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Cannabis: a drug of abuse or a drug for recreation?
Cannabis or marijuana is smoked or eaten by communities around the world. It has many names, depending on where you are. For example, it is called mbanje in Zimbabwe, grass in the USA and charas in India. It is one of the commonest drugs used today but is illegal in most countries. The majority of cannabis users […]
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Does anyone who takes a drug have a problem?
Does anyone who takes a drug have a problem? No. There are different ways in which a person could use drugs. • Trying once or twice is very common. It is typically seen in young people. • Casual use is the next most common type of drug use. This is especially true of drugs like […]
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Pictures of People Abusing Drugs
Pictures of People Abusing Drugs Drug abuse is when a person uses a drug repeatedly without any medical reason and this use affects her health in a negative way. As with alcohol, repeated use of drugs that are addictive can cause dependence, which makes the person feel a strong desire to continue taking the drug, […]
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Things to remember when dealing with someone with a drink problem
• Problem drinking is when a person drinks alcohol at levels that are causing physical, mental or social problems. • Problem drinking is associated with injuries, bleeding from the stomach, jaundice, repeated infections with sexually transmitted diseases, domestic violence and mental illnesses. • Most problem drinkers come to health workers with physical problems (such […]
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Living with a person who has a drinking problem
Problem drinking affects all members of the family. Some relatives blame themselves; reassure them that they are not responsible for the drink problem. Financial difficulties and sexual problems, such as impotence and rape, can cause stress in the relationship. Violence is often related to relationship difficulties caused by drinking. Relatives of drinkers often suffer […]
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Dealing with difficult times while remaining sober
Dealing with difficult times while remaining sober These are moments when it is especially difficult to stay sober. Suggest the following strategies to help the person to deal with such times. If you drink mainly at night Try to keep yourself busy, and go to places you cannot，drink, such as a temple. If you are […]
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Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Protocols
Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Protocols Alcohol withdrawal and its treatment Alcohol withdrawal occurs when a person who is dependent on alcohol suddenly stops drinking. It usually begins within 24 hours of stopping drinking and lasts between four and ten days. The orst period is usually the first two to three days. The more the erson was […]
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Controlled Drinking for Alcoholics
Controlled Drinking for Alcoholics If a person chooses controlled drinking, then there are some tips you can suggest to control the amount of drink used every day: • Keep a track of how much you drink (if possible by recording it in a diary). • Have at least two or three days in a week […]
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What to do for the person with a drinking problem
What to do for the person with a drinking problem Most often, health workers treat only the physical illnesses associated with problem drinking. Unless you treat the drinking problem itself, the person will never fully recover. There are three stages to overcoming a drink problem: • admitting there is a problem; • stopping or reducing […]
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How to deal with drinking too much?
How to deal with drinking too much Questions to ask the family or friends • Has the person been drinking alcohol recently? • Are you worried about his drinking? Why? • Has he been drinking in the mornings? A ‘yes’ to any of these questions suggests the person may have a drinking problem. Questions to […]
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