Drugs
Drugs
� It
is a substance that can heal
the physical or mental state of
a human or it can change the
mental health and physical health based on
how people will use it. Drugs can be used
but not too much because they can affect
our brain and our physical health.
⮚Drugs
abuse are drugs
commonly abused by users.
In the Philippines the three
drugs of abuse are shabu,
marijuana and inhalants.
Classifications
of Drugs
GATEWAYS DRUGS
Gateway drugs
a drug (such as alcohol or
marijuana) whose use is
thought to lead to the use
of and dependence on a
harder drug (such as
cocaine or heroin)
Narcotics
�
cocaine, heroin and marijuana
Narcotics
� drugs
which relieve pain and
induce sleepiness
� these drugs are administered
in moderation to patients with
mental disorders and those in
severe pain like cancer
� These drugs are illicit and
dangerous if taken
DEPRESSANTS
Depressant drugs
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slow down a person’s central
nervous system (CNS)-brain, spinal
cord and nerves.
Doctors commonly prescribe
depressant drugs to help certain
persons to be less angry, less stressed
or tensed.
Depressant drugs relax muscles and
nerves. These drugs also make
patients feel sleepy and lightheaded.
STIMULANTS
Stimulant drugs
� speed
up a person's central
nervous system
� have the opposite effect of
depressants
� It make a person’s energy high
� negative effects
� depression
� tiredness
HALLUCINOGENS
Hallucinogens
� drugs
which distorts reality and
facts
� It affects all senses and makes
a user see, hear and feel things
that don’t exist in the time
being
� came from the word
�
hallucination - to perceive
illusions
INHALANTS
Inhalants
� are
found in ordinary household
chemical products and
anesthetics
� Inhalant intoxication is similar to
the signs and symptoms of
alcohol intoxication
� One difference is the foul smell
of chemicals sniffed, inhaled or
huffed by the user.
Inhalants
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Continuous use and abuse leads to
delusions, brain damage, liver
damage, coma and death
Examples of household products
used as inhalants are acetone,
rugby or solvent, ordinary and spray
paint, cleaning fluids and air
conditioner fluid (Freon).
Profile of Filipino Drug Users
Profile
Findings
Ratio of Users
(male to female)
10:1
Mean Age
28 years old
Civil status
Single (58.2 %)
Employment Status
Unemployed
Educational Attainment High School Level
Profile of Filipino Drug Users
Profile
Findings
Average Monthly Household Php 16,290.80
Income
Duration of Drug Use
6 years and more
Residence
Urban Areas
Nature of Drug Use
Poly-drug use (multiple drug
use)
Common Drug Abuse Used
1.
2.
3.
Shabu
Marijuana
Inhalants
What are the law
enforcing agencies
in the Philippines
who help in
arresting the drug
syndicate
members, and drug
traffickers?