Zany Rose A.

Sabado
BEED 1 - S3
NSTP

PRELIM EXAM

Test I – Discussion
1) Drug use or using drug(s) can make our life miserable in just one shot. Of course, drug
use—either illegal or prescription—doesn’t automatically lead to abuse. Drug abuse and
addiction is less about the type or amount of the substance consumed or the frequency of
your drug use, and more about the consequences of that drug use. If your drug use is
causing problems in your life—at work, school, home, or in your relationships—you
likely have a drug abuse or addiction problem.

Test II – True or False

1) 2002
2) True
3) True
4) True
5) True

Test III – Enumeration

1) Common signs of drug use/dependence

 Changes in attendance in school or work

 Abrupt changes in overall attitude
 Irritable, discourteous, aggressive
 Usually untrustworthy and lacks self-confidence
 Low frustration tolerance
 Lacking interest in one's studies or work
 Blames everybody but oneself
 Prefers to stay with peers
 May frequent odd places
 Poor physical appearance
 Wearing of sunglasses at inappropriate times
  Unusual effort to cover arms to hide needle marks
 Stealing items which can be readily sold
 Unusual borrowing of money from relatives and friends
 Association with know drug abuses

2) Effects of drug abuse on the person

 Medical and Physical Deterioration (Personal Deterioration, Mental Deterioration,
Spiritual Deterioration)

3) Effects of drug abuse on the family

 Family members develop intense feelings of humiliation and guilt
 Low self-esteem of family members
 Spirit of togetherness and unity are broken
 Domestic violence
 Loss of money or valuables

4) Effects of drug abuse on the community

 Increase in pretty crimes within neighborhoods
 Increase of drug dependents and drug pushers
 Developing fear of drug users among residents, especially at night
 Neighborhood association and interaction is reduced

5) Effects of drug abuse on the society

 Increase in pretty crimes within neighborhoods
 Increase of drug dependents and drug pushers
 Developing fear of drug users among residents, especially at night
 Neighborhood association and interaction is reduced

6) What are the myths and misconceptions in using drugs?

 “Recreational us of drugs is not harmful”
 “Marijuana is no worse than using alcohol or tobacco”
 “Everybody is taking drugs. Only the weak ones become drug dependent”
 “Drug abuse is a “victimless” crime that only hurts the user”
 “If a person wants to take drugs, governments should not interfere”
 “All drug users should be imprisoned”
 7) What are the commonly abused drugs?
 Alcohol
 Caffeine
 Nicotine
 Marijuana
 Cocaine
 Ecstasy
 Shabu
 Benzodiazepines

8) How to avoid drugs?

 Understand how alcohol and drug addiction develops
 Get help if you have an alcohol or drug problem
 Avoid temptation and peer pressure
 Find support that you need
 Maintain physical wellness and mental health
 Use drugs properly
 Accept yourself
 Develop your potentials and engage in productive and fulfilling activities
 Communicate your issues and concerns
 Learn how to cope with your problems
 Seek professional help if you feel you cannot cope with problems
 Develop strong moral and spiritual foundations

9) What are the drug treatment?

 Withdrawal management
 Detoxification
 Rehabilitation program
 Out-patient treatment
 Residential rehabilitation

Test IV – Essay

1) Why drug education very important?

Drugs are substances that change a person's mental or physical state. They can
affect the way your brain works, how you feel and behave, your understanding and your
senses. This makes them unpredictable and dangerous, especially for young people. Drug
abuse is rising dramatically around the country and no one seems to know how to stem
the tide.
Drug education is important because young people are faced with many influences
to use both licit and illicit drugs. Education can play a counterbalancing role in shaping a
 normative culture of safety, moderation, and informed decision making. It provides
knowledge necessary to avoid risky situations and information to make healthier personal
choices. It aids in creating personal strategies for avoiding both negative peers and the
inherent social pressures associated with substance use in social scenarios. It enables
children, youth and adults promote responsibility towards the use of drugs and relate
these to their own actions.

2) How does drug affect your family and studies?

Spouses, children, and parents who witness a family member struggling with
addiction experience emotional damage, as well as financial, legal, medical, and other
consequences. The effects of drug addiction can be both short-term and long-term.
Peaceful, loving homes can be divided by the strain caused by drug abuse. Conflict
becomes normal as family members fight to engage in a son or daughter who
abuses heroin, for example. Trust begins to erode. Relatives may become more guarded if
a relative abusing illicit substances act with aggression or hide their disorder in secrecy.
Marriages can end due to changes caused by addiction. Communication becomes more
difficult, highlighting frustration.
During the brain’s development stage, any type of trauma and/or changes in the
brain’s wiring could affect brain function. Ultimately this affects the way your brain
processes and retains information—and how you think, learn, remember, focus, and
concentrate. Research shows that there is a definite link between teen substance abuse
and how well you do in school. Teens who abuse drugs have lower grades, a higher rate
of absence from school and other activities, and an increased potential for dropping out of
school. Although we all know or hear stories about people who use drugs and still get
great grades, this is not typical. Most people who use drugs regularly don’t consistently
do well in school. So, once teens have early exposure to drugs, they often form tolerance
and addiction in their college years. Many will continue to “party” and indulge in illicit
substances, consequently finding it difficult to slow down. College campuses report high
numbers of sexual assaults, property damage, and aggression directly linked to alcohol
abuse.

