say no to drugs .. dr.padmesh
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INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE
JUNE 26TH, 2015
Dr.Padmesh,Pediatrician,Ahalia Women & Children’s Hospital
SAY NO TO DRUGS:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SIDE EFFECTS
3. HOW TO AVOID ADDICTION
SAY NO TO DRUGS:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SIDE EFFECTS
3. HOW TO AVOID ADDICTION
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What are drugs?
Chemical substances that affect the normal functioning of body and/or brain.
THEN WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE DRUGS?
PEER PRESSURE (Friends group)
To ‘escape’ from problems/tension
Curiosity Just want to feel good.
THEN WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE DRUGS?
PEER PRESSURE (Friends group)
To ‘escape’ from problems. Curiosity Just want to feel good.
What will ‘others’ think of me?
Show me your friends and
I will tell you who you are
THEN WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE DRUGS?
PEER PRESSURE (Friends group)
To ‘escape’ from problems
Curiosity Just want to feel good.
THEN WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE DRUGS?
PEER PRESSURE (Friends group)
To ‘escape’ from problems Curiosity Just want to feel good.
THEN WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE DRUGS?
PEER PRESSURE (Friends group)
To ‘escape’ from problems Curiosity Just want to feel good.
False sense of ‘well being’
False sense of ‘well being’
SAY NO TO DRUGS:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SIDE EFFECTS
3. HOW TO AVOID ADDICTION
SAY NO TO DRUGS:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SIDE EFFECTS
3. HOW TO AVOID ADDICTION
The decisions you make about drugs will influence your:
Health, Education, Relationships, Job or career, Happiness
8 TIPS TO
AVOID DRUGS
1. Don’t Be Afraid to Say No:
2. Avoid Negative Peer Pressure:
3. Make Connections With
Your Parents:
4. Get Educated About Cigarette,
Alcohol and Drugs:
5. Find healthy ways to cope with stress.
6. Be a Role Model and
Set a Positive Example:
7. Maintain a lifestyle that makes you
happy:
8.Seek counseling or treatment:
Drug Abuse is aPREVENTABLE behaviour
Drug Addiction is aTREATABLE disease
THANK YOU!