An Anti-Drug Education Campaign from Aklan Catholic

College

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abuse.
and have potential for abuse.

Are all drugs

harmful?
Yes, it is harmful when
abused or without an advice
or prescription from a
physician.

What is Drug Abuse?

Use of any chemical

substance, which results in

an individuals physical,
mental,
emotional
and
social impairment.
Use of drugs which have
the capacity to alter mood
and
behavior
without
prescription.
Use
of
drugs
and
substances
having
no
legitimate
medical
application or purposes
other than research

Depressants - drugs which

depress or slow down the
function of the central nervous
system.
They
cause
depression, relieve pain and
induce sedation or sleep and
suppress cough.
Ex. Barbiturates, Opium,
Morphine, Heroin, and
Codeine

EFFECTS: Pupils may be

dilated; Mouth and nose dry,
bad breath; licks lips frequently; long periods without eating
and sleeping; Nervous; difficulty sitting still; Chain smoking

or in making
medicines,
which affects
theand
bodymind
making
medicines,
which affects
the body
and
mind
and
have
potential
for
abuse.
and have potential for abuse.

Are all drugs

harmful?
Yes, it is harmful when
abused or without an advice
or prescription from a
physician.

What is Drug Abuse?

Use of any chemical

According to Its Effects

Stimulants- drugs which

excite or speed up the central
nervous system
Ex. Cocaine, Amphetamine,
Caffeine, Shabu, and
Nicotine

What
isis
DRUG?
What
DRUG?
As
defined,
substanceused
usedasasmedicine
medicineor in
As defined, it isit is
aa
substance

Classification of Drugs

EFFECTS: Lethargy and drowsiness; Pupils are

constricted; staggering or stumbling; appear disoriented

An Anti-Drug Education Campaign from Aklan Catholic

College

substance, which results

an individuals physical,
mental, emotional and
social impairment.
Use of drugs which have
the capacity to alter mood
and
behavior
without
prescription.
Use
of
drugs
and
substances having no
legitimate
medical
application or purposes
other than research

What is Drug Addiction?

A state of periodic or chronic intoxication detrimental to
individual and to the society produced by the repeated
consumption of drugs (WHO).

in

What is Drug Addiction?

A state of periodic or chronic intoxication detrimental to
individual and to the society produced by the repeated
consumption of drugs (WHO).
Classification of Drugs
According to Its Effects
Depressants - drugs which
depress or slow down the
function of the central nervous
system.
They
cause
depression, relieve pain and
induce sedation or sleep and
suppress cough.
Ex. Barbiturates, Opium,
Morphine, Heroin, and
Codeine
EFFECTS: Lethargy and drowsiness; Pupils are
constricted; staggering or stumbling; appear disoriented
Stimulants- drugs which
excite or speed up the central
nervous system
Ex. Cocaine, Amphetamine,
Caffeine, Shabu, and
Nicotine
EFFECTS: Pupils may be
dilated; Mouth and nose dry,

bad breath; licks lips frequently; long periods without eating

and sleeping; Nervous; difficulty sitting still; Chain smoking
Hallucinogens- a re drugs
which affect perception,
emotions,
and
mental
processes
Ex. Lysergic Acid
Diethylamide (LSD),
Marijuana and Mescaline
EFFECTS: Sleepy or stuporous; Pupils are dilated; appear
animated with rapid, loud talking and bursts of laughter;
user usually sits or reclines; quietly in a dream or trance;
user become fearful and experience a degree of terror;
sense of sight, hearing, touch, body image and time are
distorted; mood and behaviour are affected
Solvents/Inhalantsdrug
under this category are volatile
hydrocarbons, or petroleum
derivatives
Ex. Alcohol, Cigarette, and
Rugby
EFFECTS: Unusual odour;
Excessive nasal secretions;
watering of eyes; poor muscular control

Why

do people turn to drugs?

For curiosity
For the sake of pakikisama
For feelings of security
For relief from problems
To escape from boredom

Hallucinogens- a re drugs
which affect perception,
emotions,
and
mental
processes
Ex. Lysergic Acid
Diethylamide (LSD),
Marijuana and Mescaline
EFFECTS: Sleepy or stuporous; Pupils are dilated; appear
animated with rapid, loud talking and bursts of laughter;
user usually sits or reclines; quietly in a dream or trance;
user become fearful and experience a degree of terror;
sense of sight, hearing, touch, body image and time are
distorted; mood and behaviour are affected
Solvents/Inhalantsdrug
under this category are volatile
hydrocarbons, or petroleum
derivatives
Ex. Alcohol, Cigarette, and
Rugby
EFFECTS: Unusual odour;
Excessive nasal secretions;
watering of eyes; poor muscular control

Why

do people turn to drugs?

For curiosity
For the sake of pakikisama
For feelings of security

For relief from problems

To escape from boredom

Reasons for Drug Abuse

Alienation at home
Curiosity
Ignorance
Direct influence from peers

All Addictive Drugs Have Two Things in

Common
First: they produce an initial pleasurable effect
Second: followed by a rebound unpleasant
effect
Tips to Prevent DRUG ABUSE
1.
1. Dont Be Afraid to Say No
2. Connect with Your Friends and Avoid Negative
Peer Pressure
3. Make Connections with Your Parents or Other
Adults
4. Enjoy Life and Do What You Love
5. Follow the Family Rules About Alcohol and Drugs
6. Get Educated About Alcohol and Drugs
7. Be a Role Model and Set a Positive Example
8. Plan Ahead
9. Speak Out/Speak Up/Take Control
10. Get Help

This is a project of ACC Criminology

Drug Education and Vice Control
Class. Together, lets FIGHT drugs!
JOIN US IN ACC.

Reasons for Drug Abuse

Alienation at home
Curiosity
Ignorance
Direct influence from peers

All Addictive Drugs Have Two Things in

Common
First: they produce an initial pleasurable effect
Second: followed by a rebound unpleasant
effect
Tips to Prevent DRUG ABUSE
2.
1. Dont Be Afraid to Say No
2. Connect with Your Friends and Avoid Negative
Peer Pressure
3. Make Connections with Your Parents or Other
Adults
4. Enjoy Life and Do What You Love
5. Follow the Family Rules About Alcohol and
Drugs
6. Get Educated About Alcohol and Drugs
7. Be a Role Model and Set a Positive Example
8. Plan Ahead
9. Speak Out/Speak Up/Take Control
10. Get Help

This is a project of ACC Criminology

Drug Education and Vice Control
Class. Together, lets FIGHT drugs!