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The use of drugs has ramifications on the physical, psychological and _________________ of an individual. *
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Answer 1

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Substances associated with the development of strong physical dependence typically include: Alcohol. Opiate drugs, such as heroin, morphine, Vicodin, etc. Benzodiazepines, such as Xanax, Valium, Ativan, etc

paranoia, hallucinationsLong-term effects of using marijuana:  ienhanced cancer risk decrease in testosterone levels for men; also lower sperm counts and difficulty having children ncrease in testosterone levels for women; also increased risk of infertility diminished or extinguished sexual pleasure psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same effectThe physical effects of marijuanause, particularly on developing adolescents, can be acute.Marijuana blocks the messages going to your brain and alters your perceptions and emotions, vision, hearing, and coordination.A recent study of 1,023 trauma patients admitted to a shock trauma unit found that one-third had marijuana in their blood. Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2004

Some users spend hundred or thousands of dollars on cocaine and crack each week and will do anything to support their habit. Many turn to drug selling, prostitution, or other crimes.Cocaine and crack use has been a contributing factor in a number of drownings, car crashes, falls, burns, and suicides.Cocaine and crack addicts often become unable to function sexually.Even first time users may experience seizures or heart attacks, which can be fatal. HallucinogensHallucinogenic drugs are substances that distort the perception of objective reality. The most well-known hallucinogens include phencyclidine, otherwise known as PCP, angel dust, or loveboat; lysergic acid diethylamide, commonly known as LSD or acid; mescaline and peyote; and psilocybin, or "magic" mushrooms. Under the influence of hallucinogens, the sensesof direction, distance, and time become disoriented. These drugs can produce unpredictable, erratic, and violent behavior in users that sometimes leads to serious injuries and death. The effect of hallucinogens can last for 12 hours.LSD produces tolerance, so that users who take the drug repeatedly must take higher and higher doses in order to achieve the same state of intoxication. This is extremely dangerous, given the unpredictability of the drug, and can result in increased risk of convulsions, coma, heart and lung failure, and even death.Physical risks associated with using hallucinogens:increased heart rate and blood pressure    lisleeplessness and tremors ack of muscular coordination sparse, mangled, and incoherent speech decreased awareness of touch and pain that can result in self-nflicted injuriesconvulsions coma; heart and lung failurePsychological risks associated with using hallucinogens:flashbacks  a sense of distance and estrangement depression, anxiety, and paranoia violent behavior confusion, suspicion, and loss of control behavior similar to schizophrenic psychosis catatonic syndrome whereby the user becomes mute, lethargic, disoriented, and makes meaningless repetitive movementsEveryone reacts differently to hallucinogens--there's no way to predict if someone can avoid a "bad trip."MarijuanaMarijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States and tends to be the first illegal drug teens use. It can be either smoked or swallowed. Short-term effects of usingmarijuana:  r  isleepiness difficulty keeping track of time, impaired or reduced short-term memory educed ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination, such as driving a car ncreased heart rate potential cardiac dangers for those with preexisting heart disease bloodshot eyes dry mouth and throat decreased social inhibitions

Handout Physical and Psychological Effects of Substance Use SUBSTANCE[and method of use]PHYSICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTSAlcoholAlcohol abuseis a pattern of problem drinking that results in health consequences, social, problems, or both. However, alcohol dependence,or alcoholism,refers to a disease that is characterized by abnormal alcohol-seeking behavior that leads to impaired control over drinkingShort-term effects of alcohol use include:distorted vision, hearing, and coordination impaired judgmentaltered perceptions and emotions bad breath; hangoversLong-term effects of heavy alcohol use include:loss of appetite, vitamin deficiencies; stomach ailments  liver damage  skin problems  sexual impotence  heart and central nervous system damage; memory loss MethamphetamineMethamphetamine is a stimulant drug chemically related to amphetamine but with stronger effects on the central nervous system. Street names for the drug include "speed," "meth," and "crank."Methamphetamine is used in pill form, or in powdered form by snorting or injecting. Crystallized methamphetamine known as "ice," "crystal," or "glass," is a smokable and more powerful form of the drug.The effects of methamphetamine use

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Answer 2

The use of drugs has ramifications on the physical, psychological and social aspects of an individual.

• The use of drugs affects every individual differently and is dependent on -

1. These effects depend on the type of drug being used. Different types of drugs have specific effects on an individual.
2. The way a specific medication is used. It is the way that the person who uses the medication often has an influence on the effect.
3. For example, if a person uses a given drug via the injection route, the impact would be very severe as the effect of the medication compared to the oral route of use; also depends on whether the user uses the medication regularly or occasionally.
4. An individual's physical status. As a person grows older the effects become serious. Other conditions associated are malnutrition , poor hygiene, which increase the adverse effect of drugs on children