UNIT 2: DRUG EDUCATION 3.

Depressants
- Downers
General Symptoms of Drug Abuse - Decrease or depress body functions and
1. Abrupt changes in school or work attendance, nerve activity
quality of work, grades, work output - “Tranquilizers”
2. Unusual flare-ups or outbreaks of temper - Barbiturates, methaqualine, valium, and
3. Withdrawal from responsibility halcyon are among the commonly-used
4. Change in overall attitude depressants.
5. Deterioration of physical appearance and 4. Narcotics
grooming - Produce insensitivity, stupor, melancholy, or
6. Furtive behavior regarding actions dullness of mind with delusions.
7. Wearing of sunglasses to hide dilated or - Deadly drugs
constricted - Highly addictive and dangerous to the body
8. Association with drug abusers - Opium, heroin, codein, and morphine are
9. Unusual borrowing of money from parents or the most popular narcotics
friends 5. Volatile Solvents
10. Stealing small items - Inhalants
Definition of Terms - Sniffed or inhaled, can produce intoxication,
➢ Drug excitement, dulling of the brain, and
- Any chemical substance irrational behavior.
- Physiological, emotional, or behavioral - Rugby, gasoline, paint, kerosene, airplane
changes in a person glue, nail polish, acetone, and lighter fluid.
➢ Drug Abuse
- Use of chemical substance, licit or illicit Why do people turn to drugs?
- Individual’s physical, mental, emotional, and Teenagers resort to drugs for a variety of reasons:
social impairment 1. For curiosity, due to misinformation and for the
➢ Drug Addiction sake of “experience”; adventure
- A person’s dependence on a drug, associated 2. “Pakikisama” so as to be accepted by the
with narcotics. “barkada”; peer pressure
- “Drug dependence” 3. To have a feeling of security
➢ Substance Abuse 4. For relief from problems – personal, family
- Chronic, progressive, relapsing brain disease school, work and others; escape from reality
- Compulsive drug seeking and use, despite 5. To escape boredom and other problems
harmful consequences
➢ Substance Myths about addiction
- Manufactured chemical, drug, legal or illegal ➢ Addicts are bad, crazy, or stupid
drugs ➢ Is a willpower problem
Kinds of Commonly-Abused Drug Substance ➢ Should be punished, not treated, for using drugs
1. Hallucinogens ➢ People addicted to one drug are addicted to all
- Psychedelic drugs drugs
- Provoking changes or cessation of thinking, ➢ Addicts cannot be treated with medication
self-awareness, and emotion ➢ Is treated behaviorally, so it must be a behavior
- Seem so distant; talk to invisible people or problem
objects ➢ Alcoholic can stop drinking “simply” by attending
- Act as paranoid; scream, whisper, cry, or AA meetings, so they can’t have a brain disease.
laugh
- LSD, marijuana, PCP (angel dust), and ecstasy
2. Stimulants
- Upper or pep pills
- Highly addictive; Increase alertness, reduce
hunger, and provide a feeling of well-being.
- Amphetamines, cocaine, and CAT
(metcathione)
Effects of Drug Addiction ➢ Blames everybody but not himself for his
1. Mental health/ Psychological Effects problems (blame tosser)
➢ Disturbance in Perception (auditory and visual ➢ No respect for the rights of others
hallucination) ➢ Prefers to stay with peers where he feels
➢ Disturbance in Orientation (paranoia) accepted
➢ Disturbance in Memory ➢ May frequently go to odd places (to take drugs)
➢ Disturbance in Judgement ➢ Poor physical appearance (unconcerned with
grooming and hygiene)
2. Physical Health/Physiological Effects ➢ Unusually wears sunglasses during inappropriate
➢ Systematic times
- Cardiac Pathology (Heart) ➢ Unusual effort to cover arms to hide needle
- Pulmonary Illness (Lung) marks (long-sleeved garments)
- Hepatic problems (Liver) ➢ Stealing items which can be readily sold
- Renal diseases (Kidney) ➢ Unusual borrowing of money from relatives and
➢ General Health friends
- Malnutrition ➢ Association with known drug abusers
- Infections
- Accidents Classification of Drug Abusers
- Blood transmitted diseases 1. Experimenters
3. Behavioral Effects - Who abuse the drugs for experimental basis
➢ Substance seeking behavior can lead to various 2. Occasional users
criminal and anti-social acts - Whenever there are special occasions.
