DRUG ABUSE
Drug abuse is a psychiatric, psychological and social problem affecting the youth of the country. It ruins the individual and the society in manifold ways-socially, physically, culturally, emotionally and economically. Acting on the brain, the drug spawns a wide range of disorders like fear, anxiety and a sense of insecurity in the human mind.
There are certain drug like nicotine, cocaine and caffeine that stimulate the brain and the nervous system resulting in increased alertness and response. Addiction to such drugs causes a severe loss of appetite and weight, constipation, increased anxiety and withdrawal of hypnotic drugs might lead to epileptic seizures and delirium.
Drugs can reduce cognitive operations, making it difficult for the youth of develop a functional set of values and ideals. Reduced cognitive efficiency leads to poor academic performance and a decline in self- j esteem, contributing to disturbance in personality growth.
When a man starts drug addiction, he becomes addicted to it forever and goes on increasing its dose. In the first phase of drug addiction his brain cells become irritated and his faculties of rationality, i.e., judgement, observation and attention get blunted and he becomes the victim of sub-clinical stage. In the second phase, the addict feels as if he is not aware of his own self and such and psychic trauma leads him to the drug abuse condition of stimulation. In the third phase, as the victim increases the dosage and frequency, he loses his physical balance and muscular coordination. The addict is now a prisoner of confusion and is fast digging his own grave.
Drug addiction distorts family ties and causes family disorganization, creating marital discord, divorce and the socialization failure of children. It also shatters the codes of normal values which create value shock. In due course, the addict gets alienated from the mainstream of family, neighbourhood and society.
There are today more than 254 counsel Iing/de-addiction centres/aftercare centres. These centres have come to the rescue of several thousand addicts and their rehabilitation and aftercare is a vital link in the crusade against drug abuse. The fact that the community is taking a leading role in the rehabilitation of addicts is testified by the fact that a total of 166 NGOs are running 97 rehabilitation centres for the treatment of drug addicts.
There are certain drug like nicotine, cocaine and caffeine that stimulate the brain and the nervous system resulting in increased alertness and response. Addiction to such drugs causes a severe loss of appetite and weight, constipation, increased anxiety and withdrawal of hypnotic drugs might lead to epileptic seizures and delirium.
Drugs can reduce cognitive operations, making it difficult for the youth of develop a functional set of values and ideals. Reduced cognitive efficiency leads to poor academic performance and a decline in self- j esteem, contributing to disturbance in personality growth.
When a man starts drug addiction, he becomes addicted to it forever and goes on increasing its dose. In the first phase of drug addiction his brain cells become irritated and his faculties of rationality, i.e., judgement, observation and attention get blunted and he becomes the victim of sub-clinical stage. In the second phase, the addict feels as if he is not aware of his own self and such and psychic trauma leads him to the drug abuse condition of stimulation. In the third phase, as the victim increases the dosage and frequency, he loses his physical balance and muscular coordination. The addict is now a prisoner of confusion and is fast digging his own grave.
Drug addiction distorts family ties and causes family disorganization, creating marital discord, divorce and the socialization failure of children. It also shatters the codes of normal values which create value shock. In due course, the addict gets alienated from the mainstream of family, neighbourhood and society.
There are today more than 254 counsel Iing/de-addiction centres/aftercare centres. These centres have come to the rescue of several thousand addicts and their rehabilitation and aftercare is a vital link in the crusade against drug abuse. The fact that the community is taking a leading role in the rehabilitation of addicts is testified by the fact that a total of 166 NGOs are running 97 rehabilitation centres for the treatment of drug addicts.
Drug Abuse First Aid
Drug abuse is the
misuse or overuse of any medication or drug, including alcohol. This article
discusses first aid for drug overdose and withdrawal.
Drug abuse is the
misuse or overuse of any medication or drug, including alcohol. This article
discusses first aid for drug overdose and withdrawal.
Many street drugs have
no therapeutic benefits. Any use of these drugs is a form of drug abuse.
Legitimate medications
can be abused by people who take more than the recommended dose or who
intentionally take them with alcohol or other drugs.
Drug interactions may
also produce adverse effects. Therefore, it is important to let your doctor
know about all the drugs you are taking, including vitamins and other
over-the-counter medications.
Many drugs are
addictive. Sometimes the addiction is gradual. However, some drugs (such as cocaine) can cause addiction after only a few
doses.
Someone who has become
addicted to a drug usually will have withdrawal symptoms when the drug is
suddenly stopped. Withdrawal is greatly assisted by professional help.
A drug dose that is
large enough to be toxic is called an overdose. This may occur suddenly, when a
large amount of the drug is taken at one time, or gradually, as a drug builds
up in the body over a longer period of time. Prompt medical attention may save
the life of someone who accidentally or deliberately takes an overdose.
First Aid
1. Check the patient's
airway, breathing, and pulse. If necessary, begin CPR. If the patient is unconscious but breathing, carefully
place him or her in the recovery position. If the patient is conscious, loosen
the clothing, keep the person warm, and provide reassurance. Try to keep the
patient calm. If an overdose is suspected, try to prevent the patient from
taking more drugs. Call for immediate medical assistance.
2. Treat the patient
for signs of shock, if necessary. Signs include:weakness, bluish lips and fingernails, clammy skin, paleness, and decreasing alertness.
3. If the patient is
having seizures, give convulsion first aid.
4. Keep monitoring the
patient's vital signs (pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure)
until emergency medical help arrives.
5. If possible, try to
determine which drug(s) were taken and when. Save any available pill bottles or
other drug containers. Provide this information to emergency medical personnel.
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