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DRUGS ABUSE
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NURUL ILINA SYAZWANI BINTI ZAMURI
ILYA ADIRA BINTI JAININ
A drug, is any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism,
alters normal bodily function. Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's
body works by altering emotions and thoughts.
DRUGS-WHAT ARE THEY?
DRUG ABUSE
Drug abuse is an intense desire to obtain increasing amounts of a
particular substance.
SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE• Problems remembering things you recently said or
did • Getting drunk on a regular basis • Lying about how much alcohol you are drinking • Thinking that drug is necessary to have fun • Having frequent hangovers • Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal • Having "blackouts• Having problems at work or getting in trouble with
the law
KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT DRUGS!
• Drug is a contributing factor in at least half of all murders, suicides, and car accidents.
• Heavy drinking along with drunk driving increases your chances of serious injury or death.
• Heavy drinking is also linked with physical fighting, destroyed property, school and job problems, and trouble with law enforcement authorities.
KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT DRUGS!
• Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States.
• Cocaine, heroin and methamphetamines are illegal in all states and highly dangerous.
• It is illegal to buy or sell ecstasy.
THE MAIN DRUGS OF ABUSETYPE EXAMPLE DEPENDENCE LIABILITY
Narcotics analgesics Morphine, Diamorphine Very Strong
General central nervous system depressants
Ethanol, Barbiturates Strong
Methaqualone, Glutethimide, AnaesthetIcs
Moderate
Solvents Strong
Anxiolytic Drugs Benzodiazepines Moderate
Psychomotor stimulants Amphetamines Strong
Cocaine, Nicotine Very Strong
Caffeine Weak
Psychotomimetic agents Lysergic acid diethylamide Weak or Absent
Mescaline Weak or Absent
Phencyclidine Moderate
Cannabis Weak
CONSUMPTION OF VARIOUS DRUGS
MARIJUANA • Street names include pot, herb, weed, boom, Mary Jane, and chronic
• The amount of tar inhaled and the level of carbon monoxide absorbed are 3-5 times greater than cigarette smokers.
EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA USE
Physical Effects of use: Dry mouth, nausea, headache,
decreased coordination, increased heart rate, reduced muscle
strength, increased appetite and eating
Mental Effects of use: Anxiety, confusion,
anger, tiredness, possible suicidal thoughts
COCAINE & HEROINE
• Both drugs can be snorted, smoked or injected by needle into a vein.
• Prolonged cocaine snorting can result in sores of the inside of the nose and can damage the cartilage enough to cause it to collapse.
• Heroin is ranked second as the most frequently mentioned drug in drug-related deaths.
COCAINE & HEROINE
The IV drug user is at risk for transmitting or acquiring HIV infection/AIDS if needles or other
injection equipment are shared. Bad Effects: Infected veins, hepatitis liver
disease, pneumonia, heart infections, paranoia, depression, miscarriage, overdose and even death!Good News: According to a 1998 study, less than 1% of teens are regular cocaine users. In fact, 98%
of teens have never even tried cocaine.
PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF DRUG USE
Same user of Methamphetamines 5 years later
19951990
Infection from drug use
Drug Abuse Treatment Can Work No single treatment is appropriate for all individuals.
Treatment needs to be readily available.
Treatment must attend to multiple needs of the individual, not just drug use.
Multiple courses of treatment may be required for success.
Remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness.
WHAT’S YOUR ANTI DRUGS ?
Some popular anti-drugs: music, dancing, watching televison, computers, basketball, family, singing, friendship, life, football, track, rock climbing, volunteering.
WHICH ROUTE WILL YOU CHOOSE ?
EASY STREET OR HARD ROAD ?
REFERENCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_abuse
http://timetogethelp.drugfree.org/
http://drugabuse.com/
THANK YOU
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