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What is the Class A academic requirement according to the revised SOP?
What is the Class A academic requirement according to the revised SOP?
- 91%
- 90% (correct)
- 80%
- 85%
The revised SOP maintains the Class B academic requirement of 85%.
The revised SOP maintains the Class B academic requirement of 85%.
False (B)
What was the subject of SOP Nr 13 dated 18 October 2017?
What was the subject of SOP Nr 13 dated 18 October 2017?
Conduct of AFP Service Aptitude Test to all Candidates for Advance ROTC Program.
The incentive allowance for Advance ROTC Cadets was revised from ______ to ______.
The incentive allowance for Advance ROTC Cadets was revised from ______ to ______.
Match the following classes with their corresponding academic percentages:
Match the following classes with their corresponding academic percentages:
What is the mandatory duration for female scholars regarding height requirements?
What is the mandatory duration for female scholars regarding height requirements?
Male instructors must meet a height requirement of 5'2'' to be eligible for duty.
Male instructors must meet a height requirement of 5'2'' to be eligible for duty.
What is the height requirement for female instructors?
What is the height requirement for female instructors?
The scholarship incentive includes a mandatory refund if unable to finish the _____.
The scholarship incentive includes a mandatory refund if unable to finish the _____.
Match the following SOP revisions with their dates:
Match the following SOP revisions with their dates:
Which of the following is a requirement for being a graduate military assistant?
Which of the following is a requirement for being a graduate military assistant?
There is no height requirement for female scholars.
There is no height requirement for female scholars.
What can happen if a student cannot complete the course under the mandatory refund policy?
What can happen if a student cannot complete the course under the mandatory refund policy?
What is the minimum height requirement for both males and females according to the AFP standard?
What is the minimum height requirement for both males and females according to the AFP standard?
The minimum height requirement for military service is 5 feet for males only.
The minimum height requirement for military service is 5 feet for males only.
In which school year did the Advance ROTC see its highest number of grantees?
In which school year did the Advance ROTC see its highest number of grantees?
The SOP Number ___, HPA dated 26 April 2018 introduces the Philippine Army Advance ROTC Cadets Incentives Program.
The SOP Number ___, HPA dated 26 April 2018 introduces the Philippine Army Advance ROTC Cadets Incentives Program.
Match the school year with the percentage of grantees:
Match the school year with the percentage of grantees:
What is the percentage of grantees for SY 2020-2021?
What is the percentage of grantees for SY 2020-2021?
Advance ROTC numbers have consistently increased yearly since SY 2015-2016.
Advance ROTC numbers have consistently increased yearly since SY 2015-2016.
What is the age category included for height requirement testing?
What is the age category included for height requirement testing?
The Advance ROTC program started taking effect in the school year ___ and yearly thereafter.
The Advance ROTC program started taking effect in the school year ___ and yearly thereafter.
Which school year recorded the lowest number of total Advance ROTC grantees?
Which school year recorded the lowest number of total Advance ROTC grantees?
What is one of the effects of substances commonly associated with 'Liquid Ecstasy'?
What is one of the effects of substances commonly associated with 'Liquid Ecstasy'?
Drink spiking can involve adding drugs to someone's drink without their knowledge.
Drink spiking can involve adding drugs to someone's drink without their knowledge.
Name a potential consequence of being involved in illegal drug activity.
Name a potential consequence of being involved in illegal drug activity.
The emotional impact of substances associated with 'Liquid Ecstasy' can cause overwhelming _____ drive.
The emotional impact of substances associated with 'Liquid Ecstasy' can cause overwhelming _____ drive.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
What is the minimum academic grade requirement for a Cadet to qualify for the CSAFP Scholarship?
What is the minimum academic grade requirement for a Cadet to qualify for the CSAFP Scholarship?
The CSAFP Scholarship is available to all Cadets regardless of their academic performance.
The CSAFP Scholarship is available to all Cadets regardless of their academic performance.
