drug awareness program- say no to drugs
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Government of India, organized the 2nd 'District Collectors Conference', which took place on the 6th & 7th of September in New Delhi. Over 30 district collectors participated, making presentations on best practices to overcome challenges faced in the sectors of rural development, education, urban development, law & order, and disaster management. The Planning Commission is providing these presentations for the public to see examples of the good work being done by young IAS officers in the field, and to promote cross-learning and innovation.TRANSCRIPT
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Presentation by
NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU
GOVT. OF INDIA1
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DRUGS AND YOU
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Drugs and their Abuse
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•Drugs
are
chemical
substanc
es which
affect
the
Central
Nervous
System
by
inducing
intoxicati
on or
similar
change
in mental
functions
.
•Drugs
include :
–Narcotic
Drugs
( Heroine,
Cocaine,
Charas )
–Psychotr
opic
Substanc
es
( Amphet
amines,
LSD)
–Medicinal
Drugs
(Ketamin
e )
–Volatile
solvents (
Inhalants,
Thinners
)
–Doping
agents
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• The ingredients of
drugs also have
positive utility :– Morphine is drug of
choice worldwide for
pain relief- cancer
– Codeine used as
decongestant for relief
in cough
– Sedatives and
tranquilizers used in
treatment of anxiety
and sleep disorders
e.g. ‘ Niterest’
• When abused, drugs
cause stupor, coma
or convulsions, and
even death.
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Which are the drugs of abuse ?
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Natural
Opium Poppy Plant Cannabis Coca
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Semi-synthetic
Morphine
Heroin Cocaine
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Synthetic
LSD (d-lysergic acid diethylamide ) - Hallucinogen
Ketamine
Amphetamine
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Hallucinogens
• They distort the mind, create false sensory experiences and distort your perceptions of reality.q Marijuana
q Ecstasy
q LSD
q Charas
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Stimulants
• They are known as “performance enhancing” drugs that give users a brief, but intense high.q Ecstasy
q ATS
q Cocaine
q Crack Cocaine
q Nicotine
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Depressants
• Most widely abused drug group in the world, they affect in a number of ways
q Marijuanaq Heroinq Brown Sugarq Mandraxq Alcohol
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Drug Scenario
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• 5% of global population aged 15-64 use drugs• 0.6 % (27 m) of world population are problem drug users• Cannabis most widely used drug• Decrease in consumption of Heroin.• Increase in use of synthetic and prescription drugs• 18.9% (3 m) of injecting drug users (16 m) are HIV positive• 2,53,000 deaths each year are caused by drugs
Trends - World
16* Source : UNODC World Drug Report
2012
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Trends - India
India is flanked by the Golden Crescent on the West and Golden Triangle on the East, the two main sources of over 90% of the world’s illicit supply of opium
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Trends - India• 2 million users of Opiates in India • 9 million users of Cannabis in India
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• Bhang (leaves)- taken orally• Ganja (dried flowering stem of the plant)
– smoked• Charas / Hashish (extracted from the
resin covering the plant) – smoked• Hashish Oil (extracting THC using
chemical methods) - smoked
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Trends - India• Synthetic drugs
q Methamphtamine (Speed, Ice, Chalk, Meth, Crystal, Crank, Fire, Glass)
q Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD, Acid, Boomers, Yellow Sunshines)
• Pharmaceutical drugsq Codeine-based cough syrupsq Diazepam, Nitrazepamq Ketamine (Special K, K, Vitamin
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Trends - India• Injecting Drug use
q Buprenorphine is commonly injected
q HIV, Hepatitis-C• Spread of drug abuse to rural
areas• Poly-drug use
q Use of two or more drugs in combination to achieve a particular effect
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Why do we fall prey to drugs ?
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Imitate friends Peer pressure Curiosity Risk taking and
rebellion Boredom Relax, enjoy Stress and anxiety
Why do we fall prey to drugs ?
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Smoking
Peer pressure, curiosity
Status symbol ?
Influence of TV, films
Smoking isn’t cool
Once you start, its hard to stop !
Harmful Effects Loss of stamina, high B.P. Cancer Heart Diseases Death :50% of lifetime smokers dies from this
habit. Half of these deaths occur in middle age.
