Drug Addiction

I.​ PDEA​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Republic Act 9165 Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act Of 2002

II.​ Article​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
A.​ Article II​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

1.​ Section 2 Declaration Of Policy​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

-​ It is the policy of the state to safeguard the integrity of its territory
and the well-being of its citizenry, particularly the youth, from the
harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental
well-being.
2.​ Section 5​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Sale, trading, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution, and
transportation of dangerous drugs and or controller precursors and
essential chemicals
3.​ Section 11​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Possession of dangerous drugs
4.​ Section 12​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Possession of equipment, instruments, apparatus, and other
paraphernalia for dangerous drugs.
5.​ Section 15​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Use of dangerous drugs
6.​ Section 16​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Cultivation or culture of plants classified as dangerous drugs
B.​ Article IV​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

1.​ Section 41​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

-​ Involvement of the family
-​ Primarily responsible for the education and awareness of the
members of the family
2.​ Section 42​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Student councils and campus organization
3.​ Section 43​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ School Curricula
4.​ Section 44​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Head, supervisors, and teachers of the school
III.​ Types of Drugs​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Stimulants (Uppers) Depressants (Downers) Hallucinogen

Speed up the brain and Slow down the brain and These drugs alter the user’s
central nervous system central nervous system state of consciousness

-​ Caffeine (coffee, -​ Alcohol -​ LSD

energy, drinks, tea) -​ Heroin -​ Ecstasy
-​ Nicotine (Cigarettes) -​ Tranquilizers -​ Magic mushrooms
-​ Amphetamines (meth, -​ Sleeping pills -​ Peyote
ecstasy) -​ Marijuana -​ PCP
-​ Speed
-​ Bath salts
-​ Cocaine and cracks
-​ Cocaine
-​ Diet pills

IV.​ Alcohol​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

In low doses, causes: In medium doses, causes: In high doses, causes:

-​ Relaxing effect -​ Slurred speech -​ Vomiting

-​ Reduce tension -​ Drowsiness -​ breathing difficulties
-​ Impaired concentration -​ Altered emotions -​ Unconsciousness
-​ Slower reflexes -​ Coma
-​ Impaired reaction time -​ Death

A.​ Central Nervous System​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

1.​ Alter speech
2.​ Slowed reaction time
3.​ Dulled hearing
4.​ Impaired vision
5.​ Foggy memory
B.​ Liver​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
1.​ Fatty liver disease
2.​ Hepatitis
3.​ Cirrhosis
C.​ Kidneys​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
1.​ Impairs their ability to regulate the volume and composition of fluid and
electrolytes in the body.
D.​ Heart​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
1.​ disease
 V.​ Nicotine and tobacco​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
A.​ Causes​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ The plant is grown for its leaves, which are smoked, chewed, or
sniffed for a variety of effects
B.​ Medical Consequences​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Cardiovascular disease, smaller lungs, wheezing, DNA damage
C.​ Why it is hard to quit ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Nicotine acts on the brain and creates feelings of pleasure or
satisfaction.

VI.​ Marijuana​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Marijuana is a brown mix of dried flowers. The main active chemical is THC
(tetrahydrocannabinol), which moves quickly throughout the body.

Short term effects Long term effects

-​ Poor memory and ability to learn to -​ Breathing problems

learn -​ Damage to the cells and tissues
-​ Poor muscle coordination & judgment -​ Birth defect in unborn children
-​ Short attention span -​ May cause cancer
-​ Altered sense of time and space

VII.​ Bath Salts​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

-​ “Bath Salts" is a synthetic stimulant, usually found as a white or brown powder,
with chemicals similar to amphetamines and MDMA. Its effects on the brain
remain largely unknown, making it highly dangerous to use.

