DRUG ABUSE IN INDIA AMONG

TEENAGERS

LINGYAS UNIVERSITY FARIDABAD

Report submitted to Mrs. Omna Antony for subject of Technical report writing

List of students submitting report ;-

. Shankar Mujoo

“Whether you sniff it, smoke it, or eat it the result is the same, and it is : ADDICTION. ” ―William S. Borroughs

PrefaceWe all thank for you for letting us accomplish the result of this report.

This report gives the idea of drugs usage in India among teenagers. It contains data and analysis of mindset of teenage students related to title. This report gives a brief of how many of the selected interviewers consumed or wanted to consume drugs and the related information. Subject to the limitation of time efforts and resources every possible attempt has been made to study the problem deeply. The whole report has been measured through a questionnaire.

Acknowledgement

We all thank our college Lingayas Institute of Engineering and our technical report subject teacher Mrs Omna Antony for giving us this platform for letting our creative skills out and exploring the mind of people.

We also thank all the students and teenagers of our college who have helped us by lending their thoughts and time.this report would have not been possible without their kindness and support.

List of contents1. INTRODUCTION- What are drugs - Types of drugs - True inspirational stories

- Consumption factors

2. PROCEDURE3. OBSERVATION FINDINGS4. CONCLUSION5. RECOMMENDATION6. APPENDIX Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C

7. INDEX8. GLOASSARY9. BIBLIOGRAPHY

IntroductionSubstance abuse, also known as drug abuse, maladaptive pattern of use of a substance that is not considered dependent. Intake of drugs for reasons other than medical in a manner that affects physical or mental functioning is termed drug abuse. Any abuse can lead to addiction.Tolerance refers to a condition where the user needs more and more of the drug to experience the same effect. Smaller quantities, which were

sufficient earlier, are no longer effective and the user is forced to increase the amount of drug intake.

You may be hooked emotionally and psychologically. You may have a physical dependence, too. If you have a drug addiction — whether to a legal or illegal drug — you have intense cravings for it. You want to use the drug again and again. When you stop taking it, you may have unpleasant physical reactions.

While not everyone who uses drugs becomes addicted, many people do. Drug addiction involves compulsively seeking to use a substance, regardless of the potentially negative social, psychological and physical consequences. Certain drugs, such as narcotics and cocaine, are more likely to cause physical dependence than are other drugs.

Breaking a drug addiction is difficult, but not impossible. Support from your doctor, family, friends and others who have a drug addiction, as well as inpatient or outpatient drug addiction treatment, may help you beat your drug dependence.

What are drugs.??A drug is a substance which when taken by a living body may have positive effects such as diagnosis , cure, prevention of a disease or cause negative effects to central nervous system that leads to it’s addiction

Types of drugsClass A

Ecstasy , LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms, amphetamines (if prepared for injection).

Possession: Up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine or both

Dealing: Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine or both.

Class B

Amphetamines, Cannabis, Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Pholcodine.

Possession ; Up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.

Dealing: Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.

Class C

Tranquilisers, some painkillers, Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Ketamine

Possession ; Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.

Dealing : Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.

TRUE INSPIRATIONAL STORIES

1. The 18-year-old Sneha Upadhya in Mangalore recent suicidal death has sent shock-waves across the country. The young girl had become a drug addict and when she was denied money to buy drugs, Sneha reportedly committed suicide. There are many such girls and boys who have become slaves of drugs. Drug abuse or addiction in India is on the rise and it is fast enveloping the younger generation.

2. From age 13 to 18, Alby(name changed) got high several times a day to help him cope with peer pressure and studies. He went to school high and eventually dropped out. “I was losing focus. My attention went from 100 to zero. I was depressed,” he says. Now, after getting substance abuse treatment, Alby has been able to face his problems by talking them out with counselors and making new friends he describes as “positive.” As he puts it,“I feel a lot better about myself. I feel a lot sharper. I don’t feel lazy any more and am able to focus about my future.”

3. During the whole time I was on drugs I thought I had controlover my life and that I had it great. But I destroyed everything I had built up and fought for in my life . I cut ties to all my drug free friends and my family, so I hadn’t a ny friends but my drug mates . Every day revolved around one thing my plan for getting money I neede for drugs , I wouldn do everything possible to get my amphetamine- “ it was only thing in my life” - amitoj

CONSUMPTION OF VARIOUS DRUGS IN INDIA AMONG TEENAGERS.

WHY DO TEENAGERS INVOLVE IN DRUGS..??

