ANTI - DRUG

ABUSE
EDUCATION
 The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World
Drug Report 2022 has found that cannabis legalization
in parts of the world appears to have accelerated its use
and increased the health impacts associated with
cannabis consumption, particularly amongst young
adults.
More than 284 million people aged 15-64 used drugs
worldwide in 2020, a 26 per cent increase over the
previous decade, according to World Health
Organization (WHO) figures. In Africa and Latin
America, people under 35 represent the majority of
people being treated for drug use disorders.
 Studies have shown that the abuse of
manufactured psychotropic substances has been
increasing and that heroin addicts resort to these
substances when heroin is difficult to find.
The prevalence of illegal drugs in the Philippines
has not been accurately determined. Estimates by
the UNODC showed the annual prevalence for
marijuana is 3.5 percent, amphetamine-type
stimulants 2.8 percent, and ecstasy.
 According to the International
Narcotics Control Strategy Report
2003, it is estimated that there are 1.8
million drug users.
 What are Illegal Drugs?
A drug is any substance that is used to
prevent, diagnose, treat or relieve symptoms of disease
or abnormal condition. It causes a change in an
organism’s physiology or psychology when taken. If a
drug is illegal, this means that it is forbidden by law.
Classification of Drugs:
Depressants
Drugs called depressants are drugs that slow down the central nervous
system. These drugs decrease people's concentration and slow down
their ability to respond. The name 'depressant' suggests that these drugs
can make a person feel depressed, but this is not always the case.

Generally, depressants can be swallowed, drunk, injected, snorted or

inhaled. When small to low doses of depressants are taken.
The following effects may be experienced:

 reduced inhibitions
 enhanced mood
 reduced anxiety and stress
 slowed reaction time
 impaired judgement
 Examples of Depressant Drugs:
•Benzodiazepines (minor tranquillisers such as
Valium) - blue capsules
•Cannabis (Marijuana)
•GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate or liquid ecstasy)
•Opioids also known as narcotics (heroin, morphine,
codeine) tablets
Benzodiazepines
Cannabis
GHB
Opioids
Stimulants (also referred to as psychostimulants) are drugs
that stimulate the central nervous system and speed up the
messages going between the brain and the body. These drugs
typically increase energy, heart rate and appetite. Some
examples of psychostimulants
include: methamphetamine (speed, ice, base), cocaine,
dexamphetamine, caffeine, nicotine, MDMA/ecstasy.
Examples of Stimulants:
•Methamphetamine also known as shabu
(meth)
•Cocaine
•Ecstasy (MDMA or Molly)
•Khat
Methamphetamine
Cocaine
Ecstasy
Khat
The following effects may be experience :

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Seizures or even fatal overheating
Hallucinogens
are drugs which typically alter how a person
 

perceives the world.

These drugs can change the way a person sees, hears,

tastes, smells or feels different things, including
experiencing things that aren't there at all. Some
examples of hallucinogens include: ketamine, magic
mushrooms, LSD.
Ketamine
Magic Mushrooms
LSD
The following effects may be experience :

• speech problems
• memory loss
• weight loss
• anxiety
• depression and suicidal thoughts
Preventions and
Recommendations
1.Keep a Well-
Balanced Life
2. Avoid Temptation
and Peer Pressure
3. Seek Help for
Mental Illness. 
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
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 GROUP 1
GROUP LEADER : JOHN MARK ABAPO
GROUP MEMBERS:
Analucas ,Dan Ariel
Baja, Angelo
Bellosillo, Richard
Catacata, Ken Joshua
Delgado, Khen Rey
Dolorosa ,Jhessy
Flores ,Shiela Mae
Gonzales, Gutsy
Gundaya ,Genesis
Laus, Arianne Jade
Mahusay, Gian Karl
Octaviano, Jospeh
Paredes ,Janine
Remo, Trishia Anne
Sayon, Jireh Israel
Tua, Brenden Kyle Jasly
Vinson, Lorenz