ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUGS AWARENESS SEMINAR

(GAPAN CITY POLICE STATION)

NUEVA ECIJA POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE
POLICE REGIONAL OFFICE 3

“Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Ang Gusto ng Pulis Ligtas Ka”

 5- LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
1. What is drugs and its classification;
2. Effects of illegal drugs;
3.The reasons why people turn to drugs;
4. The reasons why we avoid dangerous
drugs;
5. The common signs of drug abuse;
 WHAT IS DRUG
Clinical definition of a drug-
A drug is a therapeutic agent; any substance
other than food, used in the prevention,
diagnosis, alleviation, treatment or cure of
disease in man or animals.

Popular definition of a drug-

The term drug refers mainly to chemical or plant-
derived substances that affect psychological,
behavioral or physical functions and lead to
varying degrees of dependence or addiction -
(DRUG ABUSE))

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 WHAT IS DRUG
ABUSE
Drug abuse is the use of any chemical
substance, illicit, resulting to individual’s
physical, mental, or social impairment.
It may refer to any of the following practices:
• Using, without benefit or prescription, useful drugs
which have the capacity to alter the mood or
behavior.
• Using drugs and substances for a purpose different from
the one from which the drug has been prescribed.
•Using drugs and substances having no legitimate medical
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2- CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS

Regulated

Prohibited
Regulated- are drugs that normally legal or
prescribed by doctors.
Ex: Paracetamol, cough syrup,
sleeping pills, tranquilizer or any
drugs that you can buy over the
counter

Prohibited- are drugs that are judged to have no

medical benefit and are effectively banned
Ex: LSD, Opium, Cocaine, heroin,
ecstasy, marijuana and methamphetamine
 LSD
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
LSD is known as Lysergic acid diethylamide in
scientific language. LSD is produced in crystal
form in illegal laboratories. These crystals are
converted to a liquid for distribution. It is odorless,
colorless, and has a slightly bitter taste.

-Known as “acid” and by many other names, LSD is

sold on the street in small tablets (“microdots”),
capsules or gelatin squares (“window panes”). It is
sometimes added to absorbent paper, which is then
divided into small squares decorated with designs or
cartoon characters (“loony toons”).
Opium is a highly addictive narcotic drug acquired in the dried
latex form from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) seed pod.
Traditionally the unripened pod is slit open and the sap seeps out
and dries on the outer surface of the pod. The resulting yellow-
brown latex, which is scraped off of the pod, is bitter in taste and
contains varying amounts of alkaloids such as morphine, codeine,
thebaine and papaverine.
Cocaine is an alkaloid drug that is derived from coca plant. It stimulates
your central nervous system and causes a sense of euphoria by increasing
adrenaline in your blood stream. It is commonly snorted, inhaled, or injected
into the veins .Due to these effects it is often abused by sportsmen. Topical
cocaine can be used as a local numbing agent to help with painful
procedures in the mouth or nose.
Ecstacy also known as pills, pingers, eggs and disco biscuits. It is a
recreational drug and causes increased awareness of one’s senses. It is
usually used before having sex as it heightens your senses. People often
feel a sense of mental clarity and self awareness. Physical touch by others
becomes pleasurable. Side effects include increased pulse rate and jaw
clenching.
Marijuana is derived from the plant cannabis sativa. This drug is being
administered by humans since prehistoric times. This drug has various
psychological and physiological effects. This drug is usually smoked or
ingested. In colloquial language you get a feeling of high after administering
this drug. People end up consuming poisonous quantities of this drug to get
this feeling. Many times people also die of heart attacks after ingesting this
drug in amounts that are poisonous.
Methamphetamine is popularly referred as ice or meth. This drug has a
similar action to cocaine as it stimulates your brain and mind and
triggers the release of hormones like serotonin, adrenaline, nor
adrenaline and dopamine. These hormones create a sense of euphoria
and give you a feeling of well being. Its side effects include; obsessive
compulsive disorder and loss of appetite. Its withdrawal symptoms
include; anxiety attacks, drug craving, bruxism and depression.
Effects of
Illegal
Drugs
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 STIMULANTS

