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CHAPTER 10
SOCIAL
MENACE AND
DRUG
ADDICTIONS
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Presentation Outline
Today's Topics
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Presentation Outline Addiction, Classification of dangerous drugs
Today's Topics
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Today's Topics Common drug types, Marijuana
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Methamphetamine, Inhalants
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Ecstasy, Cocaine
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Ecstasy, Cocaine
Sedatives, tobacco
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Today's Topics: Common drug types, Marijuana
Ecstasy, Cocaine
Sedatives, tobacco
Reasons behind drug abuse, Signs of drug

dependency
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According to
Coloma (2004) states that drug dependence is the overuse

of a drug without due regard to accepted medical
practice resulting in the individual’s physical, mental,
emotional, or behavioral impairment.
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According to the Philippine Drug

Enforcement Agency (PDEA), drug is
defined as follows:
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defined as follows:
1. Clinical definition - drug is a therapeutic substance other

than food used in the prevention, diagnosis, alleviation,
treatment, or cure of disease in humans or animals.
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defined as follows:

2. General definition - drug is a substance aside from food

intended to affect the structure or function of a physiological
system like the human body.
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defined as follows:

2. General definition - drug is a substance aside from food

intended to affect the structure or function of a physiological
system like the human body.
3. Popular definition - drug refers mainly to chemical or plant-

derived substances that affect the body’s psychological,
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behavioral, or physical functions and leads to varying degrees
of dependence or addiction.
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ADDICTION DRUG ADDICTION

an addiction is not having pertains to the dependency on
control over doing, taking, or drugs. Addictive drugs make an
using something, until it individual crave for or make
becomes harmful. Being addicted him/her feel an overwhelming
to something means having a urge to continue taking the
difficult time without it drug.
during the day.
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Classification of
dangerous drugs:
According to Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972,
there are two classes of dangerous drugs:
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Classification of
dangerous drugs:
PROHIBITED DRUGS
which include all the drugs that produce psychological
effects of narcotics or those that relieve pain and induce
sleep. (e.g. cocaine, LSD, marijuana, opium and its
derivatives, etc.)
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Classification of
dangerous drugs:
PROHIBITED DRUGS
which include all the drugs that produce psychological
effects of narcotics or those that relieve pain and induce
sleep. (e.g. cocaine, LSD, marijuana, opium and its
derivatives, etc.)
REGULATED DRUGS
which include self-inducing sedatives like barbiturates,
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amphetamines, or other hypnotic drugs or compounds
producing the same physiological effects.
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-> There is no dividing line

-> Drug abuse does between prescription drugs and
the so-called recreational
not only involve
drugs because both often
illegal substances. include the same or similar
ingredients but in different
dosages.
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Common drug types

THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRUGS. SOME ARE PRESCRIBED. OTHERS ARE KNOWN
AS CLUB DRUGS, ILLICIT OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES, AND DESIGNER DRUGS.
OPIATES OR NARCOTICS METHAMPHETAMINE (SHABU) INHALANT COCOAINE
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ECTASY SEDATIVES TOBACCO MARIJUANA
MARIJUANA
Marijuana is the term used to describe all that

comes from the cannabis plant. these are dried
and prepared for smoking and taken orally as
“brownies, maryjane, and weed. Marijuana has
pyschoactive effects.
ADVERSE EFFECTS
Anxiety, tension, irritability, irrational behaviour,
loss of self control
Decreased sperm production
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METHAMPHETAMINE
Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive

stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It
takes the form of a white, odorless, bitter-tasting
crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or
alcohol
ADVERSE EFFECTS
Anxiety, tension, irritability, irrational behaviour,
loss of self control
Loss of appetite and inability to sleep
Euphoria, Elation
Violent and destructive behavior and acute
psychotic reactions.
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INHALANTS
Inhalants are volatile substances that produce

chemical vapors that can be inhaled to induce a
psychoactive, or mind-altering, effect. Although other
abused substances can be inhaled, the term
"inhalants" is used to describe a variety of substances
whose main common characteristic is that they are
rarely, if ever, taken by any route other than
inhalation.
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS DELAYED EFFECTS

Confusion Loss of memory
Distorted Perception of time and distance Inability to thinks
Aggressive behavior Muscle cramps and weakness
Hallucinations Numbness of limbs
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Illusions Abdominal pains
Nausea and vomiting Damage to the central nervous systems,
Drowsiness kidney, liver, and bone marrow
ECTASY
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA or It is commonly consumed in the

