DRUGS

AND
ALCOHOL
ABUSE
PRESENTATION BY :- ATHARV RAMI

CLASS:- 12TH SCIENCE[B]

 DRUGS?
DRUGS ARE ORGANIC AND
INORGANIC COMPOUNDS USED FOR
TREATMENT,PREVENTION OR
DIAGNOSE.

DRUGS:-

A) PSYCHOTROPIC [mood altering]

B) PSYCHEDELIC [hallucination]
 PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS
1. Tranquilizers:- Decrease tension,anxiety and produce feeling of
calmness without inducing sleep.
2. Opioids:- It is a derivative of poppy plant(papaver
somniferum).It is a drug that relieves pain by acting on central
nervous system.Some of the examples of opioids are
morphine,codeine,heroin,methadone,etc.
3. Stimulants:- Also stimulates central nervous system.Some of
the stimulants are Cocaine(erythroxylum
coca),Caffeine(137-trimethyl xanthines) and Amphetamine.
4. Sedatives:- Central nervous system depressants.It includes
Barbiturates(hypnotics),benzodiazepines, gamma-hydroxybutyrate
(GHB).
 PSYCHEDELIC DRUGS
1. Hallucinogens:- These drugs change behaviour,thoughts
and perception in a manner of psychosis.
2. L.S.D[LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYL AMINE]:- Most powerful
hallucinogen.Obtained from fruiting body of
fungus(claviceps purpurea).It causes horrible dreams and
emotional outburst and chromosomal abnormalities.
3. Cannabinoids:- Product of hemp plant(cannabis
sativa).Some example of cannabinoids are
Bhang,Ganja,Charas,etc.
 EFFECTS OF
DRUG ABUSE :-
Drug use can have significant and damaging short-term and
long-term effects. Taking some drugs can be particularly risky,
especially if you take high doses or combine them with other drugs.

Short term effects Long term effects are:-

are:-
1. Liver damage
1. Nausea 2. Brain damage
2. Dizziness 3. Death by overdose
3. Headache
4. Delusions
5. Loss of interest.
Signs and symptoms of
recent use can include:-

● Feeling "high"
● Increased sociability
● Increased energy and agitation
● Increased sex drive
● Increased heart rate and blood
pressure
● Problems thinking clearly
● Loss of muscle control
 WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR?
If your drug use is out of control or causing problems, get help.
The sooner you seek help, the greater your chances for a
long-term recovery. Talk with your healthcare provider or see a
mental health provider, such as a doctor who specializes in
addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry, or a licensed alcohol
and drug counselor.

Make an appointment to see a provider if :-

● You can't stop using a drug.

● You continue using the drug despite the harm it causes.
ALCOHOLISM

Alcoholism is a chronic and

often progressive disease that
includes problems controlling
your drinking being preoccupied
with alcohol , continuing to use
alcohol even when it causes
problems.
ALCOHOL FRIEND
OR FOE?
1. High level of alcohol
consumption can lead to physical
illness and social distress.
2. Small and regular amount of
alcohol also seem to have a
positive effect on the heart and
circulation.
3. But too much alcohol is often a
recipe for disaster.
4. The increasing use of alcohol along
with other drugs is a serious public
health problem across all age
ranges,especially so in the young.
 RISK FACTORS:-
People of any age, sex or economic status can become addicted to a drug. Certain factors
can affect the likelihood and speed of developing an addiction:

● Family history of addiction. Drug addiction is more common in some families

and likely involves an increased risk based on genes. If you have a blood
relative, such as a parent or sibling, with alcohol or drug addiction, you're at
greater risk of developing a drug addiction.
● Mental health disorder. If you have a mental health disorder such as
depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or post-traumatic
stress disorder, you're more likely to become addicted to drugs. Using drugs can
become a way of coping with painful feelings, such as anxiety, depression and
loneliness, and can make these problems even worse.
 EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM:-
Drinking too much alcohol can damage your health.

● Brain damage, including dementia.

