Drug abuse
- 1. DRUG ABUSE BY: SAMUEL TOPE TRINITY
- 2. Presentation overview DEFINITION FIL STATTYPES CLASSIFICATION SIGNSREASONS EFFECTS PREVENTION CONCLUSION
- 3. DRUG ABUSE This is the repeated and excessive use of chemical substances to achieve a certain effect Dependence Tolerance Addiction Addiction is a “chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences”.
- 4. Drug Abuse: By the Numbers • AGE : Mean age of 31 years • SEX : Ratio of male and female 13:1 • CIVIL STATUS : Single 48.96% • STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT : Unemployed 44.69% • EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : College Level 27.14% • ECONOMIC STATUS : Average Monthly Family Income Php 13,937.65 • PLACE OF RESIDENCE : Urban (Specifically NCR 42.41%) • DURATION OF DRUG USE : More than 6 years • NATURE OF DRUG TAKING : Mono drug use** • DRUGS/SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE : Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu) Cannabis (Marijuana) MDMA (Ecstasy)
- 5. Chemical classification of drugs Depressants Stimulants Hallucinogen Opioids Inhalants Cannabis New psychoactive substances (NPS)
- 6. DEPRESSANTS This category includes barbiturates (phenobarbital, thiopental, butalbital), benzodiazepines (alprazolam, diazepam, clonazepam, lorazepam, midazolam), alcohol, and gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB). Taken to relieve anxiety, promote sleep and manage seizure activity.
- 7. STIMULANTS This include drugs such as cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamine, and methamphetamine (Shabu). HALLUCINOGENS Also known as psychedelics, hallucinogenic drugs include psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), peyote, and dimethyltryptamine (DMT).
- 8. OPIOIDS These include drugs such as heroin, codeine, morphine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, buprenorphine, and methadone. INHALANTS These include substances such as paint, glue, paint thinners, gasoline, marker or pen ink, ETC. method of abuse may vary but can include sniffing, spraying, huffing, bagging, and inhaling.
- 9. CANNABIS Also known as Marijuana is generally classified as a downer. NPS These are drugs designed to evade the existing drug laws. Drugs such as synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic cathinones, ketamine, piperazines, and some plant-based drugs such as khat and kratom
- 14. SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE Physical warning signs Bloodshot eyes Pupils larger or smaller than usual Changes in appetite or sleep patterns Sudden weight loss or weight gain Deterioration of physical appearance Unusual smells on breath Impaired coordination
- 15. Behavioral warning signs Poor work Decline in performance Financial problems Secretive behaviors Sudden change in friends and associates Accident or trouble prone Lack of motivation and withdrawal Unexplained anxiety
- 16. EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE
- 17. Financial Over expenditure on drugs, debts, etc. Legal Fights, Accidents, Crime Social Stigma & Isolation Family Fights, Neglect, separation/Divorce, loss of trust Occupational Absenteeism, reduced trust, loss of job Health Increased morbidity and mortality Consequences of Drug use
- 18. Preventive measures DOMAIN WHAT YOU NEED PERSONAL Self-control, positive self image and strong self esteem FAMILY Parental monitoring and support from family PEERS AND FRIENDS Academic competence and proper selection of friends and acquaintance SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY Effective laws and policies; strong community attachment
- 19. Conclusion Drug abuse is a complex problem thought to result from a combination of psychological, and environmental factors. Infants of abusers may suffer from neglect or the effects of parental drug use. As they grow into childhood, they may demonstrate antisocial behavior, and signs of malnutrition, poor self-esteem, depression, or attention deficit disorder.
- 20. ROAD TO RECOVERY IDENTIFY ACCEPT DO NOT ENABLE Identification of drug abuse is a difficult first step on the road to recovery because of the methods many abusers use to hide their addiction, the inability of family members to recognize or accept the problem, and the relatives' enabling behavior.