Molly, is a synthetic drug that form of tablets or capsules, often
has both hallucinogenic and with colorful designs or logos.
stimulant effects. It is However, it is important to note that
commonly used recreationally the content of these tablets can
for its euphoric and vary, and they may contain other
empathogenic properties. substances or adulterants. The
Ecstasy Is a synthetic purity and composition of Ecstasy
psychoactive substance. can be unpredictable, which poses
additional risks to users.
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ECTASY
It can be taken: RISKS:

orally Brain injury.
snorted Liver damage.
Inhaled Heart attack.
injected Stroke.
The effects of Ecstasy include Damage to the brain or
increased energy, heightened other organs.
sensory perception, feelings of Death.
emotional warmth and empathy,
and enhanced pleasure from
physical touch.
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ECTASY
How Is Ecstasy Made?
- Ecstasy is made in labs, and makers often put

anything they choose into it. Because using cutting
agents or additives makes production quicker and
cheaper, the drug is usually made without oversight,
making ecstasy ingredients impossible to measure or
know. Ecstasy is made by combining chemicals like
isosafrole and MDP2P with a range of other additives.
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COCAINE
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that comes
from the leaves of the coca plant, which is native to
South America. It is a crystalline powder that is
usually processed into a fine white powder for illicit
use. Cocaine can be snorted, injected, or rubbed
into the gums. It can also be processed into a solid
crystal form called crack cocaine, which is typically
smoked.
How Is Cocaine Made?

Cocaine processing involves many chemicals, and the
drug is cut with other substances by dealers to
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extend batches. Some of these substances, such as
fentanyl, are extremely dangerous.
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As a street drug, cocaine can be

taken in different ways:
SMOKING IT (THIS DISSOLVING IT IN WATER

INHALING IT THROUGH
TYPE OF COCAINE IS
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THE NOSE (SNORTING) AND INJECTING IT INTO
CALLED FREEBASE OR A VEIN (SHOOTING UP)
CRACK)
COCAINE
People who use cocaine often may also have more
serious side effects and health problems, like:
Headaches
Convulsions and seizures
Heart disease, heart attack, and stroke
Mood problems
Sexual trouble
Lung damage
HIV or hepatitis if you inject it
Bowel decay if you swallow it
Loss of smell, nosebleeds, runny nose, and trouble
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swallowing, if you snort it
COCAINE
How does cocaine work?
Cocaine works by affecting the levels of certain neurotransmitters in
the brain, particularly dopamine.
Other short-term effects: Long-term effects:

Extreme sensitivity to touch, dependence
sound, and sight lung conditions such as bronchitis
Intense happiness anxiety, paranoia and psychosis
Anger/irritability sexual dysfunction
Paranoia kidney failure
Decreased appetite stroke
seizures
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heart disease and death.
SEDATIVES
Sedative is a medication that slows the brain's

activity or function; common types are
benzodiazepines, barbiturates, Hypnotics
(nonbenzodiazepines), and Miscellaneous sedatives.
SHORT TERM EFFECTS:
sleepiness
Dizziness.
Difficulty focusing or thinking.
Blurred vision.
Impaired depth perception.
Slowed reaction times and reflexes.
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Not feeling pain the way you usually do
SEDATIVES
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
OF SEDATIVES
LONG TERM COMPLICATIONS

frequent forgetfulness
depression symptoms
liver failure
developing independency on sedatives
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SEDATIVES
ADDICTION POTENTIAL
main reason is because some of them can

create essence of euphoria
TOXICITY AND OVERDOSE
possible to develop toxic level of

benzodiazepines and combination with
other sedatives or alcohol can live to
overdose and possibly death
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SEDATIVES
SYMPTOMS OF SEDATIVES
OVERDOSE
Profound sedation
Slurred speech
Ataxia
Respiratory depression
Coma
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SEDATIVES
WITHDRAWAL
if you misuse sedatives and stop or cut back on these drugs
after heavy use for a few weeks or more, you’ll likely have
withdrawal symptoms, including:
Anxiety.
Loss of appetite.
Tremors.
Night terrors.
High fever.
Increased heart rate.
Rapid breathing.
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Seizures.
STEROIDS
Steroids, also called corticosteroids, are

anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat a
range of conditions.
They're different from anabolic steroids,
which are often used illegally by some
people to increase their muscle mass.
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STEROIDS
TYPES OF STEROIDS
Phytosterols
Adrenal steroids
Bile acids
Progesterones
Androgens
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STEROIDS
DIFFERENT FORMS OF STEROIDS
Different forms of Steroids

