JSS3 Basic Science Lesson Note on Drug Abuse

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TOPIC: DRUG ABUSE III

Content:

1. Meaning of drug abuse
2. Effects of drug abuse
3. Prevention of drug abuse
4. Drug control Agencies

Sub-Topic1: Meaning of drug abuse and Effects of Drug Abuse

MEANING OF DRUG ABUSE

Drug abuse is the use of drugs not prescribed by a doctor or using it in a way that is not in accordance with doctor’s prescription. In spite of the potential harm which all drugs pose to the health of users and society, people still use drugs without caution.

Illegal drugs are drugs that have been banned by law in a country. It is illegal to use, possess or supply such drugs. Some illegal drugs have been categorized as “ Prescription only”, meaning that they may only be used legally if prescribed by a doctor, but are illegal to use, possess or supply in any other circumstance.

SOME ILLEGAL DRUGS

• Opium poppy (source of morphine
• Marijuana plant
• Codeine and heroin
• Coca plant (source of cocaine)

EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE

1. Stomach upset or discomfort.
2. Damage to vital organs such as nostrils, lungs, liver, kidney, brain and heart.
3. Rise in body temperature and blood pressure (hypertension).
4. Palpitation or irregular heartbeat.
5. Difficulty in breathing.
6. Injection abscess.
7. Increase in the rate of HIV/AIDS infection through the sharing of unsterilized needles.
8. Low immunity to diseases because disease agents become resistant to drugs.
9. Skin rashes
10. Insomnia(sleeplessness)
11. Depression
12. Hallucination

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