Drugs (Health) Part 1 Flashcards
Shabu
1st
Marijuana
2nd
Inhalants
3rd
are any substances or chemicals which when taken into the
body either though nasal, oral, transdermal or intravenous way
Drugs
are drugs commonly abused by users. In the Philippines the three drugs of abuse are shabu, marijuana and
inhalants.
Drugs of abuse
is a cluster of physiological, behavioral and cognitive phenomena of variable intensity in which the use of a drug takes on a high priority thereby creating a strong desire to take the substance.
Drug dependence
is the use of a substance incoherent or inconsistent with
the prescribed dosage or frequency of use.
Drug misuse
is the use of a substance for non-medicinal purposes. It leads to organ damage like brain damage and liver damage, addiction and troubled behavioral patterns
Drug Abuse
is the condition of the body to adapt to the effects of substances to the body thus requiring an even larger amount of the substance to experience the same physiological and mental effect experienced when taking the smaller dosage.
Drug tolerance
Identify the harmful substance and its negative effects to the body. Think about the other effects of getting into drugs to yourself and to your family, friends and community
Use decision-making skills
Reject the person by firmly saying no to the invitation. If the person insists, inform him or her about the harmful effects of using the substance. Share an alternative activity. If the person still insists, leave the person and walk away.
Use resistance skills