my 1st presentation.

1. DRUG ABUSE
AND ADDICTION

2. DRUG is a substance which causes physiological
changes in the body when it is introduced in the
body through smoking, injections, medicines etc.,

3. Drug addiction is a disease that is caused to brain as
the abusement of drugs leads to various changes in the
structure and functioning of brain

4.  Alcohol
 Amphetamines
 Anabolic steroids
 Caffeine
 Heroin
 Cannabis
 Cocaine
 Ecstasy
 Nicotine
 Marijuana
 Methamphetamine
 inhalants

5.  Peer Pressure
 Stress
 Loneliness
 Desperation
 Physical abusement
 Emotional issues
 Financial crisis
 Loss of loved ones
 Failures
 Curiosity

6.  Swings in mood
 Lack of energy
 Constant runny nose
 Bloodshot eyes
 Behavioral changes
 Changes in their hobbies
 Losing interest in all activities
 Sleeping in abnormal timings
 Laughing without any reason
 Being away from friends and
family members

7.  Liver disorders
 Heart diseases
 Kidney diseases
 Various cancers
 Hepatitis
 HIV
 Improper functioning of brain
 Weakens the immune system of the body
 Other infectious diseases

8.  Physical and mental assessment
 Detoxification
 Participating in counselling classes
 Being a member of after care program
 Psychological treatment
 Dual diagnosis
 Medications
 Participating in group or individual
therapies