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    This document discusses drugs and drug addiction. It defines drugs clinically as substances used to treat disease, and generally as substances that affect the body's systems. Addiction refers to a lack of control over using something. People may turn to drugs out of curiosity, social pressures, risk-taking, or a desire to escape reality. Drugs are classified as prohibited, regulated, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, or inhalants. Drug use can cause mental health issues, physical health problems affecting organs like the heart and liver, and risky behaviors. Signs of drug use include changes in appearance, attitude, and distorted thinking. People are encouraged to avoid drugs by staying busy with productive activities away from drug-using

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    This document discusses drugs and drug addiction. It defines drugs clinically as substances used to treat disease, and generally as substances that affect the body's systems. Addiction refers to a lack of control over using something. People may turn to drugs out of curiosity, social pressures, risk-taking, or a desire to escape reality. Drugs are classified as prohibited, regulated, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, or inhalants. Drug use can cause mental health issues, physical health problems affecting organs like the heart and liver, and risky behaviors. Signs of drug use include changes in appearance, attitude, and distorted thinking. People are encouraged to avoid drugs by staying busy with productive activities away from drug-using

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    This document discusses drugs and drug addiction. It defines drugs clinically as substances used to treat disease, and generally as substances that affect the body's systems. Addiction refers to a lack of control over using something. People may turn to drugs out of curiosity, social pressures, risk-taking, or a desire to escape reality. Drugs are classified as prohibited, regulated, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, or inhalants. Drug use can cause mental health issues, physical health problems affecting organs like the heart and liver, and risky behaviors. Signs of drug use include changes in appearance, attitude, and distorted thinking. People are encouraged to avoid drugs by staying busy with productive activities away from drug-using

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    The Social

    Menace of
    Drug
    Addiction
    What is Drugs?
    Clinical definition:
    A therapeutic substance other than food used in the
    prevention, diagnosis, alleviation, treatment or cure of disease
    in human or animals.
    What is Drugs?
    General Definition
    A substance aside from food intended to affect the structure
    or function of a psychological system lie the human body.
    What is Drugs?
    General Definition
    A substance aside from food intended to affect the structure
    or function of a psychological system lie the human body.
    Addiction
    Refers to not having control over doing, taking, or using
    something.
    Why do people turn to
    drugs?
    • Curiosity
    • Social influences (Peer pressure)
    • Adventure
    • Rebellion and willingness to take risk
    • Escape from reality
    • Easy access to drugs
    Two
    Classification of
    Dangerous Drugs
    Prohibited drugs
    Drugs that produce psychological effects of narcotics or
    those that relieve pain and induce sleep.

    Example: Cocaine, LSD, Marijuana, Opium and its


    derivatives, etc.
    Regulated drugs
    Drugs which incudes self-inducing sedatives and other
    hypnotic drugs or compounds producing the same
    physiological effects.

    Example: barbiturates, tranquilizers and alcohol


    Classification of Drugs
    based on Effects
    Depressants
    ✔ Commonly known as “Downers”
    ✔ Create feelings of relaxation and tiredness
    ✔ Produces euphoria

    Examples: Alcohol, Opiates, Barbiturates


    Stimulants
    ✔ Commonly known as “Uppers”
    ✔ Increases energy, concentration and wakefulness
    ✔ Produces excited high of pleasure

    Examples: Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Ecstasy


    Hallucinogens
    ✔ Commonly known as “Tripping”
    ✔ Alters the user’s perception of reality, time and
    space

    Examples: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD),


    Marijuana, Hashish
    Inhalants
    ✔ Commonly found in household items
    ✔ Less addictive but incredibly dangerous
    ✔ Produce high feelings

    Examples: Paint thinner, Nail polish remover and


    Gasoline
    Ill effects of drugs
    Mental /Psychological effects
    1. Disturbances in Perception
    • Auditory and visual hallucinations
    2. Disturbances in Orientation
    • Paranoia and psychosis
    3. Disturbances in Memory
    • Dissociative amnesia
    4. Disturbances in Judgement
    • Depression that may lead to suicide
    Physical/Physiological effects
    SYSTEMATIC
    1. Cardiac (Heart) Pathology
    2. Pulmonary (Lung) Illness
    3. Hepatic (Liver) Problems
    4. Renal (Kidney) Disease
    Physical/Physiological effects
    GENERAL HEALTH
    1. Malnutrition or Weight loss
    2. Infections
    3. Blood transmitted disease
    Physical/Physiological effects
    BEHAVIORAL
    1. Substance seeking behavior
    How can you tell if a person
    is on drugs?
    • Changes in appearance
    • Abrupt changes in overall attitude
    • Have a distorted view of reality
    • Lacks in interest towards work/studies
    How can you stay away
    from drug abuse?
    • Devote yourself to your studies and other productive
    activities at home or in school
    • Stay away from people, places and events that
    promote drug use
    • Learn to manage feelings and cope with stress
    without using drugs
    How can you stay away
    from drug abuse?
    • Develop a strong moral and spiritual foundation
    • Educate yourself about the effects of drug abuse
    • Always say NO
    Factum est.
    Gratias tibi!
    References:
    Villasoto, H. S. (2018). Human person gearing towards social
    development: nstp-cwts 1 worktext for college students. Second
    edition. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.
    Classification of drugs. (n.d.). Retrieved September 25, 2020,
    from
    https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/drug-classifications/
    Drug classifications. (n.d.). Retrieved September 25, 2020, from
    https://luxury.rehabs.com/drug-abuse/classifications/

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