PAÑÑASASTRA UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA

Drug AbuseTopic:

Presented by Group 7

Lecturer: Dr. Chay LeakenaCourse: Health and FitnessRoom: Butum VatdeiTime: 8:00 – 11:00 AM

Content:I. Introduction

II. How drugs works

III. Symptoms of drug abuse

IV. Recognizing drug abuse

V. Types of Drugs and its signs

VI. The Impacts of Drugs

VII. Treatment and Prevention

I. Introduction

A drug is any chemical you take that affects

the way your body works.

Drug

II. How drug works

A drug must be able to pass from your body into your brain.

Drugs can change the messages your brain cells are sending to each other, and to the rest

They do this by interfering with your brain's own chemical signals

III. Symptoms of Drug Abuse

• Using drug becomes a habit• Need more drugs to get high• Feel difficult without drugs• Legal problem• Argument/violence outburst• Inappropriate spending • Dealing problems by using drug• Spending more time and energy on using drug

IV. Recognizing Drug Abuse

Sudden behavior changes

Neglected appearance

Money troubles

Missing possessions

Alcohol

• Clumsiness

• difficulty walking

• slurred speech

• Sleepiness

• poor judgment

• dilated pupils

V. Types of Drugs and its Signs

Ecstasy• An exaggerated feeling of great happiness or well-being• Reduced inhibitions• A heightened or altered sense of sight, sound and taste• Amphetamine-like effects• Impaired coordination• Memory problems or loss of memory

V. Types of Drugs and its Signs

Marijuana: • Glassy• red eyes• loud talking• Inappropriate laughter followed by sleepiness• a sweet burnt scent• loss of interest motivation• weight gain or loss.

V. Types of Drugs and its Signs

Heroin: • Needle marks• sleeping at unusual times• sweating; vomiting• coughing• twitching; loss of appetite• contracted pupils• no response of pupils to light.

V. Types of Drugs and its Signs

Hallucinogens:• Dilated pupils• bizarre and irrational behavior

including paranoia, aggression, hallucinations• mood swings• detachment from people• absorption with self or other objects,

slurred speech• confusion.

V. Types of Drugs and its Signs

Cocaine, Crack, Meth, and Other Stimulants:• Hyperactivity• Euphoria• Irritability• Anxiety• excessive talking followed by depression• go long periods of time without eating or

sleeping• dilated pupils• weight loss• dry mouth and nose.

V. Types of Drugs and its Signs

Depressants: (including barbiturates and tranquilizers) Seems drunk as if from alcohol but without the associated odor of alcohol• difficulty concentrating• Clumsiness• poor judgment• slurred speech• Sleepiness• contracted pupils.

V. Types of Drugs and its Signs

Inhalants: (Glues, aerosols, and vapors ) • Watery eyes• impaired vision, memory and thought• secretions from the nose or rashes around the

nose and mouth• headaches and nausea• appearance of intoxication• Drowsiness• poor muscle control• Anxiety• irritability

V. Types of Drugs and its Signs

VI. Impact of drugs users

Physical Problems

•Unconsciousness, coma and sudden death•communicable disease.•STI•unwanted pregnancy

Mental Problems

•Confusing & accident•Stress•Suicide

Financial Problems

•In debt•Properties lost

Social Problems

•Problem at school, home or work place•Legal issues•Criminals

VII. Treatment and Prevention

A. Treatment programs

• Long-term residential

• Short-term residential

• Outpatient

HELP!? I’m so addicted.

B. Psychotherapy

C. Self-help groups

D. Help with withdrawal symptoms

VII. Treatment and Prevention (cont.)

1. Prevention for children and young adult:

• Risk factors and protective• Community• School programs• Set good examples

2. Prevention for people who relapse to drugs:

- Identify the high-risk situations

- Keep mind in your treatment plan

- Gain support and control your feeling

- Be positive to yourself and maintain your body

VII. Treatment and Prevention (cont.)

VII. Conclusion

In short, drugs which are the chemical substances that affect the way your body work, some are illegal.They give you many bad effects such are physical and mental health problem, financial problem, and social problem.

JUST SAY NO

TO DRUGS