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…