Health 9 Drug Scenario in the Philippines PDF

Drug Scenario in the Philippines UNIT II: HEALTH | Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to describe the drug scenario in the Philippines. Drug problem in the country Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency The Philippines is ex...

Drug Scenario in the Philippines UNIT II: HEALTH | Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to describe the drug scenario in the Philippines. Drug problem in the country Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency The Philippines is experiencing many problems that hinder further progress. One of these is the drug menace. Since these past years, the rise in the number of illegal drug users in the country has been alarming. According to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), more than three million Filipinos are hooked on drugs. The drug menace is now considered a dreadful social problem. It has become a major threat that can turn the country into a narco- state shortly. The scale of this menace is unusual compared with the data of drug problems of the country from the past years. Its effect upon the country’s social development is a serious situation that the government is now handling Factors that influence sustance use and abuse UNIT II: HEALTH | Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to Explain the concept of substance use, misuse, abuse, and dependence; Describe what drug addiction is; Explain how drug addiction happens; Describe the two types of dependence; and State why people abuse the use of drugs. Drug Misuse Drug misuse is the harmful use of drugs that is different from its intended purpose. This includes not following the instructions. Because some drugs can be harmful or dangerous if they are not used properly, following instructions in the use of any medicine is very important. Taking a medicine after the expiration date and using someone else’s prescription medicine are also considered as drug misuse. Drug Abuse Drug abuse is using a harmful or illegal drug on purpose. Taking a medicine more than what a physician prescribes and using a prescription drug without a prescription are considered as drug abuse. Drug Addiction Some drugs produce lasting effects that can cause individuals to have the urge to use the mover and over. When one abuses the uses of drugs over a period of time, he/she develops drug addiction. An individual who is addicted to a certain drug has uncontrollable craving for the drug because he/she has become dependent on it. Dependence on a certain drug means needing and using it in order to function normally. A drug-dependent person will also experience negative withdrawal symptoms if he/she stops using the drug. Why people take Drugs? People take drugs for several reasons such as follows: 1. to be relieved from frequent pain, discomfort, or illness 2. to fit in and feel accepted by their peers 3. to escape or relax from stress 4. to hide feelings of negative self-esteem 5. to escape boredom 6. to rebel against the law, parents, or guardians 7. to experiment  Stages of Second Stage: Occasional First stage: Addiction Use of the Drug Experimentation The individual uses the Drug abuse begins with “I drug every now and then. might try it only once.” The Through repeated use, individual experiments with he/she develops tolerance a certain drug such as for the drug. marijuana or alcohol because he/she wants to feel the thrill of taking a risk or wants to satisfy his/her curiosity. See the Light  Stages of Fourth Stage: Intense Use of Third Stage: Craving and Addiction the Drug Seeking Out the Drug The individual uses the The individual gets used to drug very often. He/She the drug, even enjoying its becomes pre-occupied effects. He/She needs the with the drug. The drug in order to function individual’s intense use of normally. the drug causes him/her problems at home and at school. He/She spends a great amount of time, See the Light energy, and money on the drug.  Stages of Fifth Stage: Addiction Addiction The individual has compulsive use of the drug. He/She becomes addicted to the drug- physically, psychologically, or both. The individual takes the drug everyday or even every hour. See the Light Drug Dependence Drug dependence usually starts with misusing and abusing drugs. A person who is drug dependent craves the drug and use sit repeatedly. There are two types of drug dependence: physical dependence and psychological dependence.  When an individual abuses a drug for along period of time, his/her body gets used to the drug and changes the levels of certain chemicals in his/her body. These changes that happen make the individual’s body need the drug regularly in order to function Physical properly. This kind of drug dependence experienced by a person is called physical dependence. Dependence Physical dependence is the body’s chemical need of a certain drug. When he/she stops using a drug, he/she may cause negative withdrawal symptoms such as cramps, fever, vomiting, anxiety, trembling, and nausea.  Psychological dependence is the result of an individual’s repeated use of a certain drug for emotional or social reasons. A person who is psychologically dependent craves the drug strongly to feel less anxious around others or to escape Psychological from fear, sadness, or problems. He/She also feels that he/she cannot get along without taking the drug and completely relies on it to control his/her emotions. Dependence In most instances, an individual who is addicted to a certain drug suffers from both physical dependence and psychological dependence. Activity Create a poster regarding Drug Use and Abuse