UNIT III. DRUG EDUCATION Flashcards
- is any substance that brings physical, psychological, emotional, and behavioral changes when used.
DRUG
- is the continuous misuse of any substance, licit, illicit which results in changes in an individual’s physical, mental, or behavioral condition.
DRUG ABUSE
- The state of chronic intoxication caused by repeated and improper consumption of any regulated or prohibited substance.
DRUG ADDICTION
The state of an uncontrollable drive to take a particular substance to achieve physical and psychological stability following a continuous but improper use of the same substance.
DRUG DEPENDENCE -
- A condition in which the body builds up a resistance to the effects of a drug so that larger quantities are needed to obtain the same effect. An uncontrolled increase in the amount of substance taken may lead to an overdose which can result in death.
DRUG TOLERANCE
The condition in which the user becomes uncomfortable and very irritable as an aftereffect of the drug taken. In this stage, the user tends to lose control of himself and become hysterical or violent.
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME -
WHY DO PEOPLE TURN TO DRUGS?
- Peer pressure
- Curiosity
- Adventure
- Feel good
- Escape from reality
- Easy access to drugs
drugs which affect sensation, thinking and emotion
Hallucinogens –
Examples of Hallucinogens
Example: Marijuana, Hashish, LSD
drugs which reduces anxiety and excitement
Sedatives –
Examples of sedatives
Example: Barbiturates, Tranquilizers, Alcohol
drugs that relieve pain and induce sleep
c. Narcotics –
Example of narcotics
Example: Opium and derivatives like Heroin, Morphine, Codeine
with narcotic and non-narcotic cough suppressants
Cough Syrups –
Examples of cough syrups
Example: Corex, Endotussin, Robitussin AC, etc.
chemicals used by manufacturing industries
b. Inhalants –
examples of inhalant
Example: Rugby, Glue, Thinner
Example: Rugby, Glue, Thinner
drugs which increase alertness
a. Stimulants –
Examples of stimulants
Example: Amphetamine, Derivatives, Cocaine
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A PERSON IS ON DRUGS?
Changes in…
1. Appearance
2. Mood
3. Behavior
4. Interest
MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
a. Disturbance in Perception
b. Disturbance in Orientation
c. Disturbance in Memory
d. Disturbance in Judgement `
auditory and visual hallucination
Disturbance in Perception –
paranoia, psychosis
Disturbance in Orientation –
a depression that may lead to suicide
Disturbance in Judgement –
PHYSICAL HEALTH/PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
a. Systemic
b. General Health
C. BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS
a. Systemic
- Cardiac (HEART) Pathology –
- Pulmonary (LUNG) Illnesses
- Hepatic (LIVER) Problems
- Renal (KIDNEY) Diseases
irregularity of heartbeat, elevated or lowered blood pressure, chest pain, convulsions or death from cardiac arrest
Cardiac (HEART) Pathology –
b. General Health
- Malnutrition or weight loss
- Infections
- Accidents
- Blood Transmitted Disease
BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS
Substance seeking behavior can lead to various criminal and anti-social acts.
COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE
- Changes in attendance in school or work
- Changes in the usual capabilities in school/work
- Abrupt changes in overall attitude
- Generally lazy, irritable, discourteous, aggressive
- Usually untrustworthy and lacks self-confidence
- Manipulative
- Have a distorted view of reality
- Low frustration tolerance
- Con-game player
- Lacks interest in his/her 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
- Unexpected borrowing of money from relatives and friends
- Association with known drug abusers
people who abuse the drug(s) for an experimental basis.
- Experimenters –
abuse the drug occasionally/whenever there are special occasions. They abuse the drug once in two (2) weeks to twice a week.
- Occasional Users –
abuse the drug regularly approximately three (3) to four (4) times a week or every other day.
- Regular Users –
people who tend to abuse the drug(s)every day (almost every day) 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–
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR DRUG DEPENDENCY?
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Need to take drugs to overcome withdrawal symptoms
- Compulsion
- Tolerance
- Relapse
- Reduced social/occupational act
HOW CAN WE STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS?
- Devote ourselves to our 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
Abstainer management
Preventive Education
Experimenters
Occasional Users
Regular Users
MANAGEMENT
counseling
Drug Dependent management
Drug Rehabilitation
Mental Ill Chemical Abuser
(Substance-Induced Psychosis) management
Psychiatric Treatment
- Is there a legal basis for the conduct of random drug testing for tertiary students?
Article III Section36© of Republic Act No.9165, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive dangerous Act of 2002”
- Who is going to be arrested?
Based on the implementing guidelines, random drug testing shall apply to students in public and private, tertiary/higher education institutions.
- What agencies are participating in this endeavor?
The three (3) major government agencies participating in the drug testing program and also called “supervising agencies” in the guidelines, since they supervise the school is the:
* Department of Education (DepEd)
* Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and
* Technical Education Skill Development Authority (TESDA).
- Do these agencies have to conduct drug testing?
It is not the responsibility of the said three (3) agencies to conduct drug testing, but they have to coordinate closely with the DOH-Accredited Testing Center/Laboratories that will do the testing in the schools. The school, through its respective health personnel, shall assist the Drug Testing Laboratory in the Conduct of Test.
- What, therefore are the responsibilities of the CHED with regards to the implementation of this program?
