DRUG

ADDICTION
Made by:- Gaurav Nehra, 12-A
INTRODUCTION

■ Drug abuse, also called substance abuse or chemical abuse, is a

disorder that is characterised by a destructive pattern of using a
substance that leads to significant problems or distress.
■ Any substance, other than food, used in the prevention,
diagnosis, all aviation or treatment of a disease is called a drug.
Drug is also known as a medicine.
■ Teens are increasingly engaging in prescription drug abuse,
particularly narcotics (which are prescribed to relieve severe
pain), and stimulant medications, which treat conditions like
attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy.
 CLASSIFICATI
ON OF DRUGS
■ There are a large number of drugs
on which people become dependent.
These are classifies into four major
groups: sedatives and tranquilliser’s,
opiate narcotics, stimulations and
hallucinogens.
 M E L
SO F U
A R M
H GS
DR U
 HEROIN
■ Commonly used as smack
Heroin is chemically
diacetylmorphine which is a
white, odourless, bitter
crystalline compound. This is
obtained by acetylation of
morphine which is extracted
from latex of poppy plant
Papaver somniferum.
Generally taken by snorting
and injection, heroin is a
depressant and slows down
body function.
CANNABINOI
DS
■ Natural cannabinoids are
obtained from the
inflorescences of the plant
Cannabis sativa. The flower
tops, leaves and the resin of the
plant are used in various
combinations to produce
marijuana, hashish, charas and
ganja. Generally taken by
inhalation and oral ingestion,
these are known for their effects
on cardiovascular system of the
body.
COCAINE
■ It is obtained from coca plant
Erythroxylum coca, native to
South America. It interferes
with the transport of the
neuro-transmitter dopamine.
Cocaine, commonly called
coke or crack is usually
snorted. It has the potent
stimulating action on central
nervous system, producing
sense of euphoria and
increased energy. Excessive
dosage of cocaine causes
hallucinations.
HOW DRUG ADDICTION BEGIN ?
■ There are many factors that lead people to drug addiction.
■ 1. Curiosity: Frequent references to drugs by public media create curiosity for having a
personal experience of the drugs.
■ 2. Friend’s pressure: Frequent appreciation of drug experience by friends allures others to
start the use of drugs.
■ 3. Frustration and Depression: Some people start taking drugs to get relief from frustration
and depression.
■ 4. Desire for More Work: Students sometimes take drugs to keep awake the whole night to
prepare for examination. It is not desirable as it may cause mental breakdown.
■ 5. Looking for a Different World: A wrong notion that the drugs open up a new world
tempts some young pupils to start taking-drugs.
■ 6. Relief from Pain: A prolonged use of pain-relieving drugs with physician’s advice at
times leads to addiction.
■ 7. Family History: Children may take to drugs by seeing their elders in the family.
■ 8. Excitement and Adventure: The young take to drugs to satisfy their instinct for
excitement and adventure.
SHORT TERM EFFECTS.
■• Loss of appetite
■• Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature
■• Contracted blood vessels
■• Increased rate of breathing
■• Dilated pupils
■• Disturbed sleep patterns
■• Nausea
■• Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior
■• Hallucinations, hyperexcitability, irritability
■• Tactile hallucination that creates the illusion of bugs burrowing under the skin
■• Intense euphoria
■• Anxiety and paranoia
■• Depression
■• Intense drug craving
LONG TERM EFFECTS.
■ • Loss of appetite
■ • Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature
■ • Contracted blood vessels
■ • Increased rate of breathing
■ • Dilated pupils
■ • Disturbed sleep patterns
■ • Nausea
■ • Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior
■ • Hallucinations, hyperexcitability, irritability
■ • Tactile hallucination that creates the illusion of bugs burrowing under the skin
■ • Intense euphoria
■ • Anxiety and paranoia
■ • Depression
ALCOHOL.
■ An alcoholic beverage is a drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol, although in
chemistry the definition of alcohol includes many other compounds. Ethanol is a centrally-
acting drug with a depressant effect. Beer is an alcoholic beverage and thus has the same
harmful effects as other kinds of alcohol, depending on the quantity consumed.
■ Reasons for Drinking:
■ • Psychological factors are curiosity, poor stress
control, escape from reality, poor impulse control, low self – esteem, positive attitudes towards
alcohol, to get rid of problems, to overcome loneliness, relief from tension and to gain courage.
■ • Social factors are peer pressure, modeling, easy availability of alcohol in the market, party
culture, family environment (Parent/s drinking alcohol), lack of family support, to keep up
social norms and to show their masculinity.
■ • Biological factors are genetic vulnerability like family history of alcoholism in parents or near
relatives and to get sleep.
IMPACT OF DRINKING
ALCOHOL.
■ Unlike other foods, alcohol does not require digestion. When one drinks, alcohol is absorbed directly
into the bloodstream through the walls of the stomach and the intestine.
■ Once alcohol enters the bloodstream it circulates throughout the body. Alcohol is metabolised in the liver
and is changed to carbon dioxide, water and some calories of energy which gets converted into fat. A
small amount of alcohol goes out of the body through breath, urine and sweat. Regular, excessive use of
alcohol causes acute and chronic problems related to health, occupation, family and social relationships.

