This document discusses commonly abused drugs including opioids, cannabinoids, and cocaine. Opioids like heroin are obtained from poppy plants and act as depressants that slow body functions. Cannabinoids such as marijuana interact with cannabinoid receptors and are obtained from cannabis plants, affecting the cardiovascular system. Cocaine interferes with dopamine transport in the brain and stimulates the central nervous system, causing euphoria and energy but also potential hallucinations at high doses. Prevention of drug abuse involves avoiding peer pressure, seeking education and counseling, and getting help from professionals and family if needed.

2. ABUSE

3. Commonly abused drugs are
OPIOIDS
CANNABINOIDS
COCA ALKALOIDS

4. OPIOIDS
 Binds to specific opioid receptors in our central
nervous system and gastrointestinal tract
 Heroin (commonly called smack) is obtained from
latex of the poppy plant papaver somniferum
 Heroin is a depressant and slows down body functions

5. Cannabinoids
 Interacts with cannabinoid receptors
 Natural cannabinoids are obtained from
inflorescences of the plant cannabis sativa.The flower
tops,leaves and resin of the plant are used in various
combinations to produce marijuana,hashish,charas
and ganja
 They effect the cardiovascular system of our body

6. COCA ALKALOIDS(COCAINE)
 Cocaine is obtained from erythroxylum coca
 it interferes with transport of neuro-transmitter
dopamine
 It ha spotent stimulating action on central nervous
system ,producing a sense of euphoria and increased
energy.excessive dosage causes hallucinations

7. PREVENTION AND CONTROL
 Avoid undue peer pressure
 Education and counselling
 Seeking help from parents and peers
 Looking for danger signs
 Seeking professional and medical help