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DRINKSDRUGS DISCOS
Melanie DcostaNirmal Kumar GuatamSanju Singh Akhilendra PhondekarPravin D’silva
RAVE PARTIES AND DISCOS
-What is it?-How do people come in contact with it?-Why do people consume things like drinks and drugs?-What are the effects of it on a person consuming it and his/her family?-Is there any way of quiting it?
Introduction
--Well-known personalities like Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley have lost their lives at an early age due the excess intake of various drugs.
--Drinks, Drugs and Discos(the 3 D's) has been a large part of society for many years.
--It is something that people take or visit to change the way they feel, think or behave.
--People consume drugs, alcohol and visit discos for a lot of reasons.
--Drug use, and dependence are not always related to low self-esteem or family problems. Alcohol or drug use can happen in any family, regardless of how
close you are.
--Alcohol and drug use not only impair a person's ability to function now, it can have long-range negative effects on a person's health and well-being.
--The drug or alcohol use by a relative or friend may have physical, emotional and mental effects on other family members
--People intending to give up their addictions can opt for the various procedures available.
DRUGS AND DISCOS
Drugs are chemical substances thataffect the central nervous system, such as opioids or hallucinogens.
May be used for perceived beneficial effects on perception,consciousness, personality, and behavior.
Some drugs can cause addiction and/or habituation.
Recreational Drugs Recreational drugs use is the
use of psychoactive substances to have fun, for the
experience, or to enhance an already positive experience.
Many recreational drugs are legal, widely culturally
accepted, and at the most have an age restriction on
using and/or purchasing them. Examples: alcohol, tobacco,
betel nut, and caffeine products in thewest, Khat are
common.
Illegal Drugs
When people talk about a "drug problem," they usually mean abusing legal drugs or using illegal drugs, such as : marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, LSD, crystal meth, and heroin.
Ecstasy drugs in discos and pubs: MDMA, known as Ecstasy, is a chemical that is usually taken orally as a capsule or tablet.
It is a man-made drug that is chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens.
Date rape drug
Refers to a drug that can be used to assist in the execution of a sexual assault, such as date rape.
Can be added to a food or drink without the victim's knowledge.
The act of adding such substances to drinks is known as "drink spiking".
The reasons for drink spiking range from personal amusement or maliciousness to theft or sexual assault.
Administering Drugs Inhaled, (breathed into the lungs),
as an aerosol or dry powder. (Thisincludes smoking a substance) Injected as a solution, suspension
or emulsion either: intramuscular, Insufflation, or snorted into the
nose. Orally, as a liquid or solid, that is
absorbed through the intestines. Rectally as a suppository, that is
absorbed by the rectum or colon. Sublingually, diffusing into the
blood through tissues under the tongue.
Drug Abuse in College – How to Get Your Loved Ones Back
Over 75 college students were arrested in San Diego StateUniversity in May 2008, for drug dealing on campus. 2 kilograms of cocaine, ecstasy pills, marijuana, illicitprescription drugs, meth, psychedelic mushrooms,guns etc were seized by police.
DRUG ABUSE EFFECT ON HEALTH
Common signs and symptoms of drug abuse
You’ve built up a drug tolerance. You need to use more of the drug to experience the same effects
You used to attain with smaller amounts. Experience symptoms such as nausea, restlessness,
insomnia, depression, sweating, shaking, and anxiety. You’ve lost control over your drug use. You often do
drugs or use more than you planned,. Your life revolves around drug use. You spend a lot of
time using and thinking about drugs, You’ve abandoned activities you used to enjoy, such as
hobbies, sports, and socializing, because You continue to use drugs, despite knowing it’s hurting
you.
Supportive of drugs
What is alcohol?
Produced from fermented sugar.
Many people considered this a medical recommendation to drink.
Its is used in clubs , disco and various occasion.
It is biggest supportive of taking drugs.
Problem caused by drinks
It causes long-term and sort-term disease◦ Sort-term
upset stomach; diarrhea; Lack of coordination and judgment; Headaches Hangover.
◦ Long-term Mental disorders: Liver problems Cancer Heart disease:
Do you know that? Only 20% of the alcohol you swallow is absorbed by the
stomach.
Liver can process .25 oz of alcohol per hour (2 hours to process one drink)
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) decreases by about .015% per hour .
Half of the crimes are done due to over-drinking.
Impact Of Drugs Drinks And Disco
Family Members
How Family Members Are Affected Parents
Children Feel Scared To Solve Problem
Feel that it is up to them to solve the problem
Brother/Sister Depend on Relationship
Want him/her to recover Parents are don’t seem to
take care of them
Partner/Spouse Taking on more of
their responsibilities Hide their Drug use
Children Parents Become Worried
abouttheir lives Blame Themselves For
their child's condition
Phases: Concern Stage
DefensePhase
AdaptationPhase
Exhaustion Phase
Surroundings
Also Harm Other People In The Sense
Crimes And IncarcerationSpreading Of Other Diseases
Not Been Able To Concentrate On WorkSocial Welfare Program
Incarceration is the detention of a person in prison, typically as punishment for a crime.
Crimes And Incarceration◦Drugs And Alcohol Rapes, Sexual Harassment Murders Robberies
◦Besides This◦Over Intake Alcohol Causes Accidents
The Combination Of Drinking And Driving Causes One Injury Every Minute And One Injury Every 32 Minutes
Spreading Of Other DiseasesHIV
SyringesSexual Activities
OfficeCompany also suffers
Social Welfare
Overcoming drug and alcohol addiction
Myth 1: Overcoming addiction is a simply a matter of willpower.
Myth 2: Addiction is a disease; there’s nothing you can do about it.
Myth 3: Addicts have to hit rock bottom before they can get better.
Myth 4: You can’t force someone into treatment; they have to want help.
Myth 5: Treatment didn’t work before, so there’s no point trying again.
Myths about drug abuse and addiction
Don't jump to conclusions. Don’t panic or overreact. Get the facts. Get support. Recognize that they may need help. Keep communicating. Show concern. Understand the drug. Remember, your safety is important.
Is someone close to you usingalcohol or other drugs?
family members close friends therapists or counselors other recovering addicts healthcare providers people from your faith community
Who can help?
The Drug Abuse Information Rehabilitation and Research Centre(External website that opens in a new window) is a registered Charitable Trust that is involved in rehabilitation of addicts.
Treatment works, but it takes time. Relapse is very common. It can take a number of attempts
before your relative or friend can successfully quit or cut down on their use.
Treatment
You have become more energetic because you are involved in more activities.
Being no longer available for night activities and this prevents you from:
Wasting moneyFighting with others after you have got drunk. You are no longer available to go to discos and
this prevents you from:o Being implicated in gangs' fightingo Being falsely accused of possessing drugs by
police
The healthy signs to rehabilitation
Become happier, more spirited and know more how to smile
More courageous in expressing yourself Quit taking drugs for several months Memorizing capacity has been restored to
a great extent
Melanie Dcosta Nirmal Kumar Guatam Sanju Singh Akhilendra Phondekar Pravin D’silva
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