Procedure

A survey was conducted among 275 teenagers from various colleges and societies via questionnaire about the present drug abuse situation in india and their role in it. Both males and females sexes were involved equally and their thoughts were jotted down.Importance was given more on collection of optimum and right data fro the report. Teenagers were given the authority of not disclosing their identity to get the best out put results.

Observation findings1. Have you ever experienced use of any antisocial or

recreational drugs.??

42%

58%

YESNO

2. Have you ever witnessed your friends taking or involving in drugs .??

60%

40% YES NO

3. Have your friends or acquaintaces ever offered you drugs. ??

45%

55% YESNO

4. Have you ever felt experiencing or using drugs consciously ever. ??

36%

64%

YESNO

5. Do you think social use of drugs is right for recreational purposes ??

31%

69%

YES NO

6. Do you think western culture has induced the use of drugs in India

45%

55%YESNO

7. What is the Main reason for usage of drugs among teenagers. ??

Peer pressure & friends Western lifestyle

Recreational use Others

30%

23%22% 25%

Conclusion1. About 42% of the teenagers who were surveyed had experienced

drug usage. Whereas majority 58% hadn’t shown any involvement.

2. About 60% of the teenagers surveyed had witnessed their friends involving or taking drugs whereas 40% hadn’t .

3. About 45% of the surveyed people were offered drugs by their friends or acquaintances once, whereas majority 55% weren’t.

4. About 36% of the surveyed people felt consciously using or experiencing drugs , whereas majority 64% didn’t.

5. About 31% of the surveyed youngsters felt that using of drugs for recreational purposes was right , whereas 69% disagreed to it.

6. About 45 % of youngsters think that trending western culture had induces the drug abuse effect in our Indian society , whereas the majority 55% diasagreed to it.

7. The main reason for usage and consumption of drugs among teenagers was majoritively peer pressure and friends by 30% followed by 23% leading western culture , 22% agreeing to increasing recreational usage and 25% anonymous.

Recommendation1. Counseling.Counseling. Individual or family counseling with a psychologist, Individual or family counseling with a psychologist,

psychiatrist or addiction counselor may help you resist the temptation psychiatrist or addiction counselor may help you resist the temptation

to resume using addicting drugs. Behavior therapies can help you to resume using addicting drugs. Behavior therapies can help you develop ways to cope with your drug cravings, suggest strategies to develop ways to cope with your drug cravings, suggest strategies to avoid drugs and prevent relapse, and offer suggestions on how to deal avoid drugs and prevent relapse, and offer suggestions on how to deal with a relapse if it occurs. with a relapse if it occurs.

2. Treatment programs.Treatment programs. Treatment programs generally include Treatment programs generally include educational and therapy sessions focused on establishing sobriety and educational and therapy sessions focused on establishing sobriety and preventing relapse. This may be accomplished in individual, group or preventing relapse. This may be accomplished in individual, group or family sessions. These programs are available in various settings from family sessions. These programs are available in various settings from outpatient to residential and inpatient programs. outpatient to residential and inpatient programs.

3.3. Self-help groups.Self-help groups. Many, though not all, of these groups tend to use Many, though not all, of these groups tend to use the 12-step model first developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. Self-help the 12-step model first developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. Self-help groups, such as Narcotics Anonymous, exist for people addicted to groups, such as Narcotics Anonymous, exist for people addicted to drugs, such as cocaine, sedatives and narcotics. The message is that drugs, such as cocaine, sedatives and narcotics. The message is that addiction is a chronic disorder with a danger of relapse and that addiction is a chronic disorder with a danger of relapse and that ongoing maintenance treatment — which may include medications, ongoing maintenance treatment — which may include medications, counseling and attending self-help group meetings — is necessary to counseling and attending self-help group meetings — is necessary to prevent a relapse. Your doctor or counselor can help you locate a self-prevent a relapse. Your doctor or counselor can help you locate a self-help group. You also can find listings for self-help groups in the phone help group. You also can find listings for self-help groups in the phone book, at the library and on the Internet. book, at the library and on the Internet.

4. Educate yourself – Find out about the drug abuse issues. Check with local schools, agencies and information services for the resources you will need. Find books at the local library. The more informed you are, the easier it will be to focus .