Name one benefit of the CSAFP Scholarship for Advance ROTC Cadets.
Name one benefit of the CSAFP Scholarship for Advance ROTC Cadets.
The definition of national security emphasizes the protection of people's welfare, government institutions, and territorial __________.
The definition of national security emphasizes the protection of people's welfare, government institutions, and territorial __________.
Which of the following is a challenge to national security mentioned?
Which of the following is a challenge to national security mentioned?
Match the following issues with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following issues with their corresponding descriptions:
Self-governance is one of the factors contributing to the concept of territory and sovereignty.
Self-governance is one of the factors contributing to the concept of territory and sovereignty.
What is the main goal of the Army Transformation Roadmap (ATR)?
What is the main goal of the Army Transformation Roadmap (ATR)?
What was the outcome of the 2016 PCA ruling regarding China's claims in the South China Sea?
What was the outcome of the 2016 PCA ruling regarding China's claims in the South China Sea?
The CPP is made up of the NPA and the NDF.
The CPP is made up of the NPA and the NDF.
What does NPA stand for?
What does NPA stand for?
The ______ is the political leadership of the CPP.
The ______ is the political leadership of the CPP.
Match the following groups with their roles:
Match the following groups with their roles:
Why does the CPP-NPA-NDF focus on targeting the youth?
Why does the CPP-NPA-NDF focus on targeting the youth?
The CPP seeks to organize teachers among its allied sectors.
The CPP seeks to organize teachers among its allied sectors.
Which urban centers are a priority for the CPP's strategic organizing?
Which urban centers are a priority for the CPP's strategic organizing?
Which of the following is a known effect of marijuana use?
Which of the following is a known effect of marijuana use?
Ecstasy can cause long-term memory problems.
Ecstasy can cause long-term memory problems.
What is one method of administering marijuana?
What is one method of administering marijuana?
Ecstasy is chemically known as __________.
Ecstasy is chemically known as __________.
Match the following substances with their effects:
Match the following substances with their effects:
Which ingredient is commonly involved in the synthesis of shabu?
Which ingredient is commonly involved in the synthesis of shabu?
Taking ecstasy can lead to elevated anxiety levels.
Taking ecstasy can lead to elevated anxiety levels.
Name one physical effect of marijuana use.
Name one physical effect of marijuana use.
Which principle emphasizes that all forms of life are important?
Which principle emphasizes that all forms of life are important?
The principle that 'everything changes' suggests that the environment remains static.
The principle that 'everything changes' suggests that the environment remains static.
What is meant by 'intergenerational equity'?
What is meant by 'intergenerational equity'?
Renewable resources are resources that __________ be depleted.
Renewable resources are resources that __________ be depleted.
Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
Match the following renewable energy sources to their descriptions:
Match the following renewable energy sources to their descriptions:
Which principle states that natural resources are limited?
Which principle states that natural resources are limited?
Nature always provides the best solution according to the principle 'Nature knows best'.
Nature always provides the best solution according to the principle 'Nature knows best'.
What is the revised GPA requirement for Class B in the most recent SOP?
What is the revised GPA requirement for Class B in the most recent SOP?
There was no change in the academic requirements for Class A from previous SOPs.
There was no change in the academic requirements for Class A from previous SOPs.
What is the main purpose of the SOP Nr 13 dated 18 October 2017?
What is the main purpose of the SOP Nr 13 dated 18 October 2017?
The previous incentive allowance for Advance ROTC Cadets was replaced with an ___________ allowance.
The previous incentive allowance for Advance ROTC Cadets was replaced with an ___________ allowance.
Match the following classes with their corresponding academic percentages:
Match the following classes with their corresponding academic percentages:
What is the term used for the part of the South China Sea that is closest to the Philippines?
What is the term used for the part of the South China Sea that is closest to the Philippines?
The Kalayaan Island Group consists of over fifty geographic features.
