Oral presentation

DRUGS ABUSE

Prepared by :

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/

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