ANTI-DRUG

CAMPAIGN
By: Trisha Denise S. Banzuela
 WHAT ARE
DRUGS?
• A drug is any substance (other than food
that provides nutritional support) that,
when inhaled, injected, smoked, consumed,
absorbed via a patch on the skin, or
dissolved under the tongue causes a
temporary physiological (and often
psychological) change in the body.[2][3]
• In pharmacology, a pharmaceutical drug,
also called a medication or medicine, is
a chemical substance used to treat, cure,
prevent, or diagnose a disease or to
promote well-being.
ANTI-DRUG
CAMPAIGN

• opposing or restricting
the use of narcotics
or other drugs of
abuse.
 WHEN DO WE
SAY THAT
DRUGS ARE NOT
GOOD?
• Substance abuse, also known as
drug abuse, is a patterned use of
a drug in which the user
consumes the substance in
amounts or with methods which
are harmful to themselves or
others, and is a form of
substance-related disorder.
 • The effects of drugs will vary from
person to person depending on
the persons characteristics (such
as physical size, gender, mood,
diet, fitness, age, expectations
and health), the drug itself (such
as the amount used and its
purity), and how it is taken and
the environment a person is in
when using the drug.
• Some people become depressed,
angry, aggressive, sleepy,
unmotivated, paranoid, anxious
or talkative. Drug use can also
lead to social and emotional
problems and negative effects on
What are the short and long-term relationships with family and
effect of drugs on the body and friends.
mind?
What signs do you
look for to detect if
someone may be
using drugs?
• Drugs effect everyone differently.
There are many signs that you
may notice if someone is using
drugs. These can include changes
in their behaviour, a change of
friends, withdrawal from family,
suspicious activity, changes in
eating and sleeping patterns, or
deterioration in health. However,
everyone responds differently to
drug use and these type of
changes can sometimes be a
normal part of development (e.g.,
during adolescence)and not
related to drug use at all.
 TYPES OF DRUGS
COMMONLY
ABUSED
1.
Heroin
• As a destructive opioid, heroin can lead to
seizures, psychosis, and hallucinations when it is
abused. Heroin injections can also spread
diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus
and hepatitis. This drug is known to cause
serious health issues when it is abused because
it interferes with the brain’s receptors. Users can
become physically dependent on it very quickly,
requiring them to take more and more to
achieve the same high, but too much heroin can
lead to a fatal overdose. Individuals who take
heroin always require professional rehabilitation
because the symptoms of withdrawal may be
life-threatening.
2.
Cocaine
• Cocaine is a very dangerous stimulant
even when taken in small amounts. It
induces euphoria, increases blood
pressure, and accelerates the heart rate.
The drug may lead to fatal strokes or heart
attacks for some users. The abuse of
cocaine is also known to cause financial,
legal, and physical issues. Due to the
severe consequences of using cocaine,
users require immediate professional
treatment.
3.
Crack
•
A potent form of cocaine, crack is often
smoked and suddenly creates an intense
euphoric sensation for a short while. Crack has
turned into a problem because it is cheap and
easy to buy and use. Abusing the substance,
however, can lead to immediate addiction.
Abusers are also at risk of suffering heart
attacks and strokes with every use. Long-term
use can cause liver, kidney, and lung damage.
Abusers must seek help in rehabilitation
facilities because the withdrawal symptoms
are dangerous.
4.
•Hallucinogens
PCP (phencyclidine) and LSD (lysergic acid
diethylamide) are hallucinogens, which means
that they make users feel, see, and hear things
that are not real. While they experience
hallucinations with these drugs, users lose
touch with reality and enter mental states of
disconnection, as if their bodies and minds are
not working together or connected. Some
users of PCP and LSD enter violent states of
