The document discusses the effects of drug abuse on youth. It begins by defining key terms like drug and drug abuse. It then notes that drug abuse is linked to addiction and dependence. The document outlines several alarming facts about drug abuse statistics that show youth are most vulnerable. It details some of the major legal, physical, mental, and intellectual effects youth face from drug abuse, including criminal records, health issues, mental health problems, and academic difficulties. In the end, it emphasizes drug abuse has many serious consequences for youth.

1. B Y
C H U K W U E M E K A K E L E C H I
B I O C H E M I S T R Y
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THE EFFECT OF DRUG
ABUSE ON THE YOUTH

2. Etymologically derived from
the Middle Dutch
word "droge (vate)"
meaning "dry (barrels)",
referring to medicinal plants
preserved as dry matter in
barrels.

3. DEFINITON OF DRUG
The World
Health
Organizatio
n Defines
drug as a
substance
that can alter
the
physiological
functioning
of a living
creature.

4. ALARMING FACTS ON
DRUGS

5. Drug abuse
can be defined
in many ways.
Drug abuse has several
dimensions including
Legal
Pharmacological
Medical
Social
Mental
 CONCEPT OF DRUG ABUSE

7. Drug abuse is linked to drug addiction and drug
dependence
 Drug addiction
is a neuropsychological disorder
characterized by a persistent and intense
urge to use a drug, despite substantial
harm and other negative consequences.
Repetitive drug use often alters brain
function in ways that perpetuate craving,
and weakens self-control.
 Drug dependence
is a chronic, progressive disease
characterized by significant
impairment that is directly
associated with persistent and
excessive use of a psychoactive
substance. Impairment may involve
physiological, psychological, or social
dysfunction.

8. Most commonly abused drugs

9. Most commonly abused drugs

10. STATISTICS SHOW THAT YOUTHS ARE THE MOST
VULNERABLE TO DRUG ABUSE

11. The greatest percentage of recent drug use
occurs between ages of 16-24y for all
drugs except cocaine that peaks in the 25-
34y old age group. The percentage of last
year drug use more than halves between
the age of 25 and 50 for almost all drugs.
The high percentage for tobacco use among
the younger drug using populations is a
concern.

12. DRUG ABUSE IS LETHAL DRUG ABUSE IS ADDICTIVE

15. EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE
IN YOUTHS
Young people who are into severe drug abuse face many problems like
academic issues, physical and mental health problems, disturbed
relationships, and worse, interaction with the juvenile justice system.
This does not stop just here. The effects are often extended for
their family members, their communities, and even the entire society.

16. LEGAL PHYSICAL
MENTAL INTELLECTUAL

17. Possession of illegal drugs lands young people in court.
If a person is caught distributing or selling substances, it can even lead to a
sentence in prison.
Once a teenager’s prison records are created, the future life for them can be
extremely difficult.

18. A criminal
record can
lead
to long-
term legal
issues like:
Admission
or
readmissio
n to
school
Eligibility
for public
housing
Job
opportunit
ies
Financial
aid for
studies
Joining the
armed
forces

19. Physical effects of drug abuse among youth include
accidental
injuries,
increased threats
of suicide,
homicide,
illness
and disabilities.

20. Physical effects of drug abuse
on the youths (2)
Also, drug-abusing teens are more susceptible
to diseases like HIV/AIDS due to sexual contact
with an infected person or sharing of
unsterile injections.

21. Several mental health issues are common to young people who abuse
drugs:
Depression
Withdrawal
symptoms
Apathy
Developmental
lags
Bipolar Dementia Amnesia Psychosis

22. HIGHLIGHTS OF EFFECTS OF DRUG
ABUSE ON THE YOUTHS
Smoking and
alcoholism are
intrinsically pernicious

23. Amnesia and related conditions
such as ataxia, dyslexia etc.
gradually sets in.

26. RISK FACTORS AND
CONSEQUENCES
Drug abuse has many
consequences which greatly
affect the youths

27. ALARMING FACTS

28. SCARY FACT 1
2022 data

29. SCARY FACT 2
2022 Data

30. SAY NO TO DRUGS