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Majority of the patients were within the 15-29 age groups
The mean age is 27 years old The ratio of male to female is 14:1 Majority are workers/employees Drugs are first introduced at age 15-19 Almost 70% cited friends as their major source Most are mono-drug users (shabu)
A drug is a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional or behavioral change in a person taking it.
Is any substance other than food or water that is intended to be taken or administered for the purpose of altering, sustaining or controlling the recipients physical, mental or emotional state.
1. Tablets2. Capsules3. Syrup/Liquid4. Plant5. Cigarette6. Powder7. Crystals
INGESTION INHALATION INJECTION Used as suppository or applied
topically
Most drugs are taken orally. When a drug is swallowed it goes to the stomach, absorbed by the small intestines and into the blood for circulation.
Inhaled drugs enter the bloodstream through the capillaries of the lungs.
When a drug is injected into a vein it travels directly to the heart and circulate throughout the system.
Is the use of any substance, licit or illicit, which results in an individuals physical, mental, emotional or social impairments.
It is the use or consumption without medical authorization of medically useful drugs which alter mood and behavior.
It is the use of drugs and substance for a purpose different from the one for which it has been prescribed.
Scientific Name:
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride
Street / Slang Names:
Poor Man’s Cocaine, Meth, Ice, Speed, Shabs, “S”, Shasha, Ubas, Bato, Tobats, Siopao, Splash, Items, etc.
Scientific Name:
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride
Street / Slang Names:
Poor Man’s Cocaine, Meth, Ice, Speed, Shabs, “S”, Shasha, Ubas, Bato, Tobats, Siopao, Splash, Items, etc.
Scientific Name:
Cannabis Sativa (Plants) Tetrahydrocannabinol (Process)
Street / Slang Names
Mary Jane , MJ, Flower, Doodie, Pampapogi, Brownies, Damo, Pot, Tea, Joint, Dope, Jutes, Chongki, Weed, Ganja, Hushies, etc.
Scientific Name:
Cannabis Sativa (Plants) Tetrahydrocannabinol (Process)
Street / Slang Names
Mary Jane , MJ, Flower, Doodie, Pampapogi, Brownies, Damo, Pot, Tea, Joint, Dope, Jutes, Chongki, Weed, Ganja, Hushies, etc.
Scientific Name:Scientific Name:
3-4 MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine 3-4 MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine
or MDMAor MDMA
Street / Slang NamesStreet / Slang Names
Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, etc.MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, etc.
Scientific Name:Scientific Name:
3-4 MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine 3-4 MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine
or MDMAor MDMA
Street / Slang NamesStreet / Slang Names
Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, etc.MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, etc.
ACCORDING TO:ACCORDING TO:
PROHIBITED - not legally sold unless authorized by competent authority.
(Ex. Heroin, Marijuana, Cocaine, Opium)
REGULATED - sold with prescription.
(Ex. Amphetamine, Nubain)
Note: Under the new Drug Law (R.A. 9165) both categories are considered as Dangerous Drugs.
A. ORIGINA. ORIGIN
Natural - anything that comes from nature.
Ex. Plants (Marijuana) and Animals (Snake venom - snakebites)
Synthetic - anything that is produced artificially or processed in the laboratory.
Ex. Shabu
1.1. INHALANTSINHALANTS
2.2. NARCOTICSNARCOTICS
3.3. STIMULANTS STIMULANTS
4.4. DEPRESSANTSDEPRESSANTS
5.5. HALLUCINOGENSHALLUCINOGENS
Volatile chemical substances that contain psycho-active (mind/mood altering) vapors to produce a state of intoxication.
Ex: Glue and Adhesive Cement / Rugby / Super Glue / Thinner
Volatile chemical substances that contain psycho-active (mind/mood altering) vapors to produce a state of intoxication.
Ex: Glue and Adhesive Cement / Rugby / Super Glue / Thinner
Sudden death, presumably from cardiac arrest.
