Question

List and explain four (4) signs of drug abuse​

Answer 1

4 signs are:

Changes in physical appearance, such as wearing inappropriate or dirty clothing and a lack of interest in grooming. Altered behavior, such as an increased desire for privacy. Drastic changes in relationships. A noticeable lack of energy when performing daily activities.

4 effects are: Seizures, stroke, mental confusion and brain damage. Lung disease. Problems with memory, attention and decision-making, which make daily living more difficult. Global effects of drugs on the body, such as breast development in men and increases in body temperature, which can lead to other health problems.

4 types are:

stimulants (e.g. cocaine)

depressants (e.g. alcohol)

opium-related painkillers (e.g. heroin)

hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)

Answer 2

The four signs of drug abuse are :-

i) Having depression and anxiety.

Stimulant drugs are most commonly linked with both the onset and exacerbation of anxiety, as they lead to a rapid excitement of the neurotransmitters in the brain.

ii) MOOD SWINGS

Many substances, especially when used heavily, impair the user’s ability to manage emotional input. This can appear as sudden misery, extreme upset, irritation, or anger in situations when they could previously handle their moods well.

iii) Hallucinations.

iv) Loss of Interest.

And the main categories are:

i)stimulants.

ii)depressants.

iii)opium-related painkillers.

iv)hallucinogens.