The document discusses drug classification, signs of drug abuse, causes of drug abuse, and ways to help drug addicts. It classifies drugs as pharmaceutical or recreational and identifies categories of addictive drugs like narcotics, stimulants, and depressants. Signs of drug abuse are described as physical, behavioral, emotional, and changes in family dynamics. Risk factors for drug addiction include family history, relationships, self-esteem, and peer pressure. Ways to help include education, resisting peer pressure, managing stress, rehabilitation centers, and prevention programs involving families and communities.

2. PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Drugs Classification Drug Abuse
Signs of
Drug Abuse
Causes Classification
conclusion
Ways
to help

3. WHAT IS A DRUG?
• A drug is something that affects your body. Drug pass
through the body and interferes with brain’s
neurotransmitters.
• Drug have been our part of our culture since the middle
of last century.

4. CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS
 Pharmaceutical Drugs
For example: Aspirin, Paracetamol
and Brufin
 Recreational Drug
For example: Alcohol, nicotine

5. WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?
• Drug abuse, also known as Drug addiction is defined as
chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by
compulsive drug seeking and use, despite its harmful
consequences.
• The initial decision of drug taking is voluntary but
repeated uses leads to its addiction.

6. Classification of addictive drugs
Narcotic Analgesics
Stimulants
Depressants
Cannabis

8. WHO’S MOST LIKELY TO BECOME ADDICTED?
Family history
Troubled relationship
Low-self esteem
Friends pressure
Relief from pain
Excitement and adventure
Frustration and depression

9. SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE
Physical signs
• Red and glazed eyes
• Pupils larger or smaller than usual
• Repeated health complaints
• Changes in appetite and sleep pattern
• Sudden weight loss or weight gain
• Unusual smell on breath
Behavioral signs
• Poor work
• Decline in performance
• Unexplained anxiety
• Lack of motivation
• Secretive behaviour
• Accident or trouble prune

10. SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE
Emotional Signs
• Personality Change
• Sudden mood changes
• Irresponsible behaviour
• Irritability
• Poor judgement
Family Dynamics
• Starting arguments
• Negative Attitude
• Breaking Rules
• Withdrawing from family
• Secretiveness

11. WAYS TO HELP DRUG ADDICTS
• Teaching and awareness programs
• Resist peer pressure
• Mange stress and anxiety
• Campaigns to appeal youth against it
• Role of parents is imperative
• Affordable access to Rehabilitation centres
• Employment opportunities
• Widespread Education
• Entertainment avenues

12. CONCLUSION
• No part of the world is free from the curse of drug trafficking.
• It has affected millions of people including the youth.
• Government should set targets to reduce the drug-abuse levels.
• At our individual level we should contribute effectively in eradicating this
problem.
• Prevention programs that involve the family, schools, communities, and the media
are effective in reducing drug abuse.
• It is necessary, to help youth and the general public to understand the risks of
drug abuse.