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Please note you know, to try your goal, if someone drinks and / or drugs to identify and help rather than punish and catch.

General: general and specific guides for the detection of alcohol and drugs, and the definition of addiction.

Contents: I. General guidance on the recognition

Second definition of addiction

III. Dilation of the pupil

IV signs and symptoms

V. Paraphernalia version) Graphic S / S

VI. Drug Facts

VII and other resources

VIII pictures of drugs / Resources

IX. Topics

Article X. additional (alcoholism, drug addiction among young people, interventions)

XI. Overdose and emergency response techniques

I. Specific: General guidance on the recognition

Sudden changes in work or attend school, the quality of work, after work, grades, discipline.

Unusual outbursts or temper tantrums. The removal of the responsibility. Changes in overall attitude. Deterioration of physical appearance and care.

Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times. Continue to wear long sleeves, especially in hot weather or reluctance to wear short sleeves, where applicable. Association with known drug users. The unusual borrowing money from friends, colleagues or parents. Stealing small items from employer, home or school. Discrete behavior regarding actions and property; blatant attempt to draw attention and suspicion as to avoid frequent trips to storage rooms, toilet, basement, etc.

II-specific DSM-IV definition of dependence

A model of the inappropriate use of a substance to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by three (or more) of the following occurring at any time during the same period of 12 months:

(1) tolerance, defined as one of the following:

to achieve a. A need for markedly increased amounts of the substance, intoxication or desired effect.

b. Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same quantity of the substance.

(2) Withdrawal, as one of the following areas:

a. The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for the substance

b. The same (or closely related) substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms. (

3) The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than expected (loss of control).

(4) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful attempts to reduce or control substances (loss of control). (

5) A lot of time in activities necessary to the substance, to obtain the use of the substance recovered, or is spent on its effects (employment).

(6) are important social, occupational or recreational activities given up or reduced because of substance use (continuation despite adverse consequences).

(7) Drug use despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological, caused or continued by the substance (adverse consequences) intensifies.

III. Specific pupil dilation

First, think about it. There are two trains of thought before detection and intervention. One idea is to catch and punish, and the other is to identify and help to remember why you do this, and the intervention will be much better.

Note: A pupil size of 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, or could indicate a person is under the influence of cocaine, crack and methamphetamine, hallucinogens, crystal, ecstasy or other stimulant. A pupil of 1mm or 2mm could antidepressants to a person under the influence of heroin, opiates, and others. A student could use to locate relatives, show. A fully dilated pupil may indicate to use. Blown pupils range are indicative of crack cocaine, methamphetamine, cocaine and stimulants. The pupils are indicative of heroin, opiates, sedative use.

Other causes of pupil dilation

IV Specific: Signs and Symptoms

Alcohol: Odor on the breath. Intoxication. Difficulty concentrating: glazed appearance of the eye. Exceptional passive behavior or combative and argumentative behavior. Gradual (or sudden in adolescents) deterioration in personal appearance and hygiene. The gradual development of dysfunction, especially in job performance or the school. Absenteeism (particularly on Monday). Unexplained bruises and accidents. Irritability. Skin redness. Memory loss (blackout). Availability and consumption of alcohol into the focus of social or professional. Changes in peer group associations and friendships. Impaired interpersonal relationships (troubled marriage, unexplainable termination of deep relationships, alienation from close relatives).

Marijuana / Pot: Rapid talk, laugh loud and linear stages of drunkenness. Sleepy or stupor in the later phases. Forgetfulness in conversation. Inflammation in whites of the eyes, pupils are rarely expanded. Odor similar to burnt rope on clothing or breath. Tendency to drive slowly – below speed limit. Tendency to overestimate time intervals – Distorted sense of time passage. The use or possession of items such as paper clips attached packet of cigarettes, pipes or bongs. Marijuana users are difficult to recognize when they are under the influence of drugs at the time of observation. Casual users, none of the symptoms. Marijuana has a distinct odor and may be the same color or a bit greener than tobacco.

