A disease that affects a person’s

brain and behavior.

It leads to an inability to control
the use of a legal or illegal drug
or medication.

The most common drugs of abuse

in the country are Shabu,
Marijuana and Inhalants.
FILIPINO DRUG USER PROFILE

MALE TO FEMALE RATIO 10:1

AVERAGE AGE 28 Years old

CIVIL STATUS Single (58.2%)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS Unemployed

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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Highschool Graduate
MYTH: “All drugs are addictive”
FACT: Some drugs can create addiction MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD
INCOME
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or dependence much quicker than DRUG USE DURATION 6yrs+

others. There is no evidence that people get ‘hooked’
RESIDENCE Urban Areas
after one or two uses, or that everyone who tries a drug will
NATURE OF DRUG USE Poly-drug use (multiple)
become addicted. Using a drug even once can cause serious
problems. Addiction depends on the what, who, why, where Many young people think that using alcohol, drugs and other
substances like cigarettes is just part of growing up. Most of
and how of drug use.
them try a few and stop, while others may continue using them

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in a regular basis.
MYTH: “Only drug addicts have a
ALL MEDICINES are DRUGS,
problem”
FACT: Addiction or dependency is not nut NOT ALL DRUGS are MEDICINES.
the only problem drugs can cause. Some Problems at school or work, physical health issues, neglected
people have problems the first time they use a drug, or appearance, changes in behavior and financial issues

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problems may develop as you use them more often. Drug are effects of drug abuse and addiction.
use can affect your physical and mental health, your family
life, relationships and your work or study.
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 TYPE OF MUSIC WRITING
DRUG SHORT TERM LONG TERM As with art, performing or Whether writing song ART
ABUSE
writing music can be a way lyrics, poetry, essays or Art is often used as a
Stress, Rapid heart and
to both passing time and even working on a novel, therapeutic tool in the
pulse rate, Persistent Asthma, Cardiovascular
GATEWAY DRUGS Cough, Breathing disease, Chronic work indirectly on your writing can be a cathartic process itself. So things
(Cigarettes:Tobacco) Difficulty, Increased
Phlegm Production &
obstructive pulmonary
disease, Cancer therapy. way to work through your such as painting, drawing,
Bad Breath (Halitosis) experiences and thoughts sculpting can not only
Headaches, Slurred
Damaged organs, Cancer, in a healing way. occupy your mind and
Alcohol poisoning, Poor
GATEWAY DRUGS
(Alcohol)
speech, Loss of
Consciousness, Mood
study and work hands but also aid the
performance, Paralysis,
Swings, Nausea
Limb loss process even while you
Slow Brain Function,
relax.
DEPRESSANTS Aggressive behavior,
Slow Heart Rate,
(Alcohol, Mental Disorders,
Depression, Low Blood
Tranquilizers, Hypertension, Brain
Pressure, Dizziness,
Barbituates) Stroke, Brain Damage
Slurred Speech

STIMULANTS Increased heart rate, CRAFTS AND

HOBBIES
(Amphetamine, Increased Respiration, Comatose, Paranoia,
Methampethamine, Increased Digestive Heart Attack, Brain
Caffeine, Molly, Process, Inability to Stroke, Brain Damage
Things such as knitting
Nicotine, Cocaine) sleep, Depression
One of the best alternatives to addiction READING
require following patterns are hobbies. These are some examples
Drowsiness, Appetite Human Whether enjoying your
and keeping track by you should keep in mind.
NARCOTICS
(Heroin, Marijuana)
Loss, Vomiting, Nausea,
Muscle Pain & Cramps,
Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV), Hepatitis, Tetanus,
favorite fiction authors or
counting or marking off
Panic Attacks Comatose, Death studying reference
stitches on paper. This can
HALLUCINOGENS Euphoria, materials or learning from
Flashbacks. Increased aid in teaching yourself to
(Lysergic Acid Diethyl Hallucinations, Inability
blood pressure, Brain textbooks, reading can
amide/ Acid, to sleep, Appetite Loss
Damage, Psychosis focus on a project and
Psilocybin up to hours, Nausea,
(distorted reality) facilitate both educating
Mushrooms) Memory Loss redirect your attention. yourself and relaxation
INHALANTS Slurred Speech,
Loss of Hearing,
(Acetone, Rugby, Euphoria, Poor
Spray Paints,
Cleaning Fluids, Air
Coordination, Foul
Breath, Dizziness,
Uncontrolled Muscle
Spasms. Brain Damage, MARTIAL ARTS
Conditioner Fluids Euphoria, Hallucinations
Nerve Damage, Bone
Marrow Damage
More relaxing types of
& Delusions
etc.)
martial arts such as Tai Chi
can serve to both focus
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Change starts now, with yourself. Take energy and work on your
DON’T BE the initiative to go to a professional or ask
AFRAID TO a friend to come with you. There are physical condition. FORCADAS NATIVIDAD
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