Valencia Colleges (Buk.) Incorporated: NSTP 1: National Service Training Program 1
Valencia Colleges (Buk.) Incorporated: NSTP 1: National Service Training Program 1
Valencia Colleges (Buk.) Incorporated: NSTP 1: National Service Training Program 1
Introduction
Illegal drug was never new to us. The abuse of some people leads to disaster which provoked the
government to educate youth regarding this matter. How it affects the human health, life and the
community.
Rationale
Discussion
DRUG EDUCATION
DRUGS
Drugs are chemicals that affect a person in such a way as to bring about physiological, emotional, or
behavioural change. „Dangerous drugs‟ arehavethose
high
that
tendency for abuse and dependency,
these substances may be organic or synthetic, and pose harm to those who use them.
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Drug abuse exists when a person continually uses a drug other than its intended purpose. This
continued use can lead to drug dependence, a state of physical and psychological dependence or both
on a dangerous drug.
WHAT IS ADDICTION?
Drug addiction is a complex, and often chronic, brain disease. It is characterized by excessive drug
craving, seeking, and use. Addiction is caused by brain changes caused by constant drug use.
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• Anxiety
• Confusion
• Insomnia
• Mood disturbances
• Violent behaviour
Inhalants
The effects of inhalants are similar to that of alcohol, including slurred speech, lack of coordination,
euphoria and dizziness. Inhalant abusers may also experience lightheadedness, hallucinations, and
delusions.
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• Learn to manage feelings and cope with stress without using drugs
• Develop a strong moral and spiritual foundation
• Educate yourself about the effects of drug abuse
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• Always say NO
Exercise
Assessment
Instruction: True or False. Write True if the statement is correct, and if it is False, underline the word
that made it wrong and write the correct word on the space provided.
1. False Stay near with people, places and events that promote drug use.
2. False Drug Dependents drug abusers who manifest signs and symptom of psychotic disorders
caused by the effects of drugs (hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, etc.)
3. True Disturbance in Perception depression that may lead to suicide.
4. False Methamphetamine hydrochloride is found to have harmful effects to the brain.
5. Addiction is caused by brain changes caused by constant drug use.
6. True Drug abusers may also experience light-headedness, hallucinations, and delusions.
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7. False - Chronic marijuana use significantly reduces a person‟s capacity to learn, carry-out
complicated tasks, participate in sports, driving and operating other machineries.
8. True Experimenters people who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.
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9. True Health problems that come with the use of marijuana include: Trouble with thinking and
problem solving; Loss of motor coordination; Bone marrow damage; and Problems with
memory and learning.
10. True Regular Users abuse the drug on a regular basis approximately three (3) to four (4) times a week
or every other day.
Reflection
Essay:
1. As a member/youth in the society, what can you contribute to prevent drug abuse?
Media campaigns have been widely used for the prevention of illicit drug use in
young people. They often address specific substances with the aim of reducing
use and raising awareness about the associated problems.
2. What do you think is the main reason why drug abuse/addiction education is being implemented by the
government?
People use drugs for many reasons: they want to feel good, stop feeling bad, or
perform better in school or at work, or they are curious because others are doing
it and they want to fit in. The last reason is very common among teens.
3. After reading the material, what did you realize and learned?
It educates them on the dangers of substance use, even isolated incidents. It equips
them with effective refusal skills to implement when confronted with negative peer
pressures associated with illicit drug use. It addresses possible cultural issues associated
with substance addiction.
Additional Resources:
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