Being an addict. . . . .

Mr. Daniel Nellas ,our teacher in Health Class, asked us to photocopy the research of Kenneth Gallardo and study about it because he will give us a test.

Imagine! Ten points in every number! This will be the main part of my grade in Health this fourth grading. Some of the information that I have learned are:

(1)What is DRUG ADDICTION?

-Drug addiction is the condition where a person takes a drug compulsively, despite potential harm to themselves., or their desire to stop.

(2)When is a person addicted? Is it necessary that the person dependent on the drug is also addicted with it?

-No. A person is addicted if he exhibit compulsive behavior towards the drug and has the difficulty in quitting it .

It is not necessary when a person is dependent on a certain drug, he is addicted in it. To qualify as being dependent on a drug ,a person must:

(a)take the drug regularly; and

(b)experience unpleasant symptoms if they stop, which makes the stopping difficult.

(3)Do you know that there is such a thing as substance abuse?

-It can occur with or without dependency, and with or without addiction.

-It is any use of a substance , which causes more harm than good.

Actually, the addictive nature of drugs varies from substance to substance, and from the individual to individual. It is your own choice.

(4)What are the two components of DRUG ADDICTION?

-Its two components are :psychological dependency and physical dependency.

-Physical dependency occurs when a drug has been used habitually and the body has become accustomed to its effects. The person must continue to use the drug in order to feel normal, or its abuse will trigger the symptoms of withdrawal .

-Psychological dependency occurs when a drug has been used habitually and the mind has become emotionally reliant on its effects, either to elicit pleasure or relieve pain, and does not capable of functioning without it.

(5)Have you already heard what chipping is?

-Chipping is also a term to describe a pattern of drug use in which the user is not physically dependent and sustains “controlled use” of a drug .

(6)Why do people use drugs?

-people use drugs because of the following:

=misunderstanding of the word “drug”

=enjoyment (they enjoy the short term effects)

=excitement (risk taking)

=poor self (image)

=as declaration of independence

=adventure

=peer influence (their friends use them)

=boredom

=curiosity (they are curious about the effects)

=anger, hurt or rejection

=self medication

=relaxation

=inaccurate information about the effects

=drugs are easily available

Some examples of regulated drug, which are approved by the government, are:

-acarbose (for type two diabetes);

-acebutolol , amiloride and amlodipine (for hypertension);

-alprazolam(for anxiety);

-azelastine (for allergic rhinitis);

-etc.

Some examples of phrohibited drugs are:

-Diethylstilbistrol (DES)

-pipyrones

-etc.

Illegal drug are everywhere. They may be found in some illegal factories

and plantations or in drug pushers near you. You should beware of those things.

I hope the drug pushers will soon be caught and the illegal factories

and plantations will be raided

Information taken from:

www.google.com