● Despair, depression and suicide.
● Cancers of the breast, liver, colon and mouth.
● Fetal alcohol syndrome (if exposed to alcohol before birth).
● Accidents (like falls or burns) and injuries (like fractures or
drowning).
● Liver problems.
● Blackouts, assaults, DUIs and even homicide.
 HOW TO CONTROL THE ADDICTION?
1. Avoid Temptation and Peer Pressure

Develop healthy friendships and relationships by avoiding friends or family members

who pressure you to use substances. It’s often said “we become most like those we
surround ourselves by,” meaning if you surround yourself with people who abuse drugs
and alcohol you are more likely to as well. Peer pressure is a major part of life for teens
and adults. If you are looking to stay drug free develop a good way to just say no, prepare
a good excuse or plan ahead of time to keep from giving into peer pressure.

2. Keep a well-balanced life

People often turn to drugs and alcohol when something in their life is missing or not
working. Practicing stress management skills can help you overcome these life
stressors and will help you live a balanced and healthy life.
Preventing drug misuse in children and teenagers:-

● Communicate. Talk to your children about the risks of drug use and
misuse.
● Listen. Be a good listener when your children talk about peer
pressure and be supportive of their efforts to resist it.
● Set a good example. Don't misuse alcohol or addictive drugs.
Children of parents who misuse drugs are at greater risk of drug
addiction.
● Strengthen the bond. Work on your relationship with your children. A
strong, stable bond between you and your child will reduce your
child's risk of using or misusing drugs.
 OTHER LIFE CHANGING COMPLICATIONS:-
1. Accidents. People who are addicted to drugs are more likely to drive or do other dangerous activities
while under the influence.
2. Suicide. People who are addicted to drugs die by suicide more often than people who aren't addicted.
3. Family problems. Behavioral changes may cause relationship or family conflict and custody issues.
4. Work issues. Drug use can cause declining performance at work, absenteeism and eventual loss of
employment.
5. Problems at school. Drug use can negatively affect academic performance and motivation to excel in
school.
6. Legal issues. Legal problems are common for drug users and can stem from buying or possessing
illegal drugs, stealing to support the drug addiction, driving while under the influence of drugs or
alcohol, or disputes over child custody.
7. Financial problems. Spending money to support drug use takes away money from other needs, could
lead to debt, and can lead to illegal or unethical behaviors
8. Getting an infectious disease. People who are addicted to a drug are more likely to get an infectious
disease, such as HIV, either through unsafe sex or by sharing needles with others.
 DRUGS
AND
ALCOHOL
ABUSE
PRESENTATION BY :- ATHARV RAMI

CLASS:- 12TH SCIENCE[B]

 DRUGS?
DRUGS ARE ORGANIC AND
INORGANIC COMPOUNDS USED FOR
TREATMENT,PREVENTION OR
DIAGNOSE.

DRUGS:-

A) PSYCHOTROPIC [mood altering]

B) PSYCHEDELIC [hallucination]
 PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS
1. Tranquilizers:- Decrease tension,anxiety and produce feeling of
calmness without inducing sleep.
2. Opioids:- It is a derivative of poppy plant(papaver
somniferum).It is a drug that relieves pain by acting on central
nervous system.Some of the examples of opioids are
morphine,codeine,heroin,methadone,etc.
3. Stimulants:- Also stimulates central nervous system.Some of
the stimulants are Cocaine(erythroxylum
coca),Caffeine(137-trimethyl xanthines) and Amphetamine.
4. Sedatives:- Central nervous system depressants.It includes
Barbiturates(hypnotics),benzodiazepines, gamma-hydroxybutyrate
(GHB).
 PSYCHEDELIC DRUGS
1. Hallucinogens:- These drugs change behaviour,thoughts
and perception in a manner of psychosis.
2. L.S.D[LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYL AMINE]:- Most powerful
hallucinogen.Obtained from fruiting body of
fungus(claviceps purpurea).It causes horrible dreams and
emotional outburst and chromosomal abnormalities.
3. Cannabinoids:- Product of hemp plant(cannabis
sativa).Some example of cannabinoids are
Bhang,Ganja,Charas,etc.
 EFFECTS OF
DRUG ABUSE :-
Drug use can have significant and damaging short-term and
long-term effects. Taking some drugs can be particularly risky,
especially if you take high doses or combine them with other drugs.

