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Presentation by NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU GOVT. OF INDIA 1

Drug Awareness Program- Say No to Drugs

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The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Government of India, organized the 2nd 'District Collectors Conference', which took place on the 6th & 7th of September in New Delhi. Over 30 district collectors participated, making presentations on best practices to overcome challenges faced in the sectors of rural development, education, urban development, law & order, and disaster management. 
 
The Planning Commission is providing these presentations for the public to see examples of the good work being done by young IAS officers in the field, and to promote cross-learning and innovation.

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Presentation by

NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU

GOVT. OF INDIA1

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DRUGS AND YOU

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Drugs and their Abuse

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•Drugs

are

chemical

substanc

es which

affect

the

Central

Nervous

System

by

inducing

intoxicati

on or

similar

change

in mental

functions

.

•Drugs

include :

–Narcotic

Drugs

( Heroine,

Cocaine,

Charas )

–Psychotr

opic

Substanc

es

( Amphet

amines,

LSD)

–Medicinal

Drugs

(Ketamin

e )

–Volatile

solvents (

Inhalants,

Thinners

)

–Doping

agents

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• The ingredients of

drugs also have

positive utility :– Morphine is drug of

choice worldwide for

pain relief- cancer

– Codeine used as

decongestant for relief

in cough

– Sedatives and

tranquilizers used in

treatment of anxiety

and sleep disorders

e.g. ‘ Niterest’

• When abused, drugs

cause stupor, coma

or convulsions, and

even death.

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Which are the drugs of abuse ?

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Natural

Opium Poppy Plant Cannabis Coca

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Semi-synthetic

Morphine

Heroin Cocaine

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Synthetic

LSD (d-lysergic acid diethylamide ) - Hallucinogen

Ketamine

Amphetamine

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Hallucinogens

• They distort the mind, create false sensory experiences and distort your perceptions of reality.q Marijuana

q Ecstasy

q LSD

q Charas

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Stimulants

• They are known as “performance enhancing” drugs that give users a brief, but intense high.q Ecstasy

q ATS

q Cocaine

q Crack Cocaine

q Nicotine

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Depressants

• Most widely abused drug group in the world, they affect in a number of ways

q Marijuanaq Heroinq Brown Sugarq Mandraxq Alcohol

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Drug Scenario

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• 5% of global population aged 15-64 use drugs• 0.6 % (27 m) of world population are problem drug users• Cannabis most widely used drug• Decrease in consumption of Heroin.• Increase in use of synthetic and prescription drugs• 18.9% (3 m) of injecting drug users (16 m) are HIV positive• 2,53,000 deaths each year are caused by drugs

Trends - World

16* Source : UNODC World Drug Report

2012

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Trends - India

India is flanked by the Golden Crescent on the West and Golden Triangle on the East, the two main sources of over 90% of the world’s illicit supply of opium

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Trends - India• 2 million users of Opiates in India • 9 million users of Cannabis in India

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• Bhang (leaves)- taken orally• Ganja (dried flowering stem of the plant)

– smoked• Charas / Hashish (extracted from the

resin covering the plant) – smoked• Hashish Oil (extracting THC using

chemical methods) - smoked

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Trends - India• Synthetic drugs

q Methamphtamine (Speed, Ice, Chalk, Meth, Crystal, Crank, Fire, Glass)

q Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD, Acid, Boomers, Yellow Sunshines)

• Pharmaceutical drugsq Codeine-based cough syrupsq Diazepam, Nitrazepamq Ketamine (Special K, K, Vitamin

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Trends - India• Injecting Drug use

q Buprenorphine is commonly injected

q HIV, Hepatitis-C• Spread of drug abuse to rural

areas• Poly-drug use

q Use of two or more drugs in combination to achieve a particular effect

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Why do we fall prey to drugs ?

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Imitate friends Peer pressure Curiosity Risk taking and

rebellion Boredom Relax, enjoy Stress and anxiety

Why do we fall prey to drugs ?

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Smoking

Peer pressure, curiosity

Status symbol ?

Influence of TV, films

Smoking isn’t cool

Once you start, its hard to stop !