The Kalayaan Island Group consists of over fifty geographic features.
Name the large coral reef located off the coast of Zambales that is associated with the Philippines.
Name the large coral reef located off the coast of Zambales that is associated with the Philippines.
The ______ Islands are among the various geographic features scattered over the South China Sea.
The ______ Islands are among the various geographic features scattered over the South China Sea.
Match the following locations with their descriptions:
Match the following locations with their descriptions:
What percentage of the PA Advance ROTC Cadet Incentive Allowance is based on the Latest Grade Point Average (Academic)?
What percentage of the PA Advance ROTC Cadet Incentive Allowance is based on the Latest Grade Point Average (Academic)?
Checks for the ROTC Incentive Allowance are distributed by mail.
Checks for the ROTC Incentive Allowance are distributed by mail.
List one responsibility of the Deputy RCDG Commander in the Cash Incentive Board.
List one responsibility of the Deputy RCDG Commander in the Cash Incentive Board.
The total percentage for the PA Advance ROTC Cadet Incentive Allowance must equal _____%.
The total percentage for the PA Advance ROTC Cadet Incentive Allowance must equal _____%.
Match the following roles with their corresponding members in the Cash Incentive Board:
Match the following roles with their corresponding members in the Cash Incentive Board:
What is the main mission of the Citizen Armed Force according to RA 7077?
What is the main mission of the Citizen Armed Force according to RA 7077?
Which of the following is NOT included in the nine line items of ICIE for PA Advance ROTC Cadets?
Which of the following is NOT included in the nine line items of ICIE for PA Advance ROTC Cadets?
What percent of the PA Advance ROTC incentives is attributed to Committee Discretion?
What percent of the PA Advance ROTC incentives is attributed to Committee Discretion?
Prior to the implementation of RA 7077, ROTC was optional for college students.
Prior to the implementation of RA 7077, ROTC was optional for college students.
How long is the basic ROTC training period for students?
How long is the basic ROTC training period for students?
Subsistence Allowance is provided for a maximum of ten training days per semester.
Subsistence Allowance is provided for a maximum of ten training days per semester.
The National Service Training Program Act of ______ established military training programs.
The National Service Training Program Act of ______ established military training programs.
Match the following RA numbers with their significance:
Match the following RA numbers with their significance:
Which section of RA 7077 states that military training is mandatory for college students?
Which section of RA 7077 states that military training is mandatory for college students?
The ROTC program includes a summer training period of no more than 45 consecutive days.
The ROTC program includes a summer training period of no more than 45 consecutive days.
What is the primary purpose of establishing ROTC Units in schools according to RA 7077?
What is the primary purpose of establishing ROTC Units in schools according to RA 7077?
Which of the following is NOT an ingredient of shabu?
Which of the following is NOT an ingredient of shabu?
Marijuana can cause memory and cognitive impairment.
Marijuana can cause memory and cognitive impairment.
What is another name for Ecstasy?
What is another name for Ecstasy?
The behavioral effects of marijuana include __________.
The behavioral effects of marijuana include __________.
Match the following effects of marijuana with their corresponding categories:
Match the following effects of marijuana with their corresponding categories:
Which effect is considered a long-term consequence of using Ecstasy?
Which effect is considered a long-term consequence of using Ecstasy?
All substances listed in the ingredients of shabu are safe for human consumption.
All substances listed in the ingredients of shabu are safe for human consumption.
What is a common method of administering marijuana?
What is a common method of administering marijuana?
Which of the following is a benefit provided to Officers in the training program?
Which of the following is a benefit provided to Officers in the training program?
Community service activities are part of the training curriculum.
Community service activities are part of the training curriculum.
What financial support is provided to CSAFP Scholars?
What financial support is provided to CSAFP Scholars?
The program includes a cultural understanding and literacy program in ______ and ______.
The program includes a cultural understanding and literacy program in ______ and ______.
