Side effects of Using Drug
Upper Intermediate C Group Members:
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1-Daniel
2-Alex 3-Pattarasuda 4- Chantraboth
Content
Introduction The side effects of using drug Why People Take Drugs The kinds of drug How the drug is used Understanding drug addiction Behavioral signs of drug abuse Recovering From Drug Conclusion
Introduction
What is drug?
The negative consequences of drugs effects
Individual Family Society
NSDUH data indicate that in 2004 over 3.5 millions admitted to having injected illicit drug
14 per cent were under the age of 25 more than 25,000 people died in 2003
Why People Take Drugs
They think drugs will help with stress They're bored and they think drugs will help They think drugs will make them seem rebellious or cool They think drugs will make them seem rebellious or cool
Kinds of Drug
There are many kinds of drug What it is? How it¶s used? What it dose to you? Heroin Cocaine Ecstasy
Heroin
Cocaine
Ecstasy
Understanding drug addiction
Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain.
Sign of Drug abuse
Behavioral signs of drug abuse
Drop in attendance and performance at work or school. Unexplained need for money or financial problems. Engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviors. Frequently getting into trouble (fights, accidents, illegal activities).
Sign of Drug abuse (cont¶)
Psychological signs of drug abuse
Unexplained change in personality or attitude. Lack of motivation. Appears fearful, anxious, or paranoid, with no reason.
Recovering From Drug
Overcoming it requires making major changes to the way people live, deal with problems, and relate to others. Getting off drugs for good is difficult without treatment and ongoing support. Support come from
Family members, Close Friends, Health care providers, People from your faith community.