Majority of the patients were within the 15-29 age groups

The mean age is 27 years old The ratio of male to female is 14:1 Majority are workers/employees Drugs are first introduced at age 15-19 Almost 70% cited friends as their major source Most are mono-drug users (shabu)

A drug is a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional or behavioral change in a person taking it.

Is any substance other than food or water that is intended to be taken or administered for the purpose of altering, sustaining or controlling the recipients physical, mental or emotional state.

1. Tablets2. Capsules3. Syrup/Liquid4. Plant5. Cigarette6. Powder7. Crystals

INGESTION INHALATION INJECTION Used as suppository or applied

topically

Most drugs are taken orally. When a drug is swallowed it goes to the stomach, absorbed by the small intestines and into the blood for circulation.

Inhaled drugs enter the bloodstream through the capillaries of the lungs.

When a drug is injected into a vein it travels directly to the heart and circulate throughout the system.

Is the use of any substance, licit or illicit, which results in an individuals physical, mental, emotional or social impairments.

It is the use or consumption without medical authorization of medically useful drugs which alter mood and behavior.

It is the use of drugs and substance for a purpose different from the one for which it has been prescribed.

Scientific Name:

Methamphetamine Hydrochloride

Street / Slang Names:

Poor Man’s Cocaine, Meth, Ice, Speed, Shabs, “S”, Shasha, Ubas, Bato, Tobats, Siopao, Splash, Items, etc.

Scientific Name:

Methamphetamine Hydrochloride

Street / Slang Names:

Poor Man’s Cocaine, Meth, Ice, Speed, Shabs, “S”, Shasha, Ubas, Bato, Tobats, Siopao, Splash, Items, etc.

Scientific Name:

Cannabis Sativa (Plants) Tetrahydrocannabinol (Process)

Street / Slang Names

Mary Jane , MJ, Flower, Doodie, Pampapogi, Brownies, Damo, Pot, Tea, Joint, Dope, Jutes, Chongki, Weed, Ganja, Hushies, etc.

Scientific Name:

Cannabis Sativa (Plants) Tetrahydrocannabinol (Process)

Street / Slang Names

Mary Jane , MJ, Flower, Doodie, Pampapogi, Brownies, Damo, Pot, Tea, Joint, Dope, Jutes, Chongki, Weed, Ganja, Hushies, etc.

Scientific Name:Scientific Name:

3-4 MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine 3-4 MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine

or MDMAor MDMA

Street / Slang NamesStreet / Slang Names

Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, etc.MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, etc.

Scientific Name:Scientific Name:

3-4 MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine 3-4 MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine

or MDMAor MDMA

Street / Slang NamesStreet / Slang Names

Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, etc.MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, etc.

ACCORDING TO:ACCORDING TO:

PROHIBITED - not legally sold unless authorized by competent authority.

(Ex. Heroin, Marijuana, Cocaine, Opium)

REGULATED - sold with prescription.

(Ex. Amphetamine, Nubain)

Note: Under the new Drug Law (R.A. 9165) both categories are considered as Dangerous Drugs.

A. ORIGINA. ORIGIN

Natural - anything that comes from nature.

Ex. Plants (Marijuana) and Animals (Snake venom - snakebites)

Synthetic - anything that is produced artificially or processed in the laboratory.

Ex. Shabu

1.1. INHALANTSINHALANTS

2.2. NARCOTICSNARCOTICS

3.3. STIMULANTS STIMULANTS

4.4. DEPRESSANTSDEPRESSANTS

5.5. HALLUCINOGENSHALLUCINOGENS

Volatile chemical substances that contain psycho-active (mind/mood altering) vapors to produce a state of intoxication.

Ex: Glue and Adhesive Cement / Rugby / Super Glue / Thinner

Volatile chemical substances that contain psycho-active (mind/mood altering) vapors to produce a state of intoxication.

Ex: Glue and Adhesive Cement / Rugby / Super Glue / Thinner

Sudden death, presumably from cardiac arrest. 