■ Health Problems:-
■ Alcohol can damage every system of our body.
■ Gastro intestinal system (stomach and intestines): Increased acid secretion leading to acidity, ulcers,
gastritis, and cancer
■ Liver : Hepatitis, jaundice and vomiting of blood due to cirrhosis of liver, liver cancer, acute liver failure.
■ Pancreas : Pancreatic damage due to inflammation of pancreas and acute pancreatitis leading to sudden
death.
■ Central nervous system: (brain and spinal cord): Permanent damage of brain resulting in memory
disturbances, other nervous problems, fits and mental illnesses.
■ Cardio vascular system: High blood pressure, increased tendency to heart attacks, enlargement of the
heart.
■ Hangovers: Excessive drinking can lead to hangovers, thus causing problems like headache, nausea,
vomit and body aches.
■ Weight gain: alcohol consumption in larger quantities can lead to weight gain, because alcoholic
beverages are usually high in calories.
■ Weak immune system: alcohol consumption makes your immune system weak, thus making your body
more susceptible to infections.
■ Cancer: alcohol when consumed in excessive quantities puts you at a higher risk of developing cancer
■ Fetal alcohol syndrome: Drinking alcohol in pregnancy may cause the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
(physical abnormalities, growth retardation and developmental delay).

■ Modes of Use:-
■ Alcohol is taken in low concentration, as the beer, toddy and wine and in
relatively high concentration as arrack, brandy, whisky, rum, gin, vodka
etc.
SIMPLE STEPS TO OVERCOME DRUG ADDICTION
■ 1. CONSULT GOVERNMENT HELPLINE OR COUNCELLOR
■ 2. REDUCE INTENSITY AND TRY TO SLOW AND STEADILY SWITCH TO
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES - CULTIVATE STRONG WILL
■ 3. JOIN SUPPORT GROUP
■ 4. REHABILITATION
■ 5. AVOID COMPANY OF DRUG ADICTS - SEEK POSITIVE FRIENDS
■ 6. GET INVOLVED IN OTHER ACTIVITIES

■ YOUR WILL POWER WILL HELP YOU LEAD A HAPPY AND

ADDITION FREE LIFE :) 
DRUG DE-ADDICTION CENTRE’S IN INDIA.
■ National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, Kamla Nehru Nagar, C.G.O. Complex, Gaziabad. PH; 25588223, 26588663
■ De-addiction Centre, Dept. Of Psychiatry, PARK STREET, DR. RAM MANOHAR LOHIA
HOSP., NEW DELHI-01. PH: 23365525
■ Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences, Dilshad Garden, Delh110095 Ph:-
22112136, 22583056
■ SPYM B-4/3054, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi SPYM Centre, 11/9, Opp. Sector B-4, Vasant
Kunj, New Delhi 110070
■ Manav Paropkari Sanstha A-416, Road No. 4, Gali No. 10, Mahipalpur, New Delhi
110037 F-1 Jawhar Park Devli Road, Khanpur 9810074737 26789003
■ Turning Point Foundation Regd. Office 5384 Laddu ghatti Paharganj, A-528, Narela
Road, Alipur Turning point foundation Khasra No. Bank Street Nehru Enclave,
Alipur 09212728552
■ Bhartiya Parivardhan Sanstha D-1/D-2, Basti Vikas Kendra, Nand Nagari, Delhi BPS
DE-ADDICTION CENTRE, D-1/D-2,Basti Vikas Kendra, Nand Nagari, Delhi9818041165