2.8 Research by Katy Condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq en-us 2018-03-28 23:07:21 UTC 2018-04-13 02:06:24 UTC hello@padlet.com katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/247100578 Like other addictions, cocaine abuse results from complex combinations of factors like genetic predisposition, family history, stress, and other environmental issues. As many as three to four million people are estimated to be chronic cocaine users.]]> 2018-03-28 23:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/247100578 short term effects of cocaine katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/247100953 - rapid heartbeat
- constricted blood vessels
- dilated pupils
- increased energy
- reduced appetite (anorexia)
- increased sense of alertness
- euphoria
- sudden death due to overdose, heart attack or stroke



]]> 2018-03-28 23:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/247100953 long term effects of cocaine katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/247101472 - dependence, addiction
- paranoia
- anxiety
- mood swings
- restlessness
- weight loss and malnutrition 
- auditory hallucinations
- loss of sense of smell
- ruptured nasal septum 
- chronic runny nose
- horse voice
- bowel gangrene 
- increased risk of contracting HIV and other blood borne diseases

]]> 2018-03-28 23:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/247101472 cocaines effects katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248342836 Cocaine's effects include loss of fatigue, mental alertness, and increased energy. Their intensity and duration depend on how the drug is used. The more rapidly it reaches the brain, the faster its effects are felt and the quicker they dissipate. Intravenous injection and smoking produce faster and more intense effects.]]> 2018-04-04 01:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248342836 cocaines effects on the brain katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248344254 Cocaine increases the brain's levels of dopamine by preventing it from being recycled back into brain cells.
Dopamine is responsible for feelings of pleasure; the higher the dopamine levels, the greater the sensations of pleasure. With repeated drug use, tolerance develops and more frequent use produces diminishing sensations of pleasure.
]]> 2018-04-04 01:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248344254 cocaine effects on pregnancy katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248345480 The rise in the use of cocaine and crack in the 1980s raised fears about their effects on developing fetuses. But researchers have not been able to conclusively demonstrate consistent, adverse effects. Experts nowadays believe that the lack of good prenatal care, along with alcohol and tobacco use in cocaine users who are pregnant, are more important factors in premature delivery, low birth weight, and fetal and neonatal death.]]> 2018-04-04 01:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248345480 overdose definition katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248347800 An overdose is the accidental or intentional use of a drug or medicine in an amount that is higher than normally used or prescribed.]]> 2018-04-04 01:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248347800 cocaine kills katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248704543 Among illicit drugs, cocaine is the No. 2 killer and claims the lives of more African-Americans than heroin does.]]> 2018-04-04 23:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248704543 1999-2015 analysis- all drug katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248704892 In a recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that drug-related deaths have grown across all racial groups and among both men and women. The analysis found that between 1999 and 2015, overdose deaths of any kind of drug for Americans 20 to 64 years old increased 5.5 percent per year.


]]> 2018-04-04 23:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248704892 job consequences katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248705260 Mr. Skipper (former ESPN president) admitted that his cocaine use had caused “a missed plane and a few canceled morning appointments,” but said that it otherwise never affected his professional work. “I judge that I did a very good job and that it did not get in the way of my work,” he said. “I worked hard, I worked smart. I worked all the time.” drugs can affect the workplace.

“I have struggled for many years with a substance addiction,” Mr. Skipper said when announcing his resignation. “I have decided that the most important thing I can do right now is to take care of my problem.” left his major job to deal with his addiction]]> 2018-04-04 23:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248705260 addiction katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248706459 What is addiction, then? The root problem is craving, which drives a compulsion to use drugs despite the harm they cause. That’s what makes crack addictive, while Prozac can be therapeutic.]]> 2018-04-04 23:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248706459 fitting in / peer pressure katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248707367 This is most common reason among young adults and teenagers. They start to use drugs because they want to fit in. Being rebellious as a teenager or young adult is very common. In a lot of cases, young adults and teenagers don’t fully understand the severity of drug use and addiction.

Being rebellious as a teenager or young adult is very common. In a lot of cases, young adults and teenagers don’t fully understand the severity of drug use and addiction.]]> 2018-04-05 00:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248707367 depression katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248707583 Many people who struggle with depression do not get proper treatment or diagnosis for this problem. Those struggling with depression tend to self-medicate to handle the symptoms of depression with Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine, and various other mind-altering substances.]]> 2018-04-05 00:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248707583 to feel good katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248708300 People start to abuse drugs and alcohol because they want to feel better than they do. Whether it is stress, anxiety or enhancing their fun when going out on weekends, using drugs or alcohol to feel better is a gateway to addiction. ]]> 2018-04-05 00:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248708300 what cocaine does to the brain katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248709804 Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to. 

Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences. The initial decision to take drugs is voluntary for most people, but repeated drug use can lead to brain changes that challenge an addicted person’s self-control and interfere with their ability to resist intense urges to take drugs. These brain changes can be persistent, which is why drug addiction is considered a "relapsing" disease—people in recovery from drug use disorders are at increased risk for returning to drug use even after years of not taking the drug.]]> 2018-04-05 00:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248709804 top 10 reasons katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248711738 1. Some drugs are legal

Alcohol and nicotine are not only both legal drugs but they are the most commonly abused drugs.

2. They get a Prescription for drugs

There is a huge misconception that just because a doctor prescribed drugs they are safe. Prescription drugs are every bit as dangerous and addictive as street drugs like cocaine and heroin.

