People choose not to use drugs for a number of reasons. Some people’s pattern of use develops beyond their control.Ī range of substance use patterns, drawn from a number of sources (YSAS, 2001 Denning et al., 2004 Shafer, 1973), are represented in the following ‘continuum of usage patterns’. People drug use patterns often change with time and circumstance and as tolerance to drug effects develop.

Others who decide to continue using will adopt a pattern of use that works for them. Through experimentation a person might decide that the drug does not suit them and choose not to continue. It may also involve several exposures, most often over the short term. The UN (1997) also makes a distinction between first use and subsequent use.įirst use is always experimental in the sense that a person is experiencing the effects of the drug for the first time.Įxperimentation may involve only a single exposure to a drug’s effects.

Using substances in an unsafe manner such as sharing injecting equipment.

Using a combination of substances which can interact dangerously.

Using at excessive level of a substance over a defined period.

Hazardous use refers drug use that puts ones safety and health in jeopardy. (Many thanks to the OP for taking the time and trouble to post an English subtitled version of this film on IA for everyone to enjoy.Controlled use is considered sufficiently temperate to avoid harmful intoxication or dangerous use and the development of problematic dependence on a substance or substances. I assure you that, once you have seen it, you will never forget it, so stop reading this review and watch it already. However, it has commanded a great deal of praise and respect in the 21st century.

It is a great pity that it did not win a spot as a nominee for Best Foreign Language Film by AMPAS. It was not in the least surprising for me to learn that some viewers were so traumatised by viewing 'Come and See' during its original 1985 release that they left the theatre in ambulances. I am a big fan of 'Das Boot,' a motion picture experience that leaves the viewer with a sense of horror, pointlessness, and claustrophobia, but that film has *nothing* on this one.

The only thing it lacks, perhaps, is a way for the viewer to *smell* the mud, blood, and burning flesh seen onscreen. There isn't much one can say about this film (what would be the point?). that provides a glimpse of how insane and surreal war is.

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