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Substance abuse refers to the pathological use of alcohol or drugs characterized by daily intoxication and impairment. An addiction is a complex brain disease causing physical and mental dependence on drugs and making it difficult to stop use. Prolonged drug use changes the brain's structure and communication, causing addiction. While treatment exists, relapses and health issues may remain. Many factors contribute to addiction risk, including environment, biology, and developmental stage. Different drugs have various short and long-term effects on health, ranging from euphoria and anxiety to organ damage and death from overdose. Seeking help from drug treatment programs is recommended for those struggling with addiction.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE The Facts
SUBSTANSE ABUSE (sub-stuns a-byoo-s)-noun : long-term, pathological use of alcohol or drugs, characterized by daily intoxication, inability to reduce consumption, and impairment in social or occupational functioning; broadly, alcohol or drug addiction.
WHAT IS AN ADDICTION? An addiction is a complex brain disease causing physical and mental dependence of drugs, harmful chronic symptoms both physical and mental, and making it hard for the addict to stop. Prolonged use of a drug causes the brain to change its structure and communication method causing the addiction and effects. Though drug addictions can be treated with long grueling rehab sessions, relapses and chronic diseases will remain.
WHAT IS AN ADDICT AND WHAT MAKES ONE AN ADDICT? ENVIRONMENT Family and friends influences Social and economic status Sexual abuse Peer pressure Stress BIOLOGY(in addition to environment create vulnerability) Gender Ethnicity Presence of other mental issues DEVELOPMENT Adolescents are more likely to become addicts due to the developmental stage of the brain. Increased risk of trying the drug. An addict is any one that is addicted (dependent and has a high tolerance) to a drug or other substance. Many factors come into play when it comes to the causes of drug addiction.
DANGERS Each drug has its own effects, both short-term and long-term.
EFFECT OF CANNABIS (MARAJUANA) SHORT-TERM Euphoria Lethargy Increased heart rate Increased awareness of sensation Paranoia Agitation Anxiety Ataxia (lack of coordination) Altered state of consciousness LONG-TERM Lowers testosterone levels Impairs sperm production Disrupts periods in females Insomnia Depression Memory loss Anger Loss of appetite Anxiety Irritability
EFFECT OF COCAINE SHORT-TERM Restlessness Increased blood pressure Euphoria Increased heart rate Paranoia Impotence Twitching LONG-TERM Seizures Increased heart rate Hallucinations Heart arrhythmia OVERDOSE Heart failure Stroke Respiratory failure Cerebral hemorrhage
EFFECT OF HEROIN SHORT-TERM Euphoria Altered mind state Slowed breathing Weakness in muscles Dry mouth Warm and flushed skin Drowsiness Vomiting Possibility of blood borne infections if injected LONG-TERM Decreased liver function Addiction Possibility of blood borne infections if injected Possibility of death if mixed with cocaine(speedballs) Physical dependence Collapsed veins Heart infection Pneumonia Growth of abscesses
EFFECTS OF LSD (ACID) EFFECTS Elevated blood sugar Increased heart rate Tremors Pupil dilation Hallucinations CHARACTERISTICS OF A TRIP LEVEL 1 Stoned effect Seeing of dull brilliant colors LEVEL 2 Seeing of brighter colors and 2D patterns when eyes are closed Confusion LEVEL 3 2D hallucinations become 3D Curved and warped patterns on walls and faces Confusion within senses(seeing sound) LEVEL 4 Objects morphing into other objects Loss of reality Out of body experiences LEVEL 5 Feeling of merging with space and time Blending of the senses Total loss of reality
EFFECTS OF METHAMPHETAMINE (METH OR CRYSTAL METH) SHORT-TERM dry mouth Headache Restlessness Euphoria Increased alertness Anxiety Dilated pupils LONG-TERM Anorexia Insomnia Convulsions Liver damage Kidney damage Heart attack Stroke Low resting heart rate (under 60 BPM) Abnormal beating of the heart Death
If you or someone you know is or may be addicted to a drug or alcohol, tell them to seek help and call a local drug helpline. Drug addictions are very serious and should be dealt with at the first sign before its too late.