Crack / cocaine / methamphetamine / stimulants: Extremely expanded pupils. Dry mouth and nose, bad breath, frequent lip licking. Excessive activity, difficulty sitting still, lack of interest in food or sleep. Irritable, argumentative, nervous. Talkative, but conversation often lacks continuity issues are changing rapidly. Runny nose, cold or chronic sinus / nasal problems, nose bleeds. The use or possession of items such as small spoons, razor blades, mirrors, little bottles of white powder and plastic straws, glass or metal.

Antidepressants: The symptoms of alcohol poisoning, alcohol odor on breath (remember that antidepressants often with alcohol). Lack of facial expression or animation. Flat affect. Laxity. Slurred speech. Note: There are few obvious symptoms. Violence can be indicated by activities such as regular visits to various doctors for prescriptions to “nervousness,” “Fear,” “stress” to treat, etc.

Narcotics / Drugs / Opium / Heroin / Codeine / Oxycontin: Lethargy, drowsiness. The contraction of the pupils do not react to light. Redness and nostrils to the inhalation of heroin in the form of brute force. Scars (tracks) on inner arms or other body parts of hypodermic needles. The use or possession of paraphernalia, including syringes, bent spoons, bottle caps, pipettes, tubes, rubber, cotton and needles. Slurred speech. While there may be no obvious symptoms of analgesic abuse, it may by frequent visits to different physicians or dentists for prescriptions appear to treat pain of non-specific origin. In cases where the patient has chronic pain and drug abuse, has been suggested they may be met by specified amounts and frequency.

Inhalants: Substance odor on breath and clothes. Runny nose. Tears to the eyes. Drowsiness or unconsciousness. Poor muscle control. Preferred group work to be alone. Presence of bags or rags to dry plastic cement or other solvent at home, in your locker at school or at work. Disposal of whipped cream, spray paint or similar chargers (users of nitrous oxide). Small bottles labeled “incense” (users of butyl nitrite).

Solvents, aerosols, glue, petrol: Nitrous oxide – Nitrous oxide, Whippit, nitrous oxide. Amyl nitrates – snappers, poppers, pearls, rushamie nitrate, butyl -. Locker rooms, bolts, bullets, the highest point, the red gold. Slurred speech, incoordination, nausea, vomiting, slowed breathing. Damage to the brain, chest pain, muscles, joints, heart problems, severe depression, fatigue, loss of appetite, bronchial spasm, sores on nose or mouth, nosebleeds, diarrhea, bizarre or reckless behavior, sudden death, suffocation.

LSD / hallucinogens extremely dilated pupils, (see note below). Warm skin, excessive sweating and body odor. Distorted sense of sight, hearing, feeling, distorted image of itself and time perception. Mood swings and behavior, the extent depending on the user’s emotional state and environmental conditions flashback episodes unpredictable, even long after withdrawal (even if they are rare). Hallucinogenic drugs, which occur both naturally and in synthetic form, distort or disturb sensory input, sometimes to a large part. Hallucinogens occur naturally in primarily two forms, (peyote) cactus and psilocybin mushrooms.

Several types of chemicals have been synthesized, including MDA, STP, and PCP. The use of hallucinogens reached in the United States in the late 1960s, but shortly thereafter went through a greater awareness of the harmful effects of use. However, a disturbing trend shows resurgence in hallucinogen usage by high school and college seniors nationally recognized by law enforcement authorities. With the exception of PCP, all hallucinogens seem to share common effects of use. Each part of the sensory perceptions can be altered to varying degrees. Synesthesia “see” or sounds and “hearing” of colors, is a common side effect of the use of hallucinogens. Depersonalization, anxiety, acute and acute depression who have made suicide also found that the use of hallucinogens. Note: There are some forms of hallucinogens, sedatives that into account and constrict pupil diameters.

CFP: the unpredictable behavior can swing mood of passivity, violence for no apparent reason. Symptoms of poisoning. Disorientation, agitation and violence if exposed to excessive sensory stimulation. Fear, terror. Rigid muscles. The approach strange. Anesthesia of sensory perception (may experience severe injuries to the appearance not to notice). The students appear expanded. Mask like facial features. Floating pupils, appear to follow a moving object. Comatose (not responding) when large quantities consumed. The eyes may be open or closed.

