dangerous drugs ppt
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DANGEROUS DRUGSBy: Jorge S. Baniaga, Criminologist
PRESCRIPTIVE DRUGS• These are drugs requiring written authorization from a
medical officer to allow a purchase.
OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS (OTC)• OTC drugs are non-prescription medicines, which maybe purchase from any
pharmacy or drugstore without any authorization from a doctor.
PHYSIOLOGY OF DRUGS
DESCRIPTION OF DRUGS INTAKE
•Minimal Dose•Maximal Dose•Toxic dose
•Abusive dose•Lethal Dose
COMMON ROUTES IN ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS
ORAL
INJECTION
INHALATION
TOPICAL
IONTOPHORESIS
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS
ACCORDING TO EFFECTS
Depressants – paralysis of the central nervous system
Stimulants – stimulates the central nervous system
Hallucinogens – mind altering drugs and give general effect of mood distortion
ACCORDING TO MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY
•Depressants
•Narcotics
• Tranquilizers
• Stimulants
•Hallucinogens
• Solvents/Inhalants
ACCORDING TO LEGAL CATEGORIES-RA 6425-
Prohibited DrugsNarcotics – opium ant its derivatives, morphine, heroin, codeine and synthetic opiates, etc.Stimulants – Cocaine, alpha and beta eucaine, etc.Hallucinogens – Marijuana, LSD, mescaline, etc.
Regulated DrugsBarbiturates - depressants as veronal like luminal, amytal, Nembutal, surital, butisol, penthotal, seconal, etc.
Hypnotics – Mandrax, Quaalude, Fadormir, etc.
Amphetamines – stimulants like Benzedrine, dezedrine, methedrine, preluding, etc.
Volatile Substances (PD1619)
Liquid, solid or mixed substances having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes which when sniffed, smelled, inhaled or introduced into the physiological system of the body produces a condition of intoxication, excitement or dulling of the brain or nervous system.Example: Glue, gasoline, kerosene, ether, paint, thinner, lacquer, etc
CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS
DEPRESSANTS (DOWNERS)
Narcotics OpiumMorphine BarbituratesHeroine SeconalCodeine TranquilizersParegoric Volatile solventsDemerol Alcohol
STIMULANTS
Amphetamines, Cocaine Caffeine , Shabu/”poor man’s cocaine”, Nicotine
HALLUCINOGENS
Marijuana STP (Serenity, Tranquility, and Peace)
Lysergic Acid Psilocybin
Peyote Morning Glory Seeds
Mescaline
COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS
NARCOTIC DRUGS
HALLUCINOGENIC DRUGS
STIMULANTS
SEDATIVES
SOLVENTS
ASSOCIATION
EXPERIMENTATION
INEXPERIENCED DOCTORS
HABITUATION
TOLERATION
DEPENDENCE
FACTORS IN YOUTHFUL DRUG ABUSE
MOTIVES AND ATTITUDES
PERSONALITY AND PATHOLOGY
FAMILY BACKGROUND
PSYCHO-SOCIAL DISORDER
PRIMARY CAUSES OF DRUG ABUSE
PRIDE
ANGER
LUST
GLUTTONY
ENVY
GREED
LAZINESS
GROUP CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG ABUSERS
SITUATIONAL USERS
SPREE USERS
HARD CORE ADDICTS
HIPPIES
IDENTIFICATION OF DRUG ABUSERS
Change in interest Frequent shifting of moodChanges in behaviorChange in physical appearance
GENERAL EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE•Physical effects•Psychological effects•Social effects•Mental effects•Economic effects
PNP ARRESTED SOME DRUG PERSONALITIES
DRUG SURRENDERRIES