NSTP 1 Wk 3 - Drugs and Substance Abuse (2024) PDF

INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND NATION BUILDING National Service Training Program 1 Prof. Jossel Blanco Drugs and Substance Abuse, Prevention and Control Prepared by Prof. Jossel Blanco updated September 7, 2024...

INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND NATION BUILDING National Service Training Program 1 Prof. Jossel Blanco Drugs and Substance Abuse, Prevention and Control Prepared by Prof. Jossel Blanco updated September 7, 2024 Prepared for NSTP Classes 2  What is a drug? Prepared for NSTP Classes 5  Q. What is a drug? A drug is a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional and behavioural change in a person taking it. Prepared for NSTP Classes 6  Q. What is a drug? World Health Organization: It is any substance or product that is used or intended to be used to modify or explore the physiological system or pathological state in the benefit of the recipient. Prepared for NSTP Classes 7  Q. How are drugs taken? Ingestion Inhalation Applied topically Injection Used as suppository Prepared for NSTP Classes 8 When are Drugs harmful? Prepared for NSTP Classes 9  When are Drugs harmful? When taken “excessively and indiscriminately” from what is prescribed. Some drugs can be harmful if taken in dangerous combinations or by hypersensitive (allergic) person in ordinary or even small amounts. Prepared for NSTP Classes 10 Are products other than drugs ever abused? Prepared for NSTP Classes 11  Are products other than drugs ever abused? YES! Substance like glue, paint, thinners, gasoline and other volatile (breathable) solvents contain a variety of dangerous chemicals. Prepared for NSTP Classes 12 What is DRUG ABUSE? Licit or Illicit Prepared for NSTP Classes 13  What is DRUG ABUSE? ✓ USING drug without benefit or prescription which have the capacity to alter the mood or behaviour. ✓ USING drug and substance for a purpose different from the one from which the drug has been prescribed. ✓ Using drugs and substances having no legitimate medical application for purposes other than research. Prepared for NSTP Classes 14 Why do people turn to drugs??? Prepared for NSTP Classes 15 Why do people TURN to drugs??? “Medicines” can solve problem… to widespread access to various drugs… …“peer pressure” …substitute to alcohol Prepared for NSTP Classes 16 What Drugs are COMMONLY ABUSED? Prepared for NSTP Classes 17 What Drugs are COMMONLY ABUSED? Stimulants Examples: methamphetamine cocaine, caffeine and nicotine - Stimulants are substances that increase the activity of the central nervous system. Increased alertness and energy Reduced fatigue Improved mood Increased heart rate and blood pressure Decreased appetite Prepared for NSTP Classes 18 Ingredients of Meth Prepared for NSTP Classes 19 Methamphetamine HCL, a type of amphetamine Shabu is a white, odorless crystal or crystalline powder with a bitter numbing taste. Prepared for NSTP Classes 20 Prepared for NSTP Classes 21  Other names are Ubas, Siopao, Chongke. Prepared for NSTP Classes 22 Prepared for NSTP Classes 23 Cocaine is a drug from the leaves of the Cocao plant, a shrub that originated in South America. This drug affects the central nervous system as a stimulant. Prepared for NSTP Classes 24  Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or commonly Ecstasy known as "Ecstasy", "X-TC", "Adam", "Eden Tablet", “yuppie drug”, “hug drug” or by its any other name - Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) refers to the drug having such chemical composition, including any of its isomers or derivatives in any form; "Ecstasy", the other trendy drug, is the term used for a group of "designer" drugs closely related in chemical form to the amphetamine family of illicit drugs. Demand for this drug caused its price to soar up to 2,000 pesos today. MDMA was first developed as an appetite suppressant in 1914 by the German company, Merck. In the 1970's, U.S. therapists led by biochemist Alexander Shulgin used the drug to help patients explore their feelings. Prepared for NSTP Classes 25 What Drugs are COMMONLY ABUSED? Hallucinogens - are a class of drugs that can cause hallucinations, which are false perceptions of reality. They can also alter a person's mood, thoughts, and emotions.. Examples: mescaline and marijuana Prepared for NSTP Classes 26  MARIJUANA Marijuana is the term used to describe all the plant material like leaves, tops, stems, flowers and roots from a cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa), dried and prepared for smoking or taken orally as “brownies” Smoked cannabis produces a dreamy state of consciousness in which ideas seem disconnected, unanticipated and free-flowing. Time, color and spatial perceptions may be altered. In general, a feeling of well-being and relaxation is felt. Panic reactions have occurred, particularly in naïve users. Prepared for NSTP Classes 27  Cannabis Prepared for NSTP Classes 28 What Drugs are COMMONLY ABUSED? Sedatives - are medications that have a calming or sleep-inducing effect on the central nervous system. They are often