Suffocation & Asphyxia Visual hallucinations and

severe mood swings  Confusion/Disorientation Distorted perception of time

and distance Slurred Speech Nausea & Vomiting Aggressive

behavior/violence

Decrease of loss of sense of smell 

Loss of memory Hepatitis  Muscle cramps &

weakness Irregular heartbeat  Liver, lung, and kidney

impairment  Nervous system damage  Dangerous chemical

imbalances in the body Involuntary passing of urine

and feces 

The term narcotic, derived from the Greek word for stupor, originally referred to a variety of substances that induced sleep.

Also called OPIATES, which is medically used to relieve pain.

When abused it causes insensibility, stupor, and dullness of mind with delusions.(Ex: Cough syrups, Opium, Cocaine, Morphine, Heroine)

The term narcotic, derived from the Greek word for stupor, originally referred to a variety of substances that induced sleep.

Also called OPIATES, which is medically used to relieve pain.

When abused it causes insensibility, stupor, and dullness of mind with delusions.(Ex: Cough syrups, Opium, Cocaine, Morphine, Heroine)

Restlessness Nausea & vomiting For every large dosage;

cannot be awakened; Smaller Pupils Cold, moist and bluish

skin Slowed down breathing Death

Uneasiness Diarrhea Abdominal cramps Chills Sweating Nausea Runny nose and eyes

(also known as “uppers”)

Any of a group of drugs that excite the central nervous system, in which increase alertness, alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of well being.

(Ex. Cocaine / Amphetamine i.e. SHABU)

(also known as “uppers”)

Any of a group of drugs that excite the central nervous system, in which increase alertness, alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of well being.

(Ex. Cocaine / Amphetamine i.e. SHABU)

Dilated pupils Increase in blood

pressure / Heart rate / Breathing rate / Body Temperature

Involuntary muscle twitching

A sense of well being Feels energetic/alert Less hunger Slurred speech

also called as “downers” or “barbs”

any drug or chemical that decreases the activity of any bodily function. The term most often is used to refer to drugs that reduce the activity of the central nervous system

(Ex: Sedatives / Sleeping Pills / Tranquilizers)

also called as “downers” or “barbs”

any drug or chemical that decreases the activity of any bodily function. The term most often is used to refer to drugs that reduce the activity of the central nervous system

(Ex: Sedatives / Sleeping Pills / Tranquilizers)

Small doses: calmness and relaxation

Large doses: slurred speech, staggering, poor judgment, slow body movements & uncertain reflexes.

Overdose: unconsciousness/DEATH

Psychosis Restlessness Irritability/anxiety Sleeplessness Stuffy or running nose Ulcerated mucous

membrane of nose Lung damage Confusion Slurred speech

(also called psychedelics)

First developed as appetite suppressant

any one of a large number of natural or synthetic psychoactive drugs that produce marked distortions of the senses and changes in perception. Drugs capable of provoking changes in sensation, thinking, self-awareness and emotion. Alteration of time and space perception and hallucination.

(Ex: MJ / LSD / Ecstasy / Ketamine / Talampunay)

(also called psychedelics)

First developed as appetite suppressant

any one of a large number of natural or synthetic psychoactive drugs that produce marked distortions of the senses and changes in perception. Drugs capable of provoking changes in sensation, thinking, self-awareness and emotion. Alteration of time and space perception and hallucination.

(Ex: MJ / LSD / Ecstasy / Ketamine / Talampunay)

Hallucinations/illusions Faster heart beat and pulse rate Bloodshot Eye/blurred

vision/Rapid Eye Movement (REM)

Dry mouth and throat Forgetfulness/inability to think Altered sense of time/

disorientation Impaired reflexes coordination

and concentration Acute panic anxiety reaction Appetite loss & sleeping

problems (MDMA) “Food-trip” & sleepiness (MJ)

Psychiatric consequences Severe irritation of the nasal

passages that they may become prone to frequent nose bleed

Renal damage heart disease and strokes

Injecting MDMA from contaminated needles may lead to risk of infections resulting in inflammation of the blood vessels, infection of the heart valves, blood poisoning and AIDS all of which can lead to death.

