Drug Abuse

&
Alcoholism

Drug
Abuse

Alcoho
lism

Members are:
By Physical Science
Sr.Stella
Aadarsh
Chippy Krishna
Neha
Jeena
Rohini
Ninu
Sr.Bincy K. Mathew
Athira

Introduction
Drug abuse is a deadly and costly issue that not
only impacts a persons academic performance,
but health and family as well. Drug abuse includes
addictions to alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs.
Drug abuse by family members impacts ones
academic, financial and social life.

Drug Abuse
Compulsive, excessive and self damaging
use of drugs or substances that leading to
addiction that causes on serious physiological
or psychological harm or death.

It is the recurrent use of illegal drugs, or the

misuse of prescription or over-the-counter
drugs with negative consequences.

Alternative Names
Substance abuse
Illicit drug abuse
Narcotic abuse
Hallucinogen abuse

onsequences involve
Problems at work,
school, home or
in interpersonal
relationships
Psychological Problems
Physical risks

Drug abuse may lead

to organ damage,
addiction, and
Disturbed patterns of
behaviour.

Alcohol; Nicotine;
t Commonly Abused Drugs are
Marijuana;
Amphetamines;
Barbiturates;
Cocaine;
Methaqualone;
OpiumAlkaloids;
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Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a chronic and often progressive
disease that includes problems controlling drinking,
being preoccupied with alcohol, continuing to use
alcohol even when it causes problems, having to
drink more to get the same effect

Alcoholic
An alcoholic is a man or a woman who suffers from
alcoholism - they have a distinct physical desire to
consume alcohol beyond their capacity to control it,
regardless of all rules of common sense.

EFFECT OF DRUG
ABUSE ON
Health
Academics
Emotional Costs
Economic Costs

EFFECT OF ALCOHOL ON
1.Central nervous system
HEALTH
Alcohol is CNS depressant.
Accelerates the loss of brain cells
Contributing to cognitive deficits
Chronic use lead to brain damage

2. Liver
Long term excessive drinking cause hepatitis and
cirrohsis

3.Kidneys
Impairs their ability to regulate the volume and
composition of fluid and electrolytes in the body.
4. Heart
Chronic heavy alcohol use increases risk of heart disease
Alcohol use can also worsen high BP and diabetes
Two risk factors for heart disease

PATH OF ALCOHOL IN THE BODY

1. Mouth: Alcohol enters the body.
2. Stomach: some alcohol gets into the
bloodstream in the stomach, but most goes on to
the small intestine.
3. Small Intestine: alcohol enters the bloodstream
through the walls of the small intestine.
4. Heart: pumps alcohol throughout the body.
5. Brain: alcohol reaches the brain.
6. Liver: alcohol is oxidized by the liver

EFFECT ON
ACADEMICS
Drug
abuse has multiple negative effects on
a student's academics. It can cause mental
and cognitive impairments that make it
difficult for students to succeed in school.

EFFECT ON
EMOTIONS
Often
experience mood

swings, depression
or have underlying psychological issues.
These issues can be compounded by other
issues in a students life.

ECONOMIC
LOSS
Economic
Loss

for
the
individual as well as for the
family.

WHY DRUG ABUSE OCCURS?

Peer pressure plays the largest role in causing

children
to begin using drugs.
The constant exposure to our chemical society
of pills
and liquor through ads,movies, and television.
Often simple pleasure serves as a motive.

Drug Education
Educational program aims to educate peoples about
illicit drug use in an effort to prevent illegal drug use,
while highlighting the danger of substance abuse.

WHAT SCHOOLS CAN DO?

Early intervention and prevention

activities should characterize a school's
drug abuse program
Collaborative plans should be made with
parents, school boards, treatment
agencies, and concerned groups within the
community to ensure successful programs.

Security measures should be

implemented to eliminate drugs from
school premises and school functions.
A comprehensive drug curriculum from
kindergarten through grade 12 is
needed.

Teachersshould receive appropriate

training to participate in the program.

Emphasizes discipline - what school

personnel should do when drug abuse or
peddling is encountered at the school.
Instruct students about drugs and help
them to develop skills and attitudes that
will keep them away from drugs.

WHAT ATEACHER CAN DO?

Incorporate drug abuse prevention
strategies into the subject
Remaining quiet gives the impression of
approval, so speak against it.
Students who have been abusing drugs
should be referred to professionals for help

Take notice of these Symptoms

Redness around the eyes, dramatically
changed appearance such as dirty hair,
dilated pupils, reduced motivation, slurred
speech, short attention span, changes in
school attendance, falling grades, and
uncompletedassignments.

Organise prevention program

"Saying No" is one example of a drug abuse
prevention program that emphasizes teaching
students to resist peer pressure by understanding
and practicing reasons for not taking drugs.

uses methods such as role modeling,

videotaped practice, and assertiveness
training to help students learn how to
refuse drugs.

Personal influence

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Confidence/ Clear thinking
Honesty/ Hard work
Empathy
Rational Thinking

Let us fight against

Drug Abuse and Alcoholism

Thank You