Awearness On Drugs Abuse

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Sign of drug addiction
How do we know if we are addicted to drug?
Sign of drugs addiction include frequent intoxication, hangover or illness, and paraphernalia related to substance abuse.
Behavioral changes may also indicated drug or alcohol addiction, and these include: problems at work or school, including poor performance, lateness or absenteeism, and social dysfunction.

Causes Of Drugs Abuse.
The exact cause of substance abuse is not clear, but there are two predominante theories: either a genetic predisposition or habit learned from others, which if addition develops, manifests itself as a chromic debilitating disease.

Tiggers to prevent Drugs Addiction.
1). Avoiding places where you know drugs and alcohol will be available.
2). Surrounding yourself with friends who don't use drugs.
3). Knowing how to resist temptation.
4). Learning how to cope with stress and without drugs.

13/06/2023

Co***ne

Co***ne, also known as “Blow,” “Coke,” and “Crack,” is a strong Stimulant that is used as a recreational drug. Co***ne use is associated with long-term health risks, including heart disease, hypertension, organ failure, respiratory distress, stroke, unhealthy weight loss, and seizures. According to the CDC, Co***ne deaths have been rising in recent years and show no sign of slowing down. Almost 20% of the overdose deaths that occurred in 2019 were linked to Co***ne. An individual should never cease Co***ne use abruptly or without medical supervision because dangerous and life-threatening withdrawal symptoms can occur. For those experiencing difficulty quitting Co***ne use, various therapies and support groups can help with treatment and long-term recovery.

Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2/Spice)

Synthetic Cannabinoids, sometimes misleadingly called synthetic Ma*****na or “fake weed,” contain lab-made, mind-altering chemicals similar to the chemicals present in the Ma*****na plant. Although often marketed as safer than Ma*****na, Synthetic Cannabinoids can produce dangerous, unpredictable, and even life-threatening effects. In fact, Synthetic Cannabinoids can affect one’s brain more intensely than Ma*****na, leading to side effects like extreme anxiety, confusion, paranoia, and hallucinations. Additional severe mental and physical health problems caused by Synthetic Cannabinoids include vomiting, violent behavior, increased heart rate, and suicidal thoughts. Synthetic Cannabinoid products are often labeled “not safe for human consumption” and have a high potential for abuse. So, treatment options should be considered if an individual uses these substances.

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The Top 15 Most Dangerous Drugs

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Excessive use of psychoactive drugs, such as alcohol, pain medications, or illegal drugs. It can lead to physical, social, or emotional harm.

1. Alcohol

Alcohol includes all types of beer, wine, and liquor. Alcohol ranks number one on this list due to its accessibility and the extensive health problems and injuries associated with use. An estimated 95,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually.

“Although most people who consume alcohol do not meet the definition of addiction, many are not aware of the harmful effects it can have on the body and its organs.”

In addition to causing health issues such as cancer, liver damage, hypertension, heart disease, and fetal damage, alcohol abuse increases the risk of su***de, violence, and motor accidents. Moreover, alcohol withdrawal can be deadly, so it is never advised to detox from alcohol without medical supervision. If an individual begins to experience withdrawal symptoms when they are not using alcohol, treatment options may need to be considered.
Fentanyl

Fentanyl, a Synthetic Opioid 100 times stronger than Morphine, is a significant contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the US. Drug dealers sometimes mix drugs with illicit Fentanyl to increase profits, often unbeknownst to the buyer. Cutting pills with Fentanyl is especially dangerous as an individual may take a substance more potent than they anticipated, and its high potency increases the risk of overdose. Over 150 people die daily from overdoses related to Synthetic Opioids like Fentanyl. There is no “safe amount” of illicit Fentanyl. If someone is using Fentanyl at all, contact a treatment provider today for treatment options because their life and health are on the line.

“Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid. It is 50 times more potent than he**in and 100 times more potent than morphine and can be deadly even in trace amounts.”
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02/06/2023

The Policy of Substance Abuse in Liberia6
Problem Statement
There is a tremendous need for a coordinated andaccessible mental health policy for
substance abuse in Liberia. As a country, Liberia’scitizens have been through many hardships.
However, there is a lack of resources for educatingpeople about policies that have been put in
place for mental health and looking at substance abuseamongst citizens. Relevant data on
substance abuse in Liberia will need to be explored.Liberia’s government needs to fully
understand that there need to be more resources forsubstance abuse and how they can provide
them. Due to the increase of substance use duringand after the civil war in Liberia.There is a
need to create space for people who struggle withabuse and meet their needs. To begin, the
government would first have to create and implementa new policy.
“Liberia is a low-income country (LIC) with a grossdomestic product (GDP) per capita of
US$495.1 and an economy growing at the rate of 8.7percent (IMF 2014). Liberia is
divided into 15 political sub-divisions, called counties,and five regions. Monrovia is
Liberia's largest city and serves as its administrative,commercial, and financial capital.
Poverty is pervasive in Liberia and has limited thepopulation's access to healthcare and
increased its vulnerability. Based upon consumptionincome in 2012, statistics showed that
56 percent of Liberians lived below the poverty lineat US$1.25 per day. The absolute
number of people living on less than US$1 per dayis 2.1 million and more than 1.9
million, or 48 percent of the population, live inextreme poverty. Mental Health Policy and
Strategic Plan for Liberia 2016 - 2021, n.d.).
The policy of substance abuse in Liberia
Throughout this paper, I will define policy, substanceabuse, and mental health policy.
Substance abuse and policy are the main focus of thispaper, but considering that substance