Num ber 2 THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE This study was originally prepared by UNDCP as a position paper for the World Summit for Social Development (Copenhagen‚ 6-12 March 1995) Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter Part one: background I. The drug problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A. B. C. D. E. The
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Drug abuse has always been a very delicate question as it always it deals with the health‚ well-being and even lives of human beings belonging to any country. The position of the United States of America towards drugs has always been very clear and distinctively negative. Throughout the history of the country there were numerous cases against drug dealers‚ buyers and many more. These cases did always catch the attention of civil people who by showing interest in such cases revealed their worries
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A drug can be said to be any substance use in medicine. It can also be said to be any substance taken by some people to get certain effect‚ such as happiness and excitement. Driving from these definitions above‚ drugs can be classified into two categories; 1] the soft Drug e.g. antibiotics and analgesics. 2] The hard drugs e.g. cocaine‚ marijuana heroin e.t.c. Consequently‚ a drug addict is said to be someone whose life has become dependent on drugs‚ hence drug abuse. Cause of drug abuse among youth;
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and contrast of HIV/AIDS prevention and care programme between Gujarat and Maharashtra states in India India has a serious health problem with Hiv/AIDS. In 2006‚ 3.1 million people were living with the virus‚ according to NACO( The National Aids Control Organisation). In 2006‚ the 15-44 age group had a HIV prevalence of 0.28%‚ so 1.7 million people were HIV positive in India at that time. 1986 witnessed the first case then by 1990 it had assumed epidemic proportions. Today HIV positive numbers
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commemorations of independence. However‚ of late the country has been grappling with the HIV/AIDS pandemic‚ a deadly evil of magnitude proportions with which no refuge exists. The HIV/AIDS pandemic in Botswana has graduated to being a vicious threat against humanity in spite of sexual orientation‚ age or social status. “Southern Africa is the epicenter of the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. In 2003 Botswana had an HIV/AIDS prevalence estimated at 37.3%‚ second highest in Southern Africa after Swaziland”.
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heterosexual intercourse with her partner like so many other women have gotten HIV. She had obtained the disease through intravenous means. Mary’s husband and son are not HIV positive. Mary has been living with HIV for the past six years. Throughout the interview‚ Mary had a very wise and warm aurora about her. Her cheery and positive attitude and optimistic outlook on life was evident. I questioned Mary of her understanding of HIV/AIDS before and after her diagnosis six years ago. She had explained that
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attitudes towards HIV/AIDS: Effects of a health education intervention on two nursing groups in Cairo University‚ Egypt Eman Taher and Rehab Abdelhai* Department of Public Health‚ Faculty of Medicine‚ Cairo University‚ Egypt. Accepted 3 April‚ 2011 Information education and communication (IEC) programs are the most effective available approaches for combating the HIV pandemic especially among nurses. The aim of this study is to assess knowledge‚ perceptions and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS before and after
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Drug Abuse is a serious issue affecting all sections of the society‚ Irrespective whether they are Young/Old‚ Poor/Rich‚ and Educated/Illiterate. To really understand the gravity of the situation one needs to understand a few very important points;- what actually is Drug-Abuse? As I understand a very simple definition of Drug abuse is that it means use of drugs for the purpose for which it is not meant to be used (in other words use of drugs not for treating ailments but to satisfy vicarious
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patients addicted to drugs stop using‚ avoid relapse‚ and successfully recover their lives. Based on this research‚ key principles have emerged that should form the basis of any effective treatment programs: Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. No single treatment is appropriate for everyone. Treatment needs to be readily available. Effective treatment attends to multiple needs of the individual‚ not just his or her drug abuse. Remaining in treatment
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There are many different drugs that can cause side effects while they are used and during the withdrawal process. Once someone has an addiction‚ quitting can cause side effects. Drug side effects can be potentially dangerous‚ so it is important to go through detox at a professional treatment center. What Drug Side Effects Are Dangerous? Drug side effects can vary‚ but many common drugs can cause unwanted symptoms. Opiates can cause side effects in the short term and long term. When someone is
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