CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuse4 CATEGORIES OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES Did you know that psychoactive substances are grouped into at least 4 categories? They are referred to as “psychoactive’ from the word “psycho” that implies, “brain”. This is because these substances and drugs affect your brain and changes how you behave or perceive what is happening around you.Pychoactive Substances […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuseFACTORS THAT CAN LURE YOUTH TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Some factors that may contribute to addiction to drug abuse include; Genetic disposition- some people are easily addicted while others take the same drug but they do not get addicted. Age at which you start abusing drug-the younger you are, the higher your chances of […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuse Life SkillsTHE LAST 7 SYMPTOMS, INDICATIVE OF ALCOHOL USE DISORDER (AUD) In our previous article on Alcohol, we looked at 4 symptoms indicating that your drinking is becoming a problem and may get out of hand ,if not addressed soonest possible; These symptoms or criteria are based on DSM- 5 ( Diagnostic Statistical Manual on mental […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abusePrescription drugs, also referred to as psychotherapeutic prescriptions, are meant to treat physical and mental illnesses. They relieve pain, anxiety and depression. They are prescribed by a doctor to a patient, or bought from pharmacies. Prescription drugs and over the Counter (OTC) drugs, are legitimate and are taken as per the doctor’s instructions. Unfortunately, people […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuseAlcohol is one of the oldest and most commonly consumed recreational drinks in the world. From time immemorial, mankind has consumed alcohol for a number of reasons implying that alcohol is beneficial to mankind. But what is alcohol? It is a type of chemical called ethanol which is a by-product of fermented grains, fruits and […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuseIn this article we shall look at the first 4 signs or symptoms that indicate that your drinking is getting out of hand; it is becoming dangerous. Remember that, alcohol is not the problem; the problem is when you drink too much alcohol to the extent that your health and social life are dangerously compromised. […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuseOne of the most commonly asked questions is whether alcohol consumption has any health benefits. On-going researches indicate that there are at least 3 possible health benefits that can be derived from moderate consumption of alcohol. These are reduced risks of developing diseases such as heart attack and stroke, diabetes and dementia. The daily habit […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuse1st: Quality This refers to whether the alcohol being consumed is manufactured from the right materials. Remember , alcohol is a chemical called ethanol, which is a by-product of fermented grains ,fruits or vegetables. Unfortunately, we have witnessed cases where toxic and poisonous chemicals such as methanol are used to manufacture cheap spirits. These products […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuseAlcohol is a type of chemical called ethanol, which is produced from fermentation of grains, fruits or vegetables. Unfortunately, some greed business persons use methanol instead of ethanol, to manufacture cheap beverages in order to make profits. Methanol is poisonous and unfit for human consumption. It is used in manufacturing industries as paint thinner. Alcohol […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuseWHY SHOULD WE WORRY ABOUT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION? Alcohol is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It is also the most abused substance, causing massive social – economic distress and losses .The World Health Organization data on alcohol consumption ,indicate that every year, more than 3 million people die from alcohol related causes; […]
