WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?
HOW CAN YOU TELL WHEN ONE IS
Drug abuse is the use of any chemical substance,
licit or illicit, which results in an individuals physical,
mental, emotional or social impairment
It may refer to any of the following practices:
Using without benefit of prescription, useful drugs
which have the capacity to alter the mood and
behavior.
Using drugs and substances for purpose different
from the one for which the drug has been
prescribed.
Using drugs and substances having no legitimate
medical purposes other than research.
WHAT DRUGS ARE COMMONLY ABUSED?
Drugs are commonly abused depending on their
pharmacological effects may be classified into:
a. Sedatives - drugs which may reduce anxiety and
excitement.
Examples: Barbiturates, Non-barbiturates,
tranquilizer, alcohol.
b. Stimulants drugs which may increase alertness
and physical disposition.
Example: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Caffeine
c. Hallucinogens (also called psychedelics) drugs
which affect sensation, thinking, self-awareness
and emotion. Changes in time and space
perception, delusions (fake beliefs) and
hallucinations may be quality of the drugs.
Example: LSD, Mescaline, Marijuana
d. Narcotics drugs that relieve pain and often
induce sleep.
Example: Opium and its derivatives such as
Morphine, Codeine, Heroin
SHABU or the so called poor mans cocaine is
chemically known as methamphetamine. It is a central
nervous system stimulant, and sometimes called uppers.
SHABU is a white odorless crystalline powder with a
bitter numbing taste.
Classified as a regulated drugs, unauthorized possession id
punishable RA
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WHAT CAN A PERSON DO PREVENT DRUG
ABUSING DRUGS? ABUSE?
A lot of Changes in behavior, in appearance and Maintain good physical and mental health.
in mood- occurs in a person who is abusing drugs. Sudden Use properly. Most drugs are beneficial when used
changes occur in the persons disposition from pleasant to under medical advice.
unpleasant. Thus, he Understand your own self. Accept and respect
Is irritable, discourteous, defiant and aggressive yourself for what you are.
Is untrustworthy lacks of self confidence Develop your potentials. Engage in wholesome,
Is unhealthy and unconcerned with the good productive and fulfilling activities.
grooming Learn to relate effectively with others. Have
Has low frustration tolerance somebody to whom you can communicate your
Lacks interest in his studies/work problem freely.
Blames everybody but himself for his problems Learn to cope with your problem and other
Prefers his barkadas where he feels accepted stresses without the drugs.
Seek professional help if you feel cannot cope with
problems.
WHAT ARE THE ILL-EFFECTS OF DRUG
Develop strong moral spiritual foundation.
ABUSE?
A. Physical Effects
- Malnutrition
- Reddish eyes ARE PRODUCTS OTHER THAN DRUGS EVER
- Loss of appetite ABUSED?
- Diarrhea Yes, Substances like glue, paint thinners, gasoline
- Susceptible to contagious diseases and other volatile (breathable) solvents contain a variety
- Blood-poisoning of dangerous chemicals. They should be sold and use with
- Skin diseases caution.
B. Psychological Effects
- Deterioration of personality with impaired PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL
emotional maturation DEPENDENCE:
- Adequate mental function impaired
Psychological dependency characterized by
- Loss of drive and ambition
anxiety, tension and craving for the drugs also readily
- Develop psychoses, depression
become manifest.
- No interest to study
Withdrawal symptoms ensue when drug use
- Lazy
ceases and many include feeling of apathy, depression and
- Boredom and restless
a period of hypersomnia (excessive period of sleep).
- Irritability and rebellious attitude
The depression may lead to suicide.
- Withdrawal
- Forgetful
C. Social Effects
- Deterioration of interpersonal relationships and
development of conflict with authority
- Leads to crime
- Social Maladjustment called a motivational
syndrome
The life of drug abusers is a dreadful one. To support their
habit they resort to committing crimes like stealing,
prostitution and gambling, which in the process hamper
their emotional maturation.