the presentation is based on drugs and addiction, we first start of by defining the terms drug and addiction, then discus the different kinds of drugs available to humans and finally we highlight some of the consequences of addiction together with a treatment plan . all the sources consulted that have been consulted are sited on the reference section

3. Drugs and addiction
Their chemicals or substances that change the
hamper normal body function. They can either be
swallowed, inhaled, or injected into the immune
system through to the central nervous system(CNS).
Sometimes leading to addiction, commonly defined
as the habitual and uncontrollable use of a drug. It is
often used interchangeably with other terms such as
drug abuse and drug dependence.

4. Drugs
They can either be helpful or harmful.
Their effects depend on the drug taken, amount
taken, and how often it is used,
Effects can vary depending on the body
size, shape, and brain chemistry.

5. Drugs cont.…..
Although substances can feel good at first, they
can ultimately do a lot of harm to the body and
brain.
Consumption of liquor, smoking of
tobacco, taking illicit drugs, and snuffling glue
can all cause serious damage to the immune
system.
Some drugs severely impair a person's ability to
make healthy choices and decisions

6. Types of Drugs
Depressants
antidepressant
Stimulants
Hallucinogens

7. Depressants
Depressants are drugs that inhibit the function of the
central nervous system (CNS) and are among the
most widely used drugs in the world. These drugs
operate by affecting neurons in the CNS, which leads
to symptoms such as
drowsiness, relaxation, decreased
inhibition, anesthesia, sleep, coma, and even death.
All have the potential to be addictive.
Examples include; Tobacco
, Barbiturates, Inhalants, Marijuana(Cannabis), Opiat
es (Heroin) and steroids.

8. Tobacco
comes in the form of
cigarettes.
contains highly addictive
substance called nicotine.
Can cause cancer and
other diseases.

9. Barbiturates
While used to treat problems, they can also be ill-treated.
After taking the dose for long it ends up with
effect, which in turn leads to an increase in dosage to
achieve the same effect.
• Many different types
• work by depressing the
central nervous system
• can cause sedation and
anesthesia

10. Cannabis
also known as marijuana
has psychoactive effects
taken into the body in the
form of smoke or vapor
can even be consumed
and mixed into food or
steeped in a tea.

11. Stimulants
Stimulants act on the central nervous system to speed up the messages to and from the brain.
They can make the user feel more awake, alert or confident. Stimulants increase heart
rate, body temperature and blood pressure. Other effects include reduced appetite, dilated
pupils, talkativeness, agitation and sleep disturbance. stimulants include:
Caffeine
Nicotine
Amphetamines
Cocaine
Ecstasy

12. Crack
Named for its crackle when heated, is made from
cocaine. It looks like white tan pellets.
Street Names is freebase or rock
Effects and dangers: Cocaine also elevates
heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and
body Temperature.

13. Antidepressants
It used under the guidance of a mental
health professional
Used to treat depression, mood
swings, dysthymia, anxiety
disorders, obsessive compulsive
disorder, eating disorders, chronic
pain, neuropathic pain.

14. Antidepressant cont.

15. Hallucinogens
They are highly addictive and mind altering. They alter the
emotions, thought processes and perceptions of the drug
user; also Known as psychedelic drug, they can produce
illusions and hallucinations.
Examples include
• LSD
• PCP
• Mescaline

16. Lots of people are tempted by
the excitement or escape that
drugs seem to offer.
Many teens use drugs
because they're depressed or
think drugs will help them
escape their problems.
Drugs don't solve problems —
they simply hide feelings and
problems. When a drug wears
off, the feelings and problems
remain, or become worse.
Drugs can ruin every aspect
of a person's life.

17. Addiction
is the disruptive behaviour or activity associated
with obtaining and using a drug that a person is
dependent on. An addiction falls into two
categories: physical and psychological, and it
doesn't have to be a severe problem to be
classed as an addiction - there is such as thing
as a mild addiction...

18. Types of addiction.
Psychological addiction
• This occurs as a result of excessive use or
reliance to a particular drug which leads to the
psychological dependence on that drug.
• The mind is a powerful tool, which when it is
addicted the brain can produce physical
manifestations of withdrawal, including
cravings, irritability, insomnia, and depression.

19. Types cont.
Physical addiction
Occurs after you blitz a substance so much it
actually alters your body's chemistry.
This means your body develops a hunger for this
drug that you have to keep feeding. If you
don't, your body goes into withdrawal and you
get all sort of nasty symptoms until you feed it
again...

20. How addiction develops
Getting and using the
drug becomes more
important
The ability to stop is
compromised
• People find solace and comfort in drugs
• It takes 21 for addiction to develop

21. Understanding drug addiction
feel an
overwhelming, unco
ntrollable need
face negative
consequences
repeated drug use
alters the brain
• complex disorder characterized by
compulsive drug use

22. Effects of drug
dependence
• They can destroy relationships with family, friends and
people close to you.
• Have the ability to deplete mental and Physical health.
• Overdose can be fatal, leading to death in some instances
and you can die
• Instant death from misusing drugs that you can be bought
over the counter. This includes things like glues, paint
cleaner, petrol and other solvents...

23. Reasons why people start
using drugs
To escape problems they may be having in other
parts of their life
Peer pressure and fitting in with another group
of people
Being curious about the effects of drugs...

24. Ways To Say No To
Drugs
If you are ever confronted by someone who
wants you to use drugs, try these ways to say
no. Practice them with a friend or parent so
you will feel comfortable.
1. Saying "No Thanks"
2. Giving a Reason of Excuse
3. Repeated Refusal, or Keep Saying No
4. Walking away
5.Changing the Subject
6. Avoiding the Situation
7. Cold Shoulder
8. Strength in Numbers

25. This could be you..

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