VThe word ¶Drug· has been

derived from a Fresh word

´Drogueµ which means a dry
herb.
V These are organic or inorganic
substance which when taken
produces an effect on body..
V áccording to world health organization
´Drug addiction is a State of
Periodic or Chronic intoxication
produced by the repeated
consumption of drugµ.
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V 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.
The addict spends a great deal of time
thinking about the substance
V f drinking or drug use causes problems but
one continues to do it one is tempting addiction
or is already addicted. The person has lost
voluntary control on the use of that substance.
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 0 áll forms of cannabis have negative
physical and mental effects.
0 physical effects of cannabis are :
increase in the heart rate, bloodshot
eyes, a dry mouth and throat, and

cannabis increased appetite.

0 se of cannabis may impair or reduce
short-term memory and
comprehension, alter sense of time,
and reduce ability to perform tasks
requiring concentration and
coordination.
marijuana
0it is Smoked or eaten Ganja Hashish Hash Dope
and with stems and/ or seeds; rolled into black
Smoked or eaten Smoked ² mixed with tobacco
cigarettes Brown or cakes or balls Concentrated
syrupy liquid varying in color from clear to black
 nhalants:
The immediate negative effects of inhalants include, nausea,
sneezing, coughing, nosebleeds, fatigue, lack of coordination, and
loss of appetite.
High concentration of inhalants can cause suffocation by
displacing the oxygen 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
muscle fatigue.
 0 Cocaine stimulates the
central nervous system.
ts immediate effects
include dilated pupils
and elevated blood
pressure, heart rate,

cocaine 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.
 0t is like uppers, Capsules,
pills, Taken orally, black tablets
injected, inhaled beauties, Pep
pills, Bumblebees, Hearts,
Benzedrine, Dexedrine,
copilots Footballs ádditional stimulants
and Biphetamine Ritalin, cylert
, Pills or capsules prludin ,
didrex , prestate, sandrex
plegine
 Depressants:
Taken orally, injected

The effects of depressants are in many ways similar

to the effects of 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.
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ëarcotics :
ëarcotics initially produce a feeling of euphoria
that often is followed by drowsiness, nausea, and
vomiting. sers may also experience constricted
pupils, watery eyes, and itching. ánd overdose may
produce slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin,
convulsion, coma and possible death. Tolerance to
narcotics develops rapidly and dependence is likely.
The use of contaminated syringes may result in
disease such as áDS, endocardtics , and hepatitis.
áddiction in pregnent women can lead to
premature, stillborn, or addicted infants who
experience severe withdrawal symptoms.
 heroin

0Smack, horse, mud, brown sugar, junk, it

look like? White to dark-brown powder
or tar-like substance Dark liquid varying
in thickness, capsules, tablets.
V How is it used?
V njected, smoked, or inhaled Taken orally, injected
Codeine black tar, and big h Empirin compound
with codeine, Tylenol with codeine, codeine in
Morphine cough medicine Pectoral syrup White
crystals, hypodemic tablets, or Taken orally,
injected, or smoked Smoked, eaten, or injected
Taken orally, injected Taken orally, injected
Opium Paregoric, dover·s powder, parepctolin
inject able solutions Dark brown chunks, powder
White powder, solution tablets Tablets or capsules
Meperidine Other narcotics Pethidine , demorol,
mepergan Percocet, percodan, tussionex, fentanyl,
darvon, talwin and lomotil
 Designer Drugs llegal drugs are designed in the terms of their
chemical formulas. To circumvent these legal restrictions,
underground chemists modify the molecular structure of certain
illegal drugs to produce analogs known as designer drugs. These
drugs can be several hundred times stronger than the drugs they are
designed to imitate. The narcotic analogs can cause symptoms such as
those seen in Parkinson·s disease : uncontrollable tremors, drooling,
impaired speech, paralysis, and irreversible brain damage. ánalogs of
amphetamines and methamphetamines cause nausea, blurred vision,
chills or sweating and faintness. Psychological effects include anxiety,
depression, and paranoia. ás little as one does can cause brain
damage. The analogs of phencyclidine cause illusion, hallucinations,
and impaired perception.
V ánabolic Steroids :
ánabolic steroids are a group of powerful compounds
closely related to the male sex hormone testosterone.
Taken in combination with a program of muscle-
building exercise and diet, steroids may contribute to
increases in body weight and muscular strength.
Steroid users subjects themselves to more than 70 side
effects ranging in 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. n males, use can
withered testicles, sterility, and importance. n females,
irreversible masculine traits can develop along with
breast reduction and sterility. Psychological effects in
both sexes include very aggressive behaviour known as
´rod rageµ and depression.
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 0The addictor becomes easily
irritated even on the small issues
and matters. He becomes
anger irresponsible and finds difficulty
to coordinate. The addictor shows
anger and his mood swings.

Talking 0The addictor always talks about

drugs and also pressurise others
about to use it.

drugs
 0 áddictor usually wants to stay alone and
Prefer to make frequent trips to store room, rest
room, basement and bathroom. He does
stay alone not want the company any other person
and prefers to stay alone.

Wearing 0 á drug addict starts wearing a full sleeves

shirt even in summer season because he
sun glasses feels cold in summers and this is due t the
n full drugs that he takes. Some times the
addictor cannot tolerate the lights so he
sleeves on wear sunglasses in order to protect his
eyes.
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V Today·s voices talking about new danger- drug addiction
at schools ² are heard more and more loudly. t is not
easy to say how reasonable these fears are, as no serious
and exhaustive researches has been mad in lithuania till
today. The only obvious thing is that such phenomenon
really exists but its extent are unclear- they might be
exaggerated by mass media or might be unimaginable
neither by government, parents or teachers. mpression is
that this problem is absolutely new and unexpected, may
be that the reason it seems so threatening only recently
discussions on this issue began, and often they are quite
popularistic.
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V Listlessness The child lacks in energy and enthusiasm.
V áppathy The child, if he takes drugs has a difference attitude towards
everything. He gets irritated very easily and is not all polite while talking.
V Reduced Self care The mood of the child keeps on changing. There is a
sudden change in eating and sleeping patterns. This all may indicate that
the child is using drugs.

áppearance How they look is extremely important in adolescent. á

sudden lack of interest of two thing grooming or looks may be a warning
sing of drug use.
V Personal behaviour Teenager enjoy privacy but their exaggerated efforts
to bar family 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 signal drug use.
V Money Sometimes teenagers demand for money suddenly with out any
explanation, this might indicate that the child is addicted to drugs. The
teenages who are addicted to drugs also steal valueable. Products from
their own house and sale them in the market in order to get money from
drugs. When some teenagers always come late at night, they also indicates
that the child is using drugs.
V ëormalising á
stention The most important part of any
prevention programme specially in schools is
normalizing a
stention. By a
stention we mean
avoidance of doing or indulging in some activity. nder
this programme the teenagers should understand the ill
effects of drugs and should
e given education on how to
avoid the intake of drugs. This is one of the
est ways to
teach the pupils to say no to drugs and to learn a
out the
dangerous effect of drugs.

V ássertiveness Training ássertiveness training is also

very important and it help the teenager to 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. n this, students
are given a training to speak and do things in a forceful
way and they should stand up for their rights.
V . Building self confidence and self worth f 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 feelings can also
e
ought within the
teenagers
y various types of training and
prevention programs.

V Parental Education Parents also need help in how to

tackle these issues at home. Parents should
e given
required training as how to handle a situation when
they come to know that their child is using drugs. f
parents are fully educated or aware a
out drugs and
its addiction qualities then only they can help their
child to stay away from it.
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