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the topic ‘Drug Addition’. I have put in all my efforts to make this seminar
I have done my level best and have tried with my sincere efforts to do full
justice with the topic, but there would be quite injustice on my part if I fail to
mention the most creditable person whose involvement has made possible
encouragement and guidance has really been the motivating factor for me.
Therefore, I would like to thank them for their concern and guidance which
Ashish Katoch
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WHAT IS DRUG ADDICTION
An Introduction
The word ‘Drug’ has been derived from a Fresh word “Drogue” which
means a dry herb. These are organic or inorganic substance which when
When people hear the world drug addict, the words have negative feeling
and stigmas attached to them. People visualize a person who does not
obtaining money to buy drugs. However, there are many people who are
DEFINITION OF ADDICTION
was thought a person was drug addict or alcoholic only if he needed that
drug daily or if the event through some withdrawal symptoms like vomiting,
sneezing, death etc. when the stopped using the substance. It was though
that alcoholic and drug addicts were unemployed, poor and from the inner
city. But this is not true. Many drug addicts do not experience physical
withdrawal symptoms when they stop using it. The majority of addicted
1. Loss of Control
The user cannot predict what will happen when he uses the substance.
One day he may be able to stop after one drink, or after one line of
cocaine, the next day he may not be able to control his use at all.
2. Compulsive Preoccupation
The addict spends a great deal of time thinking about the substance.
13 Lack of willpower
14 Poverty
15 Moral weakness
16 Mental illness
17 Genetics
18 Family socialization
19 Anti-social personalities
20 Societal problems
1. The Drug
Some drugs are more addictive than others. This is due to the
pharmacology of the substance and how it affects the mood of the user.
2. The Addict
People who have low. Self concepts, who feel bad about themselves have
a higher rate of addiction. People with low self concepts user psychoactive
substance. A society that has easy access to drugs, that has a population
that is “addiction prove” due to physical or emotional pain, and that has
3. The Environment
the media, while different parts of the country have different standards for
public intoxification. All this makes it easier for people to accept drug use
as normal.
TYPES OF DRUGS AND THERE EFFECTS
1. Cannabis
All forms of cannabis have negative physical and mental effects. Several
in the heart rate, bloodshot eyes, a dry mouth and throat, and increased
appetite.
difficult.
Solvents and aerosol sprays also decrease the heart and respiratory rates
and impair judgment. Amyl and butyl nitrite cause rapid pulse, headaches,
and involuntary passing of urine and feces. Long-term use may result in
Deeply inhaling the vapour, or using large amounts over a short time, may
in the lungs or by depressing the central nervous system to the point that
breathing stops.
Long-term use can causing weight loss, fatigue, electrolyte imbalance, and
3. Cocaine
include dilated pupils and elevated blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory
rate, and body temperature. Occasional use can cause a stuffy or runny
nose, while chronic use can ulcerate thee mucous membrane of the nose.
Cracks or freebase rock is extremely addictive, and its effects are felt
and snowbirds
Crack Crack, rock, freebase White to tan pellets or Smoked
4. Other Stimulants
and anxiety. Extremely high does can cause a rapid or irregular heartbeat
and moody. Higher doses intensify the effect. Persons who use larger
5. Depressants
alcohol. Small amounts can produce calmness and very relaxed muscles,
but larger does can cause slurred speech, staggering gait, and altered
perception. Very large does can cause respiratory depression, coma, and
death. The combination of depressant and alcohol can multiply the effects
psychological addiction. People who suddenly stop taking large doses can
experience withdrawal symptoms, including anxiety, insomnia, tremors,
withdrawal symptoms shortly after they are born. Birth defect and
6. Hallucinogen
of the brain that controls the intellect and keeps instincts in check.
Because the drug blocks pain reports, violent PCP episodes may result in
self-inflicted injuries. The effects of PCP vary, but users frequently report a
sense of distance and estrangement. Time and body movements are
Large doses may produce convulsion and coma, as well as heart and lung
failure.
7. Narcotics
pupils, watery eyes, and itching. And overdose may produce slow and
symptoms.
Type What is it called? What does it look How is it
like? used?
Heroin Smack, horse, mud, White to dark-brown Injected,
codeine, codeine in
cough medicine
Morphine Pectoral syrup White crystals, Taken orally,
injected
Meperidin Pethidine, demorol, White powder, solution Taken orally,
lomotil
7. Designer Drugs
designer drugs. These drugs can be several hundred times stronger than
Steroids
are limited to certain kinds of anemia, severe burns, and some types of
breast cancer.
severity from liver cancer and acne and including psychological as well as
physical reactions. The liver and cardiovascular system are most seriously
affected by steroid use. In males, use can withered testicles, sterility, and
some side effects appears quickly, other, such as heart attacks and
9. Alcohol
nutrition, can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain
and the liver. In addition, mother who drink alcohol during pregnancy may
give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants may suffer
our society. Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to contract heart
disease – some 170,000 die each year from smoking related coronary
Tobacco
our society. Smokers are more likely than non smokers to contract heart
disease- some 170,000 die each from smoking related coronary heart
diseases. Lung, Larynx, bladder and kidney cancers also strikes smokers
term birth, low birth weight, and fetal and infact deaths are all more likely to
21 Anger : The addictor becomes easily irritated even on the small issues
22 Taking about drugs : The addictor always talks about drugs and also
23 Prefer to stay alone : Addictor usually wants to stay alone and make
does not want the company any other person and prefers to stay alone.
because he feels cold in summers and this is due t the drugs that he
takes. Some times the addictor cannot tolerate the lights so he wear
25 The drugs addict no longer spend time with his friends or with those
26 The drugs addicts frequently borrow money and if they did not money
they steal items from their home and sell them to buy drugs.