Harmful Effects Loss of stamina, high B.P. Cancer Heart Diseases Death :50% of lifetime smokers dies from this

habit. Half of these deaths occur in middle age.

How to quit smoking?

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Alcohol

• 2.5 million deaths each year• 320 000 ( 9%) young people of age group 15 -29 die from alcohol-related causes• Alcohol is world’s third largest risk factor for disease burden

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Alcohol

Short-term risksq Injuries, Accidentsq Aggression, Violenceq Risky sexual behaviourq Alcohol poisoning

Long-term risksq Neurological and cardiovascular disordersq Psychiatric problemsq Social problemsq Family problems ; Unemploymentq Liver diseases and Cancer

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What are the signs of drug abuse ?

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Physical Symptoms

• Dull-looking/glazed eyes

• Drowsiness• Runny nose• Coughing• Needle marks

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Physical Symptoms• Weight loss• Malnutrition• Some form of acute

acne• Tremors/Hallucination

s• Constant desire for

junk food

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Behavioral Symptoms• Irresponsible behavior

• Argumentative

• Lack of motivation

• Solitary behaviour

• Lying

• Changes in speech-rapid, slowed, slurred

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Other Symptoms• Secretiveness

• Falling grades

• Use of mouthwash, mints, gum

• White specks on nostrils or clothing

• Frequent trips to the bathroom

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What are the costs of drug abuse ?

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Social Cost

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• Broken families

• Loss of reputation

• Peer group pressure

• Social stigma

• School drop outs

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Legal Cost

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• Road accidents

• Domestic violence

• Crimes

• Aggression and violence

•Insurgency and anti national

activities

•Arrest, imprisonment

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•HIV, hepatitis B and C and tuberculosis

•Infertility

•Psycho-somatic disorders

•Reduced immunity levels

•Premature death

•Miscarriage and still birth

•Unprotected sex and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)

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Health Cost

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•Productivity suffers a t workplace and home

•Loss of job – human capital

•Loss of earnings – financial burden

•Cost of treatment – medical care and rehabilitation

•Corruption and Black money36

Economic Cost

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•Low self esteem

•Feeling of loneliness, guilt , helplessness •Fear of abandonment and chronic depression

•Poor mental health

•Suicides

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Psychological Cost

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Who Gains ?

• Drug traffickers

• Drug cartels

• Drug peddlers

• Flesh trade

• Entertainment joints,

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What can we all do ?

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Healthy Lifestyle

• Daily routine

• Cut down on junk

• Fitness- physical and

mental

• Physical activity,

sports

• Use stairs, not

escalators

• Say no to smoke,

alcohol and drugs

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What celebrities say:

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Counselling

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Watch list for Parents and Teachers

• Friends. Has your teen stopped hanging around with usual friends?

• Mood. Have you noticed mood swings?

• Appearance. Has your teen’s appearance changed significantly?

• Eating. Have you noticed any big changes?

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• Sleep. Has your teen’s sleep pattern changed?

• Sickness. Does your teen frequently ask for cough or cold medicine?

• Hidden trash. Have you found empty bottles o f medicine or empty packages in the trash?

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Increase in borrowing money Drug paraphernalia such as pipes, rolling papers,

etc. Inhalant products (hairspray, nail polish, fluids) Bottles of eye drops

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What parents can do ?• Don’t react impulsively

• Gather evidence, do research

• Discuss with open mind

• Choose the right time and way to talk to children

• Encourage children to become involved in sports, music s, community service, drama etc

• Engage in family activities and hobbies together

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• Use experience to guide your child • Build strong bond with your child• Be highly involved in your child's life.

Know her friends, know what happens at school, on the team, in activities, and with homework

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• Set clear rules of conduct and consistently enforce them

• Let your teen know how much he is an integral part of the family

• Create opportunities for family time such as chores, cooking, family dinners, taking walks, games, sports, etc.

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Explain to your child that you expect him to succeed and live a healthy life - and that you want him to respect his body, behave appropriately and protect himself in potentially dangerous situations.

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Role of Society• Family

• Schools & Colleges

• Peer Groups/Friends

• Workplace

• Rehabilitation Centres

• De-addiction Centres

• NGOs

• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Community Awareness

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Street Play by NGO

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THANK YOU