Match the following training activities with their respective descriptions:
Match the following training activities with their respective descriptions:
What is one component of the leadership development training offered?
What is one component of the leadership development training offered?
The goal of the Army 2040 initiative includes preparing for only ground missions.
The goal of the Army 2040 initiative includes preparing for only ground missions.
What is one of the main objectives of the ROTC training program?
What is one of the main objectives of the ROTC training program?
What is the primary mission of the Citizen Armed Force as per RA 7077?
What is the primary mission of the Citizen Armed Force as per RA 7077?
What type of drug is shabu classified as?
What type of drug is shabu classified as?
ROTC training for college students is optional according to RA 7077.
ROTC training for college students is optional according to RA 7077.
Drugs can only be taken orally.
Drugs can only be taken orally.
What does ROTC stand for?
What does ROTC stand for?
What is the other name for methamphetamine hydrochloride?
What is the other name for methamphetamine hydrochloride?
The maximum duration for Basic ROTC is ______ academic years.
The maximum duration for Basic ROTC is ______ academic years.
Match the following acts with their purposes:
Match the following acts with their purposes:
Drugs administered through the rectum are known as __________.
Drugs administered through the rectum are known as __________.
Match the following pharmacological classifications with their descriptions:
Match the following pharmacological classifications with their descriptions:
Sections 39 and 38 of RA 7077 allow the establishment of ROTC units solely for military scholarships.
Sections 39 and 38 of RA 7077 allow the establishment of ROTC units solely for military scholarships.
What does RA 7077 define the Citizen Armed Force as?
What does RA 7077 define the Citizen Armed Force as?
What is one of the primary objectives of training college students in the Philippine Army?
What is one of the primary objectives of training college students in the Philippine Army?
The mission includes training college students solely for combat roles in the military.
The mission includes training college students solely for combat roles in the military.
What is the cash incentive amount for ROTC students if they qualify?
What is the cash incentive amount for ROTC students if they qualify?
The program aims to produce capable ________ for the Philippine Army.
The program aims to produce capable ________ for the Philippine Army.
Match the training levels with their corresponding years in the ROTC system:
Match the training levels with their corresponding years in the ROTC system:
What is one requirement for potential officers in the ROTC program?
What is one requirement for potential officers in the ROTC program?
The ROTC program offers a training summer camp that lasts 14 days.
The ROTC program offers a training summer camp that lasts 14 days.
What type of training do students undergo after graduation?
What type of training do students undergo after graduation?
Upon graduation, participants may achieve the rank of ________ in the reserve force.
Upon graduation, participants may achieve the rank of ________ in the reserve force.
Which statement best describes the mission of the ROTC training program?
Which statement best describes the mission of the ROTC training program?
What is defined as a drug?
What is defined as a drug?
Drug abuse can occur through the use of legal drugs without a prescription.
Drug abuse can occur through the use of legal drugs without a prescription.
What characterizes drug dependence?
What characterizes drug dependence?
Drug abuse leads to an individual's physical, mental, and emotional __________.
Drug abuse leads to an individual's physical, mental, and emotional __________.
Which of the following is NOT a form of drug abuse?
Which of the following is NOT a form of drug abuse?
Match the types of drug abuse with their descriptions:
Match the types of drug abuse with their descriptions:
Drug dependence is solely a psychological condition.
Drug dependence is solely a psychological condition.
Any substance, legal or illegal, that disrupts an individual's mental or physical state is referred to as a __________.
Any substance, legal or illegal, that disrupts an individual's mental or physical state is referred to as a __________.
Study Notes
SOP Evolution
- In 1996, the Scholarship Incentive for Advance ROTC Training was introduced.
- The SOP has been revised multiple times, with changes to the scholarship amount, academic requirements, and eligibility criteria.
- In 2006, the Scholarship Incentive was changed to Incentive Allowance for Advance ROTC Cadets.
