Drug abuse is a common problem that is ruining not only the individuals but offering a global issue. People experiment with drugs for many different reasons. Many first try drugs out of curiosity, to have a good time, because friends are doing it, or in an effort to improve athletic performance or ease another problem, such as stress, anxiety, or depression. Use doesn't automatically lead to abuse, and there is no specific level at which drug use moves from casual to problematic. It varies by individual. Addiction is less about the amount of substance consumed or the frequency, and more to do with the consequences of drug use. No matter how often or how little you’re consuming, if your drug use is causing problems in your life, at work, school, home, or in your relationship, you likely have a drug abuse or addiction problem. And if you are having this problem you are actually in trouble.

2. Presented By
Sidra Rashid (2011-EN-28)
University Of Engineering & Technology, Lahore.

3. Presentation overview
Introduction Causes Risk Factors
Symptoms Effects
Famous
Addicts
Prevention
& control
Treatment Conclusion

4. What Is Drug?
A drug is something that affects your body. Drugs
pass through the body and interferes with brain’s
neurotransmitters.
Drugs have been part of our culture since the
middle of the last century.

5. Classification Of
Drugs:
Pharmaceutical drugs
e.g. Aspirin, Paracetamol,
Brofin etc.
Recreational drugs
e.g. Alcohol, nicotine, and
caffeine etc.

6. Drug Abuse:
Drug abuse is the non permissive consumption of
certain substance that may lead to physical and
psychological dependence.
Popularized in the 1960s by music and mass
media, they invade all aspects of society.

7. Commonly Abused Drugs
Marijuana
Cocaine
Heroine
Alcohol
Prescription drugs
Inhalant and solvents
Sometimes sedatives, coffee and cigarettes, can all
be used to harmful excess.

8. Cont…
An estimated 208 million people internationally
consume illegal drugs.
The most commonly used illegal drug is marijuana
According to the United Nations 2008 World Drug
Report, about 3.9% of the world’s population
between the ages of 15 and 64 abuse marijuana.

9. Why do people use drug?

10. 5 C’s of Addiction
1. Chronic
2. Loss of Control
3. Compulsion
4. Use despite negative consequences
5. Cravings

11. Risk Factors
Your genes
Mental health
Family and social environment disturbance
Effect on the brain

12. Cont…
• Abused drug causes a surge in levels of dopamine in
your brain, which trigger feelings of pleasure.
• Changes in your brain interfere with your
▫ Ability to think clearly
▫ Exercise good judgment
▫ Control your behavior
▫ Feel normal without drugs

13. Signs Of Drug Abuse

14. Physical Warning
Bloodshot eyes
Pupils larger or smaller than usual
Changes in appetite or sleep patterns
Sudden weight loss or weight gain
Deterioration of physical appearance
Unusual smells on breath
Impaired coordination

15. Behavioral Warnings
Poor work
Decline in performance
Financial problems
Secretive behaviors
Sudden change in friends and associates
Accident or trouble prone
Lack of motivation and withdrawn
Unexplained anxiety

16. Effects Of Drug Abuse:
Drug abuse leads to:
Loss of coordination
Poor judgment
Slowed reflexes
Distorted vision
Memory loss
Blackout

17. Illegal Drug Usage All Over The World:
230 million people have used an illegal drug in all
over the world.
 cocaine-dependent people number about 27 million.
0.6% of the world adult population
Global illegal drug use is expected to rise by 25% over the
next few decades

18. Drug usage in Pakistan:
• According to (UNODC), 6.7 million Pakistanis
used drugs in the year of 2013.
• Every 27 persons in Pakistan are using drugs.

19. Age based statistics
• Almost 5.8 % of the adult population.
• Nearly 25 % of the youth population.

20. Addicts At The Next Door
Famous Names From History

21. Cont…
President Barack Obama
He has admitted to smoke marijuana and
using cocaine, during his high school
and college days.
Bill Clinton:
President Bill Clinton famously admitted
to trying marijuana while completing his
Rhodes scholarship at Oxford.
Steve Jobs: Apple co-founder.

22. Other Famous Names
Richard branson: virgin group chairman.
Michael bloomberg: new york city mayor .
Hugh hefner: playboy founder .
George soros: billionaire investor.
Naomi campbell: super model .

23. Prevention & Control
“Prevention Is Better
Than Cure”

24. Prevention and Control to Drug Addiction!
Avoid undue Peer Pressure
▫ A child should not be pressed unduly to do beyond
his/ her capacities, be it studies, sports etc.
Education and counseling
Organizing Youth Centers
▫ Drug addiction may be caused due to the feelings of
isolation, loneliness, anxiety etc. Hence, social service
organizations, and NGOs should establish youth centers to
overcome such feelings

25. Remedial measures:
1. Individual steps
Send such addicts to a rehabilitation facility.
A humanistic form of treatment is said to be
the most widely used and effective of all forms
of treatment.
Awareness and prevention must start at home,
with parents.

26. Cont…
2. The role of the Government
The government can playa vital part in this regard
Reduce the scale of unemployment.
This is also known as a case towards taking up drugs in
the first place, and tends to get serious when not taken
care of.

27. Cont…
Drug cartels should be taken down and removed
altogether.
strict action against these cartels may help reduce the
amount of drug addicts substantially.

28. Treatment For Drug
Addiction
Hospitalization
Behavioral Therapies
Occupational Therapy
Change in Addict’s
Social Environment

29. Conclusion
• Drug abuse is a complex problem thought to result from
a combination of psychological, and environmental
factors. Infants of abusers may suffer from neglect or the
effects of parental drug use. As they grow into childhood,
they may demonstrate antisocial behavior, and signs
of malnutrition, poor self-esteem, depression,
or attention deficit disorder. Identification of drug abuse
is a difficult first step on the road to recovery because of
the methods many abuses use to hide their addiction, the
inability of family members to recognize or accept the
problem, and the relatives' enabling behavior.

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