How to quit smoking?
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Alcohol
• 2.5 million deaths each year• 320 000 ( 9%) young people of age group 15 -29 die from alcohol-related causes• Alcohol is world’s third largest risk factor for disease burden
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Alcohol
Short-term risksq Injuries, Accidentsq Aggression, Violenceq Risky sexual behaviourq Alcohol poisoning
Long-term risksq Neurological and cardiovascular disordersq Psychiatric problemsq Social problemsq Family problems ; Unemploymentq Liver diseases and Cancer
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What are the signs of drug abuse ?
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Physical Symptoms
• Dull-looking/glazed eyes
• Drowsiness• Runny nose• Coughing• Needle marks
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Physical Symptoms• Weight loss• Malnutrition• Some form of acute
acne• Tremors/Hallucination
s• Constant desire for
junk food
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Behavioral Symptoms• Irresponsible behavior
• Argumentative
• Lack of motivation
• Solitary behaviour
• Lying
• Changes in speech-rapid, slowed, slurred
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Other Symptoms• Secretiveness
• Falling grades
• Use of mouthwash, mints, gum
• White specks on nostrils or clothing
• Frequent trips to the bathroom
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What are the costs of drug abuse ?
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Social Cost
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• Broken families
• Loss of reputation
• Peer group pressure
• Social stigma
• School drop outs
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Legal Cost
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• Road accidents
• Domestic violence
• Crimes
• Aggression and violence
•Insurgency and anti national
activities
•Arrest, imprisonment
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•HIV, hepatitis B and C and tuberculosis
•Infertility
•Psycho-somatic disorders
•Reduced immunity levels
•Premature death
•Miscarriage and still birth
•Unprotected sex and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
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Health Cost
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•Productivity suffers a t workplace and home
•Loss of job – human capital
•Loss of earnings – financial burden
•Cost of treatment – medical care and rehabilitation
•Corruption and Black money36
Economic Cost
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•Low self esteem
•Feeling of loneliness, guilt , helplessness •Fear of abandonment and chronic depression
•Poor mental health
•Suicides
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Psychological Cost
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Who Gains ?
• Drug traffickers
• Drug cartels
• Drug peddlers
• Flesh trade
• Entertainment joints,
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What can we all do ?
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Healthy Lifestyle
• Daily routine
• Cut down on junk
• Fitness- physical and
mental
• Physical activity,
sports
• Use stairs, not
escalators
• Say no to smoke,
alcohol and drugs
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What celebrities say:
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Counselling
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Watch list for Parents and Teachers
• Friends. Has your teen stopped hanging around with usual friends?
• Mood. Have you noticed mood swings?
• Appearance. Has your teen’s appearance changed significantly?
• Eating. Have you noticed any big changes?
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• Sleep. Has your teen’s sleep pattern changed?
• Sickness. Does your teen frequently ask for cough or cold medicine?
• Hidden trash. Have you found empty bottles o f medicine or empty packages in the trash?
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Increase in borrowing money Drug paraphernalia such as pipes, rolling papers,
etc. Inhalant products (hairspray, nail polish, fluids) Bottles of eye drops
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What parents can do ?• Don’t react impulsively
• Gather evidence, do research
• Discuss with open mind
• Choose the right time and way to talk to children
• Encourage children to become involved in sports, music s, community service, drama etc
• Engage in family activities and hobbies together
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• Use experience to guide your child • Build strong bond with your child• Be highly involved in your child's life.
Know her friends, know what happens at school, on the team, in activities, and with homework
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• Set clear rules of conduct and consistently enforce them
• Let your teen know how much he is an integral part of the family
• Create opportunities for family time such as chores, cooking, family dinners, taking walks, games, sports, etc.
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Explain to your child that you expect him to succeed and live a healthy life - and that you want him to respect his body, behave appropriately and protect himself in potentially dangerous situations.
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Role of Society• Family
• Schools & Colleges
• Peer Groups/Friends
• Workplace
• Rehabilitation Centres
• De-addiction Centres
• NGOs
• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Community Awareness
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Street Play by NGO
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