A Global Health Issue for International Healthcare (HSA4124): Substance Abuse by Samantha Ayoub https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub Substance abuse is an equal-opportunistic affliction. To understand this epidemic, we must understand what epidemiological factors can lead someone to becoming an abuser and what can we do to implement treatment as a first response for assisting abusers. en-us 2019-04-15 01:52:01 UTC 2024-11-25 19:32:13 UTC hello@padlet.com What is a Drug? sayoub2015 https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351540525 - Any substance that enhances, inhibits or distorts minds and/or body functioning  ]]> 2019-04-15 02:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351540525 Types of Drugs? sayoub2015 https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351541390 1. Alcohol 
2. Opioids & Over the Counters 
3. Cocaine 
4. Cannabis]]> 2019-04-15 02:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351541390 Global populations of those who abuse substances. sayoub2015 https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351543203 The graph shows substance abuse across countries from 1990-2006]]> 2019-04-15 02:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351543203 What Possible Epidemiological Factors Can Cause One to Abuse Substances? sayoub2015 https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351543475 Inherited traits:
- Age: 18-25 report the most illicit drug use
- Race/ Ethnicity: Those who are most likely to abuse goes a follows; Two or more races 13.5%; American Indian/Alaska Natives 13.4%; Black/African American: 12.4%; Whites: 10.4%; Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%; Asians: 4.1%
- Gender: Males are more likely than females to be current illicit drug users (11.5% vs. 7.3%)
Traits that may be acquired:
- Religion: Example: Populations of the Islamic faith, which have very high rates of abstention.
- Socioeconomic status: a great contributor to the abuse of substances. It is well known that the areas where it seems to be the toughest to survive are the ones to have substance abuses.
- Education: College graduates have lower rates of current illicit drug use (6.7%) compared to those with only some college (10.8%) 
Khan Academy video: to better understand factors that may contribute for an individual to abuse a substance.
]]> 2019-04-15 02:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351543475 Consequences of Substance Abuse sayoub2015 https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351547813 Alcohol and drug use can have negative consequences on the health, economy, productivity, and social aspects of communities. 
-  A relationship pattern in which addicted or non-addicted family members identify with the alcoholic/addict and deny the existence of alcohol consumption as a problem. 
- Denial, or the making up of excuses for the excessive drinking problems of the alcoholic, thus allowing or “enabling” the addiction to persist. 
]]> 2019-04-15 03:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351547813 Possible Preventative Methods & Treatments sayoub2015 https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351548601 - Teach younger generations the risk of using and abusing substances.
-  Create a treatment plan that requires those with a drug charge to go a rehab program to assist with a new sober lifestyle.
- Create a program where one can for assistance to see if they are addicted. 
- Alcohol and drug use are important contributors to global disease burden. Effective interventions should be scaled up to prevent and reduce substance use disease burden.
- Assist those who are at a disadvantage socioeconomically, so they can be able to have the same chances at “getting clean.” 
Below shows what treatment coverage of substance dependence is available, globally:
]]> 2019-04-15 03:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351548601 What to take from this... sayoub2015 https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351549564
  • Know what your risks are when using substances
    •      - If you are statically more likely to be an addict take preventative actions 
    • Know your options on how to get clean. 
    • World-wide we can implement better programs/ strategies that can reduce this current epidemic. 
    ]]>     2019-04-15 03:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351549564     Do you think you may have a substance abuse issue? sayoub2015 https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351550265 I have attached a self survey to see if you (or a family member) may have a substance abuse issue that may be addressed. ]]> 2019-04-15 03:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351550265 Substance Abuse Services sayoub2015 https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351551648  Alcoholics Anonymous
    http://www.aa.org 
    Club Drugs
    http://www.clubdrugs.org Mothers Against Drunk Driving
    http://www.madd.org Narcotics Anonymous
    http://www.na.org 
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
    http://ncadi.samhsa.gov ]]>     2019-04-15 03:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sayoub2015/212121hsa4124_ayoub/wish/351551648