psychosis. Serious injury could occur while
hallucinating on these substances, which have
caused permanent neurological damage in
cases of repeated abuse. Withdrawing from
hallucinogens is not easy, and abusers will
need professional treatment in a rehab facility.
5.
Amphetamines
• Accelerating the user’s bodily and mental
functions, amphetamines can cause manic
periods of distress in abusers. These periods
are usually accompanied by extreme paranoia,
inexplicable behavior, and delusions. Some
amphetamine abusers become very violent
and attack loved ones unintentionally and
could suffer permanent physical changes in
appearance, irreversible brain damage, and
nerve damage. Amphetamines are harsh,
dangerous drugs, and users need medical
attention and safe rehabilitation in
professional facilities.
6.
Marijuana
•
Marijuana is the most common illegal drug
that is abused, and many people begin using it
as a recreational drug in social situations.
Continued abuse of marijuana can lead to
addiction, and the substance can affect the
physical coordination, memory, and mental
functions of users over time. Some users have
even lost relationships, jobs, and homes
because they abused the drug. While it is easy
to abuse marijuana, it is not easy to stop
using it, so professional treatment is very
important to refrain from abuse.
7.
Alcohol
• Abusing alcohol can cause psychological,
physical, and social problems, and it can
lead to the destruction of relationships,
friendships, and marriages. A lot of
alcohol abusers drink so much that their
bodies are unable to handle it. Sometimes
this requires that they are hospitalized for
alcohol poisoning. Abusing alcohol over a
long period can result in irreparable heart
and liver damage and may lead to the
drinkers being arrested for driving under
the influence, public intoxication or other
law-related issues.
8.
Inhalants
•
Inhalants are not technically in the category of
narcotics, but people abuse them and can
become addicted to them over time. Some of
the substances that are considered inhalants
include spray paint, butane, and nitrous oxide
that they can inhale to achieve a high.
Inhalants cause euphoric and numb feelings
for a brief while, so repetitive use is common.
It is very risky to abuse inhalants because they
could lead to permanent brain damage or
sudden death. Users must stop inhaling the
substances before damage occurs.
9. Prescription
Drugs
• The second-most commonly abused
drugs are prescriptions, including
everything from anti-anxiety
medications to sedatives and ADHD
pills to anti-seizure medications. The
abuse of prescription painkillers such
as Vicodin and Oxycodone during
recovery from injuries is also very
common. Abuse of prescription
medications can be very dangerous if
the abusers do not seek treatment.
EFFECTS OF DRUG
ABUSE
SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF
DRUGS
• Different substances affect the body in
different ways, but all psychoactive drugs
have chemical effects in the brain. The
short-term effects that occur in drug users
depend on the amount used, the potency
or purity of the drug, and whether it is
mixed with any other mind-altering
substances. Drugs can affect a person’s
thinking, mood, energy level, and
perception. They may impair motor
functioning, interfere with decision-
making and problem-solving, and reduce
inhibition, as well as cause a host of
physical health problems.
ALCOHO
L
• A few factors impact the speed at which
alcohol’s effects are felt. If someone
consumes alcohol on an empty stomach, he
or she will feel the effects far quicker than
someone drinking after a large meal. Weight
and body composition also affect alcohol
metabolism and intoxication levels.
• Low levels of intoxication are likely to result
in increased sociability and euphoria, while
higher levels of consumption can result in
sedation and dangerously low pulse and
breathing rate. Drinking large amounts of
alcohol can result in blackouts, or amnesia
for the events that occurred while
intoxicated.
 Mood swings.

