Substance Abuse and Mental Health by Om Patel - Sir Isaac Brock PS (1417) https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu Made By Om Patel en-us 2018-04-23 18:17:17 UTC 2026-03-09 19:03:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Defintion and Description 836478 https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/254552686 Mental Health : A persons condition with regard to their physiological and emotional well-being. Mental health is a state of well being were a specific individual realizes their mental state of mind! It affects how we think, feel and act. This may involve talking and acting differently depending on your current state.
Substance Abuse: The current definition of substance abuse is overindulgence on a specific drug or substance. This may include alcohol and drugs which are particularly harmful and hazardous. This can also be named "inability to reduce consumption. Substance abuse refers to a strong desire to take the drug.]]> 2018-04-23 18:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/254552686 Consequences of Substance Abuse 836478 https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255026274 Substance abuse can have a wide variety of mental and physical problems! These problems may last long term or short term, depending on the effects and outcome of the drug. Short-term effects can range from changes in appetite, wakefulness, heart rate, blood pressure, and mood swings. Long term effects may include: heart or lung disease, cancer, mental illness, AIDS and many more... Drug addiction in particular is known as a brain disorder, in which you are not mentally stable. Many brain changes occur during the process of addiction, these brain changes may cause: inability to control stress levels, disable accurate decision making, and inability to learn and remember. Drug use can also have indirect effects on both the people who are taking drugs and on those around them. This can include affecting a person’s nutrition, sleep and decision making. ]]> 2018-04-24 20:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255026274 Specific Dangers For Particular Drugs 836478 https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255031943 Marijuana(Weed): Excessive use of Marijuana may cause various types of problems and health issues. Some long term and short term effects are: Respiratory failure, Cardiovascular Risk, Mental health effects, Psychological effects and many more... All these effects may cause long term or short term effects/risk depending on the usage.
Meth: Thier are many dangers regarding Meth. Meth is known as one of the most dangerous and addictive drugs known to man. Some affects and dangers of Meth are: Cardiovascluar disease, Permenant  brain damage, Impairs mental flexibility, Dilation of Pupils, Nausea, Heart attacks strokes and death!
Heroin: Alongside the other drugs, Heroin is a very impactful and dangerous drug which can be highly addicted when abused. Here are some long term and short term effects of Heroin: Excessive drug cravings, Stomach cramps, Daily Effects Nausea, Fever and Chills, Excessive Diarhea and many more... 


]]> 2018-04-24 20:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255031943 Introduction 836478 https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255827959 Hello 7D! Today I will talking about the dangers of substance abuse and how it can affect your mental health! This Padlet will provide you with all the information you need about the consequences and effects of subtance abuse, along with the effects of Mental Health.]]> 2018-04-26 20:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255827959 Substance Characterization Groups 836478 https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255828950 All drugs have been characterized into 8 groups according to their characterizations. These characterizations classify the dangers of the drug and how it may be taken such as: Stimulants, Inhalants and many more...
Here are some substances which have been classified into various categories:
Stimulants: What are Stimulants? Stimulants are drugs which speed up the body’s nervous system and create a feeling of energy?  Stimulants have a opposite effect of depressants. When the effects of a stimulant wear off, the user usually tends to feel sick or nausea's!
  •  Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
  • Ritalin
  • Cylert
Inhalants: Inhalants are sniffed or inhaled drugs! These drugs may result in severe  mental damage to the brain. effects include liver, lung and kidney problems, affected sense of smell, difficulty walking and confusion. Here are some Inhalants:
  • Volatile
  • Aerosols
  • nitrites
Cannabinoids: Cannabinoids are usually known for causing confusion, euphoria, anxiety and memory problems.
  • Hasish
  • Weed
]]> 2018-04-26 20:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255828950 Mental Ilness 836478 https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255835857 The toxic effects of substances(Drugs) can be dangerous towards causing Mental Health issues and disorders. Some substances such as: Alcohol, Weed, Cocaine can cause severe symptoms of mental health issues! Having a mental illness can make a person more likely to abuse drugs, to make their symptoms feel better in the short-term. Mental illness may be one of the biggest reasons of substance abuse. Studies show that 50% of people suffering mental health disorder are likely to consume alcohol and drugs during that time period. 

]]> 2018-04-26 20:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255835857 Substances Which Cause Mental Illness 836478 https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255840659 The most common substance which gives a impact to symptoms of SID is Alcohol. Alcohol is a major cause of mental illness. Alcohol causes many illnesses such as: Depression, anxiety, bi-polar and many more... Not only Alcohol but their  are many substances which are given to heal mental illnesses such as: Marijuana and other working tools. 
The signs and symptoms of mental illness vary depending on the disorder and the sickness.]]> 2018-04-26 21:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255840659 Websites And Resources For Help 836478 https://padlet.com/836478/pq7rle4h4qdu/wish/255841901
  • https://www.mentalhealth.gov/
    • http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/
    https://www.drugabuse.gov/
    https://www.drugabuse.gov/
    These are all websites and centres students can look to, if suffering from any of these disorders!
    These are all medical websites which will inform you on the treatments and antibiotics required in order to recover from mental illness or Substance Abuse! In addition, to that their are also many health care centres and therapy advisors who may treat your needs

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