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    DRUGS FREE AND QUALITY CONTROL CDS GROUP

    MAIYAMA LOCAL GOVERMENT


    TEMPLATE FOR PRESENTATION
    TOPIC: EFFECT OF DRUGS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON HEALTH AND
    SOCIETY
    CONTENT:
    1. Drugs
    2. Uses
    3. Drug abuse
    4. How drugs can be abuse
    5. Causes of drugs abuse
    6. Common drugs with abuse potential
    7. Effect of drug abuse on individual
    8. Effect of drug abuse in the society
    9. Preventions
    Drugs
    Drugs can be define as a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention and
    diagnosis of disease/illness also to enhance physical and mental wellbeing.
    Uses
     Treatment of disease
     Prevention of disease via vaccine and immunization
     Diagnosis
     Relief from pains
    Drug Abuse
    Drugs unlike food is a controlled substance. When controlled substances are used in a
    manner or amount inconsistent with the legitimate medical use, it is called Drugs Abuse
    How and ways drugs can be abused
     Through Self-therapy which may include
    (i) Taking a valid medication without prescription or medical supervision.
    (ii) Combining drugs.
    (iii) Sharing prescriptions with other or using someone else prescriptions.
     Through route of administration
    (i) Taking drugs via unconventional method such as snorting, injecting or
    smoking.
     Through concurrent use of drug.
    (i) Taking drugs for longer period than intended.
     Taking drugs more than the prescribed dose or frequency.
     Taking drugs for a purpose other than its intended use
    Causes of drugs abuse
     Environmental factors
    (i) Family dynamics and upbringing
    (ii) Peer pressure and social influences.
     Psychological factors:
    (i) Depression
    (ii) Anxiety
    (iii) Low self-esteem and self-image
     Social and economic factors:
    (i) Cultural norms and acceptance
    (ii) Availability and accessibility
    (iii) Media and societal influence
     Personal factors
    (i) Curiosity and experiment
    (ii) Self-medication
    Common drugs and substance with abuse potential
    Alcohol (made from ethanol)
    Inhalants
    Stimulants
    Narcotics
    Prescription drugs
    Effect of drug abuse on individual
     Physical health problem:
    (i) Organ damage (liver damage , kidney failure, heart failure)
    (ii) Increase risk of disease and infection like Cancer and HIV respectively
    (iii) Malnutrition and weight loss
     Mental health issues
    (i) Depression and anxiety
    (ii) Hallucinations
    (iii) Memory loss
    (iv) Increased risk of suicide
     Relationship problem
    (i) Social isolation and loneliness
    (ii) Strained relationship with family and friends.
    (iii) Family breakdown.
     Long term consequences
    (i) Permanent brain damage.
    (ii) Increased risk of chronic disease. Eg HIV, Hepatitis
    (iii) Reduced life expectancy.
    Effect of drug abuse in society
     Increased crime:
    (i) Drug related offence, theft and violence
    (ii) Gang activity and drug trafficking
     Education and youth:
    (i) Dropouts, absenteeism decrease in academic performance
    (ii) Increased risk of drug abuse among youth
     Economic development and growth
    (i) Reduced economic growth and development
    (ii) Decrease in productivity and competitiveness
    Prevention of drug abuse
     Education and awareness
    (i) Drug education program in schools and communities
    (ii) Public awareness and campaign to highlight the risk of drug abuse
     Family and parenting
    (i) Positive parenting practices and family bonding
    (ii) Open communication and setting clear boundaries
     Positive peer influence
    (i) Encouraging friends and peers to make healthy choice
     Environmental factor
    (i) Reducing access to drugs in the community
    (ii) Improving living condition and reducing poverty
     Policy and legislation
    (i) Strengthening drug law and enforcement agencies
    (ii) Supporting evidence-based
     Media and social media

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