Tablets
Inhalers
Nasal sprays
Injections
Cream, Lotions, and Gel
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STEROIDS
Steroids anti-inflammatory medicines

used to treat a range of conditions.
○ asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD)
○ hay fever
○ severe hives
○ Eczema
○ painful joints or muscles – such as arthritis, tennis elbow
and frozen shoulder
○ pain caused by an irritated or trapped nerve – such as
severe sciatica
○ Inflammatory bowel disease – such as Crohn's disease
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○ Lupus
○ multiple sclerosis (MS)
STEROIDS
SIDE EFFECTS OF STEROIDS
steroids do not tend to cause significant side effects if they're

taken for a short time or at a low dose. But sometimes they
can cause unpleasant side effects, such as an increased
appetite, mood changes and difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
This is most common with steroid tablets.
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TOBACCO
Tobacco is often smoked in the form of

cigarettes or cigars or chewed;it contains
nicotine which is a stimulant and a highly
addictive substance that has been known to
cause cancer and other diseases.
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TOBACCO
OTHER CONDITIONS CAUSED

BY TOBACCO
Decreased HDL (good) cholesterol and increased blood
pressure (increasing risks for heart attack and stroke).
Erectile dysfunction (ED).
Lower oxygen to the heart and other tissues in the body
(increasing risks for coronary artery disease, peripheral
artery disease and diabetes).
More frequent routine illnesses like colds, especially in
children living with people who smoke.
Poorer lung function (ability to get enough oxygen) leading
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to COPD, asthma, bronchitis or emphysema.
TOBACCO
NICOTINE
Tobacco was introduced to America in the late
5th century. When tobacco smoke is inhaled,
nicotine is absorbed through the lungs and
reaches the brain in about seven seconds
NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:

irritability
anxiety
loss of concentration
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sleeplessness
REASONS BEHIND DRUG ABUSE
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CURIOSITY
At a young age, many individuals are curious as to
what happens when you take drugs and because of
this, end up experimenting. To them it seems quite
harmless.
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SOCIAL INFLUENCE/ PEER

CURIOSITY
PRESSURE
When growing up, many individuals give in to peer
pressure. As well as this, individuals will take drugs to
fit in.
harmless.
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CURIOSITY
PRESSURE
fit in.
harmless.
REBELLION
Rebellion and willingness to take risks especially
when teenagers take illegal substances that their
parents strongly disapprove
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CURIOSITY
PRESSURE
fit in.
harmless.
REBELLION ESCAPISM
Rebellion and willingness to take risks especially Alcohol and other drugs are used as a means of
when teenagers take illegal substances that their avoiding problems associated with family life, school
parents strongly disapprove or work frustrations, friendship and relationship
difficulties, low self-esteem, and depression.
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CURIOSITY
PRESSURE
fit in.
harmless.
REBELLION ESCAPISM
Rebellion and willingness to take risks especially Alcohol and other drugs are used as a means of
when teenagers take illegal substances that their avoiding problems associated with family life, school
parents strongly disapprove or work frustrations, friendship and relationship
difficulties, low self-esteem, and depression.
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NEW SENSATIONS
Ex: the effects of ecstasy which include increased
energy and confidence
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SIGNS OF DRUG DEPENDENCY
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MOOD SWINGS OR
EXPLOSIVE
OUTBURSTS
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MOOD SWINGS OR STAYING OUT

EXPLOSIVE OR COMING
OUTBURSTS HOME LATE
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MOOD SWINGS OR STAYING OUT FREQUENT

EXPLOSIVE OR COMING ABSENCES FROM
OUTBURSTS HOME LATE WORK/SCHOOL
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STAYING OUT FREQUENT UNEXPLAINED NEED FOR

MOOD SWINGS OR
MONEY OR SUDDEN LOSS
OF MONEY AND
VALUABLES
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STAYING OUT FREQUENT UNEXPLAINED NEED FOR LESS

MOOD SWINGS OR
MONEY OR SUDDEN LOSS EXTRACURRICULAR
OF MONEY AND ACTIVITIES
VALUABLES
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STAYING OUT FREQUENT UNEXPLAINED NEED FOR LESS NOTICEABLE CHANGE

