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Drug addiction

What is an addiction? Psychological dependence Compulsive need for a drug (craving) Drug tolerance (need for increased amounts) No power to stop taking drugs Important social activities are given up

What are drugs? Substances which have an psychedelic or narcotic effect They are prohibited by law

Drugs with narcotic effects Cocaine, cannabis, heroin, opium

Drugs with psyhedelic effects Meth, ecstasy, LSD

The addicts http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/national-geographic-channel/shows/drugs-inc/ngc-heroin-city/

Why are they so tempting? Pleasurable and relaxing effect Relieving tension Euphoric effect Oppurtunity to escape reality

Causes of addiction Fun, enjoyment, curiosity To get rid of stress, family problems, miseries, failures, tension Heighten sexual experience Lack of parental care and control Religious approvals

Bad effects of drug addiction Health problems Poverty Law violation Reduction in economic production Alienation

Measures to control addiction De-addiction and rehabilitation programms Psychotherapy

Questionnaire Have you ever taken drugs? Yes 37% Have you ever taken drugs more than once? Yes 13% Would you say you are a drug addict? No 100%

SOURCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_dependence http://www.drugaddiction.net/ http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/infofacts/understanding-drug-abuse-addiction www.natgeo.com