National Council on Drug Abuse - Central Regional Office

27/10/2021

27/10/2021

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27/09/2021

Effect on young people
The brains of our young people are not fully developed. G***a will affect brain development. It will affect short-term memory, hindering recall of recent school work and facts recently taught.

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25/09/2021

Effects of g***a on the brain and body- good and bad
Brain
• Some extracts from G***a affect the brain-your judgement of time and space- not good for pilots, drivers and riders, operators of heavy machines, mechanics
G***a can get you “high”
Not everyone’s experience with g***a is pleasant. It can often leave you anxious, afraid, or confused.
Medincinal Extracts from G***a for Seizures
• Medicinal extracts from g***a are used to reduce seizures in children-ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Medicinal Extracts from G***a for Asthma
• Medicinal extracts from g***a have been used to create a medicine for asthma - ask your healthcare provider. Professor Manley West, developed a medicine for asthma inspired by Jamaican tradition.
Medicinal Extracts from G***a for Pain
• Rubbings and oils from G***a can ease pain - ask you healthcare provider
Eyes
• Medicinal extracts from g***a have been used to create a medicine for high blood pressure in the eye - ask you healthcare provider. Jamaican doctor made a medicine inspired by Jamaican fishers.

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17/09/2021

One of the most beautiful things about life is our ability to connect with each other as humans; our humanity! .
We naturally feel this loving connection during the good times, but this feeling might be absent during difficult times.
However, let’s remember that even if our loved ones struggle with problematic drug use, we should try to build and maintain this ‘human’ connection.
So, let’s be more mindful of how we treat them, speak to them and above all to do try to support them along their journey to recovery.

15/07/2021

Check out our latest video!!

25/06/2021

"Old or New...Drugs can Harm You. Share Facts and Save Lives!"

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23/06/2021

Alcohol is the most widely used drug in Jamaica. It is largely accepted, misunderstood and not seen as a drug that can cause significant damage to youth, overall health and road safety.

Effective drug education is important because young people are faced with many influences to use both licit and illicit drugs. Education can play a counterbalancing role in shaping a normative culture of safety, moderation, and informed decision making.

“Old or New, Drugs Can Harm You. Share Facts and Save Lives”

For more information on drug facts or help, contact the NCDA at 1-876-564-HELP (4357)

22/06/2021

Many people don't understand why or how others become addicted to drugs.⁣
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They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they can stop their drug use by simply making a choice.⁣
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In reality, drug addiction is a brain disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions or a strong will.⁣
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Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to.⁣
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This is why it is important for families to understand the facts about drug addiction. It can help them to better cope with the situation and provide appropriate support for problematic substance users.⁣
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“Old or New, Drugs Can Harm You. Share Facts and Save Lives”⁣
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For more information on drug facts or help, contact the NCDA at 1-876-564-HELP (4357)⁣

21/06/2021

15/06/2021

Message to Children

Choose well for a better tomorrow- Stay Focused.

For more information or help to quit, contact the NCDA at 876-564-HELP (4357)