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  • 2. SUBSTANSE ABUSE (sub-stuns a-byoo-s)-noun : long-term, pathological use of alcohol or drugs, characterized by daily intoxication, inability to reduce consumption, and impairment in social or occupational functioning; broadly, alcohol or drug addiction.
  • 3. WHAT IS AN ADDICTION? An addiction is a complex brain disease causing physical and mental dependence of drugs, harmful chronic symptoms both physical and mental, and making it hard for the addict to stop. Prolonged use of a drug causes the brain to change its structure and communication method causing the addiction and effects. Though drug addictions can be treated with long grueling rehab sessions, relapses and chronic diseases will remain.
  • 4. WHAT IS AN ADDICT AND WHAT MAKES ONE AN ADDICT? ENVIRONMENT Family and friends influences Social and economic status Sexual abuse Peer pressure Stress BIOLOGY(in addition to environment create vulnerability) Gender Ethnicity Presence of other mental issues DEVELOPMENT Adolescents are more likely to become addicts due to the developmental stage of the brain. Increased risk of trying the drug. An addict is any one that is addicted (dependent and has a high tolerance) to a drug or other substance. Many factors come into play when it comes to the causes of drug addiction.
  • 5. DANGERS Each drug has its own effects, both short-term and long-term.
  • 6. EFFECT OF CANNABIS (MARAJUANA) SHORT-TERM Euphoria Lethargy Increased heart rate Increased awareness of sensation Paranoia Agitation Anxiety Ataxia (lack of coordination) Altered state of consciousness LONG-TERM Lowers testosterone levels Impairs sperm production Disrupts periods in females Insomnia Depression Memory loss Anger Loss of appetite Anxiety Irritability
  • 7. EFFECT OF COCAINE SHORT-TERM Restlessness Increased blood pressure Euphoria Increased heart rate Paranoia Impotence Twitching LONG-TERM Seizures Increased heart rate Hallucinations Heart arrhythmia OVERDOSE Heart failure Stroke Respiratory failure Cerebral hemorrhage
  • 8. EFFECT OF HEROIN SHORT-TERM Euphoria Altered mind state Slowed breathing Weakness in muscles Dry mouth Warm and flushed skin Drowsiness Vomiting Possibility of blood borne infections if injected LONG-TERM Decreased liver function Addiction Possibility of blood borne infections if injected Possibility of death if mixed with cocaine(speedballs) Physical dependence Collapsed veins Heart infection Pneumonia Growth of abscesses
  • 9. EFFECTS OF LSD (ACID) EFFECTS Elevated blood sugar Increased heart rate Tremors Pupil dilation Hallucinations CHARACTERISTICS OF A TRIP LEVEL 1 Stoned effect Seeing of dull brilliant colors LEVEL 2 Seeing of brighter colors and 2D patterns when eyes are closed Confusion LEVEL 3 2D hallucinations become 3D Curved and warped patterns on walls and faces Confusion within senses(seeing sound) LEVEL 4 Objects morphing into other objects Loss of reality Out of body experiences LEVEL 5 Feeling of merging with space and time Blending of the senses Total loss of reality
  • 10. EFFECTS OF METHAMPHETAMINE (METH OR CRYSTAL METH) SHORT-TERM dry mouth Headache Restlessness Euphoria Increased alertness Anxiety Dilated pupils LONG-TERM Anorexia Insomnia Convulsions Liver damage Kidney damage Heart attack Stroke Low resting heart rate (under 60 BPM) Abnormal beating of the heart Death
  • 11. If you or someone you know is or may be addicted to a drug or alcohol, tell them to seek help and call a local drug helpline. Drug addictions are very serious and should be dealt with at the first sign before its too late.
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