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    The document summarizes the effects of drug abuse and commonly abused substances. It notes that drug abuse results in 200,000 deaths annually or 0.4% of all deaths. Examples of prohibited drugs include shabu, marijuana, ecstasy, and rugby. Drug abuse can lead to changes in behavior and physical, psychological, and emotional health issues. It also discusses the dangers of multiple drug use and recommends ways to avoid substance abuse such as strengthening family relations and seeking advice in difficult situations.

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    Seminar On Drug Education

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    The document summarizes the effects of drug abuse and commonly abused substances. It notes that drug abuse results in 200,000 deaths annually or 0.4% of all deaths. Examples of prohibited drugs include shabu, marijuana, ecstasy, and rugby. Drug abuse can lead to changes in behavior and physical, psychological, and emotional health issues. It also discusses the dangers of multiple drug use and recommends ways to avoid substance abuse such as strengthening family relations and seeking advice in difficult situations.

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    Seminar on Drug Education

    Drug Abuse
    - constituted to 200,000 deaths that are about 0.4% of all deaths

    Addict – substance user/abuser/dependent

    Examples of Prohibited Drugs


    - shabu - ecstasy
    - marijuana - rugby

    Methods of Use
    - inhaling - oral intake
    - sniffing - injecting

    Drug and Crime


    - According to Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), 75% of all crimes are involved/related
    to drugs

    Common Drug Crimes


    - robbery - rape
    - murder

    Adverse Effects of Substance Abuse


    - changes in performance in school - wearing glasses in inappropriate
    - sudden or unusual flare-ups times
    - escape from responsibilities - wearing of long sleeves
    - change in attitude - always borrows money (or
    - associate with other drug abusers robs/steals)
    - deterioration of physical grooming - becomes more secretive
    - always leaving for rest room
    Side Effects
    - losing concentration - affects learning and memory
    - affects motor performance - also affects in all aspects (mental,
    - hallucination emotional, and physical health)
    - affects emotion and moods

    Behavioral Side Effects


    - outward manifestation of - always thinking of how to get to
    emotions drugs

    Psychological Effects
    - denial - anti-motivational symptoms
    - paranoia - delusions and hallucinations

    Physical Effects
    - bloodshot or glassy eyes - slurred or rapid speech
    - drowsiness - interferes to the function of the
    - drastic loss of weight immune system
    Commonly Abused Drugs
    - Alcohol - Tranquilizers
    - Inhalant - Hallucinogens
    - Cocaine - Shabu
    - Marijuana

    • Alcohol results in: circulatory and respiratory failure, forgetfulness, liver and brain
    damage, relaxation, euphoria, improving other side effects, excitation, confusion,
    and muscle dysfunction
    • Marijuana results in: hallucination, euphoria, short term memory loss, birth defects
    (on pregnant women), fast pulse rate and heart rate
    • Tranquilizers result in: slurred speech, disorientation, and apathy
    • Hallucinogens (ecstasy/LCD) result in: behavioral change, blood vessel breakage,
    brain damage, flashbacks, fainting
    • Shabu results in: highness, increased mental alertness, faintfulness, convulsions,
    depression, heart failures, insomnia, paranoia, increased body temperature, heart
    rate, diminished appetite, increased energy, and anxiety

    Multiple Drug Use


    - Marijuana and Alcohol – more - Inhalants and Marijuana –
    increasing effect (strength) increasing doses
    - Shabu and Alcohol – extreme high - Amphetamines and Sedatives –
    and low paranoia and more intense fatal
    effect

    To Avoid
    - Never start
    - Avoid peer users and abusers
    - STRENGTHEN family relation
    - Seek advice in difficult situations
    - Discover productive diversions

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