Health 10

1. Philippines

2. GOALS FOR TODAY
At the end of this session, students should
be able to:
1. Identify the negative effects of illegal
drugs to a person’s holistic health
2. Determine the medical uses of some
illegal drugs

4. METHAMPHETAMINE
 Other names:
• Shabu, Crack meth, Ice,
Crystal meth, Tik, and
Yaba
 It belong to the group of
drugs called
amphetamine-type
stimulants.

5.  Effects:
• Euphoria
• Temporary boost of energy
• Delayed hunger and fatigue
• Perceived to improve performance and
mental tasks
• Aggressive and Violent
METHAMPHETAMINE

6.  Effects:
• Lose of appetite
• Start to breathe faster
• Sweat due to increased heart rate
• Increase in body temperature
• Restless and irritability (large doses)
• Panic attacks
METHAMPHETAMINE

7. Effects:
• Convulsions
• Seizures
• Death from respiratory failure
• Stroke and heart failure
METHAMPHETAMINE

8. Long-term Effects:
• Malnutrition
• Weight loss
• Psychological dependence
• Long period of sleep
• Depression
METHAMPHETAMINE

9. “Meth Mouth”

10. Medical Use:
• Narcolepsy
• Obesity
• ADHD
METHAMPHETAMINE

12. Other names:
• E
• Snackies
• Molly
ECSTASY

13.  Effects:
• Sociable and energetic
• Ignores distress signals such as
dehydration, dizziness, and exhaustion
• Interferes with the regulation of
temperature of the body
ECSTASY

14. Effects:
• Could severely damage liver
and kidneys
• Convulsions
• Heart failure
ECSTASY

15.  Effects:
• Restlessness
• Anxiety
• Severe hallucinations
• Damage some parts of the brain
• Depression
• Memory loss
ECSTASY

16. Medical Use:
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• Anxiety
• Depression
ECSTASY

18. “Cannabis Plant”

19. Other names:
• Bongo
• Ganja
• Grass
• Pot or Thai sticks
• Marijuana or Mary Jane
CANNABIS

20.  A tobacco-like greenish or brownish
substance made of dried flowering
tops and leaves of the cannabis plant.
 Usually smoked
 Its resin and oil could be swallowed or
brewed into tea
CANNABIS

21. According to the National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, there
is conclusive evidence that cannabis or
cannabinoids can help manage:
 chronic pain in adults
 nausea and vomiting resulting from
chemotherapy treatment
 some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)
CANNABIS

22.  Effects:
• Feel relaxed
• Euphoric
• Intensified sense of sight, smell, taste, and
hearing
• Increased appetite and pulse rate
• Impaired ability to perform physical and mental
tasks
CANNABIS

23. Effects:
• Confusion
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Psychotic episodes
• Psychological dependence
CANNABIS

25. Other names:
• Crack
• Bazooka
• Blanche
• Rock
• Snow
COCAINE

26.  Cocaine is sometimes diluted with
other substances, such as ammonia
or sodium bicarbonate, to increase
quantity and produce crack.
 Cocaine is sniffed or injected, while
crack is usually smoked.
COCAINE

27. Mixing cocaine with
alcoholic beverages is
dangerous and could lead
to sudden death.
COCAINE

28.  Effects:
• Euphoric
• Increased level of energy and alertness
• Delayed hunger and fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Faster breathing
• Violent
COCAINE

29.  Effects:
• Convulsions
• Seizures
• Stroke
• Heart failure
• Respiratory problems
COCAINE

30. Medical Use:
• Anesthetic
• Vasoconstricting agent
COCAINE

32.  Other names:
• Smack
• H
• Horse
• Junk
• Harry
• White Lady
HEROIN

33.  A painkiller processed
from morphine, which
comes from the opium
poppy plant
 It is usually injected,
sometimes snorted,
smoked, or inhaled.
HEROIN

34.  Short-term Effects:
• Relieve tension, anxiety, depression, and
physical distress/pain
• Constricted pupils
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Inability to concentrate
HEROIN

35. Long-term Effects:
• Severe weight loss
• Malnutrition
• Constipation
• Menstrual irregularity
• Tolerance for the drug
HEROIN

36.  Effects:
• Overdosing could lead to coma and
death through respiratory depression
• Abrupt withdrawal could lead to
cramps, diarrhea, tremors, panic,
runny nose, chills, and sweat
HEROIN

38.  Feeling that you have to use the drug
regularly
 Taking larger amounts of the drug over
a longer period of time than you
intended
 Making certain that you maintain a
supply of the drug
DRUG ADDICTION SYMPTOMS

39.  Spending money on the drug, even though you
can't afford it
 Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities,
or cutting back on social or recreational activities
because of drug use
 Continuing to use the drug, even though you
know it's causing problems in your life or causing
you physical or psychological harm
DRUG ADDICTION SYMPTOMS

40.  Doing things to get the drug that you normally
wouldn't do, such as stealing
 Driving or doing other risky activities when
you're under the influence of the drug
 Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you
attempt to stop taking the drug
DRUG ADDICTION SYMPTOMS