The document discusses International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which was established in 1987 to promote a drug-free society. It outlines several themes related to drug abuse such as making healthy choices and not viewing drugs as harmless. Drugs are defined as chemicals that alter physiological functions and can be legal like cigarettes or illegal like marijuana. While some use drugs for pleasure or relaxation, the document warns of many health, social, and psychological problems associated with drug use. It advocates for solutions like rehabilitation, campaigning against drug promotion, and pledging to make communities free from drugs.

1. International Day Against Drug Abuse &
Illicit Trafficking
26th June
K V GOPINATH
Lecturer in Pharmacy
T T D Sri Padmavathi Women’s Polytechnic Tirupati
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2. Introduction
• Established by the US in
1987
• International society
free from drug abuse
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3. Themes of Drug Abuse
• Listen First
• Our lives without drugs
• Health
• Drug control your life !!!
• Value yourself- make
healthy choices
• Drugs is not child's play
• Lets Talk about drugs
• Sports against drugs
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4. What Are Drugs?
• Drugs are Chemicals that are
going to alter the physiological
functions of a body
• Increase Heart, respiration,
depression of CNS, dependence
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5. Types of Drugs
• Legal
Cigarette
R-OH
Sedatives
Anti- Psychotics
• Illegal Drugs
Marijuana
Bhang
charas
Ganja
Opium
Morphine
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6. Why Drugs
• Experiment / pain
• Fun / relaxation
• Fashion
• Curiosity
• Peace
• Euphoria
• Kick
• Calm
• Pleasurable
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7. Why “ Not To Take Drugs”
Health Problems
Psychological Problems
Social Problems
Financial Problems
Inability to Concentrate
Loss of Time Money and Energy
Loss of stamina and Weight
Drowsiness and Tremors
Coma , Shock and Death
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8. Why “ Not To Take Drugs”
Memory Disorders
Difficulty in Balancing
CVS & Liver Disorders
Infertility / Impotence
Loss of Immunity
Lack of Interest
Violent & Criminal
Anti Social Activities
Terrorism
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9. What Next to Curb Drugs?
Raise
Voice
Rehabilitation
Stand Up
& Speak
Out
Advocate
Stay Away From
Addicts
Campaign
Attack the
problem,
Not the
person
Balanced &
Nutrition
Exercise, Hobbies
& Sports
Yoga
Strong Will
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10. Solution
“Say No To Drugs”
Don’t
Marry
Condemn
&
Criticise
No Social
Drinking
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11. Solution
No to Drugs, Raise Your Voice
Deaddiction
&
Rehabilitation
Good Health
– Diet, Sleep,
Exercise
No
Promotion on
Social Drugs
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12. Conclusion
• Drug Abuse is a social
illness.
• Drugs are ‘untouchable’.
• It breaks you from family,
community and future
• Cultivation, possessing,
consuming, sale and
transport of illegal drugs are
punishable
• Pledge to make a
community free from drugs
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13. Thanks to Principal,
staff and students
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