Ecstasy: Confusion, depression, headaches, dizziness (from hangover / after effects), muscle tension, panic attacks, paranoia, possession of pacifiers (to jaw clenching stop), lollipops, candy necklaces rub, menthol vapor, severe anxiety, jaw wound ( to bite the bullet after effects), vomiting or nausea (from hangover / after effects)

Signs that your teen is up could on Ecstasy: Blurred vision, rapid eye movement dehydrated, pupil dilation, chills or sweating, high body temperature, sweating, anxiety, confusion, weakness, paranoia and bass, trance, Web sites and sounds unconscious grinding of the jaw banned, gnashing of teeth, very affectionate.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS V. Drug

Stimulants (cocaine, ecstasy, methamphetamine., Crystal)

Antidepressant drugs (heroin, marijuana, descenders)

Hallucinogens (LSD)

Drugs (Rx drugs).

Inhalants (paint, gasoline, white out)

PCP

Alcohol

Note: Paraphernalia in mind-that you can not find drugs, if you are looking for them, but you can usually find the paraphernalia associated with the use are.

VI. Specific Drug Facts

Includes identifiers, definitions, language users and distributors. Terms of drugs and street slang Conditions

VII and other resources: Specific

This additional information to the brain chemistry and drug addicts)

VIII Specific: Drug Pictures / Resources from the DEA

Chemical control

Introduction to classes of drugs

Drugs derived from natural

Opium, morphine, codeine, thebaine

Semi-synthetic drugs

Heroin, hydromorphone, oxycodone Hydrododone

Synthetic drugs

Meperidine

Narcotics Treatment Drugs

Methadone, fentanyl, pentazocine, butorphanol Dextroproxyphene

Depressant barbiturates

Controlled use of substances and effects (Chart) Benzodiazepines Gamma

AcidParaldehyde Hydroxybutric, chloral HydrateGlutethimide 7

MethaqualoneMeprobamate

Newly marketed drugs

Amphetamines, cocaine, stimulants

Methcathinone, methylphenidate

Anorexics have DRUGS

Cannabis marijuana hashish hashish oil

Hallucinogens LSD and psilocybin Psiocyn and other Tryptamines Peyote & Mescaline MDMA (Ecstasy) and other phenethylamines Phencyclidine (PCP) and related drug ketamine

STEROIDS

Inhalants

IX. Special: Topics NICD

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Alcohol and Drug Addiction Survival Kit

General: A series of support for the individual, family, friends, employers, educators, experts, etc. on prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, and other issues related to alcoholism and drug abuse.

First Prevention-Includes tips on how to talk to your kids about alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Second Recognize signs and symptoms-A Guide for the detection of alcohol and drug use varied.

Third Definition of dependence-A DSM-IV definition of what exactly alcoholism and drug addiction.

4th Intervention-intervention can work. We show you how it effectively.

5th Treatment & Housing and Halfway House treatment center location.

6th Some support guides on how to support someone while they are in treatment.

7th After-Care What I do before and after release from treatment to do.

8th Recovery / Relapse Prevention dependence can appear in the form of a relapse.

9th Other questions about issues related to the thinking affected by addiction and its surroundings.

10th References-A list of those who contributed to this series.

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X. Specific: General

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Overdose or OD Information

XI. Technical Emergency Response & Overdose: Specific

Overdose, an overdose accidentally or intentionally. The amount of drug required to cause an overdose varies with the type of drug and the person who needs it. Overdoses of drugs or over-the-counter (OTC), a “street” drugs and / or alcohol can be deadly. Note also that, the mixture of certain medications or “street” drugs and alcohol to kill it.

The physical symptoms of an overdose of drugs varies with the type of drug (s) taken. These include abnormal breathing speech indistinct lack of coordination in body temperature, strong pulse slow and fast high or low, dilated pupils or small reddish face sweating can cause drowsiness violent outbursts Delusions and / or loss of consciousness and hallucinations to coma (Note: A diabetic, the insulin may take some of the above symptoms, if he or she is an insulin reaction).

