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CARING FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS

CARING FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS. Photocredits: iStockphoto.com. DRUGS. -substances used to cure or alleviate symptoms of illnesses -abuse occurs when the drug causes harm to the user. General Effects of the Abuse of Drugs. Depressant effect (DOWNERS)

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CARING FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS

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  1. CARING FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS Photocredits: iStockphoto.com

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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. http://www.vancouverite.com/2010/06/26/mom-and-boyfriend-starved-tied-up-little-tots-to-punish-them/http://www.vancouverite.com/2010/06/26/mom-and-boyfriend-starved-tied-up-little-tots-to-punish-them/

  7. EMOTIONAL PHYSICAL VERBAL

  8. Caring for Differently-Abled People -blind, deaf, physically handicapped

  9. 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

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