University of Perpetual Help System DALTA- ROTC Unit DRUG EDUCATION Objectives Knowledge Skills Attitudes and Values Drugs Any substance that prevents or cures diseases, or enhances physical or mental welfare. Is any substance other than food or water that is intended to be taken or administered for the purpose of altering, sustaining, or controlling the recipient’s physical, mental, or emotional state Drugs Legal Drugs (Prescribed and OTC “Over-the-Counter” Drugs) Illegal Drugs (Psychoactive Substances) Drugs Abuse Is the use of any substance, licit or illicit, which results in an individual’s physical, mental, emotional, or social impairments. It is the use or consumption without medical authorization of medically useful drugs which alter mood and behavior. It is the use of drugs and substances for a purpose different from the one for which it has been prescribed. Shabu Marijuana Ecstasy Kinds of Drugs According to Effects: 1. INHALANT 2. NARCOTICS 3. STIMULANTS 4. DEPRESSANTS 5. HALLUCINOGENS 1. Inhalants Volatile chemical substances that contain psycho-active (mind/mood altering) vapors to produce a state of intoxication. Ex: Glue and Adhesive Cement / Rugby / Super Glue / Thinner General impairment of senses (touch, sight, hearing, speech, taste, smell, etc.) Vomiting Blurred vision Slurred speech General loss of Coordination, etc. Liver damage (cancer of the liver) Brain damage – loss of memory, depression and delirium Heart and blood disorder Sexual impotent Skin problems Frequent inflammation of the stomach leading to peptic ulcer 2. Narcotics The term narcotic, originally referred to a variety of substances that induced sleep. Also called OPIATES, which is medically used to relieve pain. When abused it causes insensibility, and dullness of mind with delusions. (Ex: Cough syrups, Opium, Cocaine, Morphine, Heroine) Restlessness Nausea & vomiting For every large dosage; cannot be awakened; Smaller Pupils Cold, moist and bluish skin Slowed down breathing Death Uneasiness Diarrhea Abdominal cramps Chills Sweating Nausea Runny nose and eyes 3. Stimulants (also known as “uppers”) Any of a group of drugs that excite the central nervous system, in which increase alertness, alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of well being. (Ex. Cocaine / Amphetamine i.e. SHABU) Dilated pupils Increase in blood pressure / Heart rate / Breathing rate / Body Temperature Involuntary muscle twitching A sense of well being Feels energetic/alert Less hunger Slurred speech 4. Depressants also called as “downers” any drug or chemical that decreases the activity of any bodily function. The term most often is used to refer to drugs that reduce the activity of the central nervous system (Ex: Sedatives / Sleeping Pills / Tranquilizers) Small doses: calmness and relaxation Large doses: slurred speech, staggering, poor judgment, slow body movements & uncertain reflexes. Overdose: unconsciousness/DEATH Psychosis Restlessness Irritability/anxiety Sleeplessness Stuffy or running nose Ulcerated mucous membrane of nose Lung damage Confusion Slurred speech 5. Hallucinogens (also called psychedelics) First developed as appetite suppressant any one of a large number of natural or synthetic psychoactive drugs that produce marked distortions of the senses and changes in perception. Drugs capable of provoking changes in sensation, thinking, self-awareness and emotion. Alteration of time and space perception and hallucination. (Ex: MJ / LSD / Ecstasy / Ketamine) Hallucinations/illusions Faster heart beat and pulse rate Bloodshot Eye/blurred vision/Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Dry mouth and throat Forgetfulness/inability to think Altered sense of time/ disorientation Impaired reflexes coordination and concentration Acute panic anxiety reaction Appetite loss & sleeping problems (MDMA) “Food-trip” & sleepiness (MJ) Psychiatric consequences Severe irritation of the nasal passages that they may become prone to frequent nose bleed Renal damage heart disease and strokes Injecting MDMA from contaminated needles may lead to risk of infections resulting in inflammation of the blood vessels, infection of the heart valves, blood poisoning and AIDS all of which can lead to death. Regional Drug Trends PHILIPPINES IS ONE OF THE MOST AFFECTED COUNTRIES IN THE ASIAN REGION AS FAR AS AMPHETAMINE TYPE STIMULANTS (ATS) ARE CONCERNED. PRODUCTION PROCESSING TRAFFICKING FINANCING RETAILING (PUSHING) CONSUMPTION (USING) PRODUCTION Cannabis plants The planting, growing, & harvesting of plants sources of dangerous drugs like MJ, ephedra, coca & opium poppy, which are the sources of raw materials for the manufacture of precursors &/or dangerous drugs. PROCESSING * harvested raw materials are brought to clandestine laboratories for processing into precursor or semi-finished form such as ephedrine for ephedra & base or paste for coca; or finished products such as shabu & cocaine; raw materials also come from diversion of licit production, precursors & chemicals such as ephedrine from the manufacture of medicinal preparations like cold tablets to shabu. TRAFFICKING The surreptitious movement & delivery of dangerous drugs from the clan labs to the wholesale markets (domestic or international). FINANCING - the receipt & disposition of payments for drugs. Lucrative profits are amassed, laundered & used for various purposes. RETAILING * The selling or pushing of drugs in small quantities (drugs are “cut”, for bigger profit) to the end users at the street or grassroots levels. CONSUMPTION * The period when illegal drugs go down to the market or directly to the consumers for the purpose of abuse or misuse. 26 Lack of Parental Guidance Peer Pressure/Curiosity Boredom, Frustration Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From Reality Common Signs of Drug Abuse Common Signs of Drug Abuse Introduction to Drug Treatment THE LAW AGAINST Dangerous Drugs SECTIONS 5 TITLE PUNISHABLE ACTS PENALTIES - Unless authorized by law Sell, Trade, Administer, Dispense, Deliver, Give away to another, Distribute, Dispatch in transit or Transport any dangerous drugs including any species of Opium poppy regardless of the quantity and purity involved - Act as broker in any such other transaction - Life imprisonment to Death and a fine of 500T to 10M pesos - - - If STADDD or T within 100m from the school - Pusher who use minor or mentally incapacitated individuals as runner, couriers and messengers or in any capacity directly connected to the dangerous drugs and or controlled precursor and essential chemical trade -Maximum Penalty of Death -Maximum Penalty of death SECTIONS 5 cont’d TITLE PUNISHABLE ACTS PENALTIES - If the victim of the offense is minor -Maximum or a mentally incapacitated Death individual or should a dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical involved in any offense herein provided be the proximate cause of death of a victim Penalty of - Organizes, manages or acts as a -Maximum financier Death Penalty of - SECTIONS 6 TITLE PUNISHABLE ACTS PENALTIES - Maintain a den, dive or resort -Life imprisonment to where any dangerous drugs is used Death and a fine ranging or sold in any form from 500T to 10M pesos SECTIONS TITLE PUNISHABLE ACTS PENALTIES 11 Possession of Dangerous drugs Shall posses any Dangerous Drugs in the following quantities regardless of the degree of purity - 10 gms or more of Opium - 10 gms. or more Morphine - 10 gms. or more of Heroin - 10 gms. or more of Cocaine or cocaine Hydrochloride - 50 gms. or more of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or Shabu - 10 gms. or more Marijuana resin or Marijuana resin oil - 500 gms or more of Marijuana - 10 gms. or more other drugs, such as: *MDMA or Ecstacy Life imprisonment to Death; and Fine of 500T to 10M pesos - 10 gms. or more but less than 50 gms of Shabu - Life Imprisonment Fine of 400T to 500T pesos SECTIONS 11 con’t TITLE PUNISHABLE ACTS 5 gms. Or more but less than 10 grams of Opium, Morphine, Heroin, cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride, marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil, methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” or other drugs such as MDMA, PMA, TMA, LSD, GHB - 300 grams or more but less than 500 grams of marijuana PENALTIES -20 years and 1 day to Life Imprisonment and Fine of 400T to 500T pesos - -Less than 5 gms. of Opium, Morphine, Heroin, cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride, marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil, methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” or other drugs such as MDMA, PMA, TMA, LSD, GHB - less than 300 grams of marijuana -20 years and 1 day to Life Imprisonment and Fine of 400T to 500T pesos -12 years and 1 day to 20 years and a Fine of 300T to 400T pesos -12 years and 1 day to 20 years and a Fine of 300T to 400T pesos “MAGANDANG UMAGA AT MABUHAY PO TAYONG LAHAT” “Say No to Drugs”
