Drug abuse occurs when drugs are used without medical advice and can lead to addiction. There are over 190 million drug users worldwide, especially among young adults. Reasons for drug addiction include family history, mental health issues, pain, life stresses, and lack of support systems. Drugs affect the brain's reward system and can negatively impact cognitive functions. Long-term effects of drug abuse include consequences for an individual's mental and physical health, family relationships and stability, and society through increased crime and loss of community cohesion. Preventing drug abuse requires addressing the root causes through lifestyle balance, stress management, social support systems, and community awareness and education programs.

1. DRUG ABUSE

2. INTRODUCTION
❖ A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in an organism's
physiology or psychology when consumed.
❖ Indiscriminate use of the drug without the advice of doctors is called
drug abuse.
❖ Constant use of certain drugs as a habit that leads to dependence on
them is called drug addiction.
❖ There are over 190 million drugs user around the world and the problem
keeps increasing at an alarming rate, especially among young adults
under the age of 30.

3. REASONS OF DRUG ADDICTION
• Family history of addiction
• Sleep problems
• Chronic pain
• Financial difficulties
• Divorce or the loss of a loved one
• Long-term tobacco habit
• Tense home environment
• Lack of parental attachment in childhood
• Relationship issues

4. EFFECTS OF DRUG
On mind
❖ Drugs affect the brain’s “reward
circuit” and releases a lot of
dopamine that causes the
reinforcement of pleasurable but
unhealthy behaviors.
❖ Overall, drugs effect functions
of brain that includes :
i. learning,
ii. judgement,
iii. decision-making,
iv. behavior and memory.

5. 1.Nervous System
a. Depressant
i. Depress brain activities
ii. Produces the feeling of calmness and relaxation
iii. Drowsiness and deep sleep.
b. Stimulant
i. Increase alertness and confidence
ii. Leads lack of sleep
c. Narcotics
i. Reduce anxiety and tension
ii. Suppress brain activities
d. Hallucinogens
i. Cause chronic psychosis, anxiety
On health of individual

6. 2. Circulatory System
a. Stimulant
I . Affects BP and heartbeat
ii. Increase hypertension
3. Digestive System
a. Stimulant
I . Loss of appetite
b. Narcotics
I . Nausea and vomiting
ii. Painful gastro intestinal disruption
Others
a. Reduces respiratory activities
b. Affects muscular relaxation and many more

7. ❖ Financial trouble
❖ Homelessness
❖ Distress or unhappiness relationship in family
❖ Negative impact on children
On family

8. ❖ Creates social issues and public health concerns
❖ Drug-related crime could occur
❖ Influence on young generation:
❖ Loss of peaceful environment
❖ Increase of crimes, violence, harassments and conflict in the
society.
On society

9. PREVENTIVE METHODS
❖ Keep a well balanced life
❖ Deal with life pressure
❖ Change in Addict's Environment
❖ Anti-drug treatment must be applied to
the life of the addict.
❖ Involvement in Recreational Activities
such as Music , Basketball ,Gadgets
, Football ,etc.
❖ Implementation of Strict
Rules and Regulation .
❖ Performing Street Dramas
for Awareness purpose.

10. CONCLUSION
❖ Drug addiction has become major concern for people all
over the world.
❖ More deaths, illness and disabilities are caused by
substance abuse than by any other disorder
❖ Partnering with community to address this issue is integral
to preparing teenagers to better understand how to use
prescription drugs safely
❖ We all should lend hands to make our community drug
free.

11. TEAM MEMBERS
Manish Pandey
Mohan Khadka
MD Jabed Akhtar
Monika Budhathoki
Nabin Subedi
Nabina Dhital
Narendra Thapa
Navin Prakash
Nayansha Bhattarai
Neha Karn
Nelsha Shrestha
Ngawang Tharchin Sherpa