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This document summarizes a presentation about drug abuse. It defines drugs as chemicals that affect the body and brain. It then outlines various types of drugs like alcohol, ecstasy, marijuana, heroin, hallucinogens, cocaine, and inhalants and their common signs of use. The presentation discusses the physical, mental, financial, and social impacts of drug abuse. It concludes by covering treatment programs, psychotherapy, self-help groups, prevention strategies, and emphasizing that saying no to drugs is important for health and well-being.
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- 1. PAÑÑASASTRA UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA DrugAbuse Topic: Presented by Group 7 Lecturer: Dr. Chay Leakena Course: Health and Fitness Room: Butum Vatdei Time: 8:00 – 11:00 AM
- 2. Content: I. Introduction II. Howdrugs works III. Symptoms of drug abuse IV. Recognizing drug abuse V. Types of Drugs and its signs VI. The Impacts of Drugs VII. Treatment and Prevention
- 3. I. Introduction A drugis any chemical you take that affects the way your body works. Drug
- 4. II. How drugworks A drug must be able to pass from your body into your brain. Drugs can change the messages your brain cells are sending to each other, and to the rest They do this by interfering with your brain's own chemical signals
- 5. III. Symptoms ofDrug Abuse • Using drug becomes a habit • Need more drugs to get high • Feel difficult without drugs • Legal problem • Argument/violence outburst • Inappropriate spending • Dealing problems by using drug • Spending more time and energy on using drug
- 6. IV. Recognizing DrugAbuse Sudden behavior changes Neglected appearance Money troubles Missing possessions Physical health Drop if work or school performance
- 7. Alcohol • Clumsiness • difficultywalking • slurred speech • Sleepiness • poor judgment • dilated pupils V. Types of Drugs and its Signs
- 8. Ecstasy • An exaggeratedfeeling of great happiness or well-being • Reduced inhibitions • A heightened or altered sense of sight, sound and taste • Amphetamine-like effects • Impaired coordination • Memory problems or loss of memory V. Types of Drugs and its Signs
- 9. Marijuana: • Glassy • redeyes • loud talking • Inappropriate laughter followed by sleepiness • a sweet burnt scent • loss of interest motivation • weight gain or loss. V. Types of Drugs and its Signs
- 10. Heroin: • Needle marks •sleeping at unusual times • sweating; vomiting • coughing • twitching; loss of appetite • contracted pupils • no response of pupils to light. V. Types of Drugs and its Signs
- 11. Hallucinogens: • Dilated pupils •bizarre and irrational behavior including paranoia, aggression, hallucinations • mood swings • detachment from people • absorption with self or other objects, slurred speech • confusion. V. Types of Drugs and its Signs
- 12. Cocaine, Crack, Meth,and Other Stimulants: • Hyperactivity • Euphoria • Irritability • Anxiety • excessive talking followed by depression • go long periods of time without eating or sleeping • dilated pupils • weight loss • dry mouth and nose. V. Types of Drugs and its Signs
- 13. Depressants: (including barbituratesand tranquilizers) Seems drunk as if from alcohol but without the associated odor of alcohol • difficulty concentrating • Clumsiness • poor judgment • slurred speech • Sleepiness • contracted pupils. V. Types of Drugs and its Signs
- 14. Inhalants: (Glues, aerosols,and vapors ) • Watery eyes • impaired vision, memory and thought • secretions from the nose or rashes around the nose and mouth • headaches and nausea • appearance of intoxication • Drowsiness • poor muscle control • Anxiety • irritability V. Types of Drugs and its Signs
- 15. VI. Impact ofdrugs users Physical Problems • Unconsciousness, coma and sudden death • communicable disease. • STI • unwanted pregnancy Mental Problems • Confusing & accident • Stress • Suicide Financial Problems • In debt • Properties lost Social Problems • Problem at school, home or work place • Legal issues • Criminals
- 16. VII. Treatment andPrevention A. Treatment programs • Long-term residential • Short-term residential • Outpatient HELP!? I’m so addicted. B. Psychotherapy C. Self-help groups D. Help with withdrawal symptoms
- 17. VII. Treatment andPrevention (cont.) 1. Prevention for children and young adult: • Risk factors and protective • Community • School programs • Set good examples
- 18. 2. Prevention forpeople who relapse to drugs: - Identify the high-risk situations - Keep mind in your treatment plan - Gain support and control your feeling - Be positive to yourself and maintain your body VII. Treatment and Prevention (cont.)
- 19. VII. Conclusion In short,drugs which are the chemical substances that affect the way your body work, some are illegal. They give you many bad effects such are physical and mental health problem, financial problem, and social problem. JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS