Drug Abuse and Misuse

Prepared by :- BHUSHAN GOYAL

A drug, is chemical substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal body function.

Drugs –What they Are and What they Do ?

DRUG

ABUSE

DRUG

ADDICTION

DRUG ABUSE V/S DRUG ADDICTION

• use of illegal drugs• the inappropriate use of

legal drugs. • repeated use of drugs

to produce pleasure, to remove stress.

• to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on drugs.

“Whether you sniff it, smoke it, or eat it the result is the same, and it is : ADDICTION. ”―William S. Borroughs

Drugs used in drug abuse

• Club drugs• Hallucinogens• Inhalants• Prescription drugs• Methamphetamine (meth) • Cocaine• Marijuana

Effects of Drug Use…• Simulates the brain and nervous system which

leads to physical and muscular imbalance.• Drug Addiction leads to loss of appetite and

weight. • Also leads to constipation and increased

anxiety.• Distorts family ties creating marital discord,

divorce and socialisation failure of children.

It won’t affect me…!!!

• Drug abuse leads to:– Poor judgment– Slowed reflexes– Distorted vision– Memory lapses– Violent Behavior – Lowered inhibitions– And finally u know….

Learn to say “NO”..!!

• It's not as hard to refuse as you might think. Try:

• "No thanks," • "I don't drink," • "I'm not interested,” or • “It’s not for me.”

What’s Your Anti-Drug?

Some popular anti-drugs: music, dancing, computers, basketball, family, singing, friendship, life, football, track, rock climbing, volunteering and the most popular one….FACEBOOK…:p..!!!

DRUG ABUSE IN SPORTS

• Indian athletes have been found involved in doping scandal in Commonwealth Games.

• Six top indian women runners are banned to two years for doping.

• Not only this is limited to India, this devil has clutches all over the world.

LETS SAY NO TO DRUGS…

LETS SAY NO TO POISON…