Drug and peace education

Question 1

is the overuse or consumption of drugs other than for medical reasons.

Answer 1

Drug abuse

Question 2

It characterized by a compulsion to use a drug to experience psychological or physical effects despite any deterioration in health, work or social activities.

Answer 2

Drug Addiction

Question 3

SEVERAL FORMS OF DRUG DEPENDENCY

Answer 3

TOLERANCE
HABITUATION
ADDICTION

Question 4

SOME READILY RECOGNIZABLE SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE

Answer 4

1. Sudden shift in attitudes.
2. Mood Swings, Depressed and morose first, then becoming highly related and euphoric.
3. Highly excitable and displays fits of rage and aggression.
4. Unusual effort to conceal needle marks on arms & wearing shades to conceal reddish eyes…
5. Sudden regression from the usual and normal capabilities such as from work, school or social habits.
6. Neglect of personal grooming, hygiene & appearances.
7. Engaging in petty crimes & other forms of mischief’s to support the illicit habit.
8. Association with known drug abusers and persons with shady character.

Question 5

WHAT DRUGS ARE COMMONLY ABUSED?

Answer 5

Sedatives
Hallucinogens
Narcotics
Stimulants
Volatile Substance

Question 6

Drugs which may reduce anxiety and excitement, lowered inhibitions, slow pulse and beating, lowered blood pressure, poor concentration, confusion, impaired coordination.

Answer 6

Sedatives

Question 7

Drugs which affect sensation, thinking, self-awareness and emotion. Impaired balance and coordination, increased heart rate, panic attack, changes in time and space perception, delusions.

Answer 7

Hallucinogens

Question 8

Drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep.

Answer 8

Narcotics

Question 9

Drugs which increase alertness and physical disposition

Answer 9

Stimulants

Question 10

Increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism, feelings of exhilaration, energy, increased mental alertness/rapid or irregular heart beat, reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, insomnia

Answer 10

Stimulants

Question 11

Chemical substances that causes Central Nervous System depression.

Answer 11

Volatile Substance

Question 12

TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DRUGS

Answer 12

1. ALL DRUGS ARE ESSENTIALLY POISONS
2. DRUGS AFFECT THE MIND
3. PEOPLE TAKE DRUGS TO GET RID OF UNWANTED FEELINGS
4. WHEN A DRUG WEARS OFF, THE PERSON WANTS MORE
5. MARIJUANA DAMAGES THE LUNGS NERVES AND BRAIN. IT IS THE MOST DANGEROUS DRUGS BECAUSE OF ITS HALLUCINOGENIC EFFECT.
6. SPEED CAN HOOK YOU EVEN AFTER ONLY ONE USE
7. ECSTASY IS ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS DRUGS
8. DRUGS RUIN CREATIVITY
9. DRUGS DULL ALL YOUR SENSES
10. DRUGS STAY IN THE BODY FOR YEARS AFTER YOU TAKE THEM

Question 13

WHAT CAN A PERSON DO TO PREVENT DRUG ABUSE?

Answer 13

Maintain good physical and mental health

Use drugs properly. Most drugs are beneficial when used under medical advice

Understand your own self. Accept and respect yourself for what you are.

Develop your potentials. Engage in wholesome productive and fulfilling activities

Learn to relate effectively with others. Have somebody to whom you can communicate your problems freely.

Learn to cope with your problems and other stresses without the use of drugs.

Seek professional help if you feel you cannot cope up with your problems.

Develop strong moral and spiritual foundations.

Question 14

FORMULA TO WIN THE FIGHT AGAINST DANGEROUS DRUGS

Answer 14

N – Nurture your dreams
O – Obey authorities
D - Don’t even think about it
R - Resist negative pressure
U - Use healthy alternatives
G - God is the answer
S - Say NO!!!!