E-TECHNO SCHOOL

2023 – 24

NAME - LOVE ARYAN

CLASS - X11 (12TH) NEET

SUBJECT - BIOLOGY

ROLL NO - 1934129

TOPIC - DRUGS
This is to certify that love Aryan, a student of class XII
has successfully completed the project report on DRUG
ADDICTION under the guidance of Mrs. Gaytri in year
2023-24.
I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my biology
Teacher MRs. Gaytri for providing me opportunity to work on this
beautiful project. Secondly , I would also like to thanks my parents and
friends who helped me a lot to complete this project work in limited time.
Finally, I would like to thanks everyone without whom I could not have

completed my project successfully .

 DRUGS
Drugs are chemicals or substances that change the way our bodies work. Some are
medicines that help people when doctors prescribe them. Many have no medical use
or benefits. When taken (usually by swallowing, inhaling, Or injecting), abused drugs
find their way into the bloodstream. From there, they move to the brain and other
parts of the body. In the brain, drugs may intensify or dull the senses, change how
alert or sleepy people feel, and sometimes decrease physical pain. Because of the way
these drugs work on the brain, they affect the ability to make healthy choices and
decisions. Even drinking makes people more likely to get involved in dangerous
situations, like driving under the influence OF DRUGS.
 COMMONLY USED DRUGS

1. Alcohol 2.Amphetamines

3. Cocaine and Crack 4.Cough and cold medicines (DXM)

5. Depressants 6. Ganja
7. Heroin
Inhalants
9. Ketamine
10. LSD
11. MDMA/Ecstasy 12. Marijuana
13. Methamphetamine ("meth")
14. Opioids 15. Hashish

16. Bhang ETC…..

 heroin
Heroin is an opioid drug made from
morphine, a natural substance taken from
the see pod of the various opium poppy
plant .

EFFECTS
•Leads to flushing of skin, dry mouth, collapsed veins, liver disease
•Additives don't dissolve leading to clogs in blood vessels that lead to lungs, liver, kidney
or brain
•Tolerance develops with regular use - user needs more heroin to achieve same intensity .
 MARIJUANA

Marijuana is the most common illegal drug around

Comes from a plant called "cannabis“ Some people
call it pot, weed, grass, hash, smoke or ganja
Cannabis has the chemical name
"tetrahydrocannabinol" or THC .
Marijuana effect

Short Term Effects :-

- Increase in heart rate, lead to anxiety and paranoia

- Distorted concept of time and space
- Decrease in concentration skills, short-term memory
capacity Feeling tired after the "high" wears off
- Increase in appetite, weight gain .

Long Term Effects:-

- Breathing problems
-Lung cancer
-Damage cells and tissues in the body that fight disease
-Difficulty processing new information .
 COCAINE
An addictive drug derived from coca plant or
prepared synthetically , used as an illegal
stimulant and sometimes medicinally as a local
anaesthetic.
 EFFECTS OF COCAINE

- Cocaine makes people feel

energetic , talkative, alert and
euphoric .
- More aware of senses (increases
sound, touch, sight and sexuality)
- Reduces hunger and need to sleep
- Increase in self-control and
confidence
- High doses cause panic attacks,
psychotic episodes (paranoia).
violent behaviour
 HALLUCINOGENS

INTOXICATION EFFECTS

• Sensory illusions
• Distortions of reality
• Dizziness
• Weakness Enhanced emotions
• Feelings of being outside of the body
Effect of Nicotine

(i) Stimulates conduction of nerve impulses.

(ii) Relaxes the muscles.
(iii) Releases adrenaline, increasing hear beat rate
and pressure.
(iv) Increased blood pressure due to smoking
chances the risk of heart diseases.
(v) Retards foetal growth in expecting o(vi)
Causes tobacco addiction .
(vi) High concentration of nicotine paralyses
nerve cells
 ALCOHOLISM

Alcoholism is the most serious form of

probleming, and describes a strong often
uncontrollable, desire to drink.

Suffers will often drinking above the obligations,

including work and family, and may build up a
physical tolerance or experience withdrawal
symptoms if they stop.
 ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Alcohol is a drug and may be classified as a

sedative, tranquilizer, hypnotic or
anaesthetic, depending upon the quantity
consumed.
% OF ALCOHOL PRESENT
1. Beer-5%
2. Wine -10%
3. Liquors -35%
4. Scotch-43%
5. Whiskey-50%
 EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
Physiological-Cardio myopathy, Peripheral Neuropathy,
Gastritis, peptic ulcer, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, Ca of
mouth, Pharynx, liver .
Psychological - Loss of inhibition Over talkativeness Less
self control, suicidal tendency .

