SAY NO TO DRUGS !
Say No To Drugs ! Students Awareness WorkShop at Kattuwa By UOJ Student Shazna👇
Students Awareness WorkShop at Al-Hilal N C👇
"DRUG ADDICTION IS A BRAIN DISEASE THAT CAN BE TREATED"
- Nora D Volkow
Director,
National Institute on Drug Abuse
USA
INTRODUCTION
Sri Lanka's experience in dealing with drugs starts from the sixteenth century until the middle of the twentieth century.
Abuse and addiction to alcohol, nicotine and illegal substance create a great impact on human's medical, economical, criminal and social impact.
People in all age suffer due to the illegal consumption of drugs, alcohols and nicotine.
WHAT IS DRUG ??
A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed.
Drugs are typically distinguished from food and substances that provide nutritional support.
WHAT IS DRUG ADDICTION ??
Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to engage in certain behaviors, one of which is the usage of a drug, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences.
WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE DRUGS ??
• TO FEEL GOOD
• DUE TO CURIOSITY
• TO PROOF THEIR SELF
• FEELING INFERIOR
• TO STAY AWAKE FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES
• TO FORGET THE SADNESS
• TO GET RID OF LONELINESS
FACTORS INCREASE THE RISK OF ADDICTION
• Early use -
Although consuming drugs at any age can lead to addiction. Research shows that earlier a person begins to use drugs pay ways to serious addiction.
• Method of administration -
Smoking a drug or injecting it into a vein increases its addicting potential. Both injected and smoked show the effects within seconds.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• Change in appearance
• Change in behavior
• Problems in relationship, work and school
• Preoccupation of drugs
• Loss of interest in things that used to bring joy
OTHER SYMPTOMS
Signs of Prescription Drug Addiction
• Changes in appetite, weight, and sleep
• No motor coordination
• Bloodshot eyes or changes in pupil size
• Secretive behavior
• Excessive absences from school or work
• Mood swings
TYPES OF DRUGS COMMON IN SRI LANKA
• METHAMPHETAMINE
• CANNABIS
• LSG
• COCAINE
• HEROIN
METHAMPHETAMINE / ICE
Common street names of crystal meth.
• Crystal
• Jib
• Meth
• Speed
• Crank
• Tina
• Ice
• Glass
ADVERSE EFFECTS
PHYSICAL -
• Loss of appetite
• Hyperactivity
• Dilated pupils
• Flushed skin
• Cerebral stroke
• Teeth grinding leading to meth mouth
• Seizures
• High blood pressure
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Irregular heartbeat
PHYSIOLOGICAL -
• Euphoria
• Dysphoria
• Libido alertness
• Apprehension and concentration
• Decreased sense of fatigue
• Insomnia
• Grandiosity (An unrealistic sense of superiority)
• Anxiety
• Amphetamine psychosis
• Thoughts of suicide
• Violent behaviors
METABOLIC PATHWAYS OF METHAMPHETAMINE IN HUMANS
• Intermediates and finished products makes changes in the human body
• 4-hydroxymethamphetamine causes hyper active, cardiac arrhythmia, headache and anxiety etc.
• Amphetamine causes cardiovascular damage, mal nutrition, anxiety and paranoia, restlessness, memory loss and causes damages in brain.
• Too much intake of Norephedrine causes anxiety, high blood pressure, irregular heart rate, insomnia etc.
CANNABIS / Ganja
Cannabis is a cannabinoid drug derived from Cannabis sativa plant. The chemical compound in cannabis is ∆-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Cannabidiol
MARIJUANA STREET NAMES
• Pot
• Hash
• Mary Jane
• Weed
• Dope
• Skunk
• Ganja
• Joint
Chemical substances in cannabis
Cannabis cortains hundreds of chemical substances. Over 100 of these are known as cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are made and stored in the plant's trichomes. Trichomes are tiny, clear hairs that stick out from the flowers and leaves of the plant. Cannabinoids have effects on cell receptors in the brain and body. They can change how those cells behave and communicate with each other.
THC
• The most researched cannabinoid is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is responsible for the way your brain and body respond to cannabis, including the high and intoxication. THC has some therapeutic effects but it also has harmful effects. Harmful effects may be greater when the strength of THC is higher.
• Carnabis that contains very low amounts of THC in its flowers and leaves (less than 0.3%) is classified as hemp.
CBD
• Cannabidiol (CBD) is another cannabinoid. Unlike THC, CBD does not produce a high or intoxication. There is some evidence that CBD may block or lower some of the effects of THC on the mind. This may occur when the amount of CBD in the cannabis is the same or higher than the amount of THC. CBD is also being studied for its possible therapeutic uses.
Terpenes
• Terpenes are chemicals made and stored in the trichomes of the cannabis plant, with the cannabinoids. Terpenes give cannabis its distinctive smell.
CANNABIS METABOLIC PATHWAY
Decarboxylation and oxidation of Ƽ-THCA
ADVERSE EFFECTS
PHYSICAL -
• Smoking can cause damages in blood vessels also decrease blood pressure which cause people to faint.
• Increased heart rate and can lead to an increased risk of heart attack.
• Bronchitis
• Lung infections
• Chronic (long-term) cough
• Increased mucus buildup in the chest
PSYCOLOGICAL -
• Paranoia
• Delusions
• Hallucinations
• Long term use can cause memory loss, effect the consideration and intelligence.
• Harm the ability to think and make decisions.
• Hyperactive behavior
Lysergic Acid (LSG)
HOW DOES LSG WORK ??
• LSD interacts with proteins on the surface of brain cells called serotonin receptors. Serotonin is a chemical messenger that helps brain cells communicate. LSD appears to act through a particular receptor.
• Serctonin receptors activate 2 major signaling pathways within cells: through proteins.
• LSG induces the increase in serotonin release which cause problems in human body.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SEROTONIN LEVEL IS HIGH
• Agitiation or restlessness
• Insomnia
• Rapid heart rate and high blood pressure
• Diated pupils
• Loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles
• High blood pressure
• Muscle rigidity
• Heavy sweating
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Shivering
• Goose bumps
Severe serotonin syndrome can be life threatening.
• High fever
• Tremor
• Seizures
• Irregular heartbeat
• Unconsciousness
• Organ damage (permanent)
• Muscle spasms (this can lead to the breakdown of your muscles)
• Kidney damage
Physical effects of Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
Systemic:
- Increased temperature
Mouth:
- Dryness
Blood:
- High blood pressure
Muscles:
- Numbness
- Weakness
- Tremors
Pupils:
- Dilation
Skin:
- Profuse
- sweating
Heart:
- Increased heart rate
Gastric:
- Nausea
SIMPLE WAYS TO PREVENT DRUG ADDICTION
• Communicate
• Seek therapy
• Maintain a happy, healthy lifestyle
• Deal with pressure
• Step away from your friends who use
• Take care of your health
Tips for Overcoming Addiction
• Learn to cope with cravings in healthy ways
• Pick a clear and specific goal
• Remove addictive substances from your home
• Try therapy such as CBT
• Understand relapses may happen and you are not a failure
How to Talk to Someone With Addiction
• Be kind and accepting
• Help them find support
• Set clear boundaries
• Be consistent
• Listen more than you speak
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