2. WHAT IS A DRUG? TYPES OF DRUGS? CATEGORIZATION OF DRUGS WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE? WHY DO PEOPLE USE DRUGS? WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF DRUG ABUSE?

3. WHAT IS A DRUG? WHAT IS A DRUG? Any substance that changes the way the mind/ body functions Changes the way a person thinks/ acts/ feels.

4. Types of Drugs Types of Drugs Prescription Non- Prescription Street Drugs

5. Categorization of Drugs Categorization of Drugs Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens

6. Stimulants Speed up mental processes feel more alert- a high Amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine

7. Depressants Make more relaxed and less conscious of events around them Alcohol, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, pain killers, heroin, morphine and some allergy and cold remedies

8. Hallucinogens Sometimes called mind- altering drugs Changes the way things are perceived Marijuana, hashish, LSD,

9. DRUG ABUSE Using a drug for wrong purpose Using a drug meant for someone else Using a drug longer than necessary

10. Problems as a result of Drug Abuse Health Personal Group/ Family Problems Deviant Behaviour

11. Types of Drug Abuse Too much Too long Wrong use Wrong combination Wrong drug

12. Most Abused Drug Most Abused Drug Caffeine Alcohol Nicotine Cannabis

13. WHY? Curiosity Emotional Pressures Social Pressures Group Pressures Previous Drug Use Dependence

14. RISKS OF DRUG ABUSE RISKS OF DRUG ABUSE Physical Mental Social Economic

15. Physical Health Hazards Physical Health Hazards Smoking- lung damage, cancer Alcohol- Liver damage Cocaine- destroys lining of nose Needle Users- AIDS, Hepatitis

16. Mental Safety Hazards Mental Safety Hazards Reduce physical coordination Distort the senses Impair judgment