NormalNormalBrainBrain

Affected Affected BrainBrain

HUMAN BRAINHUMAN BRAIN

THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO

THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO

Cross-Section of a Drug Affected Human BrainCross-Section of a Drug Affected Human Brain

How to Spot aDrug Users

How to Spot aDrug Users

General SignsGeneral SignsGeneral SignsGeneral Signs Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or

constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.

Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.

Found in old places like closets and storage.Found in old places like closets and storage. Found in old places like closets and storage.Found in old places like closets and storage.

Intoxication and drunkenness.Intoxication and drunkenness. Intoxication and drunkenness.Intoxication and drunkenness.

Aggressive behavior or drowsiness.Aggressive behavior or drowsiness. Aggressive behavior or drowsiness.Aggressive behavior or drowsiness.

Lack of concentration.Lack of concentration. Lack of concentration.Lack of concentration.

Scars on arms and body.Scars on arms and body. Scars on arms and body.Scars on arms and body.

Antisocial, very low morals.Antisocial, very low morals. Antisocial, very low morals.Antisocial, very low morals.

Nasal secretion and watering eyes.Nasal secretion and watering eyes. Nasal secretion and watering eyes.Nasal secretion and watering eyes.

Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration.Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration. Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration.Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration.

Extreme restlessness and irritability.Extreme restlessness and irritability. Extreme restlessness and irritability.Extreme restlessness and irritability.

Ecstasy Users

Ecstasy Users

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Birth Defect calledBirth Defect called“Acro Syndactily Yours”“Acro Syndactily Yours”

Defect cause by smoking MarijuanaDefect cause by smoking Marijuana

Defect cause by smoking MarijuanaDefect cause by smoking Marijuana

Parents who are heavy Parents who are heavy users of LSD and users of LSD and Marijuana are likely Marijuana are likely to produce children to produce children with Hydrocephalus with Hydrocephalus (Big, Watery Head)(Big, Watery Head)

Parents who are heavy Parents who are heavy users of LSD and users of LSD and Marijuana are likely Marijuana are likely to produce children to produce children with Hydrocephalus with Hydrocephalus (Big, Watery Head)(Big, Watery Head)

WHICH ONEWHICH ONE

Family ProblemsFamily ProblemsFamily ProblemsFamily Problems

Lack of Parental GuidanceLack of Parental GuidanceLack of Parental GuidanceLack of Parental Guidance

Peer Pressure/CuriosityPeer Pressure/CuriosityPeer Pressure/CuriosityPeer Pressure/Curiosity

Boredom, FrustrationBoredom, FrustrationBoredom, FrustrationBoredom, Frustration

Weak Personality, Desire Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From Realityto Escape From Reality

Weak Personality, Desire Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From Realityto Escape From Reality

Before After

Change from normal Change from normal capabilities (work habits, capabilities (work habits,

efficiency, etc.)efficiency, etc.)

Change from normal Change from normal capabilities (work habits, capabilities (work habits,

efficiency, etc.)efficiency, etc.)

Change in attendance at Change in attendance at work or schoolwork or school

Change in attendance at Change in attendance at work or schoolwork or school

Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)(to support a drug habit)

Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)(to support a drug habit)

Association with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusers

Before After

Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.

Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.

Before After

Injection Marks of an Injection Marks of an AddictAddict

Injection Marks of an Injection Marks of an AddictAddict

Unusual effort made to cover arms Unusual effort made to cover arms in order to hide needle marksin order to hide needle marks

Unusual effort made to cover arms Unusual effort made to cover arms in order to hide needle marksin order to hide needle marks

Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to

sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.

Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to

sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.

Poor physical appearance, including Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygieneinattention to dress and personal hygiene

Poor physical appearance, including Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygieneinattention to dress and personal hygiene