DRUG
E D U C AT I O N
What is drug?
It is a chemical substance
that is intended to be
taken or administered for
the purpose of altering,
sustaining or controlling
the recipients’ physical,
mental, or emotional
state (PDEA, 2010).
WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?
Drug abuse, as defined by
PDEA (2010), is the use of any
chemical substance, licit or
illicit, resulting to individual’s
physical, mental, or social
impairment.
Using drugs and substances for
a purpose different from the one
from which the
WHAT IS DRUG ADDICTION?
According to WebMD (2018),
addiction is a disease that
affects the brain and
behaviorDrug addiction is
when someone can't stop
using drugs even though it
causes problems in their life.
Addiction vs. Abuse
Drug abuse is when someone uses a substance
in a harmful way, but they might not be fully
dependent on it yet. On the contrary, Drug
Addiction is a deeper condition where a person
is physically and mentally dependent on the
substance and finds it very hard to stop using it.
WebMD (2018)
Classification of Drug
A. Origin
1. Natural
2. Synthetic
B. Pharmacological
1. Stimulants
2. Depressants
3. Hallucinogens
C. Legal and Illegal
Origin
1.Natural
Anything that comes from
nature. Natural drugs are
derived from natural
substances like plants or
animals. They are often
made with little processing
and without extra
ingredients. Examples
include: Marijuana. Heroin.
Origin
2. Synthetic
Anything that is produced
artificially or processed in the
laboratory. refer to
substances that are
artificially modified from
naturally-occurring drugs and
are capable of exhibiting
both therapeutic and
psychoactive effects.
Pharmacological
1.Stimulants
Group of drugs that excite the
central nervous system and are
also known as “uppers”. It
increase alertness, alleviate
fatigue, reduce hunger and
provide a feeling of satisfaction
and well-being. Its examples
are cocaine, methamphetamine
(shabu).
Pharmacological
2. Depressants
Any drug or chemicals that
decrease the activity of any
bodily function and are also
called as the downers or barbs.
The term is most often used to
refer to drugs that reduce the
activity of the central nervous
system. Examples are sedatives,
sleeping pills, tranquilizers,
Pharmacological
3. Hallucinogens
Any natural or synthetic
psychoactive drug that produce
marked distortion of the senses
and the changes in perception.
This was also called as
“psychedelics”. This type of drug
was originally developed as an
appetite suppressant. Examples
are MJ, LSD, ecstasy and
Legal Drugs
These may be subject to
restrictions based on age,
location of use, and driving
regulations. For examples are
tobacco, caffeine, and
alcohol
Illegal Drugs
These are not subject to
quality or price controls and
the amount of active
ingredient varies. For
examples are cocaine and
heroin
COMMONLY ABUSED
DRUGS
1.Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or
Shabu
It is a highly addictive
stimulant that causes its
user irreversible harm,
physically and mentally.
Shabu can be snorted,
smoked, injected and
dissolved in water.
1.Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or
Shabu
Contents:
• Ephedrine- (classified as dangerous
drugs) its main ingredient which can
cause brain damage
• Toluene- chemical used for paints,
adhesives, etc.
• Acetone- nail cleaner
• Lithium batteries- cancer-causing
components
1.Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or
Shabu
Contents:
• Battery acid- corrosive chemical
• Drain cleaner- liquid soap
• Hydrochloric acid- muriatic acid
• Chloroform-cancer-causing solvent
1.Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or
Shabu
Immediate effects:
• Produces anxiety, tension, irritability, irrational
behavior, talkativeness, euphoria and elation
• Results in loss of appetite and self-control and
inability to sleep and loss
• Can lead to acute psychotic reactions, violent and
destructive behavior and recklessness that may result
in accidents
• Includes chest pain, irregularity of heart beat,
elevated or lowered blood pressure
1.Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or
Shabu
Long term effects
• Prolonged use or even a single exposure, especially if
administrated intravenously, can lead to
manifestations of full blown “psychosis” which is
similar to the symptoms of schizophrenia
characterized by the presence of paranoid delusions,
auditory and visual hallucinations. This paranoia may
also lead to violent and aggressive behavior.
2. Marijuana or Cannabis Sativa
Cannabis plant was also known
as weed, pot, dope, grass.
When marijuana was smoked,
vaped, drank, or ate,
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
and other chemicals in the
plant pass from the lungs into
the bloodstream, which rapidly
carries them throughout the
body to the brain.
