Categories of Effects
Categories of Effects Physical effects: of or pertaining to the body. Emotional effects: any of the feelings of joy, sorrow, fear, hate, love that are due to drug abuse. Social effects: effects that relate to friendly companionship or relations. Mental effects: of or pertaining to the mind.
Physical: Poor hygiene and grooming. Not sleeping or sleeping too much. Loss of appetite. Weight loss or weight gain. Too hyperactive or too little energy. Cirrhosis Emphysema/COPD Heart damage Brain damage Variety of cancers
Emotional: Depressed Addicted Angry Lowered self control Lowered inhibitions/judgment Verbally/physically abusive Lowered self-esteem
Social: Drops favorite activities. Skipping school. Loses interest in school work Sleeping in class. Misses work loses job Relationships affected Loss of long-term friends Lost relationship with family Secretive
Mental: Skips/loses interest in school Dangerous behavior Lose control of actions/self control Poor decision making/lowered inhibitions Dulls thoughts Don’t graduate
= Say “No” in a firm voice = Tell why not = Offer another idea Refusal Strategy = Say “No” in a firm voice = Tell why not = Offer another idea = Promptly Leave S T O P