5. Be clear – Your main message should be clearly stated: “don't use drugs” should be the core.The best way to prevent an addiction to an The best way to prevent an addiction to an illegal drug is not to take the drug at all. Your doctor may prescribe illegal drug is not to take the drug at all. Your doctor may prescribe narcotics to relieve pain, benzodiazepines to relieve anxiety or narcotics to relieve pain, benzodiazepines to relieve anxiety or insomnia, or barbiturates to relieve nervousness or irritation. Doctors insomnia, or barbiturates to relieve nervousness or irritation. Doctors prescribe these medications at safe doses and monitor their use so prescribe these medications at safe doses and monitor their use so that you're not given too great a dose or for too long a time. If you feel that you're not given too great a dose or for too long a time. If you feel you need to take more than the prescribed dose of a medication, talk you need to take more than the prescribed dose of a medication, talk to your doctor.to your doctor.

6.

7.7. Communicate.Communicate. Talk to your parents about the risks of drug use and Talk to your parents about the risks of drug use and abuse. abuse.

8.8. Strengthen the bond.Strengthen the bond. Work on your relationship with your friends Work on your relationship with your friends and peers. A strong, stable bond between you and your peers will and peers. A strong, stable bond between you and your peers will reduce risk of using or abusing drugs.reduce risk of using or abusing drugs.

9. Avoid high-risk situations. Don't go back to the neighborhood where you used to get your drugs. And, stay away from your old drug crowd.

10. Co- Curicular - do things besides your ususal day things. Involve yourself in sports .,play games, do volunteering etc to help your mind relax.

Appendix -A

University of delhi conducted a survey which stated the following facts about drug consumption by youth in india.

10%

18%

32%

40%

Age Distribution for consumption

<2020-2525-30>30

20%

50%

30%

Education Level Dis-tribution for drug

consumers

<12thGraduatePG

62%

24%

14%

Frequency of Usage Distribution Per Month

>85 to 8<5

38%

25%

13%

25%

Reason for addiction distribution

Curiosity Stress Others Depression

Appendix – B Facts about india

According to reports, there are over 8 million drug addicts in India. India an NGO survey revealed that 63.6 % of patients coming in for treatment were introduced to drugs at a young age below 15 years. According to another report 13.1% of the people involved in drug and substance abuse in India, are below 20 years. A survey shows that of all alcohol, cannabis and opium users 21%, 3% and 0.1% are below the age of eighteen.

According to a 2004 United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) and Govt. of India report, India alone nearly has 9 million cannabis users, followed by 2 million opiate users and 0.3 million sedative hypnotics users.The United Nations in a 2012 report has said that India was the biggest consumer of heroin. Of the 40 tonnes produced in South Asia, nearly 17 tonnes were consumed in India, the biggest consumer in the region with the trade valued at $1.4 billion. Heroin, opium, alcohol, cannabis and propoxyphene are the five most common drugs being abused by children in India. Adolescents are falling easy prey to drugs due to peer pressure, curiosity, stress, to improve athletic performance or just for fun.The disturbing part is that drug abuse is rampant among school and college going students.These highly vulnerable young children are unaware of the dangers of drug abuse - death, health problems, emotional issues, financial, relationship problems, etc.The problem in India is there are no sensitization programmes about drug abuse in schools or for children out of school. India does not have a substance abuse policy. There is also a high incidence of charging children under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Children who at times done have access to high quality drugs will use volatile substances easily found in corner stores such as cough syrups, pain relief ointments, glue, paint, gasoline and cleaning fluids. There are very few to no health centers that deal with child substance abuse problems, especially in the rural areas. The use of tobacco is another major concern amongst children. In India 20 million children a year and nearly 55,000 children a day are drawn into a tobacco addition. APPENDIX –C

SURVEY AT REHABILITATION CENTRE

De- Addiction centre in Rohini sec -22 . The manager told us about two addicts who were there for treatment programmes like smart recovery are used that looks at the relationship between thoughts , feelings and behaviour , recognizing that a change in any of these areas can affect the whole character . Addiction is seen as a behaviour rather than a disease and subsequently curable . it made us clear that even after undergoing a 6 months treatment maximum of them relapse when back to real world.

Drugs

Drugs AbuseDrugs

Dependence(Addiction)

Index

Glossary

Bibliography

•World Drug Report 2012 by United Nations.

•www.economist.com .

•Narcotics Anonymous.

•Alcoholic Anonymous.

•www.drugabuse.org .

•www.who.int .

Miscellaneous Articles and ReadingsAnuja JaiswalTribune News Service

Childline India Foundation

Drugs and alcohol rehab asia ( dara) organization website