M2 LESSON1 Flashcards
Are chemicals that affect a person in such a way as to bring about physiological, emotional, or behavioral change.
Drugs
When are drugs harmful?
When taken excessively.
The continuous misuse of any substance, licit, illicit which results to changes in an individual’s physical, mental or behavioral condition. If
Drug Abuse
Why do people turn to drugs?
•Peer pressure
•Curiosity
•Adventure
•Feel good
•Escape from reality
•Easy access to drugs
Is found to have harmful effects to the brain. It changes how the brain functions.
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)
Impairs a person’s ability to form new memories and to shift focus.
Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana)
The effects are similar to that of alcohol, including slurred, speech, lack of coordination, euphoria and dizziness. .
Inhalants
What are the common sign of drug abuse?
•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)
•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
people who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.
Experimenters
abuse the drug occasionally/whenever there are special occasions. They abuse the drug once every two (2) weeks to two (2) times a week.
Occasional Users
abuse the drug on a regular basis approximately three (3) to four (4) times a week or every other day.
Regular Users
people who tend to abuse the drug(s) everyday (almost everyday) or about five (5) to seven (7) times a week
Drug Dependents
drug abusers who manifest signs and symptom of psychotic disorders caused by the effects of drugs (hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, etc.)
Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser/Substance Induced Psychosis
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
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
