Definition of Drugs

Drug abuse or addiction

is caused by the
habitual taking addictive substances
 Types of Drugs
Drugs include alcohol, marijuana,
hallucinogens, nikotin, opioids, stimulants
depressants, dissociative, inhalants, etc
all is very dangerous
 The Effects of Drug Abuse on Health
The effects of drug
can be far reaching.
They can impact almost
every organ in body.
Effects of Drug Addiction on the Brain

The effects of drugs

on the brain can
influence mood, behavior and
other risk cognitive function
 Drug Effects on Behavior

Which behavior can include

paranoid, aggressiveness, hallucinations, addiction
impaired judgment impulsiveness
loss of self-control
Effects of Drug Abuse on Unborn Babies

Cause the baby to

have withdrawal symptoms, birth
defects or learning and
behavioral problems in life.
Risks of Stimulant Abuse
These effects can include:
anxiety, paranoia, psychosis, high
body temperature, depression, stroke,
Heart failure, seizures, etc
Risk of Depressants

Depressants also making users

feel as if things

are “slowing down.” it

called “downers” on street.

Risks of Hallucinogen Abuse

can have devastating effects

that can last a lifetime :

Fear, distorted cognition, Paranoia

Psychosis, anxiety, blood pressure

Risks of Dissociatives Abuse

Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal thoughts,

Speech difficulties, Social withdrawal

Hallucinations, Detachment from reality

Numbness, Memory loss, etc

Risks of Opioid Abuse

Constipation, Liver damage, Brain

Impairment, Euphoria, Drowsiness, Sedation

Pupil dilation, Cardiac arrest

if dose is over.