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NSTP Module 3

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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NSTP Module 3

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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