Physical Impact
•
Damage of
Different body parts
1. Brain and
liver damage – Alcohol
2. Lung and
heart disease – Marijuana
3. Stroke and
heart disease – Cocaine
4. Heart
disease and liver damage – Amphetamine
•
Problems
with Pregnancy
•
Transmission
of STD and various other diseases occur due to sharing of contaminated syringes
•
Overdose
of cocaine, heroine, alcohol can kill someone
Psychological Impact
•
Influence
of Amphetamines, Makes people alert, energetic & confident.
•
Influence
of Steroids, Leads to confusion, depression & paranoia.
•
Influence
of Cocaine, Similar to amphetamines but short lived. Regular users often become
nervous, excited, euphoric, nauseous.
•
Influence
of Alcohol might lead to sweating, anxiety, trembling.
•
Influence
of Analgesics makes people drowsy, contended.
•
Influence
of Marijuana, Low dose leads to depression, High dose makes user distressed
Social Impact
•
On Family
& Community
1. Distance
grows with family members
2. Socially
accepted norms are not followed
3. Drug abuse
effects Central Nervous System which changes mood and reduces the capability of
tolerating other people
Impacts on Education
•
Overall
performance decreases
•
Marijuana
kills brain cells and disrupt learning ability
Impacts on Employment
•
Work
efficiency decreases
•
Abusers
have 55% more chances of industrial accidents and 85% more chances of injuries
•
Drug
abuser employee becomes liability
Impacts on Criminal Activities
•
Rise in
both violent & acquisitive crime
•
Abusers
often resort to various crimes for money
•
Strong
link found between violent crimes & drugs
•
Influence
of alcohol is found in 50% of murderers and 70% of assaulters.
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