Effects of some common drugs on our health and accidents at workplace

Health Ed.

Objectives

1. Discuss the effects of some common drugs on our health;
2. Talk about the accidents at workplace and on the road; and

Mental illnesses are common among drug abusers. Some common mental illnesses associated with them are schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, manic depression, attention disorder. Taking overdose of drugs or more than one kind of drug at a time can be fatal.

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Effects of some common drugs on our health.

Marijuana

Ketamine

Cocaine

Heroin

LSD

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Accidents at Workpalce and On the Road

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Accidents at Workplace and on the Road

Accidents are the result bad judgements and risky behaviors. Lack of attention, lack of concentration, overconfidence and laziness contribute to accidents. Accidents can result to serious injuries and even death.

Accidents at Workplace and on the Road

Drugs increase the risk of accidents. People who are under the influence of drugs are not able to make correct judgements and reasoning, and react on time. Some even take unnecessary risk wich may worsen the situations they are in. They not only harm themselves, but also the innocent people around them.

Accidents at Workplace and on the Road

Today, most workplaces require alertness and quick reflexes. A slight delay can cause serious accidents and affect work efficiency. Workplace accidents contribute significantly to the loss of wages, productivity, medical costs, injuries and death.

Accidents at Workplace and on the Road

What happens if a dentist who is under the influence of drugs is treating a patient?

Accidents at Workplace and on the Road

Why we always hear people advising us not to drink and drive?

Accidents at Workplace and on the Road

What will happen if an electric technician is high on drugs while he is fixing the electric switch box?

Always remember not to abuse drugs. Taking drugs without a doctor's prescription can only bring harm.

Thanks for your attention!