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This presenation is about how different lifestyles change the mental state of a person.

1. DRUG ADDICTION AMONG STUDENTS

2. What is Addiction? Addiction is an urge to do something that is hard to control or stop. It is actually anything that gets in the way of a healthy lifestyle. Addiction can take over a person’s entire life.

3. What are drugs? Generally speaking, drugs are substances that affect the physical and mental condition of a person. Significantly and adversely any substance that can lead to addiction, misuse, and dependence is a drug.

4. Drug Addiction Introduction of drug addiction explains a persons having to use drug(s) repeatedly. Regardless of the damage it does to: a. their health b. their family c. their career d. their social relationships

5. CAUSES OF DRUG ADDICTION . Family history of addiction . Peer pressure . Lack of family involvement . Taking a highly addictive drug

6. SIDE EFFECTS OF DRUG ADDICTION . Lose of appetite . Headaches . Anxiety . Elevated Blood Pressure . Chest Pain . Irregular heartbeat . Cold/Bluish Fingers . Changes in Body Temperature

7. HOW IT DEVELOPS? . Experimentation . Regular Use . Risky Use . Dependence

8. OVERCOMING DRUG ADDICTION . Pick a new hobby . Adopt pet . Get involved in your community . Set meaningful goals . Look after your health

9. THANK YOU.