U SE AND E FFECTS OF D RUGS, A LCOHOL, AND S UBSTANCES Military Science Jan 2014

U SE AND E FFECTS OF D RUGS, A LCOHOL, AND S UBSTANCES You are expected to learn to do: Assess the impact of drug and substance abuse on life today Know commonly abused substances Know the differences between drug use, misuse, and abuse Identify the reasons why people might use or abuse drugs and alcohol. Identify the risks associated with alcohol and various drugs. Know the consequences of alcohol and drugs

U SE AND E FFECTS OF D RUGS, A LCOHOL, AND S UBSTANCES Use, Misuse, and Abuse How and why Drugs used under proper conditions is: A drug is any substance taken in the body that… Many medications, when misused or abused, can cause ……..

U SE AND E FFECTS OF D RUGS, A LCOHOL, AND S UBSTANCES Why do people use Drugs? Curiosity Rebellion Unhappy or lonely Name other reasons

U SE AND E FFECTS OF D RUGS, A LCOHOL, AND S UBSTANCES Alcohol Why is it a Gateway drug? How is alcohol made? Distilled and fermented

U SE AND E FFECTS OF D RUGS, A LCOHOL, AND S UBSTANCES Alcohol’s Effects on the Body can range greatly depending on: Size Food eaten State of health and fatigue Mental attitude Speed and amount of consumption RESULTS Alcohol is a depressant –central nervous system, judgement

U SE AND E FFECTS OF D RUGS, A LCOHOL, AND S UBSTANCES Long Term Effects – Cancer of liver, stomach, colon, larynx, esophagus, and breast; high blood pressure and heart attacks. Areas of the brain are, stokes, depression, memory and vision. Tolerance: becomes accustomed to a drug – needs more/larger amount Dependence: body becomes accustomed to or builds up a resistance to a drug and needs the drug to function. Major psychological symptom of dependence is a strong desire or emotional need to continue using a drug.

U SE AND E FFECTS OF D RUGS, A LCOHOL, AND S UBSTANCES Long Term Effects Brain Damage – destroys nerve cells – can’t grown Digestive Problems – irritates lining, acid & ulcers Liver Damage – Cirrhosis, hepatitis - death Heart Disease – blood pressure is high - death Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – child w birth defects

U SE AND E FFECTS OF D RUGS, A LCOHOL, AND S UBSTANCES Short-Term Effects Brain – depressant – physical changes, slows the speed of brain, coma to death Bloodstream – body temp drops due to increased blood flow Liver – rate of use, can’t process - drunk Kidneys - dehydrated Car crashes - 1/2 of fatal crashes & 2/3 of all crashes Synergism – alcohol plus other drugs = coma/death Overdose – excessive amounts past limit factors

U SE AND E FFECTS OF D RUGS, A LCOHOL, AND S UBSTANCES What is Alcoholism? How does it develop – what are the factors Addiction Physical Psychologically How do you deal with it?

U SE AND E FFECTS OF D RUGS, A LCOHOL, AND S UBSTANCES Drugs: See Hand out.