2. Introduction
June 26 is the International Day against
Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Established by the United Nations
General Assembly in 1987, this day
serves as a reminder of the goals agreed
to by Member States of creating an
international society free of drug abuse.
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3. Contents
Introductionto International drug day.
What are Drugs?
Why takeDrugs?
Why notto takeDrugs ?
What next to curb Drugs?
Commonest DrugAbuse ?
Alcohol – A problem?
Alcohol – A Solution?
ProposedNew Theme !!
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4. Themes: From 2000 till now…
2016 -2017 - : Listen first
2015 - Lets Develop — Our Lives — Our Communities — Our Identities —
Without Drugs
2014 - A message of hope: Drug use disorders are preventable and treatable
2010 -2014: Health
2007-2009 - "Do drugs control your life? Your life. Your community."
2006 - "Value yourself...make healthy choices"
2005- "Drugs is not child's play"
2004 - "Drugs: treatment works"
2003 - "Let's talk about drugs"
2002 - "Substance abuse and HIV/AIDS"
2001 - "Sports against drugs"
2000 - "Facing reality: denial, corruption and violence
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5. What are Drugs ?
Drugs are chemicals that alter, block, or mimic
chemical reactions in the brain. This causes an
alteration of the body's normal processes,
causing physical (Faster heartbeat, deeper
respiration etc.), or mental (Elevated mood,
new thought processes etc.) changes.
-Urban online Dictionary
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8. Why take Drugs?
IN SEARCH OF :-
Peace
Euphoria
Kick
Calm
Pleasurable
Relaxation
Detachment from pain
Ecstasy
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9. Why not to take Drugs ?
Health problems
Psychological problems e.g anxiety
Social problems
Financial problems
Drowsiness, tremors
Inability to concentrate
Loss of time energy and money
Loss of weight, stamina
Coma and death by overdose.
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10. Why not to take Drugs ?
Memory disorders
Difficulty in balancing
CVS and liver disease
Infertility
Decreased Immunity
Loss of interest
Violent attitude
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11. Why not to take Drugs ?
Anti social activities
Stealing
Crime
Violence
Terrorism
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16. What next to Curb Drugs ?
Raise your VOICE and ADVOCATE.
Stand up and speak out.
Campaigns
Workshops
Social media Facebook , Twitter.
Print media
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17. What next to Curb Drugs ?
Attack the problem Not the
person.
Psycho therapy (Emotional and social
support)
Strong will
Rehabilitation
Stay away from addicts
Creative Activities
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18. What next to Curb drugs ?
Balanced Nutrition
Exercise ,Proper hobbies and sports.
Yoga meditation and pranayam
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21. Alcohol and the world
Big Industry which is legal, Super rich and
influential
Social drinking
Biggest cause of deaths than other drugs
collectively
Advertisements
Punjabi songs
Movies
Jokes
Fashion
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22. Alcohol A Problem ?
Alcohol is the biggest Legal drug problem.
Irony is NOT considering it as a PROBLEM.
Alcohol numbs the CNS and make us like animals
with less senses and memory.
Absolutely unnecessary and devoid of any
nutrition.
Big setback to individual and the country’s
economy.
Leads to Heart attack and Cancer.
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24. What for alcohol ?
Take pride in your Sobriety and teetotaler.
Condemn and criticize Alcohol consumption.
Never permit for social drinking yourself and other.
Don’t marry until the partner stops drinking habit.
No need for alcohol in social functions .
No promotion and joking of alcohol.
Keeping good health with Yoga and sports.
As a health professional we have a greater role to
play in preventing and curbing AUD.
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25. Ideals to follow
Celebrities who don’t endorse alcohol
Advertisements are
Sachin tendulkar and Virat Kohli
Celebrities who fought with drugs are
Sanjay Dutt
Manisha Koirala
Iron Man
Tom cruise
etc…………………………………..
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26. DEADDICTION
CENTRES
New Life Nasha Mukti
Kendra
Karsog. Himachal
Pradesh
9816021979
Mandi Naya Savera
Drug De-Addiction &
Rehabilitation Centre
L.P.S Building, Village
Jhiri
Mandi
District, Himachal
Pradesh
9418068101
Gunjan Organization Near jiya toll plaza ,
bhuntar , kullu
Gunjan Organization Tapovan road near,
panchayat bhawan
Dharamshala
DEADDICTION CENTRES NEAR US
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27. PROPOSED NEW THEME 2018
After :-
Say no to drugs
Listen First
Now is the time to :-
Raise your voice
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