Drug abuse is a major health risk in entire world as it is responsible for spreading many communicable diseases. By this presentation, I tried to give a brief idea about drug abuse among youngsters.
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2. WHAT IS A DRUG ?
• Any substance whether natural or synthetic that stimulates,
depresses or irritates specialized cells.
• Any substance that brings about physical, psychological and
behavioural changes in person taking it.
• Two Types
• Pharmacological drugs
• Recreational drugs
3. WHAT IS A DANGEROUS DRUG
• Drugs that have high tendency for abuse and dependency
• These substances may be organic or synthetic, and pose harm to
those who use them.
4. • DRUG ABUSE – Non permissive consumption of certain substance
that may lead to physical and psychological dependence
• DRUG ADDICTION – Repeated, compulsive seeking and use of a drug
or related substances despite physical, mental and social
consequences
• DRUG DEPENDENCY – This is the state of physical and psychological
dependence, or both, on a dangerous drug, or drugs, experienced by
a person following the use of that substance on a periodic or
continuous basis
5. • DRUG TOLERANCE - Increasing of dosage of drugs to maintain the
desired effects of the drugs
• DRUG WITHDRAWAL - refers to the period from the point of drug
dependence up to the point when the drug dependent is totally or
gradually deprived of the drug
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7. CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS
• Type of manufacture
• Natural – Opium, Cannabis,
Cocaine
• Semi synthetic – Heroin
• Synthetic – Psychotropic
Substances
• Type of psycho-active effect
• Narcotics
• Depressants
• Stimulants
• Hallucinogens
• Inhalants
13. Physical
• Bloodshot eyes
• Pupils larger or smaller than usual
• Changes in appetite or sleep patterns
• Sudden weight loss or weight gain
• Deterioration of physical appearance
• Unusual smells on breath
• Impaired coordination
14. Behavioural /Mental
• Poor work
• Decline in performance
• Financial problems
• Secretive behaviours
• Sudden change in friends and associates
• Accident or trouble prone
• Lack of motivation and withdrawn
• Unexplained anxiety
15. EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE
• Loss of coordination
• Poor judgment
• Slowed reflexes
• Distorted vision
• Memory loss
• Blackout
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19. PREVENTION AND CONTROL
• Avoid pressure mainly to children
• Education
• Counselling
• Rehabilitation
• Hospitalisation
• Occupational and Behavioural therapy
• Change of social environment