3. Going against the grain

Young adults and teenagers often start to abuse drugs because they are not sure where they fit in. Rebelling by abusing drugs and alcohol is not uncommon among young adults. What can start off as “fun” and “recreational” can quickly turn into an uncontrollable addiction.

4. Feelings of emptiness

Addiction often starts when an individual feels lonely. They turn to drugs and alcohol thinking that it will fill a void that they have been living with.

5. Peer Pressure

Teenagers and adults can succumb to peer pressure. The pressure of being around others who are abusing drugs or alcohol can make anyone follow suit and do things that they never thought they would.

6. Drugs and alcohol can make you feel good

People commonly fall into addiction because they begin using drugs to mask particular emotions that they are going through. The abuse makes them feel good and forget about the problem at hand. Eventually they think they can’t live without drugs.

7. Drugs and alcohol are more available than ever

Prescription drugs, street drugs and alcohol are more available than ever. Prescription drugs can be obtained on the streets, through doctors and even online. Where there is a will there is a way.

8. Alcohol isn’t enough

Often times addiction starts with alcohol but when the effects of alcohol are not what they used to be the addict turns to harder and stronger drugs.

9. Experimenting

It is not uncommon for addiction to stem from a person being curious and experimenting with drugs. It is a scenario that often starts with alcohol or marijuana but ends up with cocaine, prescription medication or even crystal meth and heroin.

10. Self Medicating

People from all different backgrounds use alcohol to unwind at the end of the day or prescription drugs to help them cope with stress of everyday life. Patterns like this can quickly turn into addiction.


]]> 2018-04-05 00:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248711738 curiosity katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248711970 Drugs are a frequent topic of conversation and most people have friends or acquaintances that use them. As curiosity is part of human nature, many people, especially young people, are curious about drugs and how they make a person feel.]]> 2018-04-05 00:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248711970 emotional problems katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248712081 One of the most common reasons why people use is to relieve various emotional problems. These may include anger, stress, anxiety, tension, boredom, and depression. When people are using drugs for these reasons, it is common for them to continue using, eventually becoming addicted. People also may take drugs because they have low self esteem; these substances may make them feel good about their self. Young people especially, may use as a way of rebelling away from mainstream society. If a person has experienced a traumatic event, they may turn to drugs to help them cope with their feelings.]]> 2018-04-05 00:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248712081 media katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248712119 It seems as though the media almost glorifies people using. Drugs and alcohol are found throughout advertisements, magazines, events, films, etc. This affects how people view the issue, even if it is subconsciously. The media may promote drugs as being a great social activity, a way to achieve success, or a way to lose weight.]]> 2018-04-05 00:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248712119 pleasure katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248712156 An individual may use drugs because they enjoy the pleasurable feelings; this results in the user feeling that they have a positive effect. This pleasure can be associated with the ‘high’, the relaxation, the loss of inhibitions, the euphoria, the relief from pain, the ability to sleep or stay awake, and the increased energy.]]> 2018-04-05 00:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248712156 social pressure katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248712199 The social pressures to use drugs can be extremely powerful. Some may feel like they have to drink alcohol when they go out for fun or when they attend a party or gathering. Younger people that have grown up in a household with drug abusers sometimes use that excuse to justify their own involvement with these dangerous substances.

There are certain social groups, which make drugs seem fashionable or trendy. In these groups, using is the key to belonging; anyone who abstains will be excluded. Because some people are desperate to find a place to fit in, they go along with it.

]]> 2018-04-05 00:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/248712199 why do people take drugs katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/249382908 - drugs relieve a person of an unwanted condition. (pain, stress, nervous, boredom

]]> 2018-04-06 23:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/249382908 what God thinks katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/250491271 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. - 1 Peter 5:8

Envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. - Galations 5:21]]> 2018-04-10 20:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/250491271 heart katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/250954696 Most illegal drugs can have adverse cardiovascular effects, ranging from abnormal heart rate to heart attacks. Injecting illegal drugs also can lead to cardiovascular problems, such as collapsed veins and bacterial infections of the blood vessels and heart valves.
Many drugs, such as cocaine, heroin and various forms of amphetamine, affect the central nervous system and can alter a user's consciousness. ]]> 2018-04-12 00:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/250954696 why can't addicts stop alone katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/250961651 Repeated drug use changes the brain, including parts of the brain that give a person self-control. These and other changes can be seen clearly in brain imaging studies of people with a drug addiction. These brain changes explain why quitting is so difficult, even when an addicted person feels ready.]]> 2018-04-12 00:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/250961651 how do you know if they're struggling katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/250961946
  • Does the person take the drug in larger amounts or for longer than intended?
  • Do they want to cut down or stop using the drug but can’t?
  • Do they spend a lot of time getting, using, or recovering from  the drug?
  • Do they have cravings and urges to use the drug?
  • Are they unable to manage responsibilities at  work, home, or school because of drug use?
  • Do they continue to use a drug, even when it causes problems in relationships?
  • Do they give up important social, recreational, or work-related activities because of drug use?
  • Do they use drugs again and again, even when it puts them in danger?
  • Do they continue to use, even while knowing that a physical or mental problem could have been caused or made worse by the drug?
  • Do they take more of the drug to get the wanted effect?
  • Have they developed withdrawal symptoms, which can be relieved by taking more of the drug? (Some withdrawal symptoms can be obvious, but others can be more subtle—like irritability or nervousness.)

    • ]]>     2018-04-12 00:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/250961946     family and friends help katy_condon https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/251406370 2018-04-13 02:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/katy_condon/iryz0cy9hkpq/wish/251406370