CARING FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS

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-substances used to cure or alleviate symptoms of illnesses-abuse occurs when the drug causes harm to the user

DRUGS

General Effects of the Abuse of Drugs

• Depressant effect (DOWNERS)– Nervous system slows down, including

alertness

• Stimulant effect (UPPERS)– Highly excitable and unusual brain activity

• Hallucinogen effect– Imagining things that are not present

Addiction

• Dependence on the use on the use of a substance to function

• Substances that are highly addictive have ingredients that tells that brain that the body craves for these substances

Consequences of Addiction• Prolonged intake results to serious and

even permanent physical, social or emotional damage

• Withdrawal symptoms such as body aches, muscle cramps, tiredness, vomiting or delirium multiple times before the body gets rid of the dependence on drugs

• Addicts may do criminal acts to satisfy their addiction

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Caring for Differently-

Abled People

-blind, deaf, physically handicapped

Things to remember about differently-abled people

• Same as able bodied people• They find difficulty in carrying out daily

activities• Small actions can help lessen these

difficulties– Courtesy and respect– Sensitivity– Encouragements– Help with empathy