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Substance Abuse and dependency: A concern at the CHS

Substance Abuse and dependency: A concern at the CHS. Muthoni Mathai Antony Ayieko Ong’any Alcohol and drug abuse committee CHS. Objective. Increase awareness on the harmful effects of Alcohol and drugs Effect on wellbeing of students and staff Impact on student and staff performance

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Substance Abuse and dependency: A concern at the CHS

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  1. Substance Abuse and dependency: A concern at the CHS MuthoniMathai Antony AyiekoOng’any Alcohol and drug abuse committee CHS

  2. Objective • Increase awareness on the harmful effects of Alcohol and drugs • Effect on wellbeing of students and staff • Impact on student and staff performance • Overall cost to the institution • Introduce the concept of the alcohol and drug prevention unit

  3. Lifetime Drugs Use- student study

  4. Active Vs Life time Drug Use

  5. Substance-Induced Disorders Psychotic Disorder Mood Disorder Anxiety Disorder Sexual Dysfunction Sleep Disorder • Intoxication • Withdrawal • Tolerance • Delirium • Persisting Dementia • Persisting Amnestic Disorder

  6. Long term Effects Peptic ulceration Asthma, Bronchitis Pneumonia, emphysema CVAs & Cancers Death • Organ damage • Neurological damage • Liver cirrhosis • Impotence • Weight loss • Reduced Immunity • Wernicke-korsakoff’s syndrome

  7. National Impact Illiteracy Decline in economic production Increased cost of running and maintaining schools and other institutions Increased cost of health care- treatment and rehabilitation Disintegration of social norms Erosion of moral and spiritual values, mainly among the youth Increase in crime rate

  8. Costs at the CHS • Absenteeism • Injuries • Lowered performance • Drop-outs • Health costs • Loss of Productivity • Employee Morale • increased conflicts

  9. Potential of Intervention Programs • 91% decrease in absenteeism • 88% decrease in problems with supervisors • 93% decrease in mistakes in work • 97% decrease in on-the-job injuries.

  10. Individual responsibilities Am I my Brother’s Keeper?? • Responsibilities to self • Responsibility to students • Reponsibility to colleagues- academic staff • Responsibilty to non teaching staff • Responsibilities of managers

  11. Individual Brief Intervention - NUDGE Noticesomeone with stress or problems Understandthat you may have a role to play in the solution Decideif you should say something Use Guides(Roll with resistance, listen, show concern, make your move) Encouragehim or her to get help (know your limits)

  12. Alcohol and drug prevention unit- CHS • Offer guidelines for dealing with ADU problems at the CHS • Sensitisation and awareness • Facilitate early detection • Promote Individual brief intervention • Referral for further management • Liaise and report to the UON Unit

  13. Summary • The bio-psychosocial effects of Alcohol and Drug abuse on the individual are serious yet often underestimated • Drugs play a major role in other problems in the society e.g. HIV/AIDS, violence, accidents, interpersonal conflicts, poor performance, etc • The impact on the institution are substantial • Various intervention measures can be undertaken • Commitment by the management is key to success

  14. Thank you “Drug abuse is a problem that can be prevented, treated and controlled” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

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