3. Sidra Akhtar
• Clinical Psychologist
• Chairperson
• SA Foundation
• Drug & Psychological
Rehabilitation Centre
4. What is Drug Addiction?
A chronic, relapsing brain disease that is
characterized by compulsive substance seeking
and use of addictive substances, despite harmful
consequences.
“U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse”
5. What is an Addictive Drug?
A chemical substance, which
effects the physical, social,
psychological, spiritual and
economic well being of an
individual and brings changes
in his/her behavior.
6. Drug Addiction in Pakistan
• 6.7 million adults in Pakistan used drugs in the last 12
months.
• 4.25 million individuals are drug dependent.
• As a proportion of drug abusers, heroin users have
increased from 7.5 percent in 1983 to a shocking 51
percent a decade later in 1993.
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7. Natural Drugs
Drugs directly derived from nature
e.g. opium, coca products and
cannabis etc.
Semi-Synthetic Drugs
These are made from natural
drugs e.g. heroin and codeine etc
Synthetic Drugs
These are man-made drugs e.g
ecstasy, etc.
Bases of drugs
8. Major drug Classification
DRUG FORMS FUNCTIONS TYPES
Opioids chunks, tablets,
white/brown
powder
act through
opioids receptors
Heroin,
morphine,
codiene
Stimulants tablets &
capsules
accelerate the
activity of the
CNS
Amphetamines,
Cocaine
Depressants tablets,capsules,
liquid
slow down the
activity of the
brain
Alcohol,fentanyl
Hallucinogens tablets,capsules,
powder
alter its users’
perception of
reality, time and
space,
Lsd,PCP,
Magic
mushrooms
Other Drugs colored pills,
capsules,
tablets, crystals
usually of
Hallucinogen
Group/stimulants
Ecstasy,Crystal
Myth
10. Physical warning Sings
• Bloodshot eyes, pupils larger or smaller than usual
• Sleep , Appetite Problem
• Deterioration of physical appearance, personal
grooming habits
• Unusual smells on breath, body, or clothing
• Tremors, slurred speech, or impaired coordination
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11. Behavioral signs
• Drop in attendance and performance at work or school
• Unexplained need for money or financial problems.
• 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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12. Psychological warning signs
• Unexplained change in personality or attitude
• Sudden mood swings, irritability, or angry outbursts
• Periods of unusual hyperactivity, agitation, or
giddiness
• Lack of motivation; appears lethargic or “spaced out”
• Appears fearful, anxious, or paranoid, with no reason
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13. Why youth start taking drugs?
Curiosity
Availability
Peer pressure
Lack of awareness
about harms of drugs
Poor community
support
Lack of youth
counseling
Early life dilemmas
Depression
15. Prevention Programs
Primary Prevention:
( To aware the youth)
Secondary Prevention:
(To aware the drug addicts)
Tertiary Prevention:
(Treatment of drug addicts)