2.
Mental
Health:
Mental Health: A state of well-being in which
every individual realizes his or her own
potential, can cope with the normal stresses
of life, can work productively and fruitfully,
and is able to make a contribution to his or
her community (WHO, 2007).
3.
It refers to the kind of general mental health problems we can all
experience in certain stressful circumstances; For example, work
pressures can cause us to experience: poor concentration; mood swings
and sleep disturbance. Such problems are usually of temporary nature,
are relative to the demands a particular situation makes on us and
generally respond to support and reassurance.
Mental ill health:
5. INTRODUCTION
The U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse defines
addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is
characterized by compulsive substance seeking and
use, despite harmful consequences.
6. Chronic
Chronic disease is defined as one that is long lasting
and that cannot be cured but can be managed.
Drug dependency: A physical and/or psychological
need for a mood-altering substance. Physical
dependency is frequently associated with the
development of tolerance (you need more to get the
same effect) and the presence of symptoms when the
drug is withdrawn.
7. Drugs/Psychoactive substances
psychoactive substances can alter the biochemical processes of
body tissues and organs.
Psychoactive substances alter:
Mood
Thoughts
Sensory perceptions
Behavior
