drug abuse presentation

2. Despite the seemingly tamed and glamorized
idea of drug use, itmustbe remembered that it
can still lead to ABUSE, ADDICTION, LEGAL
OFFENSES, SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS, and
even DEATH.
We mustunderstand that there isno way to
predictthe effectthata drug can have on a
person, especially if itis the firsttime they try it,
and even regardless of dose and amount.
Given that each person’s brain and body
chemistry are different, each person would
also have a different tolerance for drugs.

3. Drugs
Drugsare chemicals that affect a person
in such a way asto bring about
physiological, emotional, or behavioral
change.
‘Dangerous drugs’ are those thathave
high tendency forabuse and
dependency, these substancesmay be
organic orsynthetic, and pose harmto
those who use them.

4. Drug Abuse
Drug abuse existswhen a person
continually uses a drug other
than itsintended purpose. This
continued use can lead to drug
dependence, a state of physical
and psychological dependence
orboth on a dangerous drug.

5. Drug Addiction
Drug addiction isa complex, and
often chronic, brain disease. I
tis
characterized by excessive drug
craving, seeking, and use.
Addiction iscaused by brain
changescaused by constant drug
use.

6. De pe nde ncy
T
hisisthe state of physical and
psychological dependence, or both, on a
dangerousdrug, ordrugs, experienced
by a person following the use of that
substance on a periodic or continuous
basis. A person dependent on drugswill
experience withdrawal reactions (also
known as“cold turkey”, symptomsthat
occur after long-term use of a drug is
reduced or stopped abruptly) after
abstaining from drugs.

7. Drug Abuse: By the Numbers
Estim
ated Drug
Users in the
Philippines:
1.7Million

8. Profile of Drug Users
Mean Age: 28 years old
Ratio of Male is to Female Users: 10:1
Civil Status: Single (58.21%)
Employment Status: Unemployed
Educational Attainment: High School Level
Average Monthly Household Income: Php
16,290.80
Residence: Urban Areas

9. Duration of Drug Use:
More than 6years

10. Nature of Drug Use:
Polydrug-use

11. Commonly Abused Substances:
(1)Methamphetamine
Hydrochloride
(Shabu)
(2)Cannabis (Marijuana)
(
3
) I
nhalants(ContactCement)

12. M O ST CO M M O N LY
ABUSED DRUGS
AND THEIR ILL
EFFECTS

13. Methamphetamine
Hydrochloride (Shabu)

14. Methamphetamine hydrochloride isfound
to have harmful effects to the brain. I
t
changes howthe brain functions. Studies
have shown thatmethamphetamine
abusers have reduced motor skillsand
impaired verbal learning asa resultof
alterations in the activity of the dopamine,
a neurotransmitterinvolved in reward,
motivation, experience ofpleasure and
motorfunction.
Streetnames:
shabs, ice, meth, crystal, kristal, basura,
tawas, bato

15. Other adverse effects of methamphetamine:
➢Severe dental problems
(“meth mouth”)
➢Anxiety
➢Confusion
➢Insomnia
➢Mood Disturbances
➢Violent behavior

16. Cannabis
Sativa
(Marijuana)

17. Marijuana use impairs a person's ability to form
newmemories and toshiftfocus. Itsactive
component, tetrahydrocannabinol (T
HC)also
disrupts coordination and balance, posture, and
reaction time (experience commonly referred to
as “spacing out”).Thus,chronic marijuana use
significantly reduces a person’s capacity to learn,
carry-out complicated tasks, participate in sports,
driving and operating other machineries. Studies
also show that marijuana use can lead to lung
cancer and other problems in the respiratory and
immune systems.
Streetnames: weed, jutes, pot, grass, damo,
chongke

18. Health problems that come with the use of
marijuana include:
✓Problems with memory and learning
✓Distorted perception(sights,
sounds, time, touch)
✓Trouble with thinking and
problem solving
✓Loss of motor coordination
✓Increased heart rate and palpitations

19. IN H ALAN T
S

20. Theeffectsof inhalants are
similar to that ofalcohol,
including slurred speech, lack of
coordination, euphoria and
dizziness. I
nhalant abusers may
also experience
lightheadedness, hallucinations,
and delusions.

21. Harmful irreversible effects of inhalants
include:
✓Hearing loss
✓Limb spasms
✓Central nervous system
or brain damage
✓Bone marrowdamage

26. SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE

27. Thefollowing are common signs of
drug revealed by individual using
drugs. While notall ofthese signs
mean that one person isinvolved in
drugsand there could be some
otherphysical oremotional problem
thatiscausing these behaviors,
there ishigh chance thatdrug use
may be a possibility:

28. ➢declining interest in school or work
➢suddenly changes friends (hangs out
with individuals known for their drug use)
➢becomes pessimistic, irritable and anxious
all the time
➢asks to be left alone a lot
➢is always tired (or makes it as an excuse
to be left alone)
➢becomes careless and often
becomes involved in accidents
➢becomes implicated in a lot of fights

29. ➢frequent mood swings
➢sudden change in appearance and
conduct (red or puffy eyes, weight
changes, constant complaints of
headaches or stomachaches, shaking,
incessant cough, brown stains on
fingertips, stumbling, or a constant
runny nose)
➢loss of interest in hobbies or sports
➢exhibits poor judgment
➢finds it difficult to concentrate