Social-family disintegration, poor work performance, Anti

social behaviour , poor interpersonal relation .

Economical - Poverty, wastage of national wealth

 SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL
CONSUMPTION
>Repeatedly neglecting your responsibilities at work, home or school because of your drinking-
performing poor at work and bunking classes.

>Using alcohol in situations where it physically dangerous such as drinking and driving.

>Experiencing repeated legal problems on account for drinking. For example, getting arrested for
driving under the influence of alcohol .

>Drinking as a way to relax or de-stress- For example, people drink in order to forget about their
problems and it is a way of releasing stress.

>Loss of control over the amount consumed once people begin to drink .

>Insomnia, which may be followed by oversleeping.

 THE CAUSES
SYMPTOMS
→ People suffering from anxiety, bipolar
disorder, depression or other mental illnesses
→ Unexplained change in
use drugs and alcohol to ease their suffering.
personality or attitude
→ People see family members, friends, role
→ Sudden mood swings,
models or entertainers using drugs and believe
irritability, or angry outbursts
they can do too.
→ Periods of unusual
→ People become bored and think drugs will
hyperactivity, agitation or
help.
giddiness
→ People think drugs will help relieve stress.
→ Lack of motivation
→ People figure if a drug is prescribed by a
→ Appearing to be lethargic
doctor, it must be ok.
→ Appearing to be fearful,
→ People get physically injured and
anxious and paranoid with no
unintentionally get hooked on prescribed drugs.
reason
→ People use drugs to cover painful memories
in their past.
→ People think drugs will help them fit in.
→ People chase "the high" they once
experienced.
 A PERFECTLY
HEALTHY LIVER.

AN UNHEALTHY LIVER WHICH HAS

DEVELOPED CIRRHOSIS. CIRRHOSIS
IS THE FORMATION OF SCAR TISSUE
THAT DESTROYS THE SHAPE AND
NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE LIVER.
 Heavy Drinking can cause trouble for
your heart. Woman who drink are at
an even higher risk of heart damage
than men. Heart complications
include:
+ Poisoning of the heart muscle cells
+ irregular heartbeats
+ high blood pressure
+ strokes
+ heart attacks
+ heart failure
AN ENLARGED HEART + Enlarged heart
 LET’S FOCUS ON DRUG ABUSE

THE SYMPTOMS OF DRUG

CONSUMPTION

> Unexplained change in personality or attitude

> Sudden mood swings, irritability, or angry outbursts
> Periods of unusual hyperactivity, agitation or giddiness
> Lack of motivation Appearing to be lethargic
> Appearing to be fearful, anxious and paranoid with no reason
 THE EFFECT OF DRUG
CONSUMPTION - PHYSICAL

Can similarly weaken the immune system as in the case of

alcohol whereby it is difficult for the immune system to
fight off diseases.
Cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain .
Cause damage to the liver and in some cases cause liver
failure.
Cause damage to the brain with low memory, attention and
including mental confusion.
Can cause great physical differences in features and on the
 THE EFFECTSOF DRUG AND ALCOHOL
CONSUMPTION – EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL

 Becoming distant from family and

friends.
 Becoming depressed as the person
will feel sad and helpless.
 Developing Anxiety Disorders as
the individual will have a sense of
uncontrollable worry and
panic all the time.
They will also tend to feel scared.
 PHYSICAL SIGN OF DRUG ABUSE
Changes in appearance can be additional clues to
possible drug use and may include .
• Bloodshot or glazed eyes
• Dilated or constricted pupils.
• Abrupt weight changes
• Changes in hygiene
• Dental issues
• Skin changes
• Problems sleeping or sleeping too much.
Signs will vary based on the substance and the
method used (i.e. smoking, injection, etc.
 PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE
 Have a positive self esteem.
 Be involved in worthwhile
activities.
 Have friends who do not abuse
drugs.
 Have a sense of
accomplishment.
 Have clearly defined goals.
 Have healthy competition.
 Be committed to follow rules
and law.
TREATMENT FOR DRUG ADDICTION
 Incompleting this project I have taken help
from following:

BOOKS
SITES

 NCERT Biology Class 12

 Google.com