Suffocation & Asphyxia Visual hallucinations and
severe mood swings Confusion/Disorientation Distorted perception of time
and distance Slurred Speech Nausea & Vomiting Aggressive
behavior/violence
Decrease of loss of sense of smell
Loss of memory Hepatitis Muscle cramps &
weakness Irregular heartbeat Liver, lung, and kidney
impairment Nervous system damage Dangerous chemical
imbalances in the body Involuntary passing of urine
and feces
The term narcotic, derived from the Greek word for stupor, originally referred to a variety of substances that induced sleep.
Also called OPIATES, which is medically used to relieve pain.
When abused it causes insensibility, stupor, and dullness of mind with delusions.(Ex: Cough syrups, Opium, Cocaine, Morphine, Heroine)
The term narcotic, derived from the Greek word for stupor, originally referred to a variety of substances that induced sleep.
Also called OPIATES, which is medically used to relieve pain.
When abused it causes insensibility, stupor, and dullness of mind with delusions.(Ex: Cough syrups, Opium, Cocaine, Morphine, Heroine)
Restlessness Nausea & vomiting For every large dosage;
cannot be awakened; Smaller Pupils Cold, moist and bluish
skin Slowed down breathing Death
Uneasiness Diarrhea Abdominal cramps Chills Sweating Nausea Runny nose and eyes
(also known as “uppers”)
Any of a group of drugs that excite the central nervous system, in which increase alertness, alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of well being.
(Ex. Cocaine / Amphetamine i.e. SHABU)
(also known as “uppers”)
Any of a group of drugs that excite the central nervous system, in which increase alertness, alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of well being.
(Ex. Cocaine / Amphetamine i.e. SHABU)
Dilated pupils Increase in blood
pressure / Heart rate / Breathing rate / Body Temperature
Involuntary muscle twitching
A sense of well being Feels energetic/alert Less hunger Slurred speech
also called as “downers” or “barbs”
any drug or chemical that decreases the activity of any bodily function. The term most often is used to refer to drugs that reduce the activity of the central nervous system
(Ex: Sedatives / Sleeping Pills / Tranquilizers)
also called as “downers” or “barbs”
any drug or chemical that decreases the activity of any bodily function. The term most often is used to refer to drugs that reduce the activity of the central nervous system
(Ex: Sedatives / Sleeping Pills / Tranquilizers)
Small doses: calmness and relaxation
Large doses: slurred speech, staggering, poor judgment, slow body movements & uncertain reflexes.
Overdose: unconsciousness/DEATH
Psychosis Restlessness Irritability/anxiety Sleeplessness Stuffy or running nose Ulcerated mucous
membrane of nose Lung damage Confusion Slurred speech
(also called psychedelics)
First developed as appetite suppressant
any one of a large number of natural or synthetic psychoactive drugs that produce marked distortions of the senses and changes in perception. Drugs capable of provoking changes in sensation, thinking, self-awareness and emotion. Alteration of time and space perception and hallucination.
(Ex: MJ / LSD / Ecstasy / Ketamine / Talampunay)
(also called psychedelics)
First developed as appetite suppressant
any one of a large number of natural or synthetic psychoactive drugs that produce marked distortions of the senses and changes in perception. Drugs capable of provoking changes in sensation, thinking, self-awareness and emotion. Alteration of time and space perception and hallucination.
(Ex: MJ / LSD / Ecstasy / Ketamine / Talampunay)
Hallucinations/illusions Faster heart beat and pulse rate Bloodshot Eye/blurred
vision/Rapid Eye Movement (REM)
Dry mouth and throat Forgetfulness/inability to think Altered sense of time/
disorientation Impaired reflexes coordination
and concentration Acute panic anxiety reaction Appetite loss & sleeping
problems (MDMA) “Food-trip” & sleepiness (MJ)
Psychiatric consequences Severe irritation of the nasal
passages that they may become prone to frequent nose bleed
Renal damage heart disease and strokes
Injecting MDMA from contaminated needles may lead to risk of infections resulting in inflammation of the blood vessels, infection of the heart valves, blood poisoning and AIDS all of which can lead to death.