used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Examples: barbiturates, non- barbiturates, tranquilizers and alcohol Prepared for NSTP Classes 29 What Drugs are COMMONLY ABUSED? Narcotics - drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep. Examples: opium and its derivatives such as morphine, codeine and heroin Prepared for NSTP Classes 30 How can you tell when one is abusing drugs? Prepared for NSTP Classes 31 How can you tell when one is abusing drugs? Malnutrition Prepared for NSTP Classes 32 How can you tell when one is abusing drugs? Panic Reaction Prepared for NSTP Classes 33 How can you tell when one is abusing drugs? Prepared for NSTP Classes Physical Damages 34 PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA) Drug Couriers Prepared for NSTP Classes 36 Drug Couriers PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA) “It has been a noticeable trend that more female Filipino drug couriers are being exploited by drug trafficking syndicates: Of the 710 arrested, 265 or 37% are males while 445 or 63% are females. Women are usually targeted by syndicates since they generally generate mild suspicion from authorities and the female body has more cavities possible to insert the drugs in, therefore posing less detection risk.” Prepared for NSTP Classes 37 Drug Couriers PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA) Methods of Concealment of Arrested Couriers Abroad Hidden in luggage/suitcases (38%) Ingestion/Swallowing (29%) Placed in shoes (7%) Placed in bottom part of luggage (5%) Placed inside handbag (4%) Others (17%): Undergoing minor operation, placing in shoeboxes/books/bottles/parcels, etc. Drug Seized from Arrested Couriers in the Philippines Heroin (1%) Cocaine (18%) Shabu (81%) Prepared for NSTP Classes 38 Concealment of Drugs Prepared for NSTP Classes 39 Concealment of Drugs Prepared for NSTP Classes 40 Concealment of Drugs Prepared for NSTP Classes 41  Concealment of Drugs Concealment of Drugs Prepared for NSTP Classes 42  Concealment of Drugs Concealment ofofDrugs Concealment Drugs Prepared for NSTP Classes 43  Concealment of Drugs Concealment ofofDrugs Concealment Drugs Prepared for NSTP Classes 44 Drug Couriers PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA) FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE DRUG COURIER PROBLEM Filipinos are usually enticed by the offer because of the syndicates’ promise of love/marriage, as have been recorded in several arrests involving Filipina drug couriers. Others are lured by the opportunity to travel and the promise of a comfortable life while others want a high-paying job and easy money. The drug courier problem can also be attributed to the following factors: - The prevalence of poverty - Poor educational background - Easy money - Unemployment - The idea of traveling Prepared for NSTP Classes 45 Drug Couriers PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA) THE TASK FORCE DRUG COURIER The Task Force Drug Couriers (TFDC) was created on February 08, 2010 by virtue of Administrative Order No. 279. It is an inter- agency team tasked in the deterrence, prevention and protection of Filipinos from being victimized as drug couriers by international drug trafficking syndicates. The Task Force is composed of 13 agencies, chaired by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and co- chaired by the Department of Foreign Affairs with the following agencies as members: Bureau of Customs Bureau of Immigration Commission on Higher Education Department of Justice Department of Labor and Employment Manila International Airport Authority National Bureau of Investigation Philippine Information Agency Philippine National Police - Aviation Security Group Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (formerly Philippine Tourism Authority) Office of the President thru the Office of the Executive Secretary Prepared for NSTP Classes 46 Prepared for NSTP Classes 47 Bahay Pag- asa Taguig Prepared for NSTP Classes 48  Image from City of Taguig Prepared for NSTP Classes 49  Image from City of Taguig Prepared for NSTP Classes 50  Image from City of Taguig Prepared for NSTP Classes 51  Image from City of Taguig Prepared for NSTP Classes 52  Image from City of Taguig Prepared for NSTP Classes 53  What can a person DO TO PREVENT DRUG ABUSE? Prepared for NSTP Classes 54  MAINTAIN PHYSICAL WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH Prepared for NSTP Classes 55 USE DRUGS PROPERLY. Prepared for NSTP Classes 56 ACCEPT AND RESPECT YOURSELF… OF WHO YOU ARE. Prepared for NSTP Classes 57  DEVELOP YOUR POTENTIALS. Prepared for NSTP Classes 58 COMMUNICATE YOUR PROBLEMS FREELY. Prepared for NSTP Classes 59 LEARN TO COPE WITH YOUR STRESSES WITHOUT THE USE OF DRUGS. Prepared for NSTP Classes 60  SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP. Prepared for NSTP Classes 61  DEVELOP STRONG MORAL AND SPIRITUAL FOUNDATIONS. Prepared for NSTP Classes 62 Sources Lulong - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzhRC5YdNhE Dangerous Drug Board http://www.ddb.gov.ph/ PDEA http://pdea.gov.ph/drug-trends/facts-about-drugs Google Images Prepared for NSTP Classes 63