- SOP Nr 03 (2011) and SOP Nr 08 (2012) introduced changes to the physical fitness test requirements.
- In 2018, SOP Nr 08 (2018) updated the minimum height requirement for male and female candidates to 4’11”.
Advance ROTC vs. Grantees
- Advance ROTC and Grantees enrollment numbers have varied significantly over the past six years.
- In SY 2015-2016, the number of Advance ROTC Cadets was higher than the number of Grantees.
- The percentage of Grantees as a portion of Advance ROTC Cadets varied from year to year.
- The lowest percentage of Grantees was in SY 2018-2019.
- Overall, Advance ROTC Cadet enrollment has been consistently higher than Grantee enrollment.
SOP Nr 08, HPA dated 26 April 2018
- This SOP details the Incentive Program for Philippine Army Advance ROTC Cadets.
- It took effect in SY 2018-2019 and applies annually thereafter.
CSAFP Scholarship
- Only granted to qualified cadets in a 2-year Advance ROTC program
- No failing grades or dropped subjects
- Minimum grade of 80% in all subjects
- Awarded to cadets with the highest Latest Academic Grade Point Average (LAGPA)
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Attract and recruit talented cadets
- Increase enrollment and retention in Advance ROTC training
- Foster competition among cadets
- Alleviate financial burden for deserving students
- Provide incentives to top performing cadets
- Expand the pool of potential officers
Scope of Presentation
- Essence of territory and sovereignty
- National security and its challenges
- Role of youth and civic duty
The Fight for Territory and Sovereignty
- Historical examples:
- Early civilizations
- World War I and II
- Modern times:
- Russia-Ukraine conflict
- Hamas-Israel conflict
- China-Taiwan relations
Securing Philippine Territory and Sovereignty
- Historical milestones:
- 1565: Spanish colonization
- 1898: Spanish-American War
- 1942-1945: Japanese occupation
- 1946: Philippine independence
- 2024: Present day
- Key events and figures:
- 333: Arrival of Spanish conquistadors
- 48: American takeover after the Spanish-American War
- 3: Japanese occupation during World War II
- 78: Years of Philippine independence
- Self-rule: Current status of the Philippines
Territory and Sovereignty
- Essential aspects:
- Self-identity, culture, and beliefs
- Freedom
- Resources for basic needs and welfare
- Self-governance
- Relationship with other countries
- Sustainability for future generations
National Security
- Defined as the state or condition where the following are protected and enhanced:
- People's welfare, well-being, way of life
- Government and its institutions
- Territorial integrity
- Sovereignty
- Core values
National Security Challenges
- Terrorism
- Insurgency/Communist terrorist movements
- Separatist movements
- Energy security
- Disasters and calamities
- West Philippine Sea and other global issues
West Philippine Sea
- China's illegal claims on Philippine territory
- 2013: Philippines filed an arbitration case against China at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
- 2016: PCA ruling: No legal basis for China's historic rights or sovereign rights beyond those provided for in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in the South China Sea
- The ruling invalidated China's "nine-dash line" claim
Communist Terrorist Threat
- Aims to undermine:
- Democracy
- Religious freedom
- Peace
- Family values
Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)
- Political arm of the communist movement in the Philippines
- Role is to lead political struggle
- Uses various strategies:
- Political struggle
- Umbrella organization for the party's fronts and infiltrated groups
- Legal struggle
New People's Army (NPA)
- Military arm of the CPP
- Focus is on armed struggle and violence
National Democratic Front (NDF)
- United front umbrella organization for the CPP
- Aims to establish a broad political unity among various sectors
CPP-NPA-NDF Strategic Organizing
- Target sectors in urban centers:
- Allied sectors (teachers, professionals, church leaders, political allies, NGOs, business, partylists)
- Youth and student sectors, particularly state colleges and universities
Why the CPP-NPA-NDF Targets Youth
- Majority of party cadres and fighters come from youth ranks
Drug Use and its Impact
