HLTH 101 Lecture 4: Chapter 7
1 Mar 2017
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Chapter 7- the use and abuse of psychoactive drugs. Chapter deals with the issues of use/abuse of otc/ prescription and illicit drugs and their effects. Mostly more males, white, generally teens with low gpas (if in school) and likely to be sexually active. Some become compulsive gambler, work addicts, sex addicts, excessive internet user. Being in a peerf group that accepts drugs use. Parental attitude and behavior- approval of the behavior. Substance use in high school and social norms. Expectation of making the user feel less stressed or anxious, more relaxed or confident, less shy or inhibited. Mental health problems feeling o hopelessness, sadness, depression and anxiety or with clinical mental disorder. Gay lesbians bisexuals may rely on drugs to lessen social anxiety and boost self confidence when they first come out. Drug- any substance, other than food, that affects bodily functions and structures when taken into the body.