NormalNormalBrainBrain
Affected Affected BrainBrain
HUMAN BRAINHUMAN BRAIN
THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO
THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO
Cross-Section of a Drug Affected Human BrainCross-Section of a Drug Affected Human Brain
How to Spot aDrug Users
How to Spot aDrug Users
General SignsGeneral SignsGeneral SignsGeneral Signs Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or
constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.
Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.
Found in old places like closets and storage.Found in old places like closets and storage. Found in old places like closets and storage.Found in old places like closets and storage.
Intoxication and drunkenness.Intoxication and drunkenness. Intoxication and drunkenness.Intoxication and drunkenness.
Aggressive behavior or drowsiness.Aggressive behavior or drowsiness. Aggressive behavior or drowsiness.Aggressive behavior or drowsiness.
Lack of concentration.Lack of concentration. Lack of concentration.Lack of concentration.
Scars on arms and body.Scars on arms and body. Scars on arms and body.Scars on arms and body.
Antisocial, very low morals.Antisocial, very low morals. Antisocial, very low morals.Antisocial, very low morals.
Nasal secretion and watering eyes.Nasal secretion and watering eyes. Nasal secretion and watering eyes.Nasal secretion and watering eyes.
Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration.Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration. Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration.Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration.
Extreme restlessness and irritability.Extreme restlessness and irritability. Extreme restlessness and irritability.Extreme restlessness and irritability.
Ecstasy Users
Ecstasy Users
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Birth Defect calledBirth Defect called“Acro Syndactily Yours”“Acro Syndactily Yours”
Defect cause by smoking MarijuanaDefect cause by smoking Marijuana
Defect cause by smoking MarijuanaDefect cause by smoking Marijuana
Parents who are heavy Parents who are heavy users of LSD and users of LSD and Marijuana are likely Marijuana are likely to produce children to produce children with Hydrocephalus with Hydrocephalus (Big, Watery Head)(Big, Watery Head)
Parents who are heavy Parents who are heavy users of LSD and users of LSD and Marijuana are likely Marijuana are likely to produce children to produce children with Hydrocephalus with Hydrocephalus (Big, Watery Head)(Big, Watery Head)
WHICH ONEWHICH ONE
Family ProblemsFamily ProblemsFamily ProblemsFamily Problems
Lack of Parental GuidanceLack of Parental GuidanceLack of Parental GuidanceLack of Parental Guidance
Peer Pressure/CuriosityPeer Pressure/CuriosityPeer Pressure/CuriosityPeer Pressure/Curiosity
Boredom, FrustrationBoredom, FrustrationBoredom, FrustrationBoredom, Frustration
Weak Personality, Desire Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From Realityto Escape From Reality
Weak Personality, Desire Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From Realityto Escape From Reality
Before After
Change from normal Change from normal capabilities (work habits, capabilities (work habits,
efficiency, etc.)efficiency, etc.)
Change from normal Change from normal capabilities (work habits, capabilities (work habits,
efficiency, etc.)efficiency, etc.)
Change in attendance at Change in attendance at work or schoolwork or school
Change in attendance at Change in attendance at work or schoolwork or school
Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)(to support a drug habit)
Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)(to support a drug habit)
Association with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusers
Before After
Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.
Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.
Before After
Injection Marks of an Injection Marks of an AddictAddict
Injection Marks of an Injection Marks of an AddictAddict
Unusual effort made to cover arms Unusual effort made to cover arms in order to hide needle marksin order to hide needle marks
Unusual effort made to cover arms Unusual effort made to cover arms in order to hide needle marksin order to hide needle marks
Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to
sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.
Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to
sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.
Poor physical appearance, including Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygieneinattention to dress and personal hygiene
Poor physical appearance, including Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygieneinattention to dress and personal hygiene