Topic: Drug Addiction

Group members:

• Arooj Zafar (BCS-005)

• Isma Saba (BCS-066)
• Safina Bibi (BCS-083)
• Joveria Raja (BCS-068)
SOME BRANDS OF CIGARETTES
 CONTI….
• Lack of Family Support or
involvement.
• Mental health problems.
• Bad Company.
• Family issues.
 STAGE 1

• Curiosity is the motivator.

• Learning to trust/mistrust the drug user.
• “HIGH” is still a new feeling.
 STAGE 2

• User thinks more about drugs.

• Previous relationships becomes difficult.
• User uses drugs when alone.
• User still thinks they have control.
 STAGE 3

• User has confidence in using the drug.

• User think the drug does not affect his health.
• Peer group uses.
 STAGE 4

• User uses the drug to avoid being sick.

• Drugs become the center of their life.
 INJURIES

More deaths, illness and disabilities stem from substance abuse than
from any other preventable health condition. Today, one in four deaths
is attributable to illicit drug abuse. People who live with substance
dependence have a risk of all bad outcomes including unintentional
injuries, accidents, risk of domestic violence, medical problems and
death.
 HEALTH PROBLEMS

• Weaken the immune system.

• Cause heart attacks.
• Cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
• Cause the liver to have to work harder, possibly
causing damage or liver failure.
• Cause stroke and widespread brain damage.
 COPING WITH DRUG CRAVINGS

• Get involved in some distracting activities.

• Talk it through.
• Challenge and change your thoughts.
Question?
Thank you.