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Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes is called
Substance Abuse.
There are different types of drugs like Stimulants, Depressants, Narcotics, Hallucinogens etc.
Stimulants are the substances which tend to increases or speed up the functions in the body
like heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and pupil size.
Methamphetamine (contracted from N-methyl amphetamine) is a potent central nervous
system (CNS) stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as
a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity.
Methamphetamine is illicitly trafficked and sold owing to their potential for recreational use.
The highest prevalence of illegal methamphetamine use occurs in parts of Asia, Oceania, and
in the United States.
Chronic high-dose use can precipitate unpredictable and rapid mood swings, stimulant
psychosis (e.g., paranoia, hallucinations, delirium, and delusions) and violent behavior.
Methamphetamine is known to possess a high addiction liability (i.e., a high likelihood that
long-term or high dose use will lead to compulsive drug use) and high dependence liability
(i.e. a high likelihood that withdrawal symptoms will occur when methamphetamine use
ceases).
The physical effects of methamphetamine can include loss of appetite, hyperactivity, dilated
pupils, flushed skin, excessive sweating, increased movement, dry mouth and teeth
grinding (leading to "meth mouth"), headache, irregular heartbeat (usually as accelerated
heartbeat or slowed heartbeat.
The psychological effects of methamphetamine can include euphoria, dysphoria, changes
in libido, alertness, apprehension and concentration, decreased sense of
fatigue, insomnia or wakefulness, self-confidence, sociability, irritability,
restlessness, grandiosity and obsessive behaviors.
Unlike amphetamine, methamphetamine is directly neurotoxin to dopamine neurons in both
lab animals and humans. Moreover, methamphetamine neurotoxicity is associated with an
increased risk of Parkinson's disease, an effect which partially arises through excessive
cytosolic and synaptic production of reactive oxygen species and autoxidation of dopamine.
Depressants like alcohol, also known by its chemical name ethanol, is a psychoactive
substance that is the active ingredient in drinks such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits (hard
liquor).
It is one of the oldest and most common recreational substances, causing the characteristic
effects of alcohol intoxication ("drunkenness").
Alcohol has a variety of short-term and long-term adverse effects. Short-term adverse effects
include generalized impairment of neurocognitive function, dizziness, nausea, vomiting,
and hangover-like symptoms.
The adverse effects of alcohol on health are most important when it is used in excessive
quantities or with heavy frequency. However, some of them, such as increased risk of certain
cancers, may occur even with light or moderate alcohol consumption. In high amounts,
alcohol may cause loss of consciousness or, in severe cases, death.
Short terms affects are CNS impairment, gastrointestinal effects, allergic like reactions.
Long term effects may include brain damage, liver disease, birth defects, Cancer and others.
To talk to your teen about drugs:
Ask your teen's views. Avoid lectures. Instead, listen to your teen's opinions and
questions about drugs. Assure your teen that he or she can be honest with you.
Discuss reasons not to use drugs. Avoid scare tactics. Emphasize how drug use can
affect the things that are important to your teen — such as sports, driving, health and
appearance.
Consider media messages. Social media, television programs, movies and songs can
glamorize or trivialize drug use. Talk about what your teen sees and hears.
Discuss ways to resist peer pressure. Brainstorm with your teen about how to turn down
offers of drugs.
Be ready to discuss your own drug use. Think about how you'll respond if your teen
asks about your own drug use. If you chose not to use drugs, explain why. If you did use
drugs, share what the experience taught you.
Establish rules and consequences. Explain your family rules, such as leaving a party
where drug use occurs and not riding in a car with a driver who's been using drugs. If your
teen breaks the rules, consistently enforce consequences.
Keep track of prescription drugs. Take an inventory of all prescription and over-the-
counter medications in your home.
Provide support. Offer praise and encouragement when your teen succeeds. A strong
bond between you and your teen might help prevent your teen from using drugs.
Set a good example. If you drink, do so in moderation. Use prescription drugs as directed.
Don't use illicit drugs.