Misusing of prescribed or nonprescribed medicines, alcohol, drugs by few workers in the workplace is still existing due to addictions to the substances. It’s a complex problem for the workplace as well as homes he or she belongs. The substances may vary from person to person depending upon his / her exposure to it. In this blog we will discuss different concepts on substance misuses.
Misusing / Abusing of drugs means that intake of drugs for reasons other than medical reason, over drinking of alcohol, overdosing or illicit drugs such a way the drug affects the physical and mental functioning of the person.
Types of Drugs:
The Ways of Drugs Intake :
The misusing of drugs may affect the person such as short term, long term and withdrawal symptoms.
Short Term Symptoms Effects:
Reduced Tension, A relaxing effort, Slow Reaction Time, Reduced Coordination, Slow Brain Activities etc.,
Long Term Symptoms Effects:
Reduced Libido, Respiratory Impairment, Physical Deterioration, Mood Instability, in Female Menstrual Irregularity, Abnormal Fetal, Hepatitis and HIV among IV (Injection) users.
Withdrawal Symptoms Effects:
Sever Pain, Diarrhea, Dilation of Pupils, Insomnia, Hallucinations. (Nightmare)
General Symptoms at Workplaces:
Late attendance, Increased absenteeism, Poor work quality, Reduced output, Dishonesty, Theft, Mood swings, Poor relationships.
Symptoms in Child / Adult :
Poor attendance without any valid reason, Drop in school grades, Pre-occupation in class, sleepy unable to concentrate, Friendlessness and isolation or being withdrawn, Sudden temper and other emotional outbursts, Extreme fear about situations involving contact with parents, Presence of bruises quite often on the child’s body, Agitation, rebelliousness, Unable to comply with school regulations such as bringing in permission slips, materials for project, Nobody present during the parent– teacher meeting.
Impact in Workplaces:
Sensory impairment, Skewed Perception, Risky Behavior, Impaired Motor Control, Fatigue and Drowsiness & Poor Decision Making.
Impact on Family:
In their attempts to eliminate the problem, the family unknowingly enables the addict to continue with his inappropriate behavior.
Impact on Children at addict’s home :
Regulatory Requirement to Control Misuse:
Every state has very clear guidance to deal with misuse of substances. States & Organizations should be aware of the laws and regulations to implement. It’s the organization’s legal responsibility to adhere to the stipulated regulations.
To deal with the misuse of substance must be a holistic approach involving states, organizations, society, college of victims, family members & friends with different types of approaches.
In the organization:
At Home:
Conclusion:
Substances misuse affects not only the person addicted, but also the organization he / she is working for, society he/she belongs to and especially his / her family members and college. By addressing the issues, the organization will prevent possible accidents, provide a pleasure environment to work thus will increase production and consequently organization will benefit financially. While the family understands the problem with misuse and how to tackle the issue will have a happy family & will progress in their lives.
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