Slide 1: Title Slide
Problem of Drug Abuse
Unit–I: Concept and Overview
Types of Drugs Often Abused
Slide 2: Introduction
Drug abuse is a major social and health problem
It affects individuals, families, and society
Common among youth and adolescents
Leads to physical, psychological, social, and economic damage
Slide 3: What Are Drugs?
Drugs are chemical substances that:
Change body functions
Affect brain, mood, behavior, or perception
Used for:
Medical purposes (medicines)
Non-medical purposes (misuse/abuse)
Example:
Painkillers, alcohol, tobacco, sleeping pills
Slide 4: What Constitutes Drug Abuse?
Drug abuse means:
Using drugs without medical need
Using drugs in excess quantity
Using drugs for pleasure or relief from stress
Regular misuse leads to dependence and addiction
Slide 5: Prevalence of Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is increasing worldwide
Common reasons:
Peer pressure
Stress and anxiety
Curiosity
Easy availability
Youth are the most vulnerable group
Slide 6: Menace of Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is a serious threat to society
Causes:
Health problems
Crime and violence
Family breakdown
Loss of productivity
Becomes a burden on healthcare system
Slide 7: Drug Abuse vs Drug Dependence
Drug Abuse
Occasional or regular misuse
No complete loss of control
Harmful but may be reversible
Drug Dependence
Strong need to take drugs
Body adapts to drug presence
Cannot function normally without drug
Slide 8: Drug Dependence vs Drug Addiction
Drug Dependence
Physical or psychological reliance
Withdrawal symptoms present
Drug Addiction
Severe and compulsive drug use
Loss of self-control
Continues despite harmful effects
👉 Addiction is more severe than dependence
Slide 9: Physical Dependence
Body becomes used to drug
Stopping drug causes withdrawal symptoms
Symptoms:
Tremors
Sweating
Pain
Nausea
Headache
Example: Alcohol, opioids
Slide 10: Psychological Dependence
Emotional or mental craving for drug
Person feels:
Anxiety
Depression
Irritability without drug
No strong physical symptoms
Example: Cannabis, cocaine
Slide 11: Drug Tolerance – Concept
Tolerance means:
Same dose gives less effect over time
User needs higher dose to feel same effect
Leads to:
Increased consumption
Higher risk of overdose
Slide 12: Relationship Between Abuse, Dependence & Tolerance
Drug abuse → dependence
Dependence → tolerance
Tolerance → addiction
Continuous cycle makes quitting difficult
Slide 13: Types of Drugs Often Abused (Overview)
Alcohol
Tobacco
Cannabis
Opioids
Sedatives
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Slide 14: Conclusion
Drug abuse is a preventable problem
Awareness and education are key
Early intervention saves lives
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