- Ingredients of Shabu (Methamphetamine): Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, Acetone, Alcohol, Toluene, Ether, Sulfuric Acid, Red Phosphorus, Iodine, Lithium, Trichloroethane, Chloroform, Sodium Metal Methanol/Alcohol, Muriatic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Marijuana
- Appearance: Dried parsley with stems and seeds, rolled into cigarettes/cigars
- Administration: Smoked or taken orally
- Effects: Memory and cognitive impairment, motor skill impairment, respiratory problems, pregnancy complications, mental health issues, burnout, reproductive health issues, exacerbation of mental illness
Ecstasy (MDMA)
- Appearance: Tablets
- Administration: Taken orally, occasionally as suppositories
- Effects:
- Short-term: Hyperthermia, sweating, anxiety, chills, depression, raised blood pressure, sleep problems, nausea, suppressed appetite, blurred vision, lack of interest in sex, impulsive behavior, muscle tension, aggression, tremors, fainting, seizures
- Long-term: Depression, sleep problems, elevated anxiety, memory problems, lack of interest in sex, inability to derive pleasure from sex
Effects of Drugs
- Ecstasy: Warm fuzzy feeling, chattiness, increased energy, wakefulness, overwhelming sex drive, emotional intensity, “geeb comma” (temporary unwakeable sleep due to system suppression)
Drink Spiking
- Occurs when someone adds alcohol or drugs to another person's drink without their knowledge
- Can result in sexual assault, robbery, or other criminal activity
- Never leave drinks unattended
Drug Penalties
- Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) outlines the legal penalties for illegal drug activity
Truth about Drugs
- Involvement in any illegal drug activity is punishable by law
Seven Environmental Principles
- Everything is connected to everything else
- All forms of life are important
- Everything must go somewhere
- Ours is a finite Earth
- Nature knows best
- Nature is beautiful and we are stewards of God's Creation
- Everything Changes
Everything is Connected
- Refers to the first law of ecology
- Emphasizes the interconnectedness of living things and their environment
All Forms of Life are Important
- Conservation and respect for all living organisms
Everything Must Go Somewhere
- Materials and waste have destinations
- Environmental impact of our waste
- Responsible consumption and waste management
- Our actions impact the planet
Ours is a Finite Earth
- Natural resources are limited
- Overexploitation leads to depletion and environmental degradation
- Need for sustainable practices
Intergenerational Equity
- Fairness across time
- Future generations should inherit a world as good or better than the present
- Equitable distribution of resources
Renewable Resources
- Cannot be depleted
- Can be supplied continuously
- Examples: Biomass, hydropower, geothermal power, wind, solar
- Nonrenewable resources: Petroleum, coal
Nature Knows Best
- Importance of studying natural systems and processes
- Learning from nature's principles for sustainable living
- Adapting to natural cycles and rhythms
- Protecting biodiversity
- Maintaining ecological balance
- Conservation and preservation of natural resources
Republic Act 7077 (RA 7077)
- Republic Act 7077, also known as "The Citizen Armed Force or Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act", was passed in 1991.
- The Reserve Force's mission is to assist the Armed Forces in times of war or invasion, provide relief during disasters, assist in socioeconomic development, and maintain government and private utilities.
ROTC Training under RA 7077
- Military training for college and university students is mandatory, as outlined in the National Defense Act and the 1987 Constitution.
- ROTC units are established and maintained with the approval of the Secretary of National Defense (SND).
- ROTC aims to produce enlisted and officer reservists.
- ROTC training lasts for two academic years for enlisted reservists and four years for officer reservists, potentially including summer or probationary training lasting up to sixty days.
- The first two years of mandatory ROTC constitute Basic ROTC, while the following two years are considered Advanced ROTC.
The West Philippine Sea
- The West Philippine Sea is a vital part of the South China Sea geographically, particularly for the Philippines.
- The Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) comprises over fifty features and surrounding waters, belonging to the Philippines and forming part of the Spratly Islands.
