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What age group is commonly found to be addicted to drugs in the Philippines?
What age group is commonly found to be addicted to drugs in the Philippines?
Which of the following substances is most commonly abused among Filipinos?
Which of the following substances is most commonly abused among Filipinos?
What major social issue contributes to involvement in the illegal drug trade in the Philippines?
What major social issue contributes to involvement in the illegal drug trade in the Philippines?
Which region in the Philippines has the highest percentage of barangays affected by drug-related cases?
Which region in the Philippines has the highest percentage of barangays affected by drug-related cases?
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What is considered as drug abuse?
What is considered as drug abuse?
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What kind of substance is defined as a 'drug'?
What kind of substance is defined as a 'drug'?
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Which statement is a consequence of drug abuse?
Which statement is a consequence of drug abuse?
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What has the government in the Philippines done in response to drug abuse?
What has the government in the Philippines done in response to drug abuse?
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What does drug dependence primarily involve?
What does drug dependence primarily involve?
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Which of the following is a risk factor in the personal domain that can lead to drug use?
Which of the following is a risk factor in the personal domain that can lead to drug use?
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What does drug tolerance require from a user?
What does drug tolerance require from a user?
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Which protective factor in the family domain can decrease drug use likelihood?
Which protective factor in the family domain can decrease drug use likelihood?
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Which risk factor in the peer domain increases the chance of substance abuse?
Which risk factor in the peer domain increases the chance of substance abuse?
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How do protective factors in personal development impact drug use?
How do protective factors in personal development impact drug use?
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Which of the following represents a risk factor related to family dynamics?
Which of the following represents a risk factor related to family dynamics?
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What is the main focus of protective factors in school regarding drug use?
What is the main focus of protective factors in school regarding drug use?
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Which of the following is identified as a risk factor for involvement in drug use related to academic performance?
Which of the following is identified as a risk factor for involvement in drug use related to academic performance?
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What type of drugs are considered gateway drugs?
What type of drugs are considered gateway drugs?
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Which factor would be considered a protective factor against drug use in a community setting?
Which factor would be considered a protective factor against drug use in a community setting?
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What is a characteristic of a community that increases the risk of drug use?
What is a characteristic of a community that increases the risk of drug use?
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Which of the following describes a protective factor in a student regarding academic performance?
Which of the following describes a protective factor in a student regarding academic performance?
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Which risk factor is directly related to community conditions?
Which risk factor is directly related to community conditions?
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Which of the following is NOT a protective factor for students against drug use?
Which of the following is NOT a protective factor for students against drug use?
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What is a potential consequence of poor community organization related to drug use?
What is a potential consequence of poor community organization related to drug use?
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What type of drug is classified as a depressant and is known to relax muscles and nerves?
What type of drug is classified as a depressant and is known to relax muscles and nerves?
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Which of the following substances is categorized as a stimulant?
Which of the following substances is categorized as a stimulant?
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What effect do hallucinogens typically have on a user?
What effect do hallucinogens typically have on a user?
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Which of the following statements about narcotics is correct?
Which of the following statements about narcotics is correct?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for substance abuse?
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for substance abuse?
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What is the primary characteristic of inhalants?
What is the primary characteristic of inhalants?
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When treated for substance-use disorder, how long do most people need to remain in treatment?
When treated for substance-use disorder, how long do most people need to remain in treatment?
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Which of the following drugs is known to induce delusion and has a risk of causing brain damage with continuous abuse?
Which of the following drugs is known to induce delusion and has a risk of causing brain damage with continuous abuse?
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Study Notes
Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse
- Prevention of substance use and abuse is a serious health concern globally.
- It affects not only the abuser but also family members and the community as a whole, damaging lives and communities.
- Drug abuse in the Philippines is a serious problem as it affects the lives of those hooked on drugs and families/communities around them.
- The Armed Forces of the Philippines' Narcotics Command indicates that ages 15–29 are commonly vulnerable.
- The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) lists the Philippines as a country in Southeast Asia with growing drug trafficking.
- Poverty contributes to drug involvement.
- Foreign drug syndicates exploit the poor using promises of easy money to recruit couriers and runners.
- Common substances of abuse in the Philippines (2012 data) are shabu, marijuana, and inhalants.
- Data from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in 2015 indicates that one-fifth of barangays (villages) in the Philippines have drug-related cases, with Metro Manila being the most affected region (92% of barangays).
- Based on the data from PDEA during President Rodrigo Duterte's first State of the Nation Address, there were approximately 3 million drug addicts in the country two or three years prior, and possibly 3.7 million addicts currently.
Common Concepts in Drug Education
- Drugs: Substances that change physical, emotional, or behavioral states. They are used to alter, sustain, or control a person's state.
- Drugs of Abuse: Drugs commonly abused by users.
- Drug Abuse: The use of a substance for non-medicinal purposes. Abuse leads to various organ damages (brain, liver), addiction, and behavioral problems.
- Drug Tolerance: The body's adaptation to the effects of a substance, requiring larger amounts to achieve the same effects.
- Drug Dependence: A cluster of physiological, behavioral, and cognitive phenomena where drug use takes priority and creates a strong desire for the substance.
Risk and Protective Factors in Substance Use and Abuse
- Risk Factors: Increase the likelihood of negative effects on a person's life (e.g., use of drugs at a young age, risk-taking behaviors, experimentation, poor social interaction, feelings of isolation, lack of commitment to studies, history of drug use, poor parenting).
- Protective Factors: Decrease the chances of substance use (e.g., good reasoning skills, excellent social skills, positive family relationships, strong family value systems, clear family rules, positive expectations about child success in school and community, reliance on family for emotional support, avoidance of peers known for drug use, participation in positive community programs, and actively promoting community against drugs.
Domains of Life Affecting Drug Use and Abuse
- Personal (Early Aggressive Behavior vs. Self-Control)
- Family (Weak Parental Guidance vs. Strong Parental Guidance)
- Peers and Friends (Substance Abuse vs. Academic Excellence)
- School (Availability of Drugs vs. Strong Anti-Drug Policies)
- Community (Poverty vs. Strong Community Relationship)
Classifications of Drugs of Abuse
- Gateway Drugs: Drugs that may lead a non-drug user to more dangerous substances like marijuana or shabu (e.g., cigarettes and alcohol).
- Depressants: Slow a person's central nervous system, relaxing muscles and nerves (e.g., alcohol, barbiturates, tranquilizers).
- Stimulants: Speed up a person's central nervous system (e.g., caffeine, found in soft drinks, energy drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate; illegal: cocaine, nicotine, methamphetamine/shabu, ecstasy).
- Narcotics: Relieve pain and induce sleepiness (e.g., heroin, marijuana—overdose may cause coma/death).
- Hallucinogens: Distort reality, affecting all senses (e.g., LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, magic mushrooms).
- Inhalants: Found in household chemical products; huffing or sniffing leads to delusions, brain damage, liver damage, coma, and death (e.g., acetone, rugby, spray paint, cleaning fluids, air conditioner fluid).
Commonly Abused Drugs in the Philippines
- Shabu
- Marijuana
- Inhalants
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This quiz explores the critical issue of substance use and abuse prevention, with a specific focus on the situation in the Philippines. It discusses the impact on individuals, families, and communities, as well as the vulnerability of younger populations. Engage with the statistics and trends related to drug abuse and prevention strategies.