3) How much do you really know why people become addicted in drugs?

I cannot say the fact of why this, these, that, those people become addicted to
drugs but because of some sources I learned what, when, why, and how everything went.
Not everyone gets addicted to drugs. Not everyone indeed gets addicted to drugs. There’s
the college student(s) that tasted it or something but goes on to never touch the stuff
again, well, it was just part of their training anyways. And for those people who become
addicted, why do they do it? This is a question that friends and families often ask of those
who are addicted. It’s difficult to explain how drug addiction develops over time. To
 many, it looks like a constant search for pleasure. Why they do it? People use drugs
because they want to change something in their lives. To adapt, to "escape" or to relax, to
relieve boredom, to experiment, etc.
The researchers said that the brain does have pleasure centers, but they are not
modulated by dopamine. So what’s going on? It turns out that, in the brain, “liking”
something and “wanting” something are two separate psychological experiences.
“Liking” refers to the spontaneous delight one might experience eating a chocolate chip
cookie. “Wanting” is our grumbling desire when we eye the plate of cookies in the center
of the table during a meeting. Dopamine is responsible for “wanting” – not for “liking.”
All drugs of abuse trigger a surge of dopamine – a rush of “wanting” – in the brain. This
makes us crave more drugs. With repeated drug use, the “wanting” grows, while our
“liking” of the drug appears to stagnate or even decrease, a phenomenon is known as
tolerance. They thought drugs were the solution. But eventually, drugs become the
problem. Although it's difficult to deal with, the consequences of drug use are always
worse than the problem of trying to solve by using them. The real answer is to know the
facts and not use drugs in the first place. Get help. It’s never too early or too late to ask
for help with an addiction. If you suspect that you or someone you know may have a
substance abuse problem, seek help today.

4) How could you help your friend who is addicted to drug?

Lots of teens have questions about drugs. Drug abuse can lead to addiction.
Addiction means losing control over if you are going to use the drug. Or losing insight
into knowing how or when to stop. Addiction begins with drug abuse. Drugs interfere
with normal brain functioning. But they also have a long-term effect on the brain. At
some point, changes happen in the brain that can turn drug abuse into addiction.
Addiction can be physical, psychological, or both. "What should I do if one of my friends
is using drugs...What should I tell him to convince him to stop?" There are many ways to
help and support your friend, but in the end, it will need to be your friend’s decision.
Sometimes our friends won’t appreciate advice they don’t want to hear—especially if
they're using drugs—but telling the truth to help someone close to you is part of being a
real friend, even when it’s hard to do.
Here are some ideas of things to say and do: Understand that addiction is a brain
disease. Give the right treatment, and support from family and friends, you can’t expect
your friend to heal herself. Know that it's never easy for anyone to admit that they have a
drug problem. You’ll need to be patient—and not give up easily. Listen, encourage,
share, and support. Sounds easy, right? But it’s so hard. Don't try to talk when your friend
is drunk or high. It's also a good idea to meet in a neutral place. Just telling your friend
that you’re concerned can be a big help. Your friend may not want to talk about it. Assure
your friend you are there for her and that she is not alone. People with drug problems
often have gotten in with the wrong crowd—and they don’t want to turn away from these
so-called friends for fear of being alone. Talk about the effect your friend's drug use has
 on whatever the person cares about most, such as career or children. Suggest that he
speak to a trusted adult who will keep it confidential. Maybe there’s a family friend who
could help. Turn to a professional for immediate help if the problem looks to be too big
for you to handle alone, or if you’re worried your friend may have suicidal thoughts that
she could act on. When the people we care about and have lots in common with make bad
choices, it can be frustrating, confusing, and a little depressing. Still, we should be there
for our friends—and also try to be a good role models for them by making smart choices
ourselves.

5) How could you able to educate your peer/friends to avoid drugs?

As a friend, you are one of the big influence in your friend's life and having open,
honest conversations is one of the most powerful ways to connect with them and help
them develop into healthy. Teen drug abuse can have a major impact on your child's life.
An individual who experiment with drugs put their health and safety at risk. Help prevent
drug abuse by talking to your friend about the consequences of using drugs and the
importance of making healthy choices. Why teens use or misuse drugs? Various factors
can contribute to drug use and misuse. First-time use often occurs in social settings with
easily accessible substances, such as alcohol and cigarettes. Continued use might be a
result of insecurities or a desire for social acceptance. Your friends may feel
indestructible and might not consider the consequences of their actions, leading them to
take