1.
History of
addictions
LUČKA K., TAJA N., DEJANA S., EVA D.K.

2.
Index
A. BEGINNINGS OF ADDICTION
 ADDICTION OVER THE YEARS
 CONSEQUENCES OF ADDICTION

3.
Beginnings of addiction
1. Some drugs were used as medicine (from the 8th century).
The first winery appeared around 7000 BC.
Ancient civilizations consulted oracles about politics and
Oracles used mushrooms and cannabis to have visions.
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4.
1. In 3400 BC Sumerians discovered the opium plant (from poppy seeds) and used it for medicine. In
19th century Chinese brought opium to the USA and it became popular. People started to get
addicted. Opium releaves pain.
Since then opium has evolved into street heroin and morphine.
2. Cannabis appeared in Asia 3000BC.
3. They started selling opium and coca leaves (cocaine) in 1700s. The natives chewed cocoa leaves to
be stronger.
5. Peyote cactus, Mexican mushrooms makes you hallucinate.
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peyote cactusopium dried coca leaves Mexican mushroom Cannabis

5.
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Many drugs were made from plants and animal secretions.
Addictions occurred very early.
The oldest thing on which man was addicted
was morphine and alcohol that was in 1802-1805.
Today they make drugs in laboratory
(they mix chemicals):

6.
Getting addicted
Addiction starts in the brain.
When you first take a drug, you feel
euphoric or ‚high‘. And the more you use it,
the more you want it and the bigger amount
you need. The brain and the body get used
to drug‘s effects.
You can get addicted with only one use.
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7.
Why do people take drugs?
Escape from reality and problems
To be more focused
Energy
Relaxation
To feel happier
Curiosity
Peer pressure
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8.
Addiction over the years
Previously:
1.alcohol
2.drugs
3.smoking
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9.
Addiction over the years
Now:
1.technology
2.drugs
3.smoking
4.alcohol
5.money
6.gambling
7.food
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10.
Consequences of addiction
1.violence
2.death
3.loss of money
4.health problems (cancer)
5.loss of support
6.abuse
7.suicide
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11.
Summary
1. An addiction is a chronic dysfunction of the brain system that involves reward, motivation and memory.
2. Someone experiencing an addiction will:
Be unable stay away from the substance or stop using it.
Won‘t have self-control.
Will want the substance or behavior badly.
Won‘t care how their behavior causes problems.
Lack of emotional response.
3. Over time, addictions can seriously interfere with your life, and they just get worse. That‘s why is important for
anyone who is experiencing addiction to ask for help.
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12.
Resources
https://sbtreatment.com/addiction/
https://www.mentalhelp.net/substance-abuse/history-and-context/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/drug-use/History-of-drug-control
https://www.google.com/search?q=peyote+cactus&sxsrf=ALeKk020sLtdsObahoQpQmPBbavqBlm90A:1609970410002&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwig64uTp4juAhXsAxAIHWYXDW4Q_AUoAXoECAQQAw&biw=1536&bih=698#imgrc=0hF48fVpY7s9MM
https://mcdreeamiemusings.com/blog/2019/8/11/f40zb97cz4s4zzdycw7t3r8e2ylpw6
https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/286883/view/dried-coca-leaves
https://www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/1144791
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/05/28/study-cannabis-was-used-at-biblical-site-in-israel/
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Thanks for your attention
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