Drugs Abuse

Presented By
Roopa Sosa Roy
Aleena Mathews
What is a Drug?
• A drug is any chemical you take that affects
the way your body works.
• Examples are: Heroin, Alcohol, ecstasy,
caffeine and nicotine
• A drug must be able to pass through your
body and into your brain, allowing brain cells
to be changed by interfering with the brains
chemical signals called neurotransmitters
• Not all drugs are illegal.
Effects of Illegal Drugs
• Drugs make you less aware and alert making you feel carefree
and can relieve pain.
• They can make you sleep, have convulsions (fits) and even slip
into coma.
• For example heroin causes psychological and physical
dependence which can lead onto comas and even worse death,
as you can choke on your own vomit.
Types of Drugs
Hard Drugs Soft Drugs

“Hard” drugs are those which are viewed as more addictive, more potent and more toxic
than the comparatively benign “soft” variety.
Soft drugs are not physically addictive
Identify Drug Addict
• If someone is using drugs, you might notice changes in
how the person looks or acts
• They become moody, negative, cranky or worried all
the time.
• Have trouble concentrating.
• Bloodshot eyes, dilated eyes or constricted pupils
• frequent absenteeism or tardiness to school or work
• evidence of drug use on the body, such as needle marks
How to help Drug Addicts?
• Identifying them from the society.
• The best thing to do is to tell an adult
you trust
• Understanding drugs and why they
are dangerous is an another good
step for kids and friends to take
• A grown-up can help the person to
find treatment and guide him to a
rehabilitation Centre