MOOD SWINGS OR
MONEY OR SUDDEN LOSS EXTRACURRICULAR IN FRIENDS
VALUABLES
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MOOD SWINGS OR
VALUABLES
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TIREDNESS
OCHANGES IN
SLEEPING PATTERNS
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MOOD SWINGS OR
VALUABLES
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TIREDNESS CHANGING IN
OCHANGES IN EATING PATTERNS
SLEEPING PATTERNS
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MOOD SWINGS OR
VALUABLES
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TIREDNESS CHANGING IN IMPAIRED MEMORY
OCHANGES IN EATING PATTERNS AND POOR
SLEEPING PATTERNS CONCENTRATION
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MOOD SWINGS OR
VALUABLES
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TIREDNESS IMPAIRED MEMORY BLOOD-
CHANGING IN
OCHANGES IN AND POOR SHOT/GLASSY
EATING PATTERNS
SLEEPING PATTERNS CONCENTRATION EYES
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MOOD SWINGS OR
VALUABLES
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TIREDNESS IMPAIRED MEMORY BLOOD- LETHARGY AND
CHANGING IN
OCHANGES IN AND POOR SHOT/GLASSY LOSS OF
EATING PATTERNS
SLEEPING PATTERNS CONCENTRATION EYES MOTIVATION
NEXT

MOOD SWINGS OR
VALUABLES
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BLOOD- LETHARGY AND DETERIORATION OF
TIREDNESS CHANGING IN IMPAIRED MEMORY
PHYSICAL
OCHANGES IN AND POOR SHOT/GLASSY LOSS OF
EATING PATTERNS APPEARANCE AND
SLEEPING PATTERNS CONCENTRATION EYES MOTIVATION
GROOMING
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SOCIAL
MENACE AND
DRUG
ADDICTIONS
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CHAPTER 10

Today's Topics Common drug types, Marijuana

Today's Topics Common drug types, Marijuana

Today's Topics Common drug types, Marijuana

Today's Topics Common drug types, Marijuana

Today's Topics: Common drug types, Marijuana

Reasons behind drug abuse, Signs of drug

Coloma (2004) states that drug dependence is the overuse

According to the Philippine Drug

According to the Philippine Drug

1. Clinical definition - drug is a therapeutic substance other

According to the Philippine Drug

1. Clinical definition - drug is a therapeutic substance other

2. General definition - drug is a substance aside from food

According to the Philippine Drug

1. Clinical definition - drug is a therapeutic substance other

2. General definition - drug is a substance aside from food

3. Popular definition - drug refers mainly to chemical or plant-

ADDICTION DRUG ADDICTION

which include self-inducing sedatives like barbiturates,

-> There is no dividing line

Common drug types

OPIATES OR NARCOTICS METHAMPHETAMINE (SHABU) INHALANT COCOAINE

Marijuana is the term used to describe all that

Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive

Inhalants are volatile substances that produce

IMMEDIATE EFFECTS DELAYED EFFECTS

Ecstasy, also known as MDMA or It is commonly consumed in the

It can be taken: RISKS:

How Is Ecstasy Made?

- Ecstasy is made in labs, and makers often put

How Is Cocaine Made?

As a street drug, cocaine can be

SMOKING IT (THIS DISSOLVING IT IN WATER

Other short-term effects: Long-term effects:

Sedative is a medication that slows the brain's

LONG TERM COMPLICATIONS

main reason is because some of them can

TOXICITY AND OVERDOSE

possible to develop toxic level of

Steroids, also called corticosteroids, are

DIFFERENT FORMS OF STEROIDS

Different forms of Steroids

Steroids anti-inflammatory medicines

SIDE EFFECTS OF STEROIDS

steroids do not tend to cause significant side effects if they're

Tobacco is often smoked in the form of

OTHER CONDITIONS CAUSED

NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:

SOCIAL INFLUENCE/ PEER

SOCIAL INFLUENCE/ PEER

SOCIAL INFLUENCE/ PEER

SOCIAL INFLUENCE/ PEER

SIGNS OF DRUG DEPENDENCY

SIGNS OF DRUG DEPENDENCY

SIGNS OF DRUG DEPENDENCY

MOOD SWINGS OR STAYING OUT

SIGNS OF DRUG DEPENDENCY

MOOD SWINGS OR STAYING OUT FREQUENT

SIGNS OF DRUG DEPENDENCY

STAYING OUT FREQUENT UNEXPLAINED NEED FOR

SIGNS OF DRUG DEPENDENCY

STAYING OUT FREQUENT UNEXPLAINED NEED FOR LESS

SIGNS OF DRUG DEPENDENCY