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DRUGS ABUSE

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Remya G
Natural
science
 DRUG ADDICTION
Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing
brain diseases that causes
compulsive drug seeking and use
despite harmful consequences to the
individual who is addicted and to
those around them.
Drug addiction is a brain disease
because the abuse of drugs leads to
changes in the structure and function
of the brain.
What are four main drugs commonly used
and distributed? (Nationally)

Marijuana
Cocaine (Crack)

Alcohol

Inhalants
CAUSES OF DRUG ABUSE
Poor self confidence
Lack of self-esteem (Im dirty, rotten,
stinky, no good).
Problems (I feel better when Im
stoned).
Peer pressure (I wanna be like).
Rebellion (Ill show them).
Curiosity (is it true what they say?)
 The immediate effects of inhalants include:

relaxation
slurred speech
euphoria
hallucinations
drowsiness
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
DEATH - from heart failure or suffocating
on plastic bags or vomit.
What types of problems can result from drug
use?

To the individual... To the family...

Mental Problems
Physical Problems
Problems at Violence between
school family members
Problems at work money problems
 EFFECTS OF ILLEGAL
DRUGS
Problems with memory and learning
Distorted perception
Difficulty in thinking and problem-
solving
Loss of coordination
Increased heart rate
Anxiety
Panic attacks.
 SIGNS OF USING DRUGS

Lost interest in school

Become moody, negative,
cranky or worried all the time
Ask to be left alone a lot
Have trouble concentrating
Sleep a lot
Get in fights
Have red or puffy eyes
Loss or gain weight
Cough a lot
Have a runny nose all the
time
POSITIVE WAYS TO END DRUG
USE
Making the best decisions in life
(drugs have many negative
consequences)
Getting involved in positive
activities (Like Civil Air Patrol)
Drug education for parents and
teens
Recreational programs
Stricter laws
ALCOHOLISM
 The Path of Alcohol in the Body
1. Mouth: alcohol enters the
body.
2. Stomach: some alcohol gets
into the bloodstream in the
stomach, but most goes on to
the small intestine.
3. Small Intestine: alcohol
enters the bloodstream through
the walls of the small intestine.
4. Heart: pumps alcohol
throughout the body.
5. Brain: alcohol reaches the
brain.
6. Liver: alcohol is oxidized by
the liver at a rate of about 0.5
oz per hour. Alcohol is
converted into water, carbon
dioxide and energy.
 EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLS
In low doses, In medium doses,
alcohol alcohol produces:
produces: Slurred speech
Drowsiness
A relaxing effect Altered emotions
Reduced tension In high doses,
Lowered inhibitions alcohol produces:
Impaired Vomiting
concentration Breathing difficulties
Slowed reflexes Unconsciousness
Impaired reaction Coma
time DEATH
Reduced
coordination
PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF
ALCOHOL
Connect with your friends and avoid
negative peer pressure
Make connection with your parents or
other adults
Enjoy life and do what u love
Get educated about alcohol
Rehabilitation
detoxification
 Local counselling
The development and
strengthening of motivation to
the positive attitude.
 K IN G
SM O
 CAUSES OF SMOKING
Peer pressure
Feeling of stress and fatigue
Growing up in a house or
environment where people regularly
smoke
Ignorance about all the associated
disadvantages and risks
Curiosity to use it
 EFFECTS OF SMOKING
Rise in blood pressure & heart beat
The person will experience a
considerably lower appetite
The sense of taste and smell of the
individual will be affected
The blood circulation in the body will
be negatively affected
 Chronic coughing and shortness
of breath will often be
experienced
The immune system will be
weakened
 PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Awareness on the effects of smoking
is given from school level itself
Proper counsciling
Education and counselling by
physicians of children and adolescents
has been found to be effective in
decreasing the risk of tobacco use.
Keep away the children from smokers
Example: SMOKING EPIDEMIOLOGY
normal population: 23%
alcoholism: 90%+
other addictions: 90%+
schizophrenia: 85%
depression: 80%
Thank you