DRUG ABUSE
MEP RESEARCH WORK
So what is drug abuse?
The use of illegal drugs or the use of
prescription or over-the-
counter drugs for purposes other
than those for which they are meant
to be used, or in excessive
amounts. Drug abuse may lead to
social, physical, emotional, and job-
related problems.
What is addiction?
• Addiction could be a treatable, incessant
medical illness including complex intelligent
among brain circuits, hereditary qualities, the
environment, and an individual's life
experiences. Individuals with addiction use
substances or lock-in behaviors that ended up
compulsive and frequently proceed in spite of
hurtful results.
• Examples of drug addictions include
alcoholism, marijuana addiction, amphetamine addiction,
cocaine addiction, nicotine addiction, opioid addiction
• Many people don't understand why or how other people
become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that
those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower
and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing
to. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and
quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a
strong will. Drugs change the brain in ways that make
quitting hard, even for those who want to. Fortunately,
researchers know more than ever about how drugs affect
the brain and have found treatments that can help people
recover from drug addiction and lead productive lives.
• As a person continues to use drugs, the brain adapts by reducing the
ability of cells in the reward circuit to respond to it. This reduces the
high that the person feels compared to the high they felt when first
taking the drug—an effect known as tolerance. They might take
more of the drug to try and achieve the same high.
Symptoms of addiction
General signs of addiction are:
lack of control, or inability to stay away from
a substance or behavior. decreased
socialization, like abandoning commitments or
ignoring relationships. ignoring risk factors,
like sharing needles despite potential
consequences.
types of symptoms
• Psychological symptoms
• Social symptoms
• Physical symptoms
Psychological symptoms Physical symptoms
• An inability to stop using • Withdrawal symptoms
• Use and abuse of substances continue • Appetite changes
despite health problems • Damage or disease from using a substance
• Dealing with problems • Sleeplessness
• Obsession • A change in appearance
• Taking risks • Increasing tolerance
• Taking an initial large dose
Social symptoms
• Sacrifices
• Dropping hobbies and activities
• Maintaining a good supply
• Secrecy and solitude
• Denial
• Excess consumption or abuse of substances
• Having stashes
• Legal issues
• Financial difficulties
The cycle of addiction
The cycle of addiction most regularly springs
from past or later pain and injury. The cycle
of addiction and the emotions of pain, guilt,
and disgrace keep the addict suspending in
a twirling tornado of weakening. The
addict’s relationships, work,
and individual security regularly endure from
the repetitive prepare of the addiction cycle. It
is regularly said that a fiend will as it altered once
they hit shake foot.
That foot shifts from person to person based on
their life encounter as well as
the sort of enslavement they battle with.
ways to prevent drug addiction
1. Find healthy ways to cope with stress.
Many people begin using drugs as a way to deal with stress and tension.
2. Seek therapy or counseling.
It is not at all uncommon to experience feelings of depression. Many
people experience highs and lows that can be difficult to cope with.
3. Maintain a lifestyle that makes you happy.
Low self-esteem and depression are major triggers for drug abuse.
5. Be aware of your family’s history with substance abuse.
The tendency toward addiction is linked to genetics, so be familiar with
any parents or other family members who have struggled with addiction.
4. Have things in your life that you care deeply about.
Thank you
