GATEWAY DRUGS
:Renie Gacusan
hy do alcohol and
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cigarettes consider a
gateway drugs?
Gateway drugs
Gateway drugs are legal drugs that non -drug
user might try, which can lead him/her to a
more dangerous drugs such as Marijuana and
Shabu
SMOKING
SMOKING is a practice in which a
substance is burned and the
resulting smoke breathed in to
be tasted and absorbed into the
bloodstream
TOBACCO CIGARETTE
is a tall, leafy plant, originally a thin cylinder of finely-cut
grown in south and central tobacco rolled in paper for
America, but now cultivated smoking
throughout the world
CIGARETTE
4,000 chemical
In studies conducted, 43 of the
chemicals in a cigarettes are know
carcinogens. Carcinogens are
substances which cause cancer.
Nicotine, the addictive drugs
increases the central nervous system
activity.
Three (3) smoke produced by Cigarette
Smoking
1 2 3
2. Side stream 3. Third hand
smoke or second smoke/ Residual
hand smoke - Tabacco smoke -
1. Mainstream smoke that comes smoke left for a
smoke – a smoke out of the lighted longtime on sofa,
that the smoker end of a cigarette beddings, pillow and
or pipe that is other objects. This
directly inhales
more dangerous smoke still contains
than mainstream harmful chemicals
smoke. and carcinogens.
The "Environmental Protection
Agency(EPA)" classifies
secondhand smoke as a Group
A carcinogen. This means that
cigarette smoke has
substances known to cause
cancer to humans.
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Impacts of Cigarette Smoking
1 2 3
Body Odor Bad Breath and Tooth Decreases the
Decay function of immune
system
Impacts of Cigarette Smoking
4 5 6
Develop different Poor Academic Mental Illness
types of cancer Performance
Impacts of Cigarette Smoking
7 8
Loss of interest Addiction
Healthy
Alternatives:
Smoking
Healthy 1.Exercise
Alternatives:
2.Busy hand
Smoking
3.Calling for Support
4.Rewarding Yourself
5. Chew on it
Healthy 8.Practice relaxation techniques
Alternatives:
7.Remind yourself of the benefits
Smoking
• Feeling better
• Getting healthier
• Sparing your loved ones from
secondhand smoke
• Saving money
Policies and Laws Regarding Cigarette Smoking
R.A. No. 9211, otherwise know as the “ Tabacco Regulation Act of 2003” is the
law governing tobacco production, distribution and use.
Some of its important provisions are:
Sec. 5 Sec. 9 Sec. 10
Smoking Ban in Minimum Age Sells, Sale of tabacco products
under this act, it shall within the School
Public places like perimeters. The sale or
be unlawful for any
schools, distribution of tabacco
retailer of tabacco products is prohibited
recreational
products to sell or within one hundred meters
facilities for persons from any point of the
distribute products to
under eighteen any minor (persons
perimetr of a school, public
playground or other facility
years old, elevators below 18 years of frequented particulary by
and staireays, etc. age). minors.
Policies and Laws Regarding
Cigarette Smoking
Chapter 2, Article 5, Sec. 24 of R.A. No. 8749, also
known as the “ Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999.
Smoking inside a public building or an enclosed public place
including public place including public vehicles and other means
of transport or any enclosed area outside of one’s private
residence, private place of work or any duly designated smoking
area is hereby prohibited under this Act. This provision shall
implemented by the Local Government Units.
ALCOHOL
• How do you define alcohol based on your idea?
• What kind of alcohol do you know?
• Is it safe to drink alcohol?
• Can you give some negative effects of drinking
alcohol?
• What do you think could happen when someone
is dependent on alcoholic drinks?
ALCOHOL
Alcohol is a colorless, bitter-tasting
substance that humans have been
consuming since the ancient times. It
comes from plants that underwent
fermentation. Fermentation is the
process of extracting alcohol from a
plant or a fruit. A beer is extracted
from grains. On the other hand, wines
are from grapes and other fruits.
3 TYPE OF ALCOHOL
Isopropyl Methanol/methyl Ethanol
used in laboratories used as industrial also called beverage
as solvent and solvent, ex. Paint alcohol. The only alcohol
remover . This kind of that can be consumed in
rubbing alcohol that
alcohol is also used to regulated amount.
has cooling and Excessive intake of this
make other
disinfecting chemicals. alcohol may result to
qualities. intoxication.
hy do alcohol
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consider a drug?
TYPES OF DRUGS
Depressant
a drug that suppresses the
central nervous system, slows
down body function
Stimulan
a drug which temporarily
quickens the central nervous
system.
What alcohol does to
your body?
Short Term Slurred speech
Effects of Drowsiness
Alcohol:
Vomiting
Diarrhea Upset Stomach
Headaches
Short Term Breathing difficulties
Effects of Drowsiness
Alcohol:
Distorted vision and hearing
Impaired judgment
Impaired judgment
Short Term
Effects of Unconsciousness
Alcohol:
Anemia (loss of red blood cells)
Coma
Blackouts (memory lapses)
• Unintentional injuries like a car
Long Term crash, falls, burns, drowning
• Intentional injuries like fire arm
Effects of injuries, sexual abuse, violence
• Increase family problems, broken
Alcohol: relationships
• Alcohol poisoning
• High vital sign, stroke, and other
heart-related diseases
• Liver disease
• Nerve damage
• Sexual problems
Long Term • Permanent damage of the brain
Effects of • Vitamin B1 deficiency may cause a
disorder characterized by
Alcohol: amnesia, apathy and disorientation
• Ulcer
• Gastritis (inflammation of stomach
walls)
• Malnutrition
• Cancer of the mouth and throat
What is intoxication and
when does it begin?
What is intoxication and
when does it begin?
INTOXICATION physical and mental changes that the
body is experiencing upon consuming
Definition: alcohol
INTOXICATION When does the
process begin?
What is hangover and
nausea?
HANGOVER physical effects that give
Definition: discomfort to humans who
heavily consumed alcohol
takes place when an alcohol
drinker feels uncomfortable
effects after drinking
NAUSEA
NAUSEA Alcohol also irritates the
stomach lining, which can lead to
nausea.
ALCOHOLISM a condition when a person
heavily consumes alcohol
consistently which results to
numerous body damages and
malfunctions
ALCOHOLISM a condition when a person
heavily consumes alcohol
consistently which results to
numerous body damages and
malfunctions
DEPENDENCE condition when a person needs a
drug-like alcohol and cigarette in
order for the body to function
normally
TOLERANCE condition when a person needs
more alcohol to feel its original
effects
TOLERANCE condition when a person needs
more alcohol to feel its original
effects
Healthy 1. Meditation
alternatives:
2. Exercise
Drinking
Alcohol 3. Spending time with family and friends
4. Finding new hobbies
Thank you!!!!