Some Impaired judgment.

commo Coordination issues.

n short- Trouble concentrating.

term Memory problems.

effects Slurred speech.

of Uncontrolled eye movements.

alcohol Stupor.

include: Coma.
HALLUCINOGEN
S
• Hallucinogens, such as DMT, LSD,
psilocybin (magic mushrooms), and
peyote (mescaline), may all differ slightly
in short-term effects and intensity of
intoxication, but overall, they elicit many
of the same mind-altering side effects.
• Hallucinogen intoxication is commonly
referred to as a “trip,” and a negative
experience is called a “bad trip.” Tripping
on a hallucinogen may increase the risk of
suicide, although it is rare.
 Hallucinations.

Synesthesia, or mixing of senses.

Intensified perceptions.

Significant anxiety or depression.

Possible
Increased heart rate.

short-term
Heart palpitations.

effects of Dilated pupils.

hallucinogen Blurred vision.

s include: Excessive sweating.

Tremors.

Paranoia.

Impaired judgment.

Impaired motor control.

OPIATE
S
• Using opiates, such as heroin or prescription
painkillers, like Vicodin, Percocet, and
OxyContin, can be particularly dangerous
because it often leads to respiratory
depression. Heroin is usually injected or
snorted (and sometimes smoked), while
opiate painkillers are most often taken orally,
yet may also be crushed and snorted, or
mixed with liquid solution and injected.
• Drowsiness experienced by an opiate user is
often called “being on the nod.” The
decreased breathing rate caused by opiate
intoxication can result in oxygen deficiency
and overdose.
 Euphoria followed by apathy.
Dysphoria, or unease.
Nausea.

Some side Vomiting.

effects
Pinpoint pupils.
Itching skin.

typical of Inattention to the environment.

opiates
Slowed thinking and movements.

include:
Attention problems.
Memory impairments.
Drowsiness.
Slurred speech.
Coma.
BARBITURATES

• Barbiturates, such as phenobarbital, are

prescription sedatives that depress the
central nervous system and induce sleep or
reduce anxiety. They have largely been
replaced by benzodiazepines, due to the
severe side effects and risk of dependence
associated with barbiturate use. Users may
take more pills than prescribed or inject the
drug to achieve increased euphoria or
pleasure.
• Barbiturate’s short-term effects can resemble
those of alcohol intoxication, particularly the
blackouts or episodes of amnesia. Further,
barbiturate abuse increases the risk of
suicidal ideation or attempts.
 Mood swings.

Poor judgment.

Cognitive dysfunction.
Barbiturate Confusion.

abuse can Drowsiness.

result in the Sedation.

following Slurred speech.

short-term Trouble with coordination.

effects: Unsteady gait.

Uncontrolled eye movements.

Stupor
.

Coma.
INHALANT
S
• Inhalants are everyday household products, such
as cleaning fluids, spray paint, glue, and markers.
Users typically inhale the chemicals in through the
mouth or nose, either directly or from a soaked
rag. Sometimes individuals inhale the chemical
from a plastic bag or balloon. These drugs are
often abused by children or adolescents because
they are so easily accessible. The short-term
effects of inhalants are short-lived, only lasting a
few minutes.
• Even short-term use of inhalants can have fatal
consequences, though. People who inhale from a
closed container, such as a plastic bag, may
experience unconsciousness, coma, and death.
There is also a condition called “sudden sniffing
death” that may occur shortly after inhalant use
that is likely due to resulting irregular heartbeats
or a heart attack.
possible side effects of inhalant
abuse

Poor Nausea or
Euphoria. Apathy. Lethargy. Dizziness.
judgment. vomiting.

Slurred Impaired Muscle

Hallucinations. Delusions. Blurred vision.
coordination. weakness.
speech.
Slowed or Slow
delayed movement Tremors. Stupor. Coma.
reflexes. and thought.
Overcoming Drug
Addiction
 For many people struggling with addiction, the toughest step
toward recovery is the very first one: recognizing that you have
a problem and deciding to make a change. It’s normal to feel
uncertain about whether you’re ready to make a change, or if
you have what it takes to quit. If you’re addicted to a
prescription drug, you may be concerned about how you’re
going to find an alternate way to treat a medical condition. It’s
okay to feel torn. Committing to sobriety involves changing
many things, including:

Decide
to
 the way you deal with stress
 who you allow in your life

make a  what you do in your free time

 how you think about yourself
 the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take

chang
e
It’s also normal to feel conflicted about giving up your drug of
choice, even when you know it’s causing problems in your life.
Recovery requires time, motivation, and support, but by making
a commitment to change, you can overcome your addiction and
regain control of your life.
Preparing for change: 5 key steps
to addiction recovery
1. Remind yourself of the reasons you want to change.
2. Think about your past attempts at recovery, if any. What worked?
What didn’t?
3. Set specific, measurable goals, such as a start date or limits on your
drug use.
4. Remove reminders of your addiction from your home, workplace,
and other places you frequent.
5. Tell friends and family that you’re committing to recovery, and ask
for their support.
• If you’re struggling to
overcome an addiction, no
one needs to tell you it’s
tough – you’re living it.
Sometimes you could use a
few encouraging words to
remind you that you’re not
in this alone and that, yes,
change really is possible.