The risks

-​ Hallucinations & Delusions

-​ Suicidal thoughts
-​ Foaming at the mouth
-​ Extreme paranoia
-​ Parkinson
-​ Severe insomnia

VIII.​ Meth​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Meth, or methamphetamine, is a powerfully addictive stimulant that is both
long-lasting and toxic to the brain. Its chemistry is similar to speed, but meth has
 far more dangerous effects on the body’s central nervous system. Meth has a high
potential for abuse and may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

Short term effects Long term effects

-​ Hallucinations -​ Anxiety and violence

-​ Convulsions and seizures -​ Paranoia, hallucinations, and
-​ Panic and psychosis delusions Sensation of insects
-​ Death from a stroke, heart attack, crawling under the skin
or organ failure due to overheating -​ Extreme tooth decay

IX.​ Heroin​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Heroin is a highly addictive drug. Overdose is a natural and deadly risk. Heroin is
an opiate, a class of drugs that are either naturally derived from the flowers of the
poppy plant or synthetic substitutes. In the case of heroin, it’s produced from
morphine, a naturally occurring substance that comes from the seedpod of poppy
plants. It carries a substantial risk of addiction and physical dependence. Heroin is
abused by injecting, snorting, or smoking it, and all three can cause the same level
of addiction, as well as serious health problems. Targets and stimulates the brain’s
natural reward system.

Short term effects Long term effects

-​ Suppressed breathing -​ Infection of the heart lining and

-​ Nausea and vomiting valves
-​ Blood clots can form and travel to -​ Liver disease
the lungs, liver, heart, or brain, -​ Lung disease
which is instantly fatal. -​ Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS from
-​ Addiction and physical dependency needle use
in a short amount of time

X.​ Prescription drugs​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

-​ Recreational use of prescription drugs is a serious issue among teens and young
adults. Many believe these drugs are safe since doctors prescribe them, but using
them to get high or self-medicate can be as risky and addictive as illegal drugs.
Prescription drugs have severe health risks, so they should only be taken under
medical supervision. Pills often look alike, making it dangerous to take unidentified
medication, and different body chemistries can cause harmful or even fatal
reactions to the same drug.
 XI.​ Anabolic Steroids​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
-​ Anabolic steroids can be legally prescribed to treat hormone deficiencies, delayed
puberty, and muscle loss from conditions like cancer and AIDS. However, misuse by
athletes and bodybuilders to boost performance or appearance can lead to severe
mental health effects, including aggression, paranoia, jealousy, delusions, and poor
judgment from feelings of invincibility. Abuse can also trigger extreme mood
swings, known as "roid rage," which may lead to violent behavior.

Males Females Adolescents Both

-​ Shrinkage of -​ Growth of -​ Stunted -​ Kidney

the testicle facial hair growth due to impairment or
-​ Reduced -​ Changes in or premature failure;
sperm count or cessation of skeletal damage to the
infertility the menstrual -​ Maturation liver
Baldness cycle and puberty -​ Risk of
-​ Deepened changes spreading HIV
voice or hepatitis

XII.​ Consequences of drug use-on children​ ​ ​ ​ ​

1.​ miscarriages
2.​ premature birth
3.​ low birth weight
4.​ birth defects
5.​ developmental problems

XIII.​ Consequences of Drug Use Society​​ ​ ​ ​

A.​ Crime such as
1.​ drug possession
2.​ drug use
3.​ drug trafficking
4.​ robbery
5.​ murder
B.​ result in
1.​ jail time
2.​ massive legal fines
3.​ not eligible for federal student loan aid for college
XIV.​ Prevention & drug addiction is a treatable disease​​ ​
-​ Being informed of the risks associated with substance abuse
-​ Involvement in alternative activities
-​ Be brave enough to say “NO!”
-​ The brains of people with addiction differ significantly from those without, often
making full recovery challenging or impossible. Addiction disrupts many aspects of
life, so effective treatment is complex and multifaceted, addressing various parts
of the illness. Treatment aims to help individuals stop drug use, stay drug-free, and
function productively in family, work, and society. Since addiction is usually a
chronic condition, most patients need long-term or repeated treatment to maintain
abstinence and achieve lasting recovery.