Question

Compare and contrast appropriate drug and substance use, versus misuse, and abuse. List at least 4 types of drugs or substances and the resulting problems when abused or misused. Please use scholarly resorces and cite all resourses properly.

Answer 1

1. Dextromethorphan: It is given for cough relief. It is psychoactive if taken in higher than the recommended dosage. It causes euphoria, slurred speech and increased heart rate and blood pressure if taken in higher amounts.
2. Loperamide: It is given for diarrhoea. If taken more than the recommended dosage it can cause euphoria.
3. Pain killers: It is given for pain relief. If taken more than the recommended dosage it causes euphoria and even death.
4. Steroids: It is given to treat low levels of steroid hormones, infection and acne. If taken more than the recommended dosage it causes kidney damage, high blood pressure, increased risk of stroke, aggression, mood swings, increased weight gain.