Our everyday youth suffer from these addictions lets curb this addiction by spreading the awareness to the whole world since we are the next generation and we should make it a better place for our children.

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2. DEFINITIONS
Drug :Drug is any chemical substances that change the
way your body works.
Drug abuse :This is the the continued misuse of any
substance for mood altering
Alcohol abuse :This is the recurring use of alcohol
despite its negative consequences
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3. DRUG ABUSE
TYPES OF DRUGS ABUSED
Cannabis(marijuana)
It’s a preparation of cannabis plant intended as a psychoactive drug and
medicine .
Cannabis has psychoactive and physiological effects when consumed.
The immediate desired effects from consuming cannabis include
relaxation and mild euphoria (the "high" or "stoned" feeling), while
some immediate undesired side-effects include a decrease in short-term
memory, dry mouth, impaired motor skills and reddening of the
eyes.
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6. TOBACCO
Is type of drug used for making cigarettes, It contains
nicotine which is the stimulant that causes addiction the
victims.
Immediate effects
 Users report feelings of relaxation, sharpness, calmness
and alartness.Those new to smoking may
experience nausea, dizziness, increased blood pressure,
narrowed arteries, and rapid heart beats. Generally, the
unpleasant symptoms will eventually vanish over time,
with repeated use, as the body builds a tolerance to the
chemicals in the cigarettes.
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8. KHAT
 Khat has been grown for use as a stimulant and is
consumed by chewing its leaves.
 Khat consumption induces mild euphoria and
excitement, similar to that conferred by strong
coffee. Individuals become very talkative under the
influence.
 Death and stroke following acute coronary
syndrome (clogging of the artery) may also occur.
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10. ALCOHOL
 Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking that results in
harm to one’s health, interpersonal relationships, or
ability to work.
 Certain manifestations of alcohol abuse include failure
to fulfill responsibilities at work, school, or home;
drinking in dangerous situations, including the
operation of a motor vehicle; legal concerns associated
with alcohol use; and continued drinking despite
problems that are caused or worsened by drinking.
 It causes liver cirrhosis which critically damages the
liver.
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12. MANDRAX
 Sedative hypnotic drug of the quinazolinone class that
acts as a general central nervous system depressant.
 Effects can include drowsiness, reduced heart rate,
reduced respiration, increased sexual arousal, and
numbness of the fingers and toes. Larger doses can
bring about respiratory depression , slurred speech,
headache, and a symptom of excessive sensitivity to
light.
 Mandrax use alters the brain chemicals, suppressing
brain function so that the user becomes like a zombie.
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14. REASONS FOR ADDICTION
 Family history of addiction
 Abuse, neglect, or other traumatic experiences in
childhood
 Mental disorders such as depression and anxiety
 Early use of drugs
 Method of administration—smoking or injecting a
drug may increase its addictive potential
 Peer pressure from friends and aswell schoolmates
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15. COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
OF DRUG ABUSE
 You’re neglecting your responsibilities at school, work,
or home
 You’re using drugs under dangerous conditions or
taking risks while high, such as driving while on drugs,
using dirty needles, or having unprotected sex
 Your drug use is getting you into legal trouble, such as
arrests for disorderly conduct, driving under the influence,
or stealing to support a drug habit
 Your drug use is causing problems in your
relationships, such as fights with your partner or family
members, an unhappy boss, or the loss of old friends.
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16. COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
OF DRUG ADDICTION
 You’ve built up a drug tolerance. You need to use more of the drug to
experience the same effects you used to attain with smaller amounts.
 You take drugs to avoid or relieve withdrawal symptoms. If you go
too long without drugs, you experience symptoms such as nausea,
restlessness, insomnia, depression, sweating, shaking, and anxiety.
 You’ve lost control over your drug use. You often do drugs or use
more than you planned, even though you told yourself you wouldn’t.
You may want to stop using, but you feel powerless.
 Your life revolves around drug use. You spend a lot of time using
and thinking about drugs, figuring out how to get them, and recovering
from the drug’s effects.
 You’ve abandoned activities you used to enjoy, such as hobbies,
sports, and socializing, because of your drug use.
 You continue to use drugs, despite knowing it’s hurting you. It’s
causing major problems in your life—blackouts, infections, mood
swings, depression, paranoia—but you use anyway
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17. Physical warning signs of drug abuse
 Bloodshot eyes, pupils larger or smaller than usual
 Changes in appetite or sleep patterns. Sudden weight loss
or weight gain
 Deterioration of physical appearance, personal grooming
habits
 Unusual smells on breath, body, or clothing
 Tremors, slurred speech, or impaired coordination
Behavioral signs of drug abuse
 Drop in attendance and performance at work or school
 Unexplained need for money or financial problems. May
borrow or steal to get it.
 Engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviors
 Sudden change in friends, favorite hangouts, and hobbies
 Frequently getting into trouble (fights, accidents, illegal
activities)
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18. WHEN A LOVED ONE HAS A DRUG
PROBLEM,
 Speak up. Talk to the person about your concerns, and
offer your help and support, without being judgmental
 Take care of yourself. Don’t get so caught up in
someone else’s drug problem that you neglect your
own needs.
 Avoid self-blame. You can support a person with a
substance abuse problem and encourage treatment,
but you can’t force an addict to change
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19. LETS JOIN UP AND FIGHT AGAINST
DRUG ABUSE AND BUILD A STRONG
NATION FOR OUR BRIGHT FUTURE.
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