I Ashish Katoch student of B.Tech, C.T. Institute of Management, Shahpur, Jalandhar, feel immense pleasure in presenting the seminar on the topic ‘Drug Addition’. I have put in all my efforts to make this seminar complete in all respect. I have done my level best and have tried with my sincere efforts to do full justice with the topic, but there would be quite injustice on my part if I fail to mention the most creditable person whose involvement has made possible to make this Project Report, Lecturer Kamal Dhillon they timely encouragement and guidance has really been the motivating factor for me. Therefore, I would like to thank them for their concern and guidance which are invaluable according to me. Ashish Katoch Roll No. 7991115647
CONTENTS
2 An introduction to Drug Addiction 3 Characteristics of Drug Addiction 4 Causes of Drug Addiction 5 Types of Drugs and there effects 6 Signs and symptoms of Drug Addicts 7 Drug Addictions – In teenagers 8 How to recognize drug abuse in teenagers? 9 Steps to prevent the use of drugs among teenagers 10 Addiction treatment – Past and present 11 Time period taken for recovery 12 Conclusions Bibliography
WHAT IS DRUG ADDICTION
An Introduction The word ‘Drug’ has been derived from a Fresh word “Drogue” which means a dry herb. These are organic or inorganic substance which when taken produces an effect on body. When people hear the world drug addict, the words have negative feeling and stigmas attached to them. People visualize a person who does not care about anything including family, work or commitments except for obtaining money to buy drugs. However, there are many people who are drug addicts that maintain a normal functioning life. DEFINITION OF DRUG ADDICTION According to world health organization “Drug addiction is a State of Periodic or Chronic intoxication produced by the repeated consumption of drug”. DEFINITION OF ADDICTION According to George. F. Koob “Addiction is a compulsion to take a