Anti-Drug

Advocacy
Orientation
Presented by:
MS. ROSEMARIE AUTOR BAJAO, LPT, MPA
Regional Information Officer III
Drug-Free Workplace Program – Focal Person
PDEA Regional Office X
What is a DRUG ?

D UGS
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 Types of DRUGS

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

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 Classification of Drugs According to it’s ORIGIN

NATURAL: Anything that comes from nature.

SYNTHETIC: Anything that is produced artificially or processed in a laboratory.

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 Psychoactive Substances
Substance that affects the body’s Central Nervous System (CNS) and changes
how people behave or perceive what is happening around them.
alters: mood, thoughts, sensory perception and behavior

Examples of psychoactive substances include

 Caffeine (Addictive content in coffee, soft drinks & many others)
 Alcohol
 Cocaine
 LSD (LysergicAcidDiethylamide)
 Nicotine (Addictive content in cigarette)
 cannabis (Marijuana/THC)

Classes of drugs frequently used recreationally include Stimulants - which activate the
central nervous system. These are used recreationally for their euphoric/satisfaction effects.

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 Classification of Psychoactive Substances

Stimulants – increase activity of CNS “Uppers”

Depressants – decrease activity of CNS “Downers”

Hallucinogens – produces sensory distortion and

alters mood and thinking
“Psychedelic Drugs”
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Most Common Abused Dangerous
& Illegal Drugs in the Philippines
& Its’ ill effects

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 “Methamphetamine Hydrochloride”

A powerful stimulant that activates certain system in the brain. It is a

highly addictive and illegal psycho stimulant drug that is similar to
amphetamine. It is used for its powerful euphoric effects.00

What It Looks Like: crystals or crystalline powder, different colored powders, capsules, resembles “Tawas”
How it's Administered: Smoked, Taken Orally, or Injected.

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 IMMEDIATE EFFECTS

• Increased Wakefulness.
• Increase Concentration.

• Euphoria or “Intense
Happiness/Satisfaction”.

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 IMMEDIATE EFFECTS

Increased Heart Rate and

Blood Pressure [Meth User]
Irregular Heart Beat

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 IMMEDIATE EFFECTS

• Increased Respiratory Rate

• Daily cough and phlegm
production.
• Frequent chest illness.

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 METH BUGS / SORES

SOURCE: INFOBITS; Methmites / http://sheriff.bentoncountyar.gov

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METH MOUTH

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 “Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)”

Comes from the dried flowering tops, leaves, stems, and seeds of the Cannabis sativa (hemp) plant
which is the key mind-altering (psychoactive) substance in marijuana. It acts on specific brain receptors,
causing possible mood changes, depression, suicidal thinking, memory issues, and disruption to normal
learning abilities.
What It Looks Like: Similar to dried parsley (Kinchay) with stems and/or seeds, rolled into cigarettes or cigars
How it's Administered: Smoked or taken Orally
Other Names
Pot, Damo, Grass, Weed, Dope, MJ, Juts, Chongki, Mary Jane, Ganja, Dubi, Sensimilla, Veggie, 420

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 IMMEDIATE EFFECTS

 Increased Heart Rate and

Decreased Blood Pressure
[Cannabis User]
 Irregular Heart Beat

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DELTA 9 - THC

DELTA 9 - THC

Can cause
hallucinations, which
could eventually lead
to “Psychosis”

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The lungs of a drug abuser

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 “METHYLENEDIOXYMETHAMPINE (MDMA)”

A synthetic drug that alters mood and perception (awareness of surrounding objects
and conditions). It is chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens, producing
feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorted sensory and time
perception.
Other Names: MDMA, Ecstasy
What It Looks Like: TABLETS
How it's Administered: Taken Orally, Suppository (rarely)

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 HARMFUL
EFFECTS TO
HUMAN BODY
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1. EPHEDRINE - dangerous drugs, Some Dangerous Contents
cancer-causing component of Shabu
2. TOLUENE - used for paints, adhesives, etc
3. ACETONE - nail cleaner
4. LITHIUM BATTERIES - cancer causing
component used in regular batteries
5. BATTERY ACID - corrosive chemical in car
batteries
6. DRAIN CLEANER - used for dissolving
clogged drains
7. HYDROCHLORIC ACID - main component
of muriatic acid
8. CHLOROFORM - used for embalming

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EIGHT (8) YEARS OF DRUG ADDICTION

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Sa MATA makikita kung ADIK ka!

“shabu” user “marijuana” user

(dilated pupil) (constricted pupil)

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The Drugs and the Brain

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 Why do people get ADDICTED ?

Drugs and the Limbic System

All drugs that people abuse all change the way the limbic system
works. Drugs disrupt the careful modulation of feelings and
motivations that underlie normal behavior. When these feelings
lose touch with reality, the person receives artificial relief, pleasure,
contentment, and relaxation take over.

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 DOPAMINE (One of the important role of addiction in the brain)

is a neurotransmitter that plays many important roles in the

human brain and body. It is an important chemical found in the
brain which is triggered by the feeling of being in love, or feeling
of affection.
High levels of free dopamine in the brain generally enhance mood
and increase body movement (i.e., motor activity), but too much
dopamine may produce nervousness, irritability, aggressiveness, and
paranoia as well as hallucinations.
The released dopamine produces immediate, but ephemeral (short
period), feelings of pleasure.

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Why do DRUG ADDICTS commit crimes ?
Deterioration of Mental Health

 Perception
 Orientation
 Memory
 Judgement

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Addiction starts in . . . .

Addiction is progressive…
Without intervention or treatment, it can cause
disability or even death.
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 WHY SHOULD WE AVOID ILLEGAL DRUGS ?
1 Illegal – Prohibited by law (RA 9165)
2 Health – Damages our brain and body
3 Psycho-social – Destroys one’s behavior &
causes one to commit crime
4 Spiritual – Against the will of God

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Learn to . . .

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Most importantly, remember PDEA . .
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Pray for God’s guidance
Develop your potential
Experience the gift of life
Attain your goals
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Your Life . . . Your Choice . . . Think now before it’s too late ...

WHICH ONE

Prison Death

Mental Hospital
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