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Psychological affect of a person using Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs and Alcohol
A drug is any substance that when taken produces physical or psychological changes in a person. When people hear the term “drug” they often associate it with those substances that are illegal such as cannabis, speed or heroin. However, the definition of drug spans to include more commonly used substances such as alcohol, tobacco and caffeine as well as prescription and over the counter medications.
Drugs can be classified into a number of categories based upon the effects that they have on the human body. Some of the classes of drugs which act on the brain are described briefly below:
Depressants
This class of drugs act to slow down the brain and include alcohol and heroin. These drugs are commonly taken to decrease pain or anxiety and produce feelings of sedation, euphoria and relaxation.
Stimulants
This class of drugs work to speed up the brain and includes such drugs as caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, and speed or ice. These drugs are commonly taken to provide person with a “lift” and enhance mood with effects including increased heart rate, attention and muscle tension.
Hallucinogens
This class of drugs alter a person’s sensations and perceptions and includes such drugs as LSD, magic mushrooms, mescaline, psilocybin, and DMT. When taken (almost always ingested), these drugs can either heighten or distort a person’s awareness of reality and can result in effects similar to states of psychosis.
Others
Other drugs such as cannabis and ecstasy produce combined effects from some of the drug classes above. Cannabis for example can have a depressive effect and is used as a relaxant and euphoriant; however, sometimes people experience symptoms of paranoia and anxiety, and very rarely, visual or auditory hallucinations.
When are drugs considered to be a problem?
For many people, drugs form part of their regular day to day routine. From the daily coffee or cigarette, an aspirin for a headache to a glass of wine in the evening, people use drugs to stimulate themselves, relax or reduce pain. Although most people are able to use drugs in moderation, for some people drugs become a central part of their life, leading to harmful consequences.
Intoxication
It is often assumed that the negative consequences of drug use are more relevant to those people that take drugs frequently or are dependent upon a particular substance. However, in reality, many people experience a number of unwanted physiological and psychological effects. These negative effects may include impaired judgement, altered mood, aggressiveness or violence which can result in significant repercussions such as drink driving and assault.
Drug abuse
Although some people may not be at the point where they are dependent upon a drug, their pattern of drug use may be having harmful effects on their physical and mental health, as well as their day to day functioning. For example, the physical effects of alcohol abuse may include liver damage, hepatitis or dangerous driving. Mental health can also be affected; substance abuse is significantly associated with mental illness. Furthermore, drug use may significantly interfere with a person’s everyday functioning at school, work or home. People with drug abuse problems often involve themselves in dangerous situations (such as driving or operating machinery under the influence) and have recurrent drug related financial or legal problems.
Drug dependence
Drug dependence is when a person feels that they cannot stop taking the drug. A person is likely to become dependent upon a drug after it has been used for an extended period of time. During this time the drug becomes a central part of the person’s life and the person finds it extremely difficult to reduce or stop using. Drug dependence may require intervention in the form of medication and rehabilitation in more serious cases.
Key indicators that a person has a drug dependency include:
1. A strong desire or craving to take the drug
2. The person feels that need the drug to function
3. Increased difficulty controlling drug use
4. Experience of withdrawal symptoms when drug is stopped or reduced
5. Higher doses of the drug are needed to have the same effect
6. Normal everyday activities are neglected with more time devoted to obtaining and using the drug
7. Drug use continues despite awareness of harmful consequences
What impact can drugs have on a person’s life?
Drug use can have a significant impact on a person’s lifestyle with many negative changes occurring as a result. Such changes may include but are not limited to:
1. Increased conflict with family and friends
2. Marital difficulties and breakdowns
3. Withdrawal from social activities and isolation from family and friends
4. Difficulty maintaining personal and professional responsibilities
5. Financial hardship
6. Legal problems
A drug is any substance that when taken produces physical or psychological changes in a person. When people hear the term “drug” they often associate it with those substances that are illegal such as cannabis, speed or heroin. However, the definition of drug spans to include more commonly used substances such as alcohol, tobacco and caffeine as well as prescription and over the counter medications.
Drugs can be classified into a number of categories based upon the effects that they have on the human body. Some of the classes of drugs which act on the brain are described briefly below:
Depressants
This class of drugs act to slow down the brain and include alcohol and heroin. These drugs are commonly taken to decrease pain or anxiety and produce feelings of sedation, euphoria and relaxation.
Stimulants
This class of drugs work to speed up the brain and includes such drugs as caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, and speed or ice. These drugs are commonly taken to provide person with a “lift” and enhance mood with effects including increased heart rate, attention and muscle tension.
Hallucinogens
This class of drugs alter a person’s sensations and perceptions and includes such drugs as LSD, magic mushrooms, mescaline, psilocybin, and DMT. When taken (almost always ingested), these drugs can either heighten or distort a person’s awareness of reality and can result in effects similar to states of psychosis.
Others
Other drugs such as cannabis and ecstasy produce combined effects from some of the drug classes above. Cannabis for example can have a depressive effect and is used as a relaxant and euphoriant; however, sometimes people experience symptoms of paranoia and anxiety, and very rarely, visual or auditory hallucinations.
When are drugs considered to be a problem?
For many people, drugs form part of their regular day to day routine. From the daily coffee or cigarette, an aspirin for a headache to a glass of wine in the evening, people use drugs to stimulate themselves, relax or reduce pain. Although most people are able to use drugs in moderation, for some people drugs become a central part of their life, leading to harmful consequences.
Intoxication
It is often assumed that the negative consequences of drug use are more relevant to those people that take drugs frequently or are dependent upon a particular substance. However, in reality, many people experience a number of unwanted physiological and psychological effects. These negative effects may include impaired judgement, altered mood, aggressiveness or violence which can result in significant repercussions such as drink driving and assault.
Drug abuse
Although some people may not be at the point where they are dependent upon a drug, their pattern of drug use may be having harmful effects on their physical and mental health, as well as their day to day functioning. For example, the physical effects of alcohol abuse may include liver damage, hepatitis or dangerous driving. Mental health can also be affected; substance abuse is significantly associated with mental illness. Furthermore, drug use may significantly interfere with a person’s everyday functioning at school, work or home. People with drug abuse problems often involve themselves in dangerous situations (such as driving or operating machinery under the influence) and have recurrent drug related financial or legal problems.
Drug dependence
Drug dependence is when a person feels that they cannot stop taking the drug. A person is likely to become dependent upon a drug after it has been used for an extended period of time. During this time the drug becomes a central part of the person’s life and the person finds it extremely difficult to reduce or stop using. Drug dependence may require intervention in the form of medication and rehabilitation in more serious cases.
Key indicators that a person has a drug dependency include:
1. A strong desire or craving to take the drug
2. The person feels that need the drug to function
3. Increased difficulty controlling drug use
4. Experience of withdrawal symptoms when drug is stopped or reduced
5. Higher doses of the drug are needed to have the same effect
6. Normal everyday activities are neglected with more time devoted to obtaining and using the drug
7. Drug use continues despite awareness of harmful consequences
What impact can drugs have on a person’s life?
Drug use can have a significant impact on a person’s lifestyle with many negative changes occurring as a result. Such changes may include but are not limited to:
1. Increased conflict with family and friends
2. Marital difficulties and breakdowns
3. Withdrawal from social activities and isolation from family and friends
4. Difficulty maintaining personal and professional responsibilities
5. Financial hardship
6. Legal problems
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