The document discusses drug addiction, categorizing drugs into eight classifications, including depressants, stimulants, and narcotics. It outlines signs and reasons for drug abuse, highlighting the dependence it creates in individuals, who often start abusing drugs for relief, curiosity, or peer pressure. A profile of typical drug users indicates a predominance of young, mostly single males, with varying educational backgrounds and often living in urban areas.

1. DrugDrug
AddictionAddiction
Prof. Liwayway Memije-CruzProf. Liwayway Memije-Cruz
College of ScienceCollege of Science

5. DRUGDRUG
AA drugdrug is ais a
chemicalchemical
substance thatsubstance that
affects theaffects the
functions of thefunctions of the
body or mindbody or mind
when taken intowhen taken into
the body orthe body or
applied throughapplied through
the skinthe skin

6. Classification of DrugsClassification of Drugs
Drugs which are abused can be classified in variousDrugs which are abused can be classified in various
ways:ways:
1. Depressants – sedatives (downers) act on the nervous system promoting
relaxation and sleep.
2. Stimulants (uppers) increase mental activity, relieve fatigue, increase
alertness and offset drowsiness.
3. Inhalants – volatile substances derived from ether or chloroform
4. Alcohol – a dangerous substance which triggers the central nervous
system and may damage vital human organs.
5. Narcotics – (opium-based drugs) cocaine, ecgonine and coca leaves.
6. Marijuana – cannabis sativa leaves
7. Hallucinogens (psychedelics) – produce changes in mood and behavior;
produce changes and hallucination.induce a state of excitation of the CNS
as shown by changes in mood.
8. Tranquilizers – used in treating nervous disorders or calm psychotic
patients.

7. DRUG DEPENDENCEDRUG DEPENDENCE
A compulsiveA compulsive
behaviorbehavior
brought aboutbrought about
by drugby drug
abuse.It canabuse.It can
either beeither be
physical orphysical or
psychological.psychological.

8. DRUG ABUSEDRUG ABUSE

The overuse of a drugThe overuse of a drug
without due regard towithout due regard to
accepted medicalaccepted medical
practices resulting in thepractices resulting in the
individual’s physical,individual’s physical,
mental, emotional ormental, emotional or
behavior impairmentbehavior impairment..

9. Signs of Drug AbuseSigns of Drug Abuse
 Persons who were once calm and courteousPersons who were once calm and courteous
become aggressive.become aggressive.
 Persons who are neat and well-groomed,Persons who are neat and well-groomed,
become careless in their grooming.They wearbecome careless in their grooming.They wear
dark glasses and become dirty looking.dark glasses and become dirty looking.
 They become highly excited and displays fits ofThey become highly excited and displays fits of
anger.anger.
 They lose interest in their work in school, officeThey lose interest in their work in school, office
and other fields.and other fields.
 Presence of hypodermic needles, vials and otherPresence of hypodermic needles, vials and other
paraphernalia's.paraphernalia's.

10. Reasons Behind Drug AbuseReasons Behind Drug Abuse
 For relief from problems – personal, family orFor relief from problems – personal, family or
school work.school work.
 To experience its effect on the mind andTo experience its effect on the mind and
body.body.
 To ease depression, boredom, pain orTo ease depression, boredom, pain or
misery.misery.
 Giving in to pressures from “peers” or otherGiving in to pressures from “peers” or other
drug users.drug users.
 For curiosity due to misinformation fromFor curiosity due to misinformation from
acquaintances.acquaintances.
 For security feelings – with drugs they haveFor security feelings – with drugs they have
self-confidence.self-confidence.

11. Drug UserDrug User
Another term forAnother term for
“drug addict” which“drug addict” which
refers to an individualrefers to an individual
who is dependent on awho is dependent on a
certain drug or drugs.certain drug or drugs.

12. Profile of a Drug UserProfile of a Drug User
AgeAge: Mean age of 28 years old: Mean age of 28 years old
Sex:Sex: 10:1 (male to female ratio)10:1 (male to female ratio)
Civil Status:Civil Status:
Single: 58.98%Single: 58.98%
Married: 30.58%Married: 30.58%
Live-in: 5.94%Live-in: 5.94%
Family SizeFamily Size: 3 to 4 siblings: 3 to 4 siblings
Occupation:Occupation:
Workers/employeesWorkers/employees
UnemployedUnemployed
Self-employedSelf-employed
StudentsStudents
Educational AttainmentEducational Attainment ::
High School LevelHigh School Level
High School GraduateHigh School Graduate
College LevelCollege Level
Economic:Economic:
Average familyAverage family
income is 5,456.56income is 5,456.56
Status ResidenceStatus Residence ::
UrbanUrban
Duration of Drug Taking:Duration of Drug Taking:
More than 2 yearsMore than 2 years
IQIQ:Average:Average
Nature of Drug Taking:Nature of Drug Taking:
More than two yearsMore than two years
Drug of AbuseDrug of Abuse : Shabu: Shabu
MarijuanaMarijuana
CoughCough
Syrup CombinedSyrup Combined withwith
alcoholalcohol