Module 4: Drug Education

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Note-taker
Draft responses in your own words to the following queries during or after watching the
slide presentation/readings.

Guide Questions Answers

These can affect a

person in such a way
to bring about
physiological, Drugs
emotional, or
behavioral change.

It is characterized by
excessive drug
craving, seeking, and Drug addiction
use.

What are the 10 10 reasons why people abuse drugs:

reasons for abusing
drugs?  Curiosity – sometimes can cause you harm,
especially if drugs are involved.
 Unwind – They frequently regard drugs as a method
to unwind or to calm their thoughts.
 Abused prescription drugs - Many people are not fully
informed on the dangers that prescription medicines
may pose and that they are not safe.
 Genetics - If you come from a drug-addicted family,
you may possess a hereditary propensity to become
addicted to alcohol or drugs.
 Isolation - addiction may begin when a person feels
alienated from friends and family or lonely.
 Influenced by friends - Each and every one of us is
innately driven to fit in on some degree.
 Some feel good with drugs and alcohol.
 Coping mechanism - For some people, using drugs
or alcohol to deal with uncomfortable emotions may
 seem like the simpler option.
 Alcohol Is Insufficient
 Self-Medication - People who are afflicted by any of a
wide range of conditions may use drugs or alcohol to
dull their suffering.

Give at least 3 signs of Here are some signs of drug abuse:

drug abuse.
 Drastic changes in behavior, such as being irritable
than normal, aggressiveness, and unmotivated.
 Poor hygiene could be observed
 Being irresponsible in his/her duties in work/school

Its short-term effects

includes Bad breath:
hangover Alcohol use

This substance is used

in pill form, or in
powdered form by Methamphetamine
snorting or injecting.

TRUE or FALSE:
“Experimenters abuse
the drug(s) once every
FALSE
two weeks”

What is the Economic Loss of job, troubles in the classroom, and money issues
effect of are some of the economic effects of substance misuse. In
Substance/Drug the workplace, people become less effective and efficient.
abuse? While a young person's performance in class and marks
may suffer if they are unable to complete their course work.
And since a person who is addicted to a substance must
consume more of it to get their fix, it also consumes more
financial resources.

TRUE or FALSE?
“Substance Abuse
leads to the impairment
of logical thinking that
leads the individual to
act aggressively” FALSE

How can the youth The youth can do 7 different ways to help stop substance
take part in preventing abuse:
Drug/Substance
Abuse? 1. Learn. Understand the meaning and impact of drug
misuse. Understanding the addiction might help you avoid it
and keep an eye out for others.
2. Pay any attention. Be open to the expertise of specialists
and the stories of those who have experienced abuse. Take
the teachings from the tales to heart.
3. Spread. Share your expertise and contacts to help others
become knowledgeable and aware of their part in drug
prevention.
4. Empower. Urge your family, friends, and coworkers to
take preventative or therapeutic measures.
5. Assist. Participate in initiatives that will help avoid drug
misuse. Join the increasing force combating this issue by
bringing your presence.
6. Plan. Good minds often think alike. With a shared
objective, it makes more sense to pool resources and efforts
to address the issue more effectively.
7. Alert. Contact the right governmental agencies in regards
to occurrences and drug misuse instances

What are the salient This legislation has been updated to take a tougher stance
features of Republic against drug misuse, trafficking, and enforcement. The
Act 9165? importance of the educational system in the spread of
knowledge and preventative campaigns is also emphasized.
It reviews the protocols, guidelines, and initiatives relating to
drug misuse. It emphasizes the significance of rehabilitation
and the reintegration of recovered people into society.

True or False?

“People don’t choose TRUE

to become addicted.”

Why is it easy for some Because some illegal drugs are retailed on the street to
people to use illegal lower their cost. Drug traffickers are always coming up with
drugs? new strategies to conceal their unlawful dealings.

Reflection: Unlawful prescription of dangerous drugs has been greatly

affecting the youth. One prevalent misconception is that
1. What unlawful acts prescription medications are less dangerous or unsafe for
related to substance the body than other types of medications. However, the
abuse are greatly improper use of any prescription medication can have a
affecting the youth? variety of short- and long-term health effects. The body and
brain of an adolescent who is still developing can be
especially hurt by these effects. Up until our early to mid-
20s, our brains continue to grow.

2. What ill-effects of The symptoms of Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser/Substance

substance abuse Induced Psychosis include hallucinations, confusion,
could have been delusions, etc. However, psychiatric treatment has
prevented? In what retaliated. Psychological interventions can lessen the
way could they have suffering brought on by symptoms and potentially contribute
been prevented? to symptom reduction.

Write down 10 facts and 5 questions you have about the lesson presented.

Facts I learned Questions I have

 Not all drugs are safe  Are all substances addictive?

 A person dependent on drugs will  Why do some people only develop
experience withdrawal reactions a drug addiction?
 All drugs of abuse increase  Can someone become addicted if
dopamine they only use it occasionally?
 All drugs of abuse target the  How fast can someone get
brain’s pleasure center dependent on a substance?
 Cocaine and crack addicts often  What is the duration of withdrawal?
become unable to function
sexually.
 Sign of drug abuse is stealing
items
 Prescription drugs can be abused
 People struggling with any of a
multitude of ailments may turn to
drugs or alcohol to ease their pain
 Alcohol abuse is a pattern of
 problem drinking those results in
health consequences, social,
problems, or both.
 Street names for
Methamphetamine include
"speed," "meth," and "crank."