NO to DRUGS

06/05/2022

What drugs are tested on a drug test?
The drugs most often tested for include:
Ma*****na.
Opioids, such as he**in, codeine, oxycodone, morphine, hydrocodone, and fentanyl.
Amphetamines, including methamphetamine.
Co***ne.
Steroids.
Barbiturates, such as phenobarbital and secobarbital.
Phencyclidine (P*P)

01/04/2022

What are 10 types of drugs?
These include:
alcohol.
to***co.
cannabis.
methamphetamines (e.g. M**A) and other stimulants such as co***ne.
new psychoactive substances – synthetic drugs.
opioids, including he**in.
the non-medical use of prescription drugs.

12/03/2022

What are the 2 main ingredients of a drug?
The processes used to make drugs varies widely, but drug products have 2 main types of ingredients:
active ingredients – the ingredients that biologically affect your body.
inactive ingredients – these generally have no biological effect.

06/03/2022

What is meant by drug dependence?
The current idea is summarized as follows: drug dependence is a chronic, progressive disease characterized by significant impairment that is directly associated with persistent and excessive use of a psychoactive substance. Impairment may involve physiological, psychological, or social dysfunction.

28/02/2022

17/02/2022

Medicines are chemicals or compounds used to cure, halt, or prevent disease; ease symptoms; or help in the diagnosis of illnesses. Advances in medicines have enabled doctors to cure many diseases and save lives. These days, medicines come from a variety of sources.

17/02/2022

Why is it important to take drugs?
Taking your medicine as prescribed or medication adherence is important for controlling chronic conditions, treating temporary conditions, and overall long-term health and well-being. A personal connection with your health-care provider or pharmacist is an important part of medication adherence.

04/02/2022

Drug Prevention in Schools

Schools use many other methods to help prevent substance use among students. Allowing students to sign pledges that they will not use drugs or alcohol, teaming up with law enforcement to get the message across, and establishing mentoring programs are all ways schools are using to prevent substance use.

31/01/2022

Studies show that drug use increases your risk of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and psychosis. People with mental health issues also have a higher rate of drug use problems.

27/01/2022

What are the advantages of drug?
Pleasure is an obvious part of drug use and the short-term physical benefits are well known. Drugs can produce a “high”, give people energy, make them feel good, reduce stress and aid sleep. The social benefits of drug use are more complex to quantify.

25/01/2022

Side effects of drug addiction may include:

Nausea and abdominal pain, which can also lead to changes in appetite and weight loss. Increased strain on the liver, which puts the person at risk of significant liver damage or liver failure. Seizures, stroke, mental confusion and brain damage. Lung disease.

23/01/2022

The use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts. Drug abuse may lead to social, physical, emotional, and job-related problems.

22/01/2022

Be happy.
Be Drug-free.

20/01/2022

You may be at 🏡 more than usual, but you can be active:
💻 Join online exercise classes
🎶 Dance!
🎮 Enjoy active video games
⛹️ Play sports while staying safe
🚶🏾‍♀️ Take stairs
⌨️ Work standing up

Regular physical activity is good for mental health and wellness, including during COVID-19.

27/10/2021

Don't let drug ruin your life.. fight for what is right!!!

27/10/2021