- They abuse the drug once every 2 weeks to
Risk factors to Drug Addiction 2 times a week
-Genetic pre-disposition -Social pressure from 3. Regular Users
-Need for fun and peer group - 3-4 times a week or every other day
recreation -Escape from reality 4. Drug dependents
-Excessive parental -Rebellion against the - Almost every day; 5-7 times a week
control older generation 5. Mentally ill chemical abuser/ Substance
-Permissive society -Physical pain or illness induced psychosis
-Affluence -Boredom - Who manifest signs and symptoms of
-Poverty -Dysfunctional family psychotic disorders caused by the effects of
-Desire to experiment -Broken home situation drugs (hallucinations, disorientation, etc.)
and curiosity Behavior of a Substance Dependent
➢ Poor physical appearance (unconcerned with
grooming and hygiene)
Common Signs of Drug Abuse ➢ Unusually wears sunglasses during inappropriate
The profile of a drug dependent or a substance abuser is times
as follows: ➢ Unusual effort to cover arms to hide needle
➢ Has abrupt changes in attendance in school or at marks (long-sleeved garments)
work ➢ Stealing items which can be readily sold
➢ Changes in the normal capabilities in ➢ Unusual borrowing of money from relatives and
school/work friends
➢ Abrupt changes in overall attitude ➢ Association with known drug abusers
➢ Generally lazy, irritable, discourteous, aggressive Substance Dependency and Keeping Drug-Free
➢ Usually untrustworthy and lack of self- 1. What are the criteria for drug dependency?
confidence ➢ Withdrawal symptoms
➢ Manipulative ➢ Need to take drugs to overcome withdrawal
➢ Have a distorted view of reality symptoms
➢ Has low frustration tolerance ➢ Compulsion
➢ Con-game player ➢ Tolerance
➢ Lack of interest in his studies or work ➢ Relapse
(withdrawal from responsibilities) ➢ Reduced social/occupational act

How to prevent drug abuse
➢ Develop yourself to your studies and other
productive activities at home or in school
➢ Stay away from people, places, events that
promote drug abuse
➢ Learn to manage feelings and cope with stress
without using drugs
➢ Develop a strong moral and spiritual foundation
➢ Educate yourself about the effects of drug abuse
➢ Always say NO
➢ Maintain a physical wellness and mental health
➢ Use prescribed drugs properly
➢ Self-acceptance and self-respect
➢ Develop your potentials
➢ Establish positive relationship
➢ Learn coping strategies
➢ Seek professional help
➢ If needed seek for treatment
Community Leaders’ Advocacy to Prevent Drug Abuse
1. Plan and implement social action programs
involving young people, civic groups,
professionals, and religious organizations to
improve life in the community. The following
activities must be implemented in the
community.
a. Parent education programs
b. Recreational, Social and Sports Program
c. Vocational/ Skills Development and
Training Programs
d. Youth Development Programs
e. Seminars on Drug Education
2. Participate and assist in the implementation of
RA 6425 also known as the Dangerous Act of
1972 by:
a. Motivating known drug pushers to
undergo treatment and rehabilitation
b. Reporting drug pushers, drug den
maintainers and drug traffickers to the
law enforcement agencies or authorities
c. Encouraging and supporting the
establishment of community guidance
clinics for drug users
d. Helping after-care rehabilitated clients
to be accepted back to their community
and involving and involving them in
meaningful and productive activities
e. Helping discharged clients strengthen
their moral and spiritual values
What should the CWTS students and parents do to help
prevent drug abuse?
1. Create a warm and friendly atmosphere in the
home.
2. Assist parents in developing effective means of
communication with their children, and for the
children to be open and honest to their parents.
3. Help parents learn how to understand and
accept their children for who they are.
4. Assist parents on how to listen and respect the
opinions of their children.
5. Motivate parents to develop strategies on how
to be with children in spite of their being busy.
6. Educate parents on how to strengthen the moral
and spiritual values of their children.
7. Assist parents on how to teach responsibility to
their children by giving duties commensurate to
their age.
The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
Sec 5 Sale, administration, dispensation,
delivery, distribution and transportation
of dangerous drugs
Sec 6 Maintenance of den, dive, or resort
Sec 11 Possession of dangerous drugs
Sec 15 Use of dangerous drugs
Sec 19 Unlawful prescription of dangerous drug
Sec 36 Authorized drug testing
Sec 54 Voluntary submission of a drug
dependent to confinement, rehabilitation
Sec 60 Confidentiality of records under the
voluntary submission
Sec 61 Compulsory confinement of a drug
dependent who refuses to apply under
the voluntary submission