S AJ KAZHXSKA

1. IMPACT OF DRUG
ABUSE ON
HARMONY IN
THE SOCIETY
SYED AHMED FARMAAN (3122235002141)
TAMIL BHARATHI S (3122235002142)
TANUSHA SRINIVASAN (3122235002143)
TARUN SIVARAJ HARISH (3122235002144)
THAHEERA NASEERE (3122235002145)

2. WHAT IS DRUG
ABUSE AND WHY
DOES IT MATTER ?
• The habitual use of substances (like
alcohol, narcotics, and prescription
drugs) in harmful or illegal ways.
• Drug abuse negatively affects
individuals, families, and entire
communities, leading to
widespread issues in safety, health,
and social cohesion.

3. HOW DOES HUMAN
VALUES IMPACT
DRUG ABUSE ?
Understanding Human Values
can cultivate an environment
where students learn to take
responsibility for their health
and well-being through positive
reinforcement and educational
programs.

4. IMPACT OF DRUGS ON
AN INDIVIDUAL
Loss of Self Exploration and Right
Understanding :
• Drug abuse leads to confusion
about true needs and disrupts
self-reflection, hindering
continuous happiness and
prosperity.
• Individuals struggle to align
intentions with right actions,
impacting well-being.

5. IMPACT OF DRUGS ON
AN INDIVIDUAL
Disruption of Mental Well-Being
(Sukh) :
• Core values like trust,
respect, and self-regulation
are compromised, leading to
anxiety, depression, and
emotional instability.
• Relationships suffer,
disrupting family and social
harmony.

6. IMPACT OF DRUGS ON
AN INDIVIDUAL
Degradation Of Physical Health :
• Drug abuse harms physical health,
leading to chronic problems and loss
of self-regulation (Sanyam and
Swasthya).
Imbalance Between Self and Body :
• Drugs create a disconnect between
physical needs and rational thought,
hindering true happiness and
prosperity.

7. IMPACT ON FAMILY
DYNAMICS
Financial Burden :
Funds diverted to addiction
create financial strain.
Emotional Stress :
Fear and instability replace
peace

8. IMPACT ON FAMILY
DYNAMICS
Broken Relationships :
Addiction isolates loved ones,
straining bonds.
Domestic Violence and Neglect :
Increases risk of abuse and
neglect

9. IMPACT ON FAMILY
DYNAMICS
Broken Relationships :
Addiction isolates loved ones,
straining bonds.
Domestic Violence and Neglect :
Increases risk of abuse and
neglect

10. "Addiction disrupts
trust and responsibility,
key to family harmony.“
“Drug abuse: A habit
that empties pockets,
hearts, and homes.”
- Some Proposals from UHV

11. HOW RELATIONSHIPS
ARE AFFECTED ?
Neglect Of Responsibilities:
Drug use often leads
individuals to neglect their
duties, whether as a parent,
partner, or provider, damaging
the overall function of the
family unit.

12. “Responsibility is not
just about one’s
actions; it is about the
power to respond to
the needs of others.
Addiction takes away
that power, leaving only
reactive patterns of
harm.” - Man’s Search Of Harm
by Viktor Frank

13. HOW RELATIONSHIPS
ARE AFFECTED ?
Erosion Of Trust :
Trust is the foundational Value
in any relationship, and this
foundational value of trust is
lost when drug abuse interferes
with the relationship.

14. "The destructive power of
addiction erodes not only
personal well-being but
also the very foundations
of relationships, fostering
isolation and dismantling
the bonds that hold
families and communities
together."
- The Noonday Demon: An Atlas Of Depression
by Dr. Andrew Solomon

15. IMPACT ON
COMMUNITY SAFETY
Increased Crime Rates :
Drug abuse often leads to an
uptick in theft, assaults, and drug-
related crimes.
Public Disorder :
Presence of drug abuse hotspots
leads to disruptive behavior and
unsafe public environments.

16. IMPACT ON
COMMUNITY SAFETY
Strain on Law Enforcement :
Increased police efforts and
resources are needed to handle
drug-related offenses.
Threat to Public Spaces :
Abandoned areas and parks
become hotspots for drug activities,
making them unsafe for residents.

17. "Drug abuse and
addiction are linked to a
range of serious
consequences, including
increased criminal activity
and violence, which
disrupt the safety and
well-being of entire
communities."
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
(NIDA)

18. IMPACT ON PUBLIC
HEALTH
Spread of Diseases :
Unsafe drug practices like needle
sharing increase the spread of
HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
Higher Mortality :
Growing numbers of overdose
incidents and drug related accidents
leading to increased mortality rates.

19. IMPACT ON PUBLIC
HEALTH
Disruption of Mental Well Being :
Drug abuse disrupts inner peace
and harmony in the self, leading to
instability and issues.
Strain on Healthcare Services :
Increased rates of drug-related
emergencies overwhelme the
healthcare service workers.

20. "Substance abuse is a
major driver of public
health problems,
contributing to the spread
of diseases, mental health
disorders, and
unnecessary loss of life."
- World Hearth Organization
(WHO)

21. IMPACT ON FUTURE
GENERATIONS
Effect on Children :
Children suffer trauma in early
stages of life and face a higher
risk of addiction.
Cycle of Dependency :
Addiction disrupts family legacies,
impacting future generations.

22. POTENTIAL STRATEGIES
TO TACKLE THE ISSUE
Providing Compassionate Support :
Providing rehabilitation and
community support focused on
empathy and dignity.
Prevention Through Education :
Promote awareness of healthy
choices to be taken and mental
well being.

23. "Emphasize support
and community to
restore harmony.“
“Addiction not only
robs the present - it
steals the future”
- UHV Call for Action

24. REFERENCES
• www.unodc.org
• https://uhv.org.in
• pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• www.worldwidejournals.com
• www.samhsa.gov