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    CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY

    NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM


    Civic Welfare Training Service

    Module3
    SUBSTANCE AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION

    Introduction:

    The vulnerability of young people towards drug addiction and abuse remains to
    be a challenge for our society. Numerous young people, due to ignorance and
    curiosity, have succumbed to drug addiction which affected their personal and
    social well-being. In order to further equip the students against addiction, this
    module presents foundational and scientific information on drugs and drug
    addiction. Through information and education, it helps them to better negotiate
    against the influence of friends/ peers, thus reducing propensity towards
    addiction

    Objectives:

    At the end of the module, it is expected that the students shall:


     Know basic concepts and definitions on drugs and drug abuse.
     Understand the effects and signs of drug abuse
     Classify different kinds of drug users
     Equip themselves to say no and refuse drugs

    DEFINITION AND CONCEPT

    WHAT IS A DRUG?

    A drug is any substance that brings physical, psychological, emotional, and


    behavioral changes when used.

    WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?

    Drug abuse is the continuous misuse of any substance, licit, illicit which results to
    changes in an individual’s physical, mental, or behavioral condition.

    WHY DO PEOPLE TURN TO DRUGS?


     Peer pressure
     Curiosity
     Adventure

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     Feel good
     Escape from reality
     Easy access to drugs

    HISTORY AND COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS IN THE PHILIPPINES


    A. PRE-MARTIAL LAW ERA
    a. Hallucinogens – drugs which affects sensation, thinking and emotion.
    Example: Marijuana, Hashish, LSD
    b. Sedatives – drugs which reduces anxiety and excitement. Example:
    Barbiturates, Tranquilizers, Alcohol
    c. Narcotics – drugs that relieve pain and induce sleep. Example: Opium and
    derivatives like Heroin, Morphine, Codeine

    B. MARTIAL LAW ERA


    a. Cough Syrups – with narcotic and non-narcotic cough suppressants.
    Example: Corex, Endotussin, Robitussin AC, etc.
    b. Inhalants – chemicals used by manufacturing industries. Example: Rugby,
    Glue, Thinner

    C. AFTER EDSA REVOLUTION


    a. Stimulants – drugs which increases alertness. Example: Amphetamine,
    Derivatives, Cocaine

    HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A PERSON IS ON DRUGS? Changes in…


    1. Appearance
    2. Mood

    3. Behavior
    4. Interest
    DRUG SITUATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
    DRUG OF CHOICE IN THE PHILIPPINES

    1. Methamphetamine hydrochloride (Shabu) – most abused drug in PH


    2. Cannabis (Marijuana)
    3. Methylenedioxy- methamphetamine (MDMA) or ecstasy

    IDENTIFIED MARIJUANA PLANTATION SITES

    1. Cordillera Administrative Region


    2. Region 1
    3. Region 2

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    EFFECTS OF DRUGS
    These are several effects of drugs:
    A. MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
    a. Disturbance in Perception – auditory and visual hallucination
    b. Disturbance in Orientation – paranoia, psychosis
    c. Disturbance in Memory
    d. Disturbance in Judgment – depression that may lead to suicide
    B. PHYSICAL HEALTH/PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
    a. Systemic
    1. Cardiac (HEART) Pathology – irregularity of heart beat, elevated or
    lowered blood pressure, chest pain, convulsions or death from
    cardiac arrest
    2. Pulmonary (LUNG) Illnesses
    3. Hepatic (LIVER) Problems
    4. Renal (KIDNEY) Diseases
    b. General Health
    1. Malnutrition or weight loss
    2. Infections
    3. Accidents
    4. Blood Transmitted Disease
    C. BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS
    Substance seeking behavior can lead to various criminal and anti-social
    acts.

    COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE


    The profile of a drug dependent or a substance abuser is as follows:
     Changes in attendance in school or work
     Changes in the normal capabilities in school/work
     Abrupt changes in overall attitude
     Generally lazy, irritable, discourteous, aggressive
     Usually untrustworthy and lacks self-confidence
     Manipulative
     Have a distorted view of reality
     Low frustration tolerance
     Con-game player
     Lacks interest in his studies/work (withdrawal from responsibilities)
     Blames everybody but himself (blame tosser)
     No respect for the rights of others
     Prefers to stay with peers (barkada)
     May frequently go to odd places (to take drugs)
     Poor physical appearance (unconcerned with grooming and hygiene)

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     Wearing of sunglasses at inappropriate times


     Unusual effort to cover arms to hide needle marks (long-sleeved
    garments)
     Stealing items which can be readily sold
     Unusual borrowing of money from relatives and friends
     Association with known drug abusers

    CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG ABUSE


    Substance abusers can be classified according to the frequency of their
    substance use.
    1. Experimenters – people who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.
    2. Occasional Users – abuse the drug occasionally/whenever there are
    special occasions. They abuse the drug once every two (2) weeks to two
    (2) times a week.
    3. Regular Users – abuse the drug on a regular basis approximately three (3)
    to four (4) times a week or every other day.
    4. Drug Dependents – people who tend to abuse the drug(s) everyday
    (almost everyday) or about five (5) to seven (7) times a week.
    5. Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser/Substance Induced Psychosis – drug
    abusers who manifest signs and symptom of psychotic disorders caused
    by the effects of drugs (hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, etc.)

    SUBSTANCE DEPENDENDCY AND KEEPING DRUG-FREE

    WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR DRUG DEPENDENCY?


     Withdrawal symptoms
     Need to take drugs to overcome withdrawal symptoms
     Compulsion
     Tolerance
     Relapse
     Reduced social/occupational act

    HOW CAN YOU STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS?


     Devote yourself to your studies and other productive activities at home or
    in school
     Stay away from people, places and events that promote drug use
     Learn to manage feelings and cope with stress without using drugs
     Develop a strong moral and spiritual foundation
     Educate yourself about the effects of drug abuse
     Always say NO

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    WHAT ARE THE COUNTER-MEASURES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE?


    Classification Management
    Abstainer Preventive Education
    Experimenters Counseling
    Occupational Users
    Regular Users
    Drug Dependent Drug Rehabilitation
    Mentally III Chemical Abuser Psychiatric Treatment
    (Substance Induced
    Psychosis)

    THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS ACT OF 2002


    These are some of the important provisions in the Republic Act 9165 also known
    as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
     SEC 5 – sale, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution and
    transportation of dangerous drugs
     SEC 6 – maintenance of den, dive or resort
     SEC 11 – possession of dangerous drugs
     SEC 15 – use of dangerous drugs
     SEC 19 – unlawful prescription of dangerous drugs
     SEC 36 – authorized drug testing
     SEC 54 – voluntary submission of a drug dependent to confinement,
    rehabilitation
     SEC 60 – confidentiality of records under the voluntary submission
     SEC 61 – compulsory confinement of a drug dependent who refuses to
    apply under the voluntary submission

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