Drug

1. DRUG ABUSE AND DRUG
TRAFFICKING

2. DRUG ADDICTION
 Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a
disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads
to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or
medication. Substances such as alcohol, marijuana and
nicotine also are considered drugs. When you're addicted,
you may continue using the drug despite the harm it causes.

3.  Drug addiction can start with experimental use of a
recreational drug in social situations, and, for some people,
the drug use becomes more frequent. For others,
particularly with opioids, drug addiction begins with
exposure to prescribed medications, or receiving
medications from a friend or relative who has been
prescribed the medication.

4. DRUG TRAFFICKING
 Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade involving the
cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of substances
which are subject to drug prohibition laws. UNODC is
continuously monitoring and researching global illicit drug
markets in order to gain a more comprehensive
understanding of their dynamics.

5. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DRUG ADDICTION
 Damaged immune system, which increases susceptibility to infection
 Cardiovascular conditions, including heart attacks and collapsed veins
 Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
 Liver overexertion or liver failure
 Seizures and strokes
 Widespread brain damage that can interfere with memory, attention,
and decision-making, as well as permanent brain damage

6. DIAGONISIS
 Diagnosing drug addiction (substance use disorder)
requires a thorough evaluation and often includes an
assessment by a psychiatrist, a psychologist, or a licensed
alcohol and drug counselor. Blood, urine or other lab tests
are used to assess drug use, but they're not a diagnostic test
for addiction. However, these tests may be used for
monitoring treatment and recovery.

7. TREATMENT
 Although there's no cure for drug addiction, treatment
options explained below can help you overcome an
addiction and stay drug-free. Your treatment depends on
the drug used and any related medical or mental health
disorders you may have. Long-term follow-up is important to
prevent relapse.

8. SAY NO TO DRUGS

9.  PREVENTINGOTHERS FROM USING DRUGS
 Ask your teen's views. Avoidlectures. Instead, listen to your teen's opinions
and questions about drugs. Assure your teen that he or she can be honest with you.
 Discuss reasons not to use drugs. Avoidscare tactics. Emphasizehow drug use can
affect the things that are important to your teen — such as sports, driving, health
and appearance.
 As per my opinion drug education should be includedin schools and colleges to
give awareness to children , youths and adults to develop the knowledge, skills,and
attitudes to appreciate the benefits of livinghealthily.
CADET ABHILASH M K
 12 C SENIOR DIVISION
 BHAVAN'S ADARSHA VIDYALAYA
 21K(BN)NCC ERNAKULAM