DRUG ABUSE & ALCOHOLISM
Drug Abuse & Alcoholism
AlcoholismDrug AbuseMembers are:By Physical
ScienceSr.StellaAadarsh Chippy KrishnaNehaJeenaRohiniNinuSr.Bincy
K. Mathew Athira2
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.
Itis the recurrent use of illegal drugs, or the misuse of
prescription or over-the-counter drugs with negative
consequences.
Alternative Names
Substance abuseIllicit drug abuse Narcotic abuseHallucinogen
abuse
Problems at work, school, home or in interpersonal
relationshipsPsychological Problems Physical risksConsequences
involve
Drug abuse may lead to organ damage, addiction, and Disturbed
patterns of behaviour.
9Most Commonly Abused Drugs
areAlcohol;Nicotine;Marijuana;Amphetamines; Barbiturates;Cocaine;
Methaqualone;OpiumAlkaloids;SyntheticOpioidsAlcoholism 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
effectAlcoholism
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.
Alcoholic
HealthAcademicsEmotional CostsEconomic Costs
Effect of drug abuse on1.Central nervous systemAlcohol is CNS
depressant.Accelerates the loss of brain cellsContributing to
cognitive deficitsChronic use lead to brain damage
2. LiverLong term excessive drinking cause hepatitis and
cirrohsis
Effect of alcohol on health3.KidneysImpairs their ability to
regulate the volume and composition of fluid and electrolytes in
the body.
4. HeartChronic heavy alcohol use increases risk of heart
diseaseAlcohol use can also worsen high BP and diabetesTwo risk
factors for heart disease
PATH OF ALCOHOL IN THE BODY
Mouth: Alcohol enters the body. Stomach: some alcohol gets into
the bloodstream in the stomach, but most goes on to the small
intestine.Small Intestine: alcohol enters the bloodstream through
the walls of the small intestine.Heart: pumps alcohol throughout
the body. Brain: alcohol reaches the brain.Liver: alcohol is
oxidized by the liver
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
Academics
Often experience mood swings, depression or have underlying
psychological issues. These issues can be compounded by other
issues in a students life. Effect on emotions
Economic Loss for the individual as well as for the family.
Economic loss
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 EducationEducational program aims to educate peoples about
illicit drug use in an effort to prevent illegal drug use, while
highlighting the danger of substance abuse.
WHATSCHOOLSCAN 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
subjectRemaining quiet gives the impression of approval, so speak
against it.Students who have been abusing drugs should be referred
to professionals for help
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.Take notice of these Symptoms
"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.Organise prevention program
Truthfulness EnthusiasmAptitudeConfidence/ Clear
thinkingHonesty/ Hard workEmpathyRational ThinkingLet us remember
that we represent
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Let us fight against Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
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Thank You
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