Definitions:


Drug Abuse
Drug Addiction
Drug Dependence
Drug Habit
Drug Tolerance
Drug Syndicate

2. Signs of Drug Abuse

3. Signs of Abuse of
   Specific Drugs

4. Hazards and
   Effects

6. Types:
   
   Depressants/Sedatives
   
   Narcotics
   Opium
   heroin
   Morphine
   Barbiturates
   Tranquillizers
   

   Stimulants
   
   Amphetamines
   Cocaine
   

   Hallucinogens
   
   Mescalene
   Marijuana
   LSD
   

7. Ecstacy

8. Other substances of
   Abuse

9. Teenagers and Drugs

10. Street Drugs

11. Drugs in the Elderly

12. Drugs in Sports

13. Abuse and Misuse of
    legal Drugs

14. Dependence on
    Analgesics

15. How to Recognize drug abuse
    and addiction

Signs of Drug abuse

1. A sharp drop of school attendance, discipline and grades.
2. A drop of home works turned in
3. Out breaks of temper
4. Poor physical attendance
5. Secretiveness in what he's doing and possessions
6. Wearing of sunglasses at odd hours, like at dusk or at night to hide constricted or dilated pupils, signs of a person under some drug
7. Red eyes
8. Constantly wearing long sleeved shirts to hide needle marks, signs of a "mainliner" or one who injects his drugs
9. Association with known drug users
10. Rejection of old friends and taking up with new strange friends
11. Borrowing money from fellow students to buy drugs
12. Stealing small items from school or home
13. Going to odd places during the day, like closets and storerooms
14. Suddenly becoming withdrawn, hostile
15. Sleepiness, wandering mind, lack of coordination
16. Craving for sweets and increased appetite.

These signs are not absolute proof an individual is on drugs, they indicate something is wrong. The signs signal: they should be investigated.