Drug Awareness and Community Health Impacts...2017/07/18 · • HASHISH tan, brown or black resin...
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Drug Awareness and Community Health Impacts
Drug Awareness and Community Health Impacts...2017/07/18 · • HASHISH tan, brown or black resin usually pressed into bars, sticks or balls. There are over 400 chemicals in both
• “Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.”
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There are many reasons why people become addicted for example trauma, peer pressure, abuse of pain medications It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain; they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long lasting and can lead to many harmful, often self-destructive, behaviour.
Heroin
• It is highly addictive and belongs to the “opioid ” family withdrawal is extremely painful
• It’s the third most trafficked illegal drug in the world
• Person feels extroverted• Able to communicate easily• Heightened sexual performance• Euphoria
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Often mixed with many other drugs to improve the high sensation that comes from taking the drug.
Street Names for Heroin
• Junk • Smack • Horse• H• Skag• Dope
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As parents, family, friends and as a community it is important to learn some of the names so that you are aware of potential conversations as well as being able to speak to children and youth about the risks associated with drug use.
Heroin Use
• Snorted/ Sniffed• Smoked • Inhaled known as “chasing
the dragon” • Injected• It is highly addictive
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WHITE COLOUR USED TO REPRESENT ITS PURITY THAT IS NO LONGER THE CASE. CAN COME IN MANY COLOURS BROWN, BLACK, WHITE, GREY TAR China White which is the drugs street name is very sort after as it is a mix of Heroin and Fentanyl The method of use depends how fast the person will get the euphoric sensation from the drug. Often start out by snorting which takes 10-15 minutes to hit the system but will progress to IV use which takes 5-7 minutes Highly addictive
What does heroin look like?
• Fine white powder• Brown and grainy substance • Dark brown sticky gum
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Although colour may vary depending on what it is mix with and how pure it is
Effects on the Body
• Breaks down the immune system• Irritability • Nervousness• Muscle and bone pain• Inability to sleep• Tuberculosis • Arthritis • High blood pressure (stroke)• Heart Attack
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Leaves one very sickly Extremely thin and bony appearance Covered in spots Looks like a ghost TB can result from the general poor condition of the body. Arthritis is another long-term result of heroin addiction.
Cocaine
• It’s the second most trafficked illegal drug in the world
• Among young people ( 15-34 years ), an estimated 7.5 million have used cocaine at least once in their life, 3.5 million in the last year and 1.5 million in the last month
• Respiratory failure• Stroke• Cerebral hemorrhage• Heart attack• Severe generalized body pain• Expectant mothers who are cocaine
addicts often deliver babies who are addicted at birth
• Many babies are born with birth defects or other problems
Cocaine Methods of Use
• Sniffed/snorted
• Ingested
• Rubbed into the gums
• Inhaling
• Injection
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Inhaling speeds absorption and has less health risks than injections IV use is the fastest absorption rate which means there is a higher risk of fatality and complications Ex. Infected injection sights, embolism, risk of loss of limbs, weight loss, malformation of the nose from continued snorting
Cocaine/ Crack paraphernalia
Marijuana
• Mixture of dried leaves, stems, flowers and seeds of the hemp plant.
• Usually green, brown or grey in color.
• HASHISH tan, brown or black resin usually pressed into bars, sticks or balls.
There are over 400 chemicals in both Marijuana and Hashish.
It is the THC chemical that causes the high(tetrahydrocannabinol)
THC creates the mind- altering effect. Also causes anxiety & paranoia
THC causes the alterations in the brain which causes the addictions.
Medical Marijuana contains CBD and low amounts of THC
Effects on the Body
• Increased heart rate• Higher risk of Cancer • Reduced coordination and balance• Poorer memory • Poorer mental aptitude• Reduces inhibitions• Abnormalities in the brain related to
emotion, motivation and decision making.
• THC increases anxiety
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Putting more strain on the heart Usually the smoker will inhale more smoke and holds on to the smoke for a longer period of time. Filters are also not used One joint gives as much exposure to Cancer producing chemicals as smoking 4-5 regular cigarettes More chance of following the crowd and trying other substances when under the influence. The effects are usually felt within minutes and can last 30 plus minutes.
Effect on the community
• Loss of ability to work• Broken relationships• Stress and trauma• Financial strain• Patterns of addiction
passed down
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Effects on individuals: Long-term health problems Death Mental health problems (suicide, depression, anxiety) Loss of job or inability to work Broken relationships Financial loss Families: Instability Housing or finance problems Relational distress Stress and trauma Patterns of addiction passed down Communities: Patterns of grief and loss Broken relationships Financial strain on the community
Keeping Friends and Family Safe
• Do not leave drugs lying around
• Clean equipment• Naloxone Kit• Wear gloves and use the
shield when doing CPR • Wash hands and surfaces• One grain of Fentanyl can
kill
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Children are inquisitive and known to touch things and then put their fingers in their mouth as we have already heard one grain can be fatal if its Fentanyl and you can not tell the difference in white powder. Ensure needles are clean use an exchange risk of hep C & B, HIV and AIDS will affect your life forever Have a kit and know how to use it. Have someone around who is not under the influence who could administer CPR in an emergency Use gloves and face mask do not touch your own face it is amazing how many times we touch our face and mouth without know it. Powder can get on your clothes if you are involved in an emergency situation ensure you wash your hands after removing your gloves
Ways forward
• Open Honest discussion.• Accessing confidential
services. • It taking a community to
make change.• Drug do not discriminate
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If you suspect a friend or family member is using drugs ask the question if you do not feel comfortable a member of the health and wellness team can assist with facilitating discussion Talk about drugs generally within the family circle and the concerns you may be surprised what your children and grandchildren already know These are the first steps by having discussion tonight it leads the way for more community discussion and education Often you would be very surprised who is actually using drugs and not just for recreational purposes,
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