drug addiction and youth’s of bangladesh

Welcome To Our Present

ation

Name ID Program Section

Ayesha Sultana 12102373 BBA F

Sushanta Saha 12102343 BBA F

Abdul Gaffer 12102399 BBA F

MD.Shawon Sarker

12102281 BBA F

Sazal Sutradhar 12102282 BBA F

Ziaur Rahman 12102280 BBA F

Saiful Alam 12102314 BBA F

WG CDR KAZI ABDUL MATIN (RETD)

Faculty

Department of Languages

College of Arts and Science (CAAS)

Drug Addiction And Youth’s of Bangladesh

What is Drug Addiction• Drug addiction is a complex brain

disease.

• It is characterized by habitual, at times uncontrollable, drug desire, seeking, and use that continue even in the face of extremely negative consequences.

Objectives

• To develop an awareness of youth’s use of alcohol and other drugs in Bangladesh.

• To present and share ideas and strategies to help youth’s make intelligent decisions about alcohol and drug use.

YOUTH”S OF DRUG SITUATION IN BANGLADESH• Bangladesh is not a major

producer of narcotics, but is a trans-shipment point.

• Use and addiction rates among the young generation have increased.

• Illegal substances are easily available at a very low cost.

Drugs Business

• Drugs are big business. Bangladesh estimates there are regular users use low grade heroin (brown sugar) (smoked), Marijuan, Hashish, phensidyl (codeine-based cough syrup),PCP (angel dust)

• Market research • International network

• A new challenge

Where are drugs sold?• Drugs can be bought

anywhere at drug houses in Mohammadpur, tea stalls, Banga Bazaar, from rickshaw drivers, restaurant back doors, Nuton Bazaar, Kalachanpur and Badha behind Baridhara.

• The cough syrup, imported from India, can be bought at most pharmacies.

USERS OF DRUGS Generally young people

like tender aged are the main users of drugs Sometimes we can see that adult persons are getting addicted But now-a-days we can see that especially college and university students are the main users of drugs.

Kinds Of Drugs • HEROIN • AMPHETAMINE

• Alcohol

• Opium

• TOBACCO

• COCAINE

• YABA

Drug Addiction In BANGLADESHDrug abuse directly influences the economic and social aspects of a country. In Bangladesh it is a growing national concern. There are millions of drug-addicted people in Bangladesh And they are from all level of the society.

Causes Of Drug Addiction • High-level sports

competition

• Prescription drugs

• Job stress

• Physical abuse

• School/College problems

• Financial difficulties

• Poor self esteem

• Loss of a loved one

• Loneliness

• Failed romance

• Low cost and easy access to drugs

Risk Factors • Personality

• Social environment

• Anxiety, depression and loneliness

• Genetics

• Type of drug

Complications

• Family Work

• Social

• School

• Legal

• Health

• Financial

Signs And Symptoms Of Drug Addiction

• Health and behavior• Mood Swings & Attitude• New Friends• Bad Performance in School• Physical Health• "Evidence”• Increased Secrecy• Little Things – fashion, hairstyle,

breath mints, untidy room• Overt Signals

Drugs and Crime

• The relationship between drugs and crime are commonly associated with criminal behavior.

• There are four major drug categories– 1) Hallucinogens – 2) Stimulants– 3)Opiate Narcotics– 4) Sedative-Hypnotics

Drugs and Crime

• The relationship between drugs and crime are commonly associated with criminal behavior.

• There are four major drug categories– 1) Hallucinogens – 2) Stimulants– 3)Opiate Narcotics– 4) Sedative-Hypnotics

• Hallucinogens or Psychedelics: chemical that lead to the a change in consciousness involving an alteration of reality.

• Stimulants: chemicals that are used to stimulate central nervous system functions. Ex. Caffeine, MDMA, ect.

• Opiate Narcotics: chemicals that have both sedative and analgesic properties.

• Sedative-Hypnotic: chemicals that depress the central nervous system functions.

• The relationship between drugs and crime may be viewed from two perspectives:

– 1) the use, sale, manufacture, distribution and possession of an illegal drug.

– 2) the pharmacological effects of certain drugs have on a user’s behavior promoting criminal actions.

1) More individuals are incarcerated or held in jails and prisons for drug offenses than for any other offense;

• 2) Arrestees frequently test positive illicit drug use;

• 3) Arrestees and incarcerated offenders were often under the influence of illicit drugs when committing their offenses

• 4) Some offenders commit property crime to support their drug habit

• 5)Drug trafficking often engenders violent crime

• 6) The drug-crime relationship is difficult to identify measure

Treatment • Methadone Maintenance

Treatment

• Outpatient Care

• Inpatient Short-Term Rehabilitation

• Inpatient Long-Term Rehabilitation

Ways Of Preventing Drug Addiction

• Licensing

• Monitoring and inspection

• Intelligence and enforcement

• Crop eradication, crop substitution and destruction of drugs

• Investigation

• Prosecution and sanction

Coping Skills

• Give yourself time

• Avoid high-risk situations

• Promptly seek treatment for other mental health disorders

Drugs Controlling in BANGLADESH

• Policy and legislation

• Plans and programs

• Organization

• International cooperation

• Training

ConclusionDrug abuse is a complex problem thought to result from a combination of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. It affects people from the neonatal stage to old age. With increased knowledge of chemical dependency, one may be able to identify and encourage a patient, co-worker, or family member to seek the support needed to change substance abuse habits. The self-assessment checklist and list of resource may provide insight and information helpful to someone who must take that difficult first step to recovery.

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