This document discusses drugs and their effects. It defines what drugs are, describes different types of drugs including stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens. It outlines the effects of drugs on the body like heart attacks and infections. Statistics are presented on drug use worldwide and in India showing increases in certain regions. Risk and protective factors for drug use are explained. India's laws against drug trafficking and amendments are summarized. Suggestions are provided for creating drug awareness among teens. The conclusion emphasizes that drug addiction can be treated and prevented through education.

1. A Road To No Where
DRUGS
Presented by (MCA 5th)
Kanchan
Aradhana
DRUGS
A Road To No Where

2.  A drugs are medicines or other substances which has a physiological
effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
 According to medical dictionary -
”Drug is a chemical substance that affects the processes of the
mind or body”.
What are drugs?
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3. Terminology related to drug
 ABUSE
The use of illegal drugs in a way that is harmful to your health
 ADDICTION
A strong need that someone feels to regularly take an illegal or harmful drug
 COME DOWN
An unpleasant physical and mental feeling that someone gets when an
illegal drug stops affecting them
 CRACK DEN
A place where people go to buy and use the illegal drug crack
 REHAB
The process of helping someone to give up drugs 2

4. Types Of Drugs
Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens
Ecstasy
Cocaine
Crack Cocaine Psilocybin
Mescaline
Ketamine
Morphine
Heroin
Cannabis
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5. Effect of drugs on body
 Heart attack and high blood pressure
 Causes lung infection and coughing
 Vomiting and stomach ache
 Kidney failure and liver diseases
 Injecting (shooting up) drugs can hurt
your veins
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6. Survey Reports On Drugs
According to the reports of WHO:
 It is estimated that 1 in 20 adults, or a quarter of a billion
people between the ages of 15 and 64 years, used at
least one drug in 2014.
 With an estimated 207,400 drug-related deaths in
2014, corresponding to 43.5 deaths per million people
aged 15-64.
 In some sub regions, however, particularly North
America and Western and Central Europe, drugs use
have increased.
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8. Statistical Report on Drugs
 India has witnessed a five-time
(455%) increase in drug hauls over
3 years, from 2011 to 2013.
 Officials have seized 105,173 tones
of illegal drugs over this period.
 At least 24,426 people committed
suicide due to drug use in the last 10
years across India
 Mizoram, Punjab and Manipur are
among the states where people are
most vulnerable to drug abuse.
States Drug cases
Punjab 10,220
Uttar Pradesh 6,755
Maharashtra 1,903
Tamil Nadu 1,402
Rajasthan 1,115
Jammu & Kashmir 411
Gujarat 68
As per the state wise NCRB report of 2012
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9. Banned drugs in world
but not in India
Among the long list of banned medicine
outside, India are commonly used
drugs like
D-Cold
Lomofen (anti-diarrheal)
 Syspride, (acidity and constipation)
 Nimesulide (painkiller)
 Buclizine (appetite stimulant) 8

10. Risk Factors
 Peer pressure
 To forget pain and sorrow
 Early antisocial behavior
 Parental drug use and positive
attitude toward use
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11. Protective Factors
 Knowledge about risks associated with
substance use
 Negative attitude towards substance use
 Positive relationships with adults
 Healthy coping strategies to deal with stress
 Involvement in alternative activities
 Sense of well being and self confidence
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12. Laws Against Drugs In India
 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
Provide adequate penalties for drug trafficking.
 NDPS Amendments, 1989
 NDPS Amendments, 2001
 NDPS Amendments, 2014
 Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Regulates the import, manufacture and distribution of drugs in India.
 The Drugs (Amendment) Act, 1955 .
The Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Act, 1982
 The Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Act 1995.
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13. How To Create Awareness
About Drugs Among Teens?
 Distribute brochures, posters and other
materials around campus.
 Team up with clubs that promotes healthy
decisions and behavior
 Go virtual, tap into social networks
 Make headlines
 Be on lookout for opportunities to insert
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14. Conclusion
 No single factor can predict whether a person will become addicted to drugs.
 The more risk factors a person has, the greater the chance for drug addiction.
 Drug addiction is treatable and can be successfully managed.
 Teachers, parents, and health care providers have crucial roles in educating
young people and preventing drug use and addiction.
Now, let us all decide today that we will never use any drug and we will all
stand together to fight against this problem.
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15. References
 National Survey of Drug Use and Health _ National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
 India’s Soaring Drug Problem_ 455% Rise In Seizures _ IndiaSpend
 World_Drug_Report_2015_web
 World_Drug_Report_2016_web
 idpc-briefing-paper-drug-policy-in-india
 National Survey of Drug Use and Health _ National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
 mha.nic.in/ncb_desig_empow
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