SEDATIVES

HALLUCINOGENS

NARCOTICS
 1. Stimulants
 Also known as “uppers”
 Any of a group of drugs that excite the
central nervous system. It increase alertness,
alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger
 Ex. Cocaine, Methamphetamine (SHABU)
 2. Sedatives
 also called as “downers” or “barbs”
 any drugs or chemical that decreases the
activity of any bodily function. The term is most
often used to refer to drugs that reduce the
activity of the central nervous system
Ex: Sedatives, Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers
 3. Hallucinogens
 Also called “psychedelics”
Any natural or synthetic psychoactive
drugs that produce marked distortion of
the senses and changes in
perception
Ex: MJ, LSD, Ecstasy, Ketamine

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 4. NARCOTICS
 A drug or substance affecting mood
and behavior of one person.
 It relieves pain and reduces
drowsiness, stupor and incessibility.
DRUGS OF ABUSE

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 CONTENTS OF SHABU
• Ephedrine - (Classified as Dangerous Drugs) Main
ingredient of Shabu causing brain damage
• Toluene – Chemical used for paints, adhesives, etc.
• Acetone – Nail cleaner
• Lithium Batteries – Cancer causing component
• Battery Acid – Corrosive chemical
• Drain Cleaner – Liquid Soap
• Hydrochloric Acid – (Muriatic Acid)
• Chloroform – Cancer causing solvent
Produces anxiety, tension, irritability,
irrational behavior, talkativeness, and
loss of self- control.
• Results in loss of appetite and inability to
sleep.
• Can lead to acute psychotic reactions,
violent and destructive behavior and
recklessness that may result in accidents.
• Includes chest pain, irregularity of heart
beat, elevated or lowered blood pressure,
evidence of weight loss, convulsion
and death from cardiac arrest.

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•Prolonged use or even a
single exposure, especially
if administrated
intravenously, can lead to
manifestations of a full
blown “psychosis” which is
similar to schizophrenia
characterized by the
presence of paranoid
delusions, auditory and
visual hallucinations. The 23
 Drugs of Abuse
No. 2
Marijuan
a or
Cannabis
Sativa
 Hallucinations/illusions  Severe irritation of the
 Faster heart beat and nasal passages that leads
pulse rate to frequent nose bleeding
 Bloodshot Eye/blurred  Renal/kidney damages,
vision/Rapid Eye
Movement (REM) heart disease and strokes
 Dry mouth and throat  Psychiatric consequences
 Forgetfulness/inability to
think
 Acute panic anxiety
reaction
 “Food-trip” & sleepiness
(MJ)
 Drugs of Abuse
No. 3
Inhalants/Illegal
substance
 Volatile chemical substances
that contains psycho-active
(mind/mood altering) vapors
producing a state of intoxication.
Ex: Glue and Adhesive Cement /
Rugby / Super Glue / Thinner

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 IMMEDIATE EFFECTS
• Prone to bleeding and bruises
• Loss of memory
• Difficulty in learning and seeing things clearly
• Loss of bodily control
• Cramps, pains and bad cough

LONG TERM EFFECT

• Permanent damage to brain, liver and kidneys

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
• Anxiety, depression and irritability
• Aggressive behavior
• Dizziness, shaking and nausea
• Insomnia
PERCENTAGE OF ABUSED DRUGS
 PROFILE OF DRUG USERS
 SEX: Ratio of male to female is 7:3
 CIVIL STATUS: Single 56.94%
 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT: High
School level 30.62%
 STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Unemployed (32.82%)
 PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Urban Areas
TEETH OF DRUG ABUSER

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 Family Problems

Parents who always quarrel in front of

their children.

Irresponsible parents who

don’t have time for their
children.
 Peer Pressure/Curiosity

BAD Influence by
friends.
Weak Personality, Desire to
Escape From Reality

Lack of self-confidence
and inferiority complex.
COMMON SIGNS
OF
illegal DRUG
ABUSE
 Stealing items which can be readily
sold for cash (to support a drug habit)
 Changes in Mood – depending on the
drug taken.
Example: depressed or becoming elated
and euphoric.
Association with known drug
abusers
Change from normal capabilities (work
habits, efficiency, etc.)
Change in attendance at work or
school
 Poor physical appearance,
including inattention to dress and
personal hygiene
HUGOT??
Therefore,
drug abuse
is
everybody’s
HOW CAN YOU
AVOID DRUG
ADDICTION?
RESIST!
AND
SAY NO!
 Ang Laban
Kontra Droga
ay Laban ng
Buong Bayan,
MAKI-ISA NA!!!
THANK YOU!
AND
GODBLESS US
ALL!
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