Drug

Addiction
Behind every addiction lies a story of pain, but
within every recovery lies a tale of resilience
and redemption.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction to
Drug Addiction 01 02 Causes of Drug
Addiction

Stages of Drug
Addiction 03 04 Why
Understanding
Drug Addiction
Matters
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INTRODUCTION
Addiction is more than just really liking
something; it's like your brain gets hijacked
by drugs.
Drug Addiction isn't as simple as just getting
hooked on a substance; it's a complicated
mix of different factors.
02
Causes of Drug
Addiction
In the search for escape, addiction becomes a
refuge from life's harsh realities
 Main Causes

1 2 3
Genetic Environmental Psychological
Predisposition Influences Factors
 Stages of DRUG ADDICTION

Curiosity is the User is Thinking More

Motivator 1 2 About Drugs

Has Confidence in
Using the Drug 3 4 The Peer Group Uses

User Uses When Drugs Become the

Alone Center of Their Life
5 6
 Why Understanding

Drug Addiction
Matters???
 Impotance of
3 Understanding

1 Impact on Brain Function

1
2 Behavioral Changes

2 3 Psychological Impact

4 Physical Health Consequences

Social and Economic

5 Impact
 05
Unraveling the
Neurobiology of
Addiction
 Unraveling the Neurobiology

The Brain's Reward How Drugs Hijack

System Neurotransmitter
Pathways

Impact on Behavior Development of

and Decision- Addiction
Making
Understanding the CYCLE
of Addiction
STEP 1
Reinforcement

STEP 2
Craving

STEP 3
Withdrawal
 Difference b/w Addiction and Compulsive
Behavior

Disrupting Brain Inability to resist

reward system cravings, (having very
little control over it)

Huge impact on
daily life
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Strategies for
Prevention
Prevention approaches

Early Intervention
Identifying risk factors from young age

Education
Addressing dangers on drug use and refusal skills

Community-based programs
Recreational activities as an alternative
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Treatment
Different treatment methods
> Using medicine

> Behavioral therapy

> develop coping mechanisms

> Incentives for abstinence from drugs

> motivational interviews