lead to amputation of limbs.
SMOKELESS TOBACCO CAN CAUSE ORAL CANCER, GUM DISEASE, INCREASED TOOTH DECAY AND PERIODONTAL BONE LOSS IT. MAY ALSO LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF THE UPPER DIGESTIVE TRACT
Normal Liver cirrhosis Sick LIVER
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Smoking reduces sex drive and increases risk of impotence in men.
In women, there is increased risk of: -cervical cancer, -miscarriage, -still births -preterm babies, and -pregnancy complications.
EFFECTS OF CANNABIS (BHANG) Focuses concentration on one activity at a time Damages lung tissue Decreases sperm count and testosterone hormones levels in males (resulting from spermatorhea) Causes Faster heartbeat – leading to high blood pressure. Causes mood swings – paranoia, anxiety, panic Hunger, thirst, Impaired concentration Impairs memory
LONG TERM EFFECTS OF MIRAA Chronic constipation-slow passage of food through the stomach and intestines Spermatorhea Major memory loss (brain crash or amnesia), personality disorders, depression Mouth sores and ulcers on the tongue, lip which predisposes an individual to HIV/AIDS Oral cancer (mouth cancer) Nerve damage leading to numbness Hallucinations, Excessive irritability Impaired metabolism
Loss of sense of taste and smell Unsteady gait, Excitement Dizziness, Irregular heartbeat Violent behavior Vomiting, tremors, , Neurological disorders. Coma, heart failure and even death
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS (madawa ya daktari) Psychotropics
DRUG ADDICTION PROCESS - A DISEASE Outright rejection by body Tolerance Physiological tolerance Psychological tolerance Addiction and dependence Treatment and rehabilitation
EFFECTS OF DRUGS Physical Emotional Relational SMART THINKING. Occupation Neat character Spiritual.
HELP YOURSELF How to Help Yourself • Get educated • Know your facts • Take advantage of activities and events that do not involve alcohol or drugs • Choose to stay in control • Address possible underlying problems (such as a variety of anxiety concerns, depression, self esteem issues, trauma, family and relationship concerns) • Get help OF counseling an psychosocial support.
HELP A FRIEND How to Help a Friend • Educate them on various drugs and their harmful effects. • Assist them to prevent, manage and treat challenges of addictions • If the friend is intoxicated walk with them out of drug. • If you notice on-going problem with drugs &/or alcohol address your concerns with your friend (for how to do that consult with your counselor) • Get help of peer counseling.
HELP A YOUTH/CHILD. How to Help a Friend • Educate them on various drugs and their harmful effects. • Assist them to prevent, manage and treat challenges of addictions • If the friend is intoxicated walk with them out of drug. • If you notice on-going problem with drugs &/or alcohol address your concerns with your friend (for how to do that consult with your counselor) • Get help of peer counseling.
HELP A YOUTH/CHILD. Ages 1 -7 --- parents Ages 8 -12 - Teachers, heroes(Sports, TV, MEDIA) Ages 13 -20 –peers/ Environment. Ages 21+ - Established, but may test your values from time to time.
HELPAA YOUTH/CHILD.
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