Adverse Effects of Tobacco and Substances Abuse

GROUP - C
SUBSTANCE ABUSE (INTRODUCTION)
INTRODUCTION SECOND-HAND/SIDE STREAM SMOKE
Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is use of a drug in amounts or by
methods which are harmful to the individual or others. It is a form of substance-
Worldwide, tobacco use causes more than 6, million deaths
related disorder. Differing definitions of drug abuse are used in public health,
per year, more than 600 000 are the result of non-smokers
medical and criminal justice contexts. In some cases criminal or anti-social
being exposed to second-hand smoke. and current trends
behavior occurs when the person is under the influence of a drug, and long term
show that tobacco use will cause more than 8 million
personality changes in individuals may occur as well. In addition to possible
deaths annually by 2030. Cigarette smoking is responsible
physical, social, and psychological harm, use of some drugs may also lead to
for about one in five deaths annually.
criminal penalties, although these vary widely depending on the local
Side stream smoke (SSM) is defined as the smoke that is released from the jurisdiction
end of a burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe. Side stream smoke is different
from another term called mainstream smoke (MSM). Mainstream smoke
refers to the smoke that is inhaled by a smoker and then exhaled into the
environment. When the terms environmental tobacco smoke or secondhand
smoke are used, they include both side stream and mainstream smoke.

SIGNS AND SYMTOMPS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Depending on the actual compound, drug abuse including alcohol may lead to
health problems, social problems, morbidity, injuries, unprotected sex, violence,
deaths, motor vehicle accidents, homicides, suicides, physical dependence or
psychological addiction.

There is a high rate of suicide in alcoholics and other drug abusers. The reasons
believed to cause the increased risk of suicide include the long-term abuse of
alcohol and other drugs causing physiological distortion of brain chemistry as
well as the social isolation. Another factor is the acute intoxicating effects of the
drugs may make suicide more likely to occur. Suicide is also very common in
DISEASES CAUSED DUE TO SMOKING
adolescent alcohol abusers, with 1 in 4 suicides in adolescents being related to
Smoking almost effects all the part of the body organ directly or indirectly. The majors alcohol abuse.
diseases which is causes due to excessive smoking are:
FEAR & ANXIETY
Lung Cancer , COPD, Heart Disease , Stroke , Aortic Aneurysm , Oropharyngeal Cancer,
INCREASES
Esophageal Cancer, Cataracts, Type 2 Diabetes , Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sudden Infant
USE OF
Death Syndrome, Erectile Dysfunction ALCOHOL/ RELEASE OF
DRUGS ENDORPHIS
TIPS FOR SMOKERS
Overcoming an addiction to tobacco isn’t easy. Research by the American Cancer Association found
that smokers are most successful at kicking the habit when they have support. This support can SEEKING AN ENDORPHIS
include: ESCAPE SUBSIDE
LIVER
Telephone smoking-cessation hotlines, Stop-smoking groups, Online quit groups, Counseling, 6
Nicotine replacement products, Prescription medicine to lessen cravings, Guide books,
PAINFULL MEMORIES &
Encouragement and support from friends and family members.
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