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What is Drug?

Drug - is any chemical substance that when


introduced into the body will adversely affect your
psychological and physiological well being.

What is Drug User?


Drug User is another term for drug addict which
refers to an individual who is dependent on a certain drug
or drugs.
What is Drug Dependence?
Drug Dependence - a state in which a
person can only function in the periodic or continuous
use of drugs.
What is Drug Abuse?
Drug abuse - is the use of drug that causes more harmful
than helpful effects in an individuals physical, mental,
emotional or social impairment.

Hallucinogens
1.

MARIJUANA

(Cannabis or Indian)

MARIJUANA, the source of which grows naturally in the


Philippines
CANNABIS or commonly known as MARIJUANA or INDIAN HEMP
or by its any other name-embraces every kind, class, genus, or specie of the
plant Cannabis Sativa L and all its geographic varieties whether as a reefer,
resin, extract, tincture or in any form whatsoever.
Active Ingredient is THC (THC Tetrahydrocannibol)
The term marijuana as commonly used, refers to the leaves and flowering
buds of the cannabis plant.
SIGNS OF USE

Bloodshot eyes

Dilated Pupils

Dry mouth

Sweating

Distraction

Confusion and

Talkativenes

Impaired motor skills

OTHER EFFECTS : Hallucination, Fantasies, Paranoia

HASHISH consist of the TCH-rich resinous material of cannabis plant


which of collected, dried, and compressed into a variety of forms such
as balls, cakes or cookie-like sheets.

HASH OIL is the refined oil extract of the marijuana plant.

2.

ECSTACY (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine)
ECSTACY is a hallucinogen and produces stimulant effects like
amphetamine. It is commonly marketed as a "feel good drug" because
of the positive feelings of well being and empathy toward other
people, elimination of anxiety, and extreme relaxation.
STREET NAME
adam, batman, bibs, charity, clarity, cristal, E, ecstacy,
eve, essense, happy hill, hug drug, kitty, kleenex, rolling,
lovers speed, scooby snacks, sextacy (with viagra), wafers, xtc

SIGNS OF USE

Rapid heart beat


High blood pressure
Faintness (kuyapan)
Muscle cramping

Panic attacks
Nausea (suka-suka)
Chill (panugnaw)
Sweating
Tremors (pangurog)
Blurred vision
OTHER EFFECTS OF ECSTACY
*Anxiety (kabalaka)
*Hallucinations(handuraw)
*Paranoia (libogon)
*Depression(masulob-on)

Drugs of Choice

1. SHABU
The first is methamphetamine hydrochloride commonly known as SHABU,
which is the most common drug of abuse.

STREET NAME
ice, crystals, glass, yaaba
SIGNS OF USE
* dilated pupils
* sweating
* flush skins
* dry mouth
* tremors
* hyperactivity
* clouded mental functioning
* decrease appetite
* aggression
* irritability
* skin abscesses
OTHER EFFECTS
* hallucinations (at high doses)
* paranoia
* delusions (at high doses)
* mood disturbances
2.

COCAINE

STREET NAME : crack

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SIGNS OF USE
blurred vision
tremors
twitching
chest pain / pressure
fever
elevated heart rate
decreased appetite
strokes
abdominal pain
irritability
alertness

OTHER EFFECTS
* hallucinations
* delusions
* aggression
* paranoia
* depression
* impotence
* alertness
* permanent damage to nasal
passage

2. COCAINE

==STREET NAME : crack

SIGNS OF USE
* blurred vision

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tremors
twitching
chest pain / pressure
fever
elevated heart rate
decreased appetite
strokes
abdominal pain
irritability
alertness

OTHER EFFECTS
* hallucinations
* delusions
* aggression
* paranoia
* depression
* impotence
* alertness
* permanent damage to nasal
passage

1. GHB

(Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate

STREET NAME
G, Georgia Home Boy, Liquid X, Liquid Ecstacy, Gamma-Oh, Fantasy,
Goob

SIGNS OF USE
* sweating
* tremors
* difficulty of breathing
* weakness
* dizziness (kalipong)
* confusion
* memory loss
OTHER EFFECTS
* sedation (maluyahon ang

2. KETAMINE

(Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate

STREET NAME
K, Super K, Special K, Vitamin K, Super Acid, Purple, Jet, Cat Vallium
SIGNS OF USE
* dilated pupil
* sweating
* garbled speech
* disortentation
OTHER EFFECTS
* temporary amnesia
* paranoia

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