DRUG

EDUCATION

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 WHAT IS A DRUG
A drug is a chemical substance that brings about
physical, emotional, or behavioral change in a person taking
it. It is also a substance other than food or water intended to
be taken or administered to alter, sustain, or control the
recipients’ physical, mental, or emotional estate.
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 ORIGIN OF DRUGS
Natural
– anything that comes from
nature
Synthetic
- anything that is produced artificially or
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CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS DEPENDING
ON THEIR PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS

drugs which increase

STIMULANTS alertness and physical
disposition

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caffeine
nicotine
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drugs that reduce or decrease

depressants the activity of the central nervous
system or any bodily function

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Benzodiazepines
cannabis

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drugs that affect sensation,

hallucinogens thinking , self-awareness and
emotion

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mescaline
marijuana

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drugs which may reduce

sedatives anxiety and excitement

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tranquilizer
alcohol

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 Clarification of terms
use any consumption of alcohol or drugs

misuse not consistent with legal or medical guidelines

abuse continues to use drugs or alcohol even when it causes problems

dependence needs one or more drugs to function

addiction being unable to stop using drugs

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Factors contributing to
drug addiction
Poor future
Risk-taking orientation
behavior
conditioning
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Factors contributing to
drug addiction

Family
model Sociocultural
factors
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Adverse effects of using drugs

body
society

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 When someone you love has a
drug abuse or addiction problem
1. You cannot force someone you love to stop abusing drugs.

2. Don’t expect your loved one to be able to quit without support.

3. Recovery will be an ongoing process.

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