Parents should watch for signs of illegal drug and alcohol use among their children. Hangover in the morning, the smell of alcohol and red streaks in the whites of the eyes clear signs of alcohol consumption. Objects such as pipes, rolling papers, eye drops and butane lighters, the first signs that someone is abusing drugs. Another clue is behavior changes such as loss of appetite, insomnia, mood swings, depression, hostility, confusion, hallucinations, social behavior secret isolation deep sleep.

Overdoses of medication to prevent an accidental prescription and OTC can by your doctor or pharmacist to be avoided: What is the medication and why it is prescribed? How and when to take medication and for how long? (Follow the instructions exactly as specified.) Can medication with other drugs or alcohol or not be taken? Are there any foods to avoid while taking this medication? What are the possible side effects? What are the symptoms of an overdose and what should be done when it occurs? If all activities such as sitting in the sun to avoid use of heavy machinery driving? If the medicine is still to be made when a pre-existing condition be?

To prevent overdoses: Never take a medication prescribed for someone else’s. Never give or take medication in the dark. Before each dose, always read the label on the bottle to ensure that the correct medication. Please inform your doctor about any side effects or adverse events prior and new and unusual symptoms that occur after the ingestion of the drug. Keep medications in bottles with child resistant lids and the bottles on high shelves, out of reach of children or in locked cabinets. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Keep medications in their original packaging to discourage illegal drug use in children: a good example for your children by not using drugs yourself. Bring your child to say “NO” to drugs and alcohol. Explain the dangers of drug use, including the risk of AIDS. Get to know your children’s friends and their parents. Know where your children are and with. Listen to your children and help them express their feelings and fears. Encourage your children in healthy activities such as sports, scouting, youth programs and community-based volunteers involved. Learn signs of drug abuse and alcohol recognize.

Drug abuse is a serious cause for concern and has a negative effect on society as a whole. Although the students a large proportion of drug addicts are also adults succumb to addiction. There is a tendency among middle-aged people, the abuse of prescription drugs.

The first step to combat drug abuse, it is the offender aware of the damage it causes to the body. Most addicts do not become confidence and have to learn, a master of the situation and not a slave to the addiction.

There are many institutions and organizations that help addicts break the habit. Support from friends and family is of utmost importance. First, an attacker must be committed to give up drugs. Doctors and therapists are an ally of the largest drug addicts in the fight against drug addiction.

People they have to realize is to leave this dangerous habit to relocate or possibly afraid to confide in someone. You might even worry that they get into trouble if they admit to this problem. The attackers have to trust anyone they speak.

Solutions of drug abuse can be viewed from many perspectives. At the national level, the solutions are based on and discussed in terms of reducing the supply of drugs. Seen from a social point of view, the solutions are usually in terms of prevention, early intervention and treatment are discussed.

Better safe than sorry. This saying is in the fight against drug abuse as well. Public awareness campaigns and stricter laws regarding the purchase and use of legal substances are measures that were adopted by the states in the U.S..

Many states have formed coalitions of community leaders and businesses to solve the problem of addiction. These groups run community programs, mentoring, tutoring, alternative activities affected, and life skills development for young people in the neighborhood of drugs.

These indicators are involved usually ten symptoms of addiction. You are not developed as an alternative for clinical diagnosis. They are only an indication, which is necessary in skilled professional intervention to identify and treat the condition.

First Higher tolerance to alcohol or drugs. Alcohol and drug addicts in general, more drugs to achieve the same effect that a smaller amount than is available. This particular high tolerance is a sign of drug abuse.

Second Dealing with drugs or alcohol. Alcohol and drug use a lot of time look at their drug of choice. The concern about the drug is its obsession or compulsion.

Third To lose control. Another sign of drug abuse is the inability of drug to established boundaries or limits on the use of drugs or alcohol. When it comes to their drugs, they are out of control.

4th Memory loss. Chemical drugs usually encounter some memory loss. They have difficulty remember recent events or just use the simple facts. You could also experience losses. Read the rest of this entry »