2. Marijuana or Cannabis Sativa
Immediate effects:
• Illusions or hallucinations
• Irregular or fast heart beat and pulse rate
• Bloodshot eye, blurred vision and rapid eye
movement
• Dry mouth and throat
• Forgetfulness and inability to think
• Altered sense of time or disorientation
• Impaired reflexes coordination and concentration
• Acute panic anxiety & sleepiness
2. Marijuana or Cannabis Sativa
Long Term effects:
• Respiratory difficulties
• An increased risk of testicular cancer
• Severe cyclic nausea and vomiting
• Addiction
3. Inhalants
These are volatile chemical
substances that contain
psycho-active vapors
producing a state of
intoxication. Examples are
glue and adhesive cement,
rugby, super glue and
thinner.
3. Inhalants
Immediate effects:
• Prone to bleeding and bruises
• Loss of memory
• Difficulty in learning and seeing things clearly
• Loss of bodily control
• Cramps, pains and bad cough
3. Inhalants
Long term effects:
• Anxiety, depression, and irritability
• Aggressive behavior
• Permanent damage to brain, liver and kidneys
• Withdrawal symptoms
• Dizziness, shaking and nausea
• Insomnia
4. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or
Ecstacy
Ecstasy is often called as “the love
pill” because it heightens
perceptions of sound and color and
amplifies sensations especially
when one touches or caresses
another. This often contains
hallucinogens, which are drugs
that act on the mind and cause
people to see or feel things that
are not really there. Mixing it with
alcohol is extremely dangerous
4. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or
Ecstacy effects:
Immediate
• Faintness, chills or sweating
• muscle tension and involuntary teeth clenching
• impaired judgment and false sense of affection
• depression and severe anxiety
• blurred vision and confusion
• sleep problems and nausea
4. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or
Ecstacy
Long term effects:
• long-lasting and perhaps permanent damage to the
brain affecting the person’s judgment and thinking
ability.
Why do people turn to Drugs?
Common reasons why people turn to
drugs
1. Family problems
2. Peer pressure
3. Weak personality, desire to escape from
reality
Common signs of drug abuse
• Stealing items which can be sold
• Changes in mood, depending on the drug taken.
• Poor physical appearance including inattention to
dress and personal hygiene
• Association with known drug abusers
• Change from normal capabilities (work habits,
inefficiency)
• Change in attendance at work or school.
• Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate
times or only to hide dilated or constricted pupils
but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to
Drug Problem in the Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte assumed
office in 2016, his administration launched a
campaign against illegal drugs since the drug
problem in the country has primarily been
viewed as an issue of criminality and law
enforcement. As part of his campaign against
illegal drugs, Duterte assigned the Philippine
Drug Enforcement Agency to be the sole anti-
drug enforcement agency in the Philippines.
Drug Problem in the Philippines
As part of this campaign was the R.A. 9165 also
known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs
Act of 2002 which was signed on June 7, 2002. It
was published on June 19, 2020 but took effect
on July 4, 2002. It is the policy of the state which
highlights the protection of the citizens,
especially the youth, from the harmful effects of
dangerous drugs on their physical and mental
well-being.
Drug Education in the Philippines
According to the Drug Free World (2020), the
best solution is to reach young people with
effective, fact-based drug education—before they
start experimenting with drugs. The main focus of
substance abuse education is teaching individuals
about drug and alcohol abuse and how to avoid,
stop or get help for substance use disorders.
Teens and young adults who know the facts about
drugs are much less likely to start using them and
before they destroy their health and as well as
Importance of Drug Education
• Knowledge is power, and with accurate
information about the topic, a person will be
more likely to make a factual information
that will lead to informed decision.
• People would be aware of the damage that
all drugs and other substance have which
can potentially harm the body, mind, and
relationship with other people.
Importance of Drug Education
• The information and insights that the
student will learn can also be shared to
other people.
• Many misconceptions will be avoided about
commonly used legal and illegal substances,
such as alcohol and marijuana. Ensuring
that students are educated about drugs can
help prevent them from using these,
especially the ones that are made to sound
harmless, but in reality are very addictive or
Importance of Drug Education
• It will shape the future of the next
generation of Filipinos and will dramatically
transform the landscape of Philippine
security.
Important things to remember about
• Drug addiction isdrugs
a chronic disease
characterized by seeking of drugs and it
becomes uncontrollable or compulsive
despite its harmful consequences.
• Drug addiction is also a deteriorating
disease since the brain changes which occur
over time because of the abuse of drugs
challenge the self-control of the addicted
person and interfere with his or her ability to
resist intense urges to take drugs.
Important things to remember about
drugs
• No single factor can predict whether a
person will become addicted to drugs.
• Drug addiction is treatable and can be
successfully managed.
• Drug use and addiction are preventable.
Thank
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