MIDTERM Flashcards
a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional or behavioral change in a person taking it.
Drug
Drugs which increase alertness and physical disposition
stimulants
also called psychedelics
hallucinogens
drugs which affect sensation, thinking, self-awareness, and emotions. Changes and space perception, delusions, and hallucinations may be mild or overwhelming, depending on the dose and quality of the drugs.
hallucinogens
the use of any chemical substances, ilicit, which results in an individual’s physical, mental, or social impairment.
drug abuse
red means?
stop
green means?
go
yellow means?
wait
any substance which when taken alters
the body’s function either physically and/or psychologically.
drugs
Deliberately taking a substance for other
than its intended purpose, and in a manner that can result in damage to the person’s health or his ability to function.
Drug abuse
The use of a drug for purposes other than treating sickness, often leading to great harm.
Drug abuse
prohibited by law (ra 9165)
illegal
Punishable by LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO DEATH PENALTY
Importation of Dangerous Drugs and Financier of Drug Operations
Punishable by LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO
DEATH PENALTY
DISTRIBUTORS, BROKERS, TRANSPORTERS,
SELLERS, TRADERS OF DANGEROUS DRUGS
Punishable by Life Imprisonment to death
MAINTENANCE OF DEN/RESORT FOR
DRUG
The penalty of imprisonment ranges from 12 years and 1 day to 20 years and a fine ranging from P100,000.00 to P500,000.00 shall be imposed
Employees and Visitors of a Den, Dive or Resort.
Possession of Dangerous Drugs.
Punishable by Life Imprisonment
exists when the drug is in the immediate
physical possession or control of the accused,
Actual possession
exists when the drug is under the dominion and control of the accused or when he has the right to exercise dominion and control over the place where it is found.
Constructive possession
SHALL BE IMPOSED A PENALTY OF A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS REHABILITATION IN ANY GOVERNMENT/ACCREDITED CENTER FOR THE FIRST OFFENSE and FOR SECOND TIME VIOLATION -IMPRISONMENT, 6 YEARS AND 1 DAY TO 12 YEARS PLUS FINE, 50K TO 200K
Use of Dangerous Drugs
The body begins to need it as much as it needs food. If the use of the drug is stopped or withdrawn, the body reacts
by showing what is known as withdrawal symptoms.
PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE
the ill effects that a drug taker/abuser feels when he stops using the drugs to which
he/she has become accustomed.
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
Drug that produce physical dependence
ADDICTIVE DRUGS
If mixed with alcohol, can have serious consequences because it potentials the effect of drugs that may include coma and even death.
POLYDRUG ABUSERS
often mix alcohol with drugs.
POLYDRUG ABUSERS
- 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.
Stimulants
Scientific Name:
Methamphetamine, Hydrochloride
Street / Slang Names:
Poor Man’s Cocaine, Meth,
Ice, Speed, Shabs, “S”, Shasha, Ubas, Bato, Tobats, Siopao, Splash, Items, etc.
Shabu