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,Types of substance abuse
Personal factors that contribute to
• Substance abuse s is illegally using substances or
substance abuse
using it in an unhealthy way.
• Commonujik substances are alcohol, tobacco, Intrapersonal factors:
marijuana, crystal methamphetamine, sugars,
methaqualone, cocaine, glue, painkillers, diet pills • These are the beliefs and the things that we think about
and heroin. ourselves.
• This can put you to risk of crime and risky • Intrapersonal factors that contribute to substance abuse
behaviour. include low self-esteem, having few coping skills, attitudes
• It is illegal to buy or drink alcohol if you are that accept illegal behaviour, rebelliousness, emotional
younger than 18 years old. distress, and hereditary vulnerability.
• Legal drugs can harm a person's body if it is • Young people who feel lonely and who think that abusing
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abused. U1: Substance
abuse
substances is normal are at risk of abusing substances.
Interpersonal factors:
Symptoms of substance abuse • The people you surround yourself with can easily influence
•
•
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The symptoms :depend on the type of substances that
are abused.
Some common symptoms include mood swings,
increased or decreased appetite, changes in energy
your choices and put you at risk of abusing substances if
they accept that lifestyle.
• Having parents who abuse substances increases your risk of
abusing substances as well.
• If you experience violence or discrimination, you are also
levels, speaking quickly or slowly, developing skin
likely to turn to substance abuse.
problems, going into rages or behaving violently, and Protective factors that • Knowing where drugs are sold in your community and
having very large or very small pupils.
reduce the likelihood of believing that many people do it or that it is a normal
• People are likely to experience withdrawal symptoms
substance abuse lifestyle can contribute to substance abuse
if they try to stop taking the substances.
• Withdrawals include restlessness, fear, sweating, • Good attitude, good interactions and problem-solving skills can help you to avoid substance
chills, muscle pain, cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting, abuse.
confusion and hallucinations. • Coping with your problems and communicating well with others protects you and helps you to
• External signs of substance abuse include skin, hair, avoid substance abuse.
teeth damage, trembling hands and forgetfulness • Following the rules can help you to feel safe and like you belong, which protects you from
making the wrong decisions.
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, Sample
Summaries after sample
Summaries after sample
,Types of substance abuse
Personal factors that contribute to
• Substance abuse s is illegally using substances or
substance abuse
using it in an unhealthy way.
• Commonujik substances are alcohol, tobacco, Intrapersonal factors:
marijuana, crystal methamphetamine, sugars,
methaqualone, cocaine, glue, painkillers, diet pills • These are the beliefs and the things that we think about
and heroin. ourselves.
• This can put you to risk of crime and risky • Intrapersonal factors that contribute to substance abuse
behaviour. include low self-esteem, having few coping skills, attitudes
• It is illegal to buy or drink alcohol if you are that accept illegal behaviour, rebelliousness, emotional
younger than 18 years old. distress, and hereditary vulnerability.
• Legal drugs can harm a person's body if it is • Young people who feel lonely and who think that abusing
Sample
abused. U1: Substance
abuse
substances is normal are at risk of abusing substances.
Interpersonal factors:
Symptoms of substance abuse • The people you surround yourself with can easily influence
•
•
Summaries after sample
The symptoms :depend on the type of substances that
are abused.
Some common symptoms include mood swings,
increased or decreased appetite, changes in energy
your choices and put you at risk of abusing substances if
they accept that lifestyle.
• Having parents who abuse substances increases your risk of
abusing substances as well.
• If you experience violence or discrimination, you are also
levels, speaking quickly or slowly, developing skin
likely to turn to substance abuse.
problems, going into rages or behaving violently, and Protective factors that • Knowing where drugs are sold in your community and
having very large or very small pupils.
reduce the likelihood of believing that many people do it or that it is a normal
• People are likely to experience withdrawal symptoms
substance abuse lifestyle can contribute to substance abuse
if they try to stop taking the substances.
• Withdrawals include restlessness, fear, sweating, • Good attitude, good interactions and problem-solving skills can help you to avoid substance
chills, muscle pain, cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting, abuse.
confusion and hallucinations. • Coping with your problems and communicating well with others protects you and helps you to
• External signs of substance abuse include skin, hair, avoid substance abuse.
teeth damage, trembling hands and forgetfulness • Following the rules can help you to feel safe and like you belong, which protects you from
making the wrong decisions.
GR7 T3 LO Mind Map Oxford Copyright © www.summariessa.co.za (DO NOT COPY)
, Sample
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