Powerpoint presentation on drugsand

substance abuse

Done by Alexandra Mapilayao

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Introduction

-Substance abuse, also known as drug

abuse, refers to a maladaptive pattern of
use of a substance that is not considered
dependent. Some of the drugs most often
associated with the term include alcohol,
amphetamines, cocaine, apiods etc
- Addiction to these substance leads to their
abuse
Causes of drug and substance abuse

~Peer pressure, friends may force you to take

drugs.
~Stress, think it's the only way to release your
stress.
~Depression, when depressed you tend to turn to
alcohol and drugs.
~ Problems dealing with reality, trying to escape
from reality.
~ Imitation of elders or celebrates, most people
tend to imitate what they see their elders or
celebrates doing.
Effects of drugs and substance abuse

~Heart condition ranging from abnormal

heart rates to heart attack and collapsed
veins and blood vessel function from
injected drugs.
~Lung disease.
~Problems with memory, attention and
decision making, which makes daily living
more difficult.
~A weakened immune system, increasing
the risk of illness and infection.
~Seizures, stroke, mental confusion and
Ways of combating drugs and
substance abuse
~Avoid temptation and peer pressure
~Surrounding yourself with friends who don't
use drugs
~Learn how to cope with stress and relax
without drugs
~Doing counsellings to people