Short term effects Long term effects are:-

are:-
1. Liver damage
1. Nausea 2. Brain damage
2. Dizziness 3. Death by overdose
3. Headache
4. Delusions
5. Loss of interest.
Signs and symptoms of
recent use can include:-

● Feeling "high"
● Increased sociability
● Increased energy and agitation
● Increased sex drive
● Increased heart rate and blood
pressure
● Problems thinking clearly
● Loss of muscle control
 WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR?
If your drug use is out of control or causing problems, get help.
The sooner you seek help, the greater your chances for a
long-term recovery. Talk with your healthcare provider or see a
mental health provider, such as a doctor who specializes in
addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry, or a licensed alcohol
and drug counselor.

Make an appointment to see a provider if :-

● You can't stop using a drug.

● You continue using the drug despite the harm it causes.
ALCOHOLISM

Alcoholism is a chronic and

often progressive disease that
includes problems controlling
your drinking being preoccupied
with alcohol , continuing to use
alcohol even when it causes
problems.
ALCOHOL FRIEND
OR FOE?
1. High level of alcohol
consumption can lead to physical
illness and social distress.
2. Small and regular amount of
alcohol also seem to have a
positive effect on the heart and
circulation.
3. But too much alcohol is often a
recipe for disaster.
4. The increasing use of alcohol along
with other drugs is a serious public
health problem across all age
ranges,especially so in the young.
 RISK FACTORS:-
People of any age, sex or economic status can become addicted to a drug. Certain factors
can affect the likelihood and speed of developing an addiction:

● Family history of addiction. Drug addiction is more common in some families

and likely involves an increased risk based on genes. If you have a blood
relative, such as a parent or sibling, with alcohol or drug addiction, you're at
greater risk of developing a drug addiction.
● Mental health disorder. If you have a mental health disorder such as
depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or post-traumatic
stress disorder, you're more likely to become addicted to drugs. Using drugs can
become a way of coping with painful feelings, such as anxiety, depression and
loneliness, and can make these problems even worse.
 EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM:-
Drinking too much alcohol can damage your health.

● Brain damage, including dementia.

● Despair, depression and suicide.
● Cancers of the breast, liver, colon and mouth.
● Fetal alcohol syndrome (if exposed to alcohol before birth).
● Accidents (like falls or burns) and injuries (like fractures or
drowning).
● Liver problems.
● Blackouts, assaults, DUIs and even homicide.
 HOW TO CONTROL THE ADDICTION?
1. Avoid Temptation and Peer Pressure

Develop healthy friendships and relationships by avoiding friends or family members

who pressure you to use substances. It’s often said “we become most like those we
surround ourselves by,” meaning if you surround yourself with people who abuse drugs
and alcohol you are more likely to as well. Peer pressure is a major part of life for teens
and adults. If you are looking to stay drug free develop a good way to just say no, prepare
a good excuse or plan ahead of time to keep from giving into peer pressure.

2. Keep a well-balanced life

People often turn to drugs and alcohol when something in their life is missing or not
working. Practicing stress management skills can help you overcome these life
stressors and will help you live a balanced and healthy life.
Preventing drug misuse in children and teenagers:-

● Communicate. Talk to your children about the risks of drug use and
misuse.
● Listen. Be a good listener when your children talk about peer
pressure and be supportive of their efforts to resist it.
● Set a good example. Don't misuse alcohol or addictive drugs.
Children of parents who misuse drugs are at greater risk of drug
addiction.
● Strengthen the bond. Work on your relationship with your children. A
strong, stable bond between you and your child will reduce your
child's risk of using or misusing drugs.
 OTHER LIFE CHANGING COMPLICATIONS:-
1. Accidents. People who are addicted to drugs are more likely to drive or do other dangerous activities
while under the influence.
2. Suicide. People who are addicted to drugs die by suicide more often than people who aren't addicted.
3. Family problems. Behavioral changes may cause relationship or family conflict and custody issues.
4. Work issues. Drug use can cause declining performance at work, absenteeism and eventual loss of
employment.
5. Problems at school. Drug use can negatively affect academic performance and motivation to excel in
school.
6. Legal issues. Legal problems are common for drug users and can stem from buying or possessing
illegal drugs, stealing to support the drug addiction, driving while under the influence of drugs or
alcohol, or disputes over child custody.
7. Financial problems. Spending money to support drug use takes away money from other needs, could
lead to debt, and can lead to illegal or unethical behaviors
8. Getting an infectious disease. People who are addicted to a drug are more likely to get an infectious
disease, such as HIV, either through unsafe sex or by sharing needles with others.