IMPACT OF THE USE

AND ABUSE OF
GATEWAY DRUGS
1. Negative Impact on the Health Of
The Individual.
2. Negative Impact on the
Family.
3. Negative Impact on the
Community.
Negative Impact on the Health Of
The Individual.

Caffine is a mild Stimulant that is often

abused. Many take it to be mentally alert
and energetic. But overlook the fact that it is
a drug that can lead to health problems.
EFFECTS :

JITTERY
HEADACHES
INSOMNIA
IRRITABLE
Negative Impact on the Health Of
The Individual.

Nicotine a toxic colorless or yellowish oily liquid that is

the chief active constituent of tobacco. Nicotine affects
a person’s breathing appetite, learning, movement,
mood and memory.
EFFECTS :

Ear Infection and bronchills

Pneumonia and other airway
diseases
Sudden infant death syndrome
Decreases skin temperature
Negative Impact on the Health Of
The Individual.

Alcohol is a drug found in all alcoholic drinks like beer,

wine and spirits such as vodka and whiskey. Alcohol
abuse affects the user brain , liver, heart and drinking.
EFFECTS :

Live failure and death

/Increased blood pressure and heart
rate (irregular heartbeat)
Negative Impact on the family

Caffine can result to irritability.

Which can be the cause of
disagreement. Seeing their family
member in pain like experiencing
convuisions.
Negative Impact on the family

Nicotine / tobacco nonsmoker who

inhale the carbon monoxide are also
affected because secondhand smoke
can worsen respiratory conditions.
Negative Impact on the family

The effect of alcohol in the family

bring in many stressful situation. Some
alcholics verbally or physically abuse
their family.
Negative Impact on the
Community
Abuse it the productive time and
money .
Negative Impact on the
Community
Abuse it the productive time and
money .