ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN

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MODULAR
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EMERGING ISSUES & CONTEXUAL REALITIES
DR. [candidate] MOSES MUSONGA PRESENTATION 8/23/2021
By
DR. [candidate] MOSES MUSONGA
FRIENDS THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE KAIMOSI, KENYA
AUGUST 17 – 25, 2021
WHAT IS SUBSTANCE ABUSE? 2

Substance abuse & addiction are often used

interchangeably. In reality, people addicted
to substances & people who abuse substances
are different. While both have adverse
effects on an individual’s life, knowing the
difference between abuse vs addiction will
help you understand & remedy the situation.
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A CONSUMER
A SUPPLIER

AFRICA IS
AFRICA IS

AFRICA IS
A MANUFACTURER
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Those who abuse drugs & alcohol still have control

over their lives, while those with an addiction have a
disease that affects many aspects of their lives.
People with addiction may seem to only have an
abuse problem, when in reality their life is beginning
to fall apart. Similarly, those with an abuse problem
might seem like they have an addiction, but they
actually are in control of their substance use.
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Drug & alcohol abuse does not necessarily disrupt

a person’s life. It does not mean that substance
abuse is okay. Besides the legal implications
associated with it, drug & alcohol abuse causes
real damage to the body, mind, & spirit.
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Risks of infectious diseases, overdose, organ

damage, & other bodily harms still exist
with even casual use. A person may use
mind-altering substances to cope with life’s
stresses, instead of utilizing healthier
habits. This can lead to worsened substance
abuse & addiction.
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Luckily, individuals with a substance abuse problem

can learn from negative consequences & change their
behavior. Clearly laying out the path of substance
abuse can inspire an individual to change their
destructive habits. This can be something as simple
as an honest conversation about drugs & alcohol &
where their abuse leads, or something as involved as
going to a treatment facility for an instructive
session.
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ILLICIT DRUGS
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ON THE RISE

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Either way, the person who abuses

needs to understand the
consequences of continued substance
use, not just to their bodies, but
socially, legally, mentally, &
spiritually.
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The main difference between drug & substance

abuse vs addiction is, addiction is a disease that
affects most if not all areas of a person’s life. A
person with addiction often makes tragic decisions
that could worsen their situation. In addition to
the risks & harm associated with substance abuse,
those with an addiction also endanger their
families & livelihood.
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They often miss work or school, get into legal trouble, endanger
their families physically or financially, have terrible health issues,
and other serious problems because of their substance use. Even
with these dire consequences, people with an addiction cannot
change their habits to improve their situation. This is why many
people with addiction end up homeless, separated from their
family, jobless, & eventually die from their substance use.
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Deadly
Cycle
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It is important to understand that people with

addiction have a chemical dependency that
prevents them from changing on their own.
Will-power alone will not cure them of their
destructive behavior. The craving for substance
leads them to neglect their daily life & act
irresponsibly, to the point where their lives are
in shambles.
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Even then, they sometimes cannot comprehend their substance

use as the destructive force in their lives. They downplay the
extent of their substance use, and often blame its consequences
on outside factors. This is called denial. Sometimes, a person with
an addiction can recognize their substance use as the cause of
their hardships, but still cannot stop using because they
are chemically dependent on the substance.
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The only way to change the habits of a

person with addiction is through
focused medical attention. Chemical
Dependence Treatment Facilities, such
as Rehabilitation Centers, help people
with addictions begin a new life free
from substance use.
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This process includes a medically supervised

detoxification period, where the symptoms of
withdrawal can be easily managed; a recovery
plan created with an experienced addiction
counselor to find the best route to sobriety;
regular attendance at support group meetings;
education on addiction to drugs and alcohol; &
learning tools and techniques on how to live
happily & healthy.
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TO FEEL GOOD.
Drugs can produce intense feelings of pleasure.
This initial euphoria is followed by other effects,
which differ with the type of drug used.
TO FEEL BETTER.
Some people who suffer from social anxiety, stress,
and depression start using drugs to try to feel less
anxious. Stress can play a major role in starting
and continuing drug use as well as relapse (return
to drug use) in patients recovering from addiction.
TO DO BETTER.
Some people feel pressure to improve their focus in
school or at work or their abilities in sports. This
can play a role in trying or continuing to use drugs,
such as prescription stimulants or cocaine.
CURIOSITY & SOCIAL PRESSURE.
In this respect, teens are particularly at risk
because peer pressure can be very strong.
Adolescence is a developmental period during
which the presence of risk factors, such as peers
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Addiction is a tough disease to beat, but it can be overcome

by experience, knowledge, & support. Even a person who is
forced into treatment, either by court order or by urging
from loved ones, can realize they have an addiction, and
eventually seek their way to recovery. No matter how hard,
taking that first step is the most important thing to do.
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ARE SERIOUS PROBLEMS IN

OUR COMMUNITIES THAT
REQUIRE PERSONAL &
COLLECTIVE EFFORTS TO
TACKLE
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GOD
BLESS US
Prepared by
Alfred
Wasike
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