- Bajo de Masinloc, located off the coast of Zambales, is a large coral reef near the Municipality of Palauig.
Illegal Drugs: Shabu, Marijuana, and Ecstasy
- Shabu:
- Ingredients include ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, acetone, alcohol, toluene, ether, sulfuric acid, red phosphorus, iodine, lithium, trichloroethane, chloroform, sodium metal, methanol, muriatic acid, sodium hydroxide.
- Marijuana:
- Resembles dried parsley, often sold as cigarettes or cigars.
- Administered through smoking or orally.
- Also known as pot, damo, weed, dope, grass, MJ, Juts, Chongki, Mary Jane, Ganja, Dubi, Sensimilla, Veggie, 420
- Ecstasy (MDMA):
- Usually comes in tablet form.
- Administered orally, rarely through suppositories.
Effects of Drug Use
- Marijuana Effects:
- Behavioral: Memory and cognitive impairment, motor skill impairment, anxiety and panic/fear, delirium/hallucinations, psychosis, mania, paranoia, confusion, agitation, attention deficit, and altered perception of time and distance.
- Physical: Decreased muscle strength, poor coordination, postural hypotension, lethargy, slow reaction time, slurred speech, conjunctival injection, increased heart rate, increased cardiac oxygen demand, angina, myocardial infarctions, congestive heart failure.
- Ecstasy Effects:
- Short-term: Hyperthermia, sweating, anxiety, chills, depression, raised blood pressure, sleep problems, elevated anxiety, nausea, suppressed appetite, blurred vision, involuntary clenching of the teeth, impulsive behavior, muscle tension, aggression, tremors, fainting, seizures.
- Long-term: Memory problems, lack of interest in sex, inability to experience pleasure, depression, anxiety, sleep problems.
What is a Drug?
- Any substance other than food or water intended to alter the recipient’s physical, mental, or emotional state.
What is Drug Abuse?
- Use of any chemical substance, legal or illegal, resulting to individual’s physical, mental, emotional impairment.
Forms of Drug Abuse
- Use of legal drugs without prescription or consultation with a physician.
- Use of legal drugs for a purpose different from what it was designed and prescribed for
- Using drugs and substances without legitimate medical application or purpose.
Drug Dependence
- A state characterized by a compulsion to use a drug to experience psychological and physical effects.
Classification of Drugs
- Origin
- Pharmacological
Origin of Drugs:
- Natural - anything that comes from nature
- Synthetic - anything that is produced artificially or processed inside a laboratory.
Pharmacological Classification of Drugs
- Stimulants - “Uppers”
- Depressants - “Downers”
- Hallucinogens - “Psychedelic drugs”
How are Drugs Taken?
- Smoking - The drug is inhaled, goes to the lungs and is then rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream.
- Snorting - Snorted chemicals will enter the bloodstream through the mucus membrane in the nose.
- Oral Route - Swallowing the drugs allows the drugs to move onto the stomach where they are absorbed by the stomach lining and then enter the bloodstream.
- Injection - Injecting or putting fluid into the body, usually with a syringe and a hollow needle which is pierced through the skin to a sufficient depth for the drugs to be administered into the body.
- Suppositories - Drugs is absorbed through the mucus membrane in the rectum.
Abused Drugs
- Shabu
- Marijuana
- Ecstasy
Shabu (Methamphetamine Hydrochloride)
- Other name: Shabu
- What It Looks Like: crystals or crystalline powder, different colored powders, capsules, resembles Tawas
- How it's Administered: Smoked, Taken Orally, or Injected
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Explore the significant changes in the Scholarship Incentive for Advance ROTC Training from its inception in 1996 to the recent updates. This quiz highlights key modifications in scholarship amounts, eligibility, and physical fitness requirements. Test your knowledge on enrollment numbers and trends in ROTC Cadets versus Grantees over the years.
