The document discusses drug identification, effects, and signs of abuse. It provides information on the typical profile of drug users in the Philippines, including that the majority are young male workers introduced to drugs in their late teens by friends. It also outlines common drugs of choice like shabu, marijuana, and ecstasy, and how they are typically taken. The document describes how drugs affect the brain and lists physical and behavioral signs that can indicate drug use or abuse.

1. Drug Identification & Behavioral Ill-Effects

3. DRUG AFFECTED BARANGAYS CY 2002 42,061 Brgys Nationwide 3,604 brgys or 9%

5. 1. Tablets 2. Capsules 3. Syrup/Liquid 4. Plant 5. Cigarette 6. Powder 7. Crystals Drugs maybe in different forms:

11. DRUGS OF CHOICE 1. SHABU

13. DRUGS OF CHOICE 2. MARIJUANA or CANNABIS

15. DRUGS OF CHOICE 3. ECSTASY

17. The Effect of Drugs to Human Brain Normal Brain Affected Brain

19. Cross-Section of a Drug Affected Human Brain

20. How to Spot a Drug Users

22. Ecstasy Users

24. Defect cause by smoking Marijuana

25. Defect cause by smoking Marijuana

26. Parents who are heavy users of LSD and Marijuana are likely to produce children with Hydrocephalus (Big, Watery Head)

27. WHICH ONE ? NMH NBP LMP

29. Family Problems

30. Lack of Parental Guidance

31. Peer Pressure/Curiosity

32. Boredom, Frustration

33. Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From Reality

34. Common Signs of Drug Abuse

35. Before After Changes in Behavior

36. Change from normal capabilities (work habits, efficiency, etc.) Change in attendance at work or school

37. Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)

38. Association with known drug abusers

39. Before After Changes in Mood

40. Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken. Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.

41. Before After Changes in Appearance

42. Injection Marks of an Addict Unusual effort made to cover arms in order to hide needle marks

43. Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.

44. Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygiene

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