The three (3) major participating agencies shall:
a. Issue an appropriate CHED order informing all schools under their supervision about the government’s actions against dangerous drugs;
b. Formulate and conduct training programs on drug counseling for guidance counselors to enhance their skills in handling drug dependency cases
- Who shall be the Drug Testing Coordinator?
The Drug Testing Coordinator shall be President/Chief Executive Officer in Tertiary/higher education institutions.
- If found to be positive of drugs, the student may be a subject of discrimination among his schoolmates. How will this concern be prevented?
Nobody will know the results of the drug test except the Drug Testing Coordinator. The results of the test shall be treated with the utmost confidentiality. No school is allowed to publish or post results whether the student is positive or negative.
- If found to be positive of drug dependency, will the students be expelled from the school?
A positive confirmatory drug test shall not be a ground for expulsion or any disciplinary action against the student. But in event that its determined that the student is a drug dependent, the school may impose the appropriate sanctions against the student as provided for in the schools’ Students Handbook of Regulations and the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools, if the student shall then be allowed to re-enroll.
- How is the process of rehabilitation done?
It includes after-care and follow-up treatment directed towards the physical, emotional, psychological, vocational, social and spiritual change/enhancement of a drug dependent to enable him/her to develop his/her capabilities and potential and render him/her to become a law-abiding and productive member of the community.
- Who selects the Drug Counselor of the School and what are his/her tasks?
The Drug Testing Counselor shall designate a Drug Counselor, a person trained in the techniques of guidance and counseling particularly dealing with cases of drug dependency.
- If after the counseling period the student shows no sign of improvement, what will be the next step?
If the student fails the drug test the second time, the DOH-accredited facility or physician may make a recommendation to the student, parent, and Drug Testing Coordinator to have the student referred to a DOH-accredited facility suited to the student’s level of dependency
- Can it be detected if the students are using drugs for medical treatment purposes and not for illegal use of the drugs?
Before drug testing, the selected students shall be asked to reveal the prescription medicines, vitamins, food supplements that they had ingested within the past five (5) days. The Drug testing Coordination shall keep the list and shall utilize this in the evaluation of the confirmatory drug test.
- What if a student selected for the drug testing refuses to undergo such a test? Will he be penalized for such an act?
Students who refuse to undergo random drug testing shall be dealt with the rules and regulations of the schools; provided that at no time shall refusal to undergo testing give rise to the presumption of drug use or dependency, provided further that the school may impose sanction on such refusal other than the offense of drug abuse of dependency.
- Who pays for the Drug Test?
The government shoulders the costs of random drug testing of students.
- Is there a penalty imposed on schools that refuse to implement the drug testing program?
Schools that refuse to implement the random drug testing program shall be liable under Section 32 of RA 9165 without prejudice to other administrative sanctions imposed by the Supervising Agencies. The Supervising Agency shall report the same to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)
- Suppresses the supply of dangerous drugs;
- Implements Dangerous Drugs Board policies;
- Controls and regulates the legitimate use of dangerous drug and controlled precursors and essential chemicals;
- Supervises the anti-drug activities of the drug law enforcement agencies;
- Coordinates the participation of all stakeholders in the anti-drug campaign.
- Suppresses the supply of dangerous drugs;
- Implements Dangerous Drugs Board policies;
- Controls and regulates the legitimate use of dangerous drug and controlled precursors and essential chemicals;
- Supervises the anti-drug activities of the drug law enforcement agencies;
- Coordinates the participation of all stakeholders in the anti-drug campaign.
sale, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution, and transportation of dangerous drugs
- SEC 5
maintenance of den, dive or resort
- SEC 6
possession of dangerous drugs
- SEC 11
- use of dangerous drugs
SEC 15 –
unlawful prescription of dangerous drugs
- SEC 19 –
authorized drug testing
- SEC 36 –
voluntary submission of a drug dependent to confinement, rehabilitation
- SEC 54 –
confidentiality of records under the voluntary submission
- SEC 60 –
- compulsory confinement of a drug dependent who refuses to apply under the voluntary submission
SEC 61 –
Is any substance that brings physical, psychological, emotional, and behavioral changes when used.
DRUGS
Is the continuous misuse of any substance, licit, illicit which results in changes in an individual’s physical, mental, or behavioral condition.
DRUGS ABUSE
The state of chronic intoxication caused by repeated and improper consumption of any regulated or prohibited substance.
DRUG ADDICTION
The state of an uncontrollable drive to take a particular substance to achieve physical and psychological stability following a continuous but improper use of the same substance.
DRUG DEPENDENCE
A condition in which the body builds up a resistance to the effects of a drug so that larger quantities are needed to obtain the same effect. An uncontrolled increase in the amount of substance taken may lead to an overdose which can result in death.
DRUG TOLERANCE
The condition in which the user becomes uncomfortable and very irritable as an aftereffect of the drug taken. In this stage, the user tends to lose control of himself and become hysterical or violent.
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME
people who abuse the drug(s) for an experimental basis.
EXPERIMENTERS
abuse the drug occasionally/whenever there are special occasions. They abuse the drug once in two (2) weeks to twice a week.
OCCASIONAL USERS
abuse the drug regularly approximately three (3) to four (4) times a week or every other day.
REGULAR USERS
people who tend to abuse the drug(s)every day (almost every day) or about five (5) to seven (7) times a week.
DRUG DEPENDENTS