Drug

Addiction
Presented by
Presentation Outline Definition

Leading Factors/Causes

To d a y ' s To p i c s
Symptoms

Effects

Treatment

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Conclusion
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Definition
“Substance abuse refers to the harmful or
hazardous use of psychoactive substances,
including alcohol and illicit drugs.”

In simple words, the excessive use of drugs for

non-medical purposes despite social, psychological

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and physical problems that may arise from such use refers to drug abuse
Commonly abused drugs: opioids, cannabis
DATA
Acoording to Survey
296 million people aged 15-64 years used drugs at least once in
2021.
39.5 million lived with drug- use disorder.

Yo u t h a n d D r u g s
Youth is most vulnerable, about 70% people receiving treatment
underage or below 35.

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About Pakistan
Pakistan, 700 ppl die complications every day in every year. .
7 million individuals take drugs regularly, 4 million use
cannabis → 2.7 million opiates
HISTORY

The history of nonmedical drug consumption is

ancient. The discovery of the mood-altering
qualities of fermented fruits and substances such
as opium has led to their use and, often,
acceptance into society. Just as alcohol has a
recognized social place in the West, so many
other psychotropics have been accepted in

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different societies.
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LEADING FACTORS

01 02 03

ACADEMIC FA M I LY
PEER PRESSURE
STRESS H I S T O RY

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FINANCIAL/
M E N TA L T R A U M AT I C
R E L AT I O N S H I P
H E A LT H EXPERIENCE
PROBLEMS
DISORDER
SYMPTOMS

INCREASED INCREASED
RED EYES D RY M O U T H BLOOD H E A RT R AT E
PRESSURE

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E A S I LY D I F F I C U LT Y
D E L AY E D
I S O L AT I O N I R R I TAT E D C O N C E N T R AT I N
REACTIONS
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 EFFECTS

INDIVIDUAL
• Inability to do routine work
• Anxiety
• Considered outburst
• Self negligibility
• Health problems
• criminal mindset

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FAMILY/SOCIETY
• Inner confliction. • Emotional unstability
• Temporary happiness • financial Problems
• Poor performance • Pregnancy Complications
• Decreased mental sharpness • Conflicts
• Child Abuse
• Increased Crime Rate
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NO CURE S U P P O RT I V E R O L E O F
EXCEPT COUNSELLING. T H E FA M I LY

Rehabilitation Supportive Environment

Centers
• Guidance • Understanding
• Patience
• Counselling
• Involvement
• Reducing Addiction

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• Advice
• Prevention of Relapse
• Proper Nurturing
LEGISLATIONS

01. • Check and balance

• Three treaties
INTER N ATIO N A L
• Keeping record
• Strict punishment
• Assisting in case of serious issues.

02. • Fines
PAKISTAN • Lifelong imprisonment

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• Even death penalty
• Ban on import export storage distribution,
sale
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Wo r d s t o L i v e B y

Special teams in rural areas

Institutes/Campaigns in urban areas
26 June World Drug Abuse Day
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Role of NGOs
U ME E D ME D IC A L
CENTER
• Umeed Medical Center • The Foundation's mission is to
is working for drug
addiction treatment in
Pakistan. It is located in
Federal B Area Karachi
K A R IM K H A N
A F R ID I W E L FA R E
CENTER
rise awareness of the negative
impact drug use has on
individuals, families and
communities, and to break
taboos associated with drug.
ISL A H
R E H A B IL ITAT IO N
CENTER
• is an NGO for drug addicts.
IsLah Rehabilitation Centers
providing detoxification,
rehabilitation services, and
N E W H O R IZ O N S
CARE CENTER
• New Horizons Care Center
is one of the first free
treatment and rehabilitation
center for drug addicts in
Pakistan. NHCC are
committed to helping
patients
R AY O F H O P E
(R O H )
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• Here patients receive
drug treatment along
with
• They also work on other
social welfare endeavors
for last many years.
 R E C O V E RY I S A J O U R N E Y, N O T A D E S T I N AT I O N

• It's a chronic disease, not a personal failing,

Addiction alters brain chemistry, making
overcoming it challenging
• Persistence and access to resources are

CONCLUSION crucial.
• Understanding and support from individuals
and society are essential for healing.
• Compassion is key

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