28 There is a change in mood, eating and sleeping habits of those who are
drug addicts.
DRUG ADDICTION IN TEENAGERS
Today’s voices talking about new danger- drug addiction at schools – are
heard more and more loudly. It is not easy to say how reasonable these
lithuania till today. The only obvious thing is that such phenomenon really
exists but its extent are unclear- they might be exaggerated by mass
teachers.
age their ‘go’ system works in full force and stop system is immature
and take many decisions for a moment rather than for long term period it
takes after the age of 20 or so for the parts of the brain that involved
Most teens who drink, smoke or use drugs do not become addicts.
1. School performance
31 Drop in performance
The child suddenly shows an active dislike for school and looks for
excuses to stay at home one should contact in school to see whether the
Childs attendance record matches what the parents know about his or her
absent days
2. Physical Health
32 Listlessness
The child lacks in energy and enthusiasm. He does not show interest in
33 Appathy
He gets irritated very easily and is not all polite while talking.
eating and sleeping patterns. This all may indicate that the child is using
drugs.
3. Appearance
interest of two thing grooming or looks may be a warning sing of drug use.
4. Personal behaviour
members from entering their rooms or knowing where they go with their
friends might indicate that may be the child is addicted to drugs. Drastic
change in behaviour and in relations ships with family and friend may
5. Money
explanation, this might indicate that the child is addicted to drugs. The
Products from their own house and sale them in the market in order to get
When some teenagers always come late at night, they also indicates that
Various steps should be taken by the parents and also by the government
do after at the other place in society where you can have a captive and a
1. Normalising Abstention
understand the ill effects of drugs and should be given education on how to
avoid the intake of drugs. This is one of the best ways to teach the pupils
2. Assertiveness Training
stand up for their own values without a feeling that they are not grown ups
yet. What ever they learn in this training will help them through out their
lives. Weather in the work place or facing other pressures in school. In this,
students are given a training to speak and do things in a forceful way and
If the teenagers have a feeling of self confidence or self worth within them
they will not indulge in drugs and they will then understand that they are
not supposed to do those things which are not meant for them. Those
4. Parental Education
Parents also need help in how to tackle these issues at home. Parents
come to know that their child is using drugs. If parents are fully educated or
aware about drugs and its addiction qualities then only they can help their
5. Communication at home
One of the best ways to protect children from addiction is to talk to them.
takes time. The trouble is that many parents only wake up when there is
already a problem and their child shows a different behaviours and is not
willing to talk communication takes times on regular basis so, parents need
methods are very effective with 40 – 70% of patients remaining drug free.
TREATMENTS
1. Detoxification
For some addictive drugs, suddenly stopping use can use painful
makes them feel similar to being on the addictive drug and gradually
reduce their dose overtime. This stabalises the person brain long enough
treatment include methadone and LAAM for opiate with drawal, nicotine
Treating addicts who end up in the criminal justice system adds another
layer of complexity to the issue. How should low enforcement deal with
Bring courts deal with offenders charged with less serious crimes such as
sentence, offenders must plead guilt to the charge ,agree to take part in
the treatment, get regular drug tests and report to the judge for at lest one
3. Behavioural Therapy
This therapy helps people for coping with their drug crawings, teach them
the ways to avoid drugs, find out their problems and solve it. It prevents
relapse and also help to reduce the risk of diseases like aids. This therapy
4. Relaxation Therapy
As the name suggests, it provides relaxation to the mind of the person who
person.
5. Counseling
Under this doctors suggests you one thing i.e. Health is wealth. It is done
take drugs. They just grab the opportunities to come up naturally with the
discussion as just by seeing a T.V. show or a post that discusses the issue
relating to drugs.
6. Meditation
verbally. Musically in the sense the doctors play the cassettes with rythms
to calm down the mind of the addict and verbally they tell stories above the
persons who had suffered a lot in their life but now their positive view,
Treatment will be successful only when there is a full support from the
personal fulfillment and growth for people in recovery and their families.
Who is drug addict improving health and wellness then we come to know
become normal and well again. Thousands of men and women are
RELAPSING
person to relapse even after getting the treatment. This one thing required
1. Toughen penalties against all those making profit from drug trade
There should be tough penalties against all those making profits from the
drug trade. While it true that law enforcement against producers and
that a powerful message is sent out from every government in the world
who make profits with drugs trade they should be arrested and heavily
2. Prevention in schools
that a government can do. After all the other place in society where you
the use of drugs and should not indulge in illegal acts. A feeling of self
confidence and self worth should be brought in them. Parents should also
be educated about drugs, so that they can tackle issues a home only.
3. Road safety
side should be done. This road side testing will help in preventing deaths
proven. There need to be more education given to help the people who
drive frequently.
not needed to go the rehab ventures for treatment rather they get
widespread random testing in prisons with rewards for those who stay drug
should be available through out the criminal justice system. Police and
alcohol
The licensing laws for sale of tobacco and alcohol need tightening up.
laws for tobacco should be made for more stricter. The legal age of buying
cigarettes should be increased to 18.
There has been recent rash of films in which heroes are seen smoking in
money shots. This should not be there not only should there be a complete
If drugs are used for medical purposes then it is safe but if they are used to
“Drugs lose their glamour quickly in the end they only bring sadness.”
So one must not be so weak hearted, that one gets addicted to deadly
drugs easily. Instead of treating the drugs addicts as inferior we must treat
So, lets now from today itself take a pledge to stay away from drugs and
ON
DRUG ADDICTION