Group 1

DRUG
PREVENTION

Group 1
 What is DRUG
PREVENTION?

Substance abuse prevention, also known as drug

abuse prevention, is a process that attempts to prevent
the onset of substance use or limit the development of
problems associated with using psychoactive
substances. Prevention efforts may focus on the
individual or their surroundings.
INTRODUCTION:

PURPOSE:

DESCRIPTION:
INTRODUCTION:

Drug abuse or substance abuse refers to

PURPOSE:
the use of certain chemicals for the
purpose of creating pleasurable effects
on the brain. There are over 190 million
DESCRIPTION: drug users around the world and the
problem has been increasing at alarming
rates, especially among young adults
under the age of 30.
 PURPOSE:

The goal of the Illegal Substances Abuse

DESCRIPTION: Prevention Activity (ISAPA) Team is to
educate and enable Filipino's Youth to
reject illicit drugs. This goal includes
preventing drug use and encouraging
occasional users to discontinue use.
INTRODUCTION:
DESCRIPTION:

From small everyday actions such as

attending an event, joining (or starting!) a
INTRODUCTION:
coalition, or supporting your local school
or youth serving organization in
prevention efforts, you can help prevent
PURPOSE: substance misuse and help those in
recovery stay in recovery.
WHAT TO DO TO
HELP THOSE
PEOPLE WHO ARE
INTO DRUGS
ADDICTION?
1. COMMUNICATE

Before seeking therapy, it's important to help someone on

the verge of becoming an addict realize the type of
behavior being displayed is dangerous. Many addicts don't
believe what they are doing is wrong. Often, they use
drugs as a way to solve a problem, such as the ones
described above. Other, they use drugs because it's give
them a high.

In order to help someone, they must first accept their drug

dependency is a problem. Remember to stay cool, resist
the urge to judge and be honest with them. You want them
to feel comfortable opening up to you. 
2. SEEK THERAPY
There are five stages of drug abuse. People will first begin to
experiment with a drug before they regularly use it. Help someone
before they become an abuser. First talk with the addict and help them
understand that recreational use can turn into dependency. Then, help
them recognize that therapy is the best form of treatment.

The type of treatment a person receives depends on their needs and

problems. A quality healthcare professional will not only treat
underlying problems, but explain the dangers of leisure drug use and
that they don't solve mental issues, only manage its symptoms.

Dual Diagnosis combines clinical treatment and therapeutic

counseling to identify the underlying reasons for addiction and
resolve the psychological triggers to prevent relapse.
 2. SEEK THERAPY
There are five stages of drug abuse. People will first begin to
experiment with a drug before they regularly use it. Help someone
before they become an abuser. First talk with the addict and help
them understand that recreational use can turn into dependency.
Then, help them recognize that therapy is the best form of treatment.

The type of treatment a person receives depends on their needs and

problems. A quality healthcare professional will not only treat
underlying problems, but explain the dangers of leisure drug use and
that they don't solve mental issues, only manage its symptoms.

Dual Diagnosis combines clinical treatment and therapeutic

counseling to identify the underlying reasons for addiction and
resolve the psychological triggers to prevent relapse.
 3. MAINTAIN A HAPPY, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Part of therapy includes helping addicts understand

there are alternative ways to solve issues. For
example, instead of turning to drugs to manage
depression, a professional can help an addict replace
drug usage with passions like sports or art. By
focusing more on their hobbies, an addict is less
likely to jeopardize their life or other's by using
illegal substances. 
3. MAINTAIN A HAPPY, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Part of therapy includes helping addicts understand

there are alternative ways to solve issues. For
example, instead of turning to drugs to manage
depression, a professional can help an addict replace
drug usage with passions like sports or art. By
focusing more on their hobbies, an addict is less
likely to jeopardize their life or other's by using
illegal substances. 
4. DEAL WITH PRESSURE
Along with replacing drug addiction with hobbies, a
professional should help eliminate stress. This is important
because stress could be not only one of the reasons they
became an addict, but also a factor that would cause them
to relapse.

Research has indicated that stress often causes the brain

to change, similar to changes seen by addictive drugs. This
suggests that people who are stressed may be more
prone to become drug abusers or relapse. Further, the
study proposes addicts are much more sensitive to
becoming stressed.

A few ways to help reduce stress include exercising,

reading a book, volunteering or taking up a relaxing art
like painting. 
 4. DEAL WITH PRESSURE
Along with replacing drug addiction with hobbies, a
professional should help eliminate stress. This is
important because stress could be not only one of the
reasons they became an addict, but also a factor that
would cause them to relapse.

Research has indicated that stress often causes the brain

to change, similar to changes seen by addictive drugs.
This suggests that people who are stressed may be more
prone to become drug abusers or relapse. Further, the
study proposes addicts are much more sensitive to
becoming stressed.

A few ways to help reduce stress include exercising,

reading a book, volunteering or taking up a relaxing art
like painting. 
 5. LOOK INTO THE PAST

According to a study, 40 to 60 percent of the risk for

developing an addiction is due to genetics. Other studies have
pointed out that the risk may be higher for strong substances
such as nicotine or cocaine. If a close relative, such as a parent,
has had drug abuse problems, their son or daughter is also a
high risk candidate to develop similar health issues.
5. LOOK INTO THE PAST

According to a study, 40 to 60 percent of the risk for

developing an addiction is due to genetics. Other studies have
pointed out that the risk may be higher for strong substances
such as nicotine or cocaine. If a close relative, such as a parent,
has had drug abuse problems, their son or daughter is also a
high risk candidate to develop similar health issues.
THANK
YOU