Name: Drug Abuse
Uploaded: 2021-12-29
Duration: 10 min 15 s
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KU. Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Information Technology. 

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Universiti  Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Information Technology

Class: G01 Prepared for:  Dr.   Myzan  binti Noor Submission date: 27th October 2021 Prepared by:

Name Student ID Phone Number Auni Afiqah binti Zakaria 52216121104 +60 18-237 4727 Saifuddin  Hadzim  bin  Sulaiman 52217121104 +60 11-3794 3287 Muhamed   Naim  bin Mohamed  Suhaimi 52216121114 +60 11-2612 3755

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https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Drug-Abuse.aspx. 

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https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Drug-Abuse.aspx

The  use of certain chemicals  for the purpose of creating pleasurable effects on the brain.

There are over 190 million drug users around the world and the problem has been increasing at alarming rates, especially among young adults under the age of 30 .. 

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There are over  190 million  drug users around the world and the problem has been increasing at alarming rates, especially among young adults  under the age of 30 .

Causes of drug use :. Drugs of abuse are used by people for various different reasons which may include: Curiosity & peer pressure Use of prescription may have turned into recreational use & become addictive Used as part of religious practices or rituals Obtaining creative inspirations. 

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Drugs of abuse are used by people for various different reasons which may include: Curiosity & peer pressure Use of prescription may have turned into recreational use & become addictive Used as part of religious practices or rituals Obtaining creative inspirations

Drug categories. Stimulants. Depressants. Hallucinogens. 

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Speed up  the body’s functions & central nervous system

Slow down  the body’s functions & central nervous system

Alter a person’s  perception  of reality &  experience  things that are not really there

https://youthsolutions.com.au/submenu/drug-information/

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Symptoms. Feeling that you have to use the drug regularly Having intense urges for the drug that block out any thoughts Over time, needing more drug to get the same effect Taking larger amounts of the drug over a longer period of time than you intended Making certain that you maintain a drug supply Spending money on the drug, even though you cannot afford it Not meeting obligations & work responsibilities. 

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Feeling that you  have to use  the drug  regularly Having  intense urges  for the drug that block out any thoughts Over time,  needing more  drug to get the same effect Taking  larger amounts  of the drug over a longer period of time than you intended Making certain that you  maintain  a drug supply Spending money  on the drug, even though you cannot afford it Not meeting obligations & work  responsibilities

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112

Problems at school or work. Frequently missing or sudden disinterest and drop in performance. 

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Frequently missing or sudden disinterest and drop in performance

Recognizing unhealthy drug use in family members

Lack of energy & motivation, weight loss/gain or red eyes

Lack of interest in clothing, grooming/looks

Exaggerated efforts to bar family member from his/her personal space & whereabout

Global Drug Use. Percentage of respondents who used following drugs in 2016. 

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Percentage of respondents who used following drugs  in 2016

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https://www.statista.com/chart/9566/prevalence-of-drug-use-worldwide-in-2016/

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P eople worldwide suffered from drug use disorders in 2018. 

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P eople worldwide suffered from drug use disorders  in 2018

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/health/global-drug-use-soars-30-in-10-years-un/1889820

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime revealed its 2020 World Drug Report during a news conference at the Vienna office. 

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The UN Office on Drugs and Crime revealed its  2020 World Drug Report  during a news conference at the  Vienna office

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New cases of drug abuse in Malaysia from 2013 to 2020. 

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New cases of drug abuse in Malaysia from 2013 to 2020

In year 2020, the most commonly abused drug was  Crystal Methamphetamines

https://www.statista.com/statistics/971203/new-drug-abuse-cases-malaysia/

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1. 2. 3. 4. Lack of clarity in the classification of drugs. 

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Lack of clarity in the classification of drugs

Number of arrests by AADK has steadily increased

Difference sentencing for the same offence

An increase in the prevalence of drug use

Keeping an offender in an institution is costly

Most drug-related arrests by PDRM are for consumption

What challenges do drug policy makers face today?

https://www.isis.org.my/2019/01/11/drug-abuse-in-malaysia/

Kids as young as 7 are taking drugs. https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2019/04/483451/kids-young-7-are-taking-drugs. 

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https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2019/04/483451/kids-young-7-are-taking-drugs

Certified Fraud Examiners Association president Datuk Seri  Akhbar   Satar  said what was even more alarming was that there were also syndicates  selling drugs online. “These syndicates  disguise the drugs  to make them look like  sweets & candies  to avoid detection” “Children who are  neglected  by their parents often start taking drugs as an  act of rebellion  or to  fit in  with a particular group,” he said. “They also  use students  to distribute the drugs in  school ”

Addiction is NOT due to weakness or a lack of willpower. Instead, it’s a chronic disease involving changes in the brain . Watch to learn more!. 

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Addiction is  NOT  due to weakness or a lack of willpower. Instead, it’s a chronic disease  involving changes in the brain . Watch to learn more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVLpnMHHEPU&ab_channel=DanaFoundation

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“Drug  Aware  program contributes to  behavior change  by implementing  campaigns  using targeted mass reach education strategies and supports and develops strategies  to create safer environments  to  reduce the incidence and risk of harm from illicit drug use. ”

“The campaign takes a persuasive approach , with key messages being engaging and motivating, reinforcing responsible informed attitudes about ecstasy as well as creating a social dialogue .”. 

