This document discusses drug addiction, including why people use drugs, how drugs are used, and the causes and effects of drug addiction. It notes that drug addiction is caused by factors like curiosity, peer pressure, and mental health issues. The negative effects of drug use include physical and mental health problems, poor education and employment outcomes, and criminal behavior. However, the document concludes that addiction is a treatable disease and those struggling can seek help from trusted adults and treatment professionals.

1. by:
Francesbrylle T. Gumapac

3. DRUG
ADDICTION

4. Why Do People Use
Drugs?

5. DRUG
ADDICT
S

6. How drugs are used used?
INJECTED
SMOKED
SNORTED

7. CAUSES OF DRUG ADDICTION
OCuriosity
OGateway drugs
OPeer pressure
OEnvironment

8. CAUSES OF DRUG
ADDICTION
OAlteration of the
perception of
reality
OAnxiety,
depression, low
self esteem and
stress

9. EFFECT ON BRAIN

10. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF USING
DRUGS
O When a person
is addicted to
certain drugs he
got a physical
and mental
disorder.

11. EFFECTS OF USING DRUGS
OHEALTH
OPEOPLE HATE
THEM
OIRRESPECTABL
E PERSONS
OEDUCATION
OJOBLESS
OCRIMINALS

14. IT RUINS OUR PHYSICAL
APPEARANCE

16. Can addiction be treated
successfully?
Yes.
Addiction is a treatable,
chronic disease that can be
managed successfully.

17. What You Can Do To
Help
OThe best thing to do is to tell
an adult that you trust; a
parent, other relative,
teacher, coach, or school
counselor.
OThe person might need
professional help to stop
using drugs.

18. What You Can Do To
Help
OKids can also help others is by
choosing not to try or use
drugs. It's a good way for
friends to stick together.
OUnderstanding drugs and why
they are dangerous is another
good step for a kid to take.

19. Thank You and God Bless !
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