The document discusses the dangers of drug abuse and provides several reasons why drugs should be avoided, including that drugs are illegal, damage health, destroy behavior and can cause crime, and go against spiritual beliefs. It then provides examples of "before and after" photos of individuals who abused meth to show how drug abuse deteriorates the physical appearance over time.

2. WHY SHOULD WE AVOID
DANGEROUS DRUGS
Illegal – Prohibited by law (RA 9165)
Health – Damages our brain and body
Psycho-social – Destroys one’s behavior
and causes one to commit crime
Spiritual – Against the will of God

3. Therefore,
drug abuse is
everybody’s
concern

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AUGUST 1996 4 YEARS LATER
PERRY BENNETT
www.yahoo.com/facesofmeth
FACES OF METH

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June 2001 3 years, 5 months later
THERESA BAXTER
www.yahoo.com/facesofmeth
FACES OF METH

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JENNIFER LUNDGREN
JULY 2003 17 MONTHS LATER
www.yahoo.com/facesofmeth
FACES OF METH

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JOSEPH HARRIS
DECEMBER 1999 3 MONTHS LATER
www.yahoo.com/facesofmeth
FACES OF METH

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FACES OF METH

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FACES OF METH

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FACES OF METH

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FACES OF METH

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 A drug is a chemical substance
that brings about physical,
emotional or behavioral change
in a person taking it.
 Is any substance other
than food or water that is
intended to be taken or
administered for the
purpose of altering,
sustaining or controlling
the recipients physical,
mental or emotional state.
WHAT IS DRUG

14. Shabu
A. ORIGIN
Natural -
anything that
comes from
nature.
Synthetic - anything
that is produced
artificially or
processed in the
laboratory.
Plants (Marijuana)
Ecstasy

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CLASSIFICATION

16. SHABU
81.36
MARIJUANA
33.65
INHALANTS, 4.82

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DRUGS OF ABUSE

18. CONTENTS OF SHABU
• Ephedrine - (Classified as Dangerous Drugs) Main
ingredient of Shabu causing brain damage
• Toluene – Chemical used for paints, adhesives, etc.
• Acetone – Nail cleaner
• Lithium Batteries – Cancer causing component
• Battery Acid – Corrosive chemical
• Drain Cleaner – Liquid Soap
• Hydrochloric Acid – (Muriatic Acid)
• Chloroform – Cancer causing solvent

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Produces anxiety, tension, irritability, irrational
behavior, talkativeness, and loss of self-
control.
• Results in loss of appetite and inability to sleep.
• Euphoria, elation.
• Can lead to acute psychotic reactions, violent
and destructive behavior and recklessness
that may result in accidents.
• Includes chest pain, irregularity of heart beat,
elevated or lowered blood pressure, evidence
of weight loss, convulsion and death from
cardiac arrest.

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Prolonged use or even a single
exposure, especially if
administrated intravenously,
can lead to manifestations of a
full blown “psychosis” which is
similar to schizophrenia
characterized by the presence
of paranoid delusions, auditory
and visual hallucinations. The
paranoia may lead to violent
and aggressive behavior.

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Meth “BUGS”

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Meth “BUGS”

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TEETH OF DRUG ABUSER

24. Drugs of Abuse
No. 2
Marijuana
or
Cannabis
Sativa

25.  Hallucinations/illusions
 Faster heart beat and pulse
rate
 Bloodshot Eye/blurred
vision/Rapid Eye Movement
(REM)
 Dry mouth and throat
 Forgetfulness/inability to
think
 Altered sense of time/
disorientation
 Impaired reflexes
coordination and
concentration
 Acute panic anxiety reaction
 “Food-trip” & sleepiness (MJ)
 Severe irritation of the nasal
passages that leads to
frequent nose bleeding
 Renal damages, heart
disease and strokes
 Psychiatric consequences
 Gateway drug that may lead
to poly-drug use.

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 Volatile chemical substances
that contains psycho-active
(mind/mood altering) vapors
producing a state of intoxication.
Ex: Glue and Adhesive Cement
/ Rugby / Super Glue / Thinner
Drugs of Abuse
No. 3
Inhalants

27. IMMEDIATE EFFECTS
• Prone to bleeding and bruises
• Loss of memory
• Difficulty in learning and seeing things clearly
• Loss of bodily control
• Cramps, pains and bad cough
LONG TERM EFFECT
• Permanent damage to brain, liver and kidneys
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
• Anxiety, depression and irritability
• Aggressive behavior
• Dizziness, shaking and nausea
• Insomnia

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 Alcohol is a powerful drug. Alcoholic drinks contain
the drug “ethanol” (ethyl alcohol). It is a toxic and
poisonous drug. It poisons the body if taken in large
quantities simply or in combination with other drugs.
 Alcohol damages all the major organs of the body.
Alcohol is a depressant drug, not a stimulant as
erroneously believed. Pure alcohol is colorless and
tasteless. Alcoholic drinks vary in color and taste
because of the ingredients used to flavor them.
WHAT IS ALCOHOL

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32. Parents who always quarrel in front of
the children.
Irresponsible parents who don’t
have time for their children.
Family Problems

33. BAD Influence by
friends.
Peer Pressure/Curiosity

34. Lack of self-confidence
and inferiority complex.
Weak Personality, Desire to
Escape From Reality

35. COMMON SIGNS
OF
DRUG ABUSE

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

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

38. Association with known drug abusers

39. Change from normal capabilities
(work habits, efficiency, etc.)

40. Change in attendance at work or school

41. 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.

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

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WHICH ONE
NBP
(Prison)
NMH
(Mental Hospital)
RIP
(Death)

44. • Report the User!
• Jail the Pusher!
Ang Laban
Kontra Droga ay
Laban ng Buong
Bayan,
MAKI-ISA NA!!!