Chapter 4A Drug Abuse (Emilio Aguinaldo College)

NSTP | CWTS 1 DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PREVENTION, AND CONTROL CHAPTER 4A Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, students are expected to: 1. Explore the nature and effects of drugs of abuse and substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and others on personal health a...

NSTP | CWTS 1 DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PREVENTION, AND CONTROL CHAPTER 4A Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, students are expected to: 1. Explore the nature and effects of drugs of abuse and substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and others on personal health and social relationship; 2. Synthesize right information on the health , legal, and social consequences of drug and substance abuse and examine how this negatively impacts the person who uses the drug, and his or her family, friends and community; and 3. Value one’s contribution in the prevention and control of drugs and substance abuse. DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PREVENTION, AND CONTROL  Drug Abuse control and prevention is done through problem awareness, education and strategy implementation  Foremost reason why our youth is dragged into the abyss of drug addiction is the lack of guidance from the family itself  Second is that adolescence is the period of where wants exceed necessities  A drug addict is generally emotionally unstable individual before he or she acquired the habit FAQ’s about the nature of Drug Abuse 1. What is a drug? A drug is a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional, and behavioral change in a person taking it. 2. Why do people turn to drugs? Any drug is harmful when taken into excess and if taken into combinations or by hypersensitive (allergic) person in ordinary or small dosage. 3. Why do people turn to drugs? Medicines can solve problems; widespread access to drugs; peer pressure; notion that drugs give enjoyment to users in the context that it is used as substitute to alcohol FAQ’s about the nature of Drug Abuse (cont.) 4. What is drug abuse? Drug abuse is the use of chemical substances, licit or illicit, which results in the individual’s physical, mental or social impairment. It may refer to the following practices: Using without medical prescription For a purpose different from the one for which the drug has been prescribed Having no legitimate medical application for the purposes other than research 5. Are there products other than drugs ever abused? Substances like glue, paint thinners, gasoline, and other volatile (breathable) solvents contain a variety of dangerous chemicals FAQ’s about the nature of Drug Abuse (cont.) 6. What are the types of drugs? a. Stimulants-drugs which increase alertness and physical disposition Ex. Amphetamine, cocaine, caffeine nicotine b. Hallucinogens (Psychedelics) Drugs which affects sensations, perceptions, delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations may be mild or ove4rwhelming, depending on the dose and quantity of drug Ex. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) mescaline, marijuana c. Sedatives. Drugs which may reduce anxiety and excitement Ex. Barbiturates. Non-barbiturates, tranquilizers, alcohol d. Narcotics. Drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep Ex. Opium and its derivatives such as morphine, heroine, codeine FAQ’s about the nature of Drug Abuse (cont.) 7. What is a drug abuser? Anyone can be a drug abuser. Drug abuse is no respecter of age, sex, and social status. 8. How can you tell when one is abusing drugs? A lot of changes-in behavior, appearance, and in mood. Occurs in person who is abusing drugs. Sudden changes occurs in the person’s disposition from pleasant to unpleasant. The individual is: Is often associated with known drug abusers; Is irritable, discourteous, defiant and aggressive; Is untrustworthy and lack self-confidence; Is unhealthy and unconcerned with good grooming; FAQ’s about the nature of Drug Abuse (cont.) Has low frustration tolerance; Lacks interest in his/her studies or work; Blames anybody but himself/herself for his problems; Develops changes in normal capabilities in school/work Borrows money and at times steals various items unusually National Drug Situation  The Philippine government attributes the deterioration of the countries law and order and the disintegration of the social fabric of society partly to the advent of dangerous drugs.  Drug trafficking is profitable underground business which has spawned other crimes and source of money laundering on global scale. Commonly Abused Drugs 1. Methamphetamine Hydrochloride. Is found to have harmful effects to the brain functions, reduces motor skills and impaired verbal learning Street name: Shabu, ice, crystal, kristal, basura, tawas 2. Ecstasy. An illegal drug that contains thew active ingredient 3,4- methylendioxymethampetamine (MDMA). It is related to stimulants and hallucinogens and produces both effects on mood and senses, which made it a popular ‘party drug’. 3. Marijuana. The United Nations International Drug Control Program has identified the Philippines as a major marijuana producer and exporter. Commonly Abused Drugs Shabu Ecstasy Marijuana Drug-Trafficking Shabu or Methamphetamine hydrochloride is the most prevalent drug in the country, seized in majority of anti-drug operations. Drug-Trafficking Involvement of Foreigners in Drug Trafficking  Mainly apprehended for selling illegal drugs, 49.35% of the total arrest for year 2013 are Chinese nationals, followed by Taiwanese at 12.99% of the arrests. Drug-Trafficking Transit points of drugs  A huge portion of shabu that enters the Philippines comes directly from Southern China where most of the shabu laboratories are located.  Identified landing points are the shorelines of Northern and Central Luzon regions and Tagalog Regions Facts and Figures  The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is responsible in preventing, investigating, and combating any dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals within the Philippines. The agency is tasked with the enforcement of the penal and regulatory provisions of R.A. Act No. 9165 otherwise known as Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this lesson, the student should have been able to: 1. Investigate the nature and effects of drugs of abuse, including alcohol, tobacco, and other substances, on personal health and social relationships; 2. Analyze accurate information about the health, legal, and social consequences of drug and substance abuse, and assess how it negatively impacted the user, their family, friends, and community; and 3. Recognize the significance of their role in the prevention and control of drug and substance abuse.