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“The campaign takes a  persuasive approach , with key messages being engaging and motivating, reinforcing responsible informed attitudes about ecstasy as well as  creating a social dialogue .”

https://drugaware.com.au/about-us/previous-campaigns/ecstasy/

Effective methods will be introduced to the audience target about pros and cons of the substances and how it affect the body.. 

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Effective methods  will be introduced to the  audience target about  pros and cons  of the substances and how it affect the body.

An  early approach  is a mandatory to provide early awareness and to educate.

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GUIDE, Inc. GUIDE’s mission is to improve community conditions by utilizing collaborations, promoting positive youth development, delivering specialized training and resources and preventing substance use and abuse.. 

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GUIDE’s mission is to  improve community conditions  by utilizing collaborations, promoting positive youth development, delivering specialized training and resources and preventing substance use and abuse.

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“We use public awareness campaigns to educate the community and give an overview of issues concerning alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. In addition to developing campaigns based on local needs and data , we also often promote campaigns developed by state and national organizations that we think would benefit our community.”. 

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“We use  public awareness campaigns  to educate the community and give an  overview of issues  concerning alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. In addition to developing campaigns based on  local needs and data , we also often promote campaigns developed by state and national organizations that we think would benefit our community.”

https://guideinc.org/prevention/public-awareness-campaigns/

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“We intentionally involve youth in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of campaigns and related materials to assure they relate to this important target audience .”. 

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“We  intentionally involve youth  in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of campaigns and related materials to assure they relate to this important  target audience .”

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https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/drug-abuse-addiction#1. 

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https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/drug-abuse-addiction#1

Drug abuse is when you use legal or illegal substances in ways you shouldn’t. You might  take more than the regular dose  of pills or use someone else’s prescription. You may abuse drugs to feel good, ease stress, or avoid reality.

Interferes the reward system , affects heart rate, blood pressure & sleep. 

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Interferes the  reward system , affects  heart rate, blood pressure  &  sleep

Slows  brain activity , affecting  vital  bodily functions

Depresses  central nervous system  &  major  bodily  funtions

Creating  irregular heartbeat , lack of  focus  &  memory lost

Alters  sensory  perception, can cause increased  anxiety  &  heart rate

https://journeypureriver.com/your-brain-on-drugs/

https://recoveryhopetreatment.com/drug-abuse-can-affect-families/#section4. 

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https://recoveryhopetreatment.com/drug-abuse-can-affect-families/#section4

Communication  breakdown Emotional  burden Risk of  domestic violence Can cause problems with  money, child development, parental skills , and even lead to  broken families

Isolation. The drug abuser eventually maintains a connection only with his/her drug of choice. 

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The drug abuser eventually  maintains a connection only  with his/her drug of choice

Buying drugs  becomes  more important  to the drug addict than daily responsibilities

Relationships become  dysfunctional , as the co-dependent recognizes the effects of drugs

The family can be  dissolved,  children can  develop emotional issues  &  trust  can be shattered

https://www.slideshare.net/ADEBISIYUSUFFADEBAYO/common-drug-use-and-misuse

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Selangor anti-drugs campaign. “ 15 locations were identified as high-risk areas (KBT) of drug abuse in Selangor including Semenyih, Kajang , Ampang and Batu 9, Cheras . Other than that, Sungai Besar , Rawang , Selayang, Gombak, Pandan Indah, Bangi , Serdang, Pandamaran , Bandar Klang and Petaling Jaya Selatan are also identified as risky areas.“. 

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“ 15 locations  were identified as  high-risk areas (KBT) of drug abuse  in Selangor including Semenyih,  Kajang , Ampang and Batu 9,  Cheras . Other than that, Sungai  Besar ,  Rawang , Selayang, Gombak, Pandan Indah,  Bangi , Serdang,  Pandamaran , Bandar  Klang  and  Petaling  Jaya Selatan are also identified as risky areas.“

https://web.upm.edu.my/news/2019/selangor_state_anti_drugs_campaign-47715

14,556. 0.23%. 4th. Number of abuse and drug addicts in Selangor. 

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Number of abuse and drug addicts in Selangor

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. 

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-drug-abuse-day

A staff member of the  Liberia National Police Anti-Drug Squad  reviews the municipal dump outside  Monrovia, Liberia , where they are burning  nearly 400 kg  of marijuana and other drugs that were confiscated  between 2011 and 2012.

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Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021 provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the world drug problem. The report is aimed not only at fostering greater international cooperation to counter the impact of the world drug problem on health, governance and security , but also, with its special focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic , at assisting Member States in anticipating and addressing challenges that may arise in the near future.. 

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Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021 provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the  measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis  on the world drug problem. The report is aimed not only at  fostering greater international cooperation  to  counter the impact  of the world drug problem on  health, governance and security , but also, with its special focus on the  impact of the COVID-19 pandemic , at assisting Member States in anticipating and addressing challenges that may arise in the near future.