Drugs presentation

How drugs affect our body

Made by: Daniel Ros and Emilio Rubira

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Index

What are drugs

Types of drugs

What is adiction to drugs

Consequences of drug addiction

What are drugs

Drugs are chemicals that can change how your body and mind work. They include prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.

Types of drugs

BASED ON LEGALITY:

• Legal: They are allowed by law.

Examples: Alcohol, Tobacco, Caffeine, Prescription medications (tranquilizers, strong painkillers)

• Illegal: They are prohibited by law for consumption, possession, or sale.

Examples: Cocaine, Heroin, Cannabis,Ecstasy

BASED ON THEIR EFFECTS ON THE NERVOUS SYSTEM:

• Depressants: They reduce nervous system activity . They can cause relaxation or sleep, and they can cause to loss of consciousness or even death.

Examples: Alcohol, tranquilizers, morphine and heroin

• Stimulants: They increase nervous system activity, creating a sense of alertness, energy, or euphoria.

Examples: Cocaine, Amphetamines, Caffeine and Nicotine

• Hallucinogens: They alter the perception of reality, causing hallucinations.

Examples: LSD, ecstasy and Magic mushrooms

What is adicction to drugs

Drug addiction is a brain disease where excessive drug use leads to the brain craving more to function. Quitting becomes difficult as addictive drugs alter brain function. Factors like genetics, social environment, and lifestyle influence addiction. Tolerance is needing more of the drug to feel the same effect, while dependence is the physical and psychological need for the drug to function.

Consequences of drug addiction

1. PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES:

• Damage to vital organs: liver (alcohol), lungs (tobacco), or heart (cocaine).
• Increases the risk of diseases: Hepatitis, HIV, respiratory diseases
• Physical deterioration: Extreme weight loss, poor hygiene, and even risk of death.

2. PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES:

• Mental disorders: anxiety, depression, psychosis
• Memory problems and difficulty concentrating

3. SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES:

• Drugs can destroy family and friends relationships, and can cause social isolation.
• Legal issues if you use illegal drugs.

4. ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES:

• Financial problems because they have to spend large amounts of money.
• Job problems: lack of punctuality, and low ability to keep a job.

Web graphy

• Text book: Biology & Geology 3 ESO Blink Learning
• What are drugs
• https://www.health.gov.au/topics/drugs/about-drugs/what-are-drugs
• https://www.health.gov.au/topics/drugs/about-drugs/types-of-drugs
• https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/How-drugs-affect-your-body
• https://www.health.gov.au/topics/drugs/about-drugs/what-are-the-effects-of-taking-drugs
• https://positivechoices.org.au/students/what-are-illegal-drugs

CONCLUSION

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