Drug Abuse

Drug

Drug can be defined as any chemical substance or product

that induces physical, biological and psychological effects in
human body.

In the psychological and sociological context : A Drug is a

term used for habit forming substance that directly affects
the brain or nervous system.

In medical sense : A Drug is a substance prescribed by a

doctor practitioner for the purpose of treating and preventing
a disease.
 Drug Abuse

Drug abuse refers to the use of certain chemicals

for the purpose of creating pleasurable effects on
the brain. There are over 190 million drug users
around the world and the problem has been
increasing at alarming rates, especially among
young adults under the age of 30.
 Various types of drugs
Drugs

Stimulants Hallucinogens

Depressants Inhalants

Narcotics
Nicotine Nitrites
Alcohol Cannabis
Opium
 Reason for taking drugs

Bad
company Lack of Family
love structure

Lack of Frustrated Availability

employment
 Causes

Physiological
Social causes
causes

Psychological Miscellaneous
causes causes
 Signs and symptoms of abuser

Lose interest in studies
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Change friends
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Sleep a lot
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Get in fights
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Become moody, negative
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Depression
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Irritability
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Hyperactivity
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Change of personality
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Fatigue
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Increase in demand for money
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Withdrawal from family
Treatment for drug addiction

 Hospitalization
 Behavioral therapies
 Occupational therapies
 Rehabilitation programs
 Detoxification
 Self help groups
 Medications