Mental health articles
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August, 2014
The Dangers of Tobacco Use
Why tobacco use is dangerous The Dangers of Tobacco Use Tobacco is an important cause of early death. Despite the enormous health damage, tobacco companies are aggressively marketing cigarettes, especially in developing countries. Women and youths are especially targeted; it is no surprise that, in many societies, the use of tobacco is rising the fastest in these groups. The […]
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The person with a tobacco dependence
The person with a tobacco dependence The leaf of the tobacco plant has been used as a drug for centuries. It can either be chewed (such as gutka in India) or smoked (in the form of cigarettes). People start using tobacco for the same reasons as they start drinking. Peer pressure in school, being influenced […]
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Things to remember when dealing with someone who is dependent on sleeping pills
Things to remember when dealing with someone who is dependent on sleeping pills • Sleeping pill dependence is one of the commonest problems with psychiatric medicines. • Sleeping pills produce a similar effect on brain function as alcohol. When the two are taken together, their effect is even greater. • Dependence on sleeping pills can […]
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how do sleeping pills work
How to deal with this problem Questions to ask the person who may be dependent on sleeping pills • How long have you been taking these medicines? The longer the period, the greater the possibility of dependence. • How often do you take them? If pills are taken during the day as well, then the […]
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When to suspect sleeping pill dependence
When to suspect sleeping pill dependence Dependence should be suspected with anyone who: • has been taking sleeping pills for more than three months; • insists that you should prescribe these medicines; • needs more sleeping pills because of complaints of ‘tension’, for example, and sleep problems. Related articles Why do people become dependent […]
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Why do people become dependent on sleeping pills?
Why do people become dependent on sleeping pills? Sleeping pills are medicines that are used to help a person sleep. The commonest are diazepam, nitrazepam, lorazepam, chlordiazepoxide and alprazolam. This section is about people who have become dependent on sleeping pills. Sleeping pills are one of the commonest types of medicine used in the world. […]
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Things to remember when dealing with someone with a drug abuse problem
Things to remember when dealing with someone with a drug problem • The commonest drugs that are abused are legal in most countries: tobacco and alcohol. • Drug abuse is both a social and a health problem. It can cause serious health problems such as HIV/ AIDS, especially in those injecting drugs. • Completely stopping […]
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How to Reduce Drug Abuse
How to Reduce Drug Abuse What to do immediately The physical health of your patient is an immediate concern. There are three situations in which a drug user can be in need of urgent medical help: • Intoxication. This is when a person has used so much of the drug within a short period of time […]
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how to deal with drug abusing teens
how to deal with drug abusing teens Questions to ask the family or friends • Have you noticed any change in his behaviour or friends? Since when? • Do you suspect he is using drugs? Why? • How do you feel about this? A compassionate attitude will be helpful for the drug user to stop […]
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When to suspect drug abuse
When to suspect drug abuse • If a young person develops problems in school or college, especially if he had no problems before. • If a person starts neglecting his daily work or responsibilities. • If a person drifts away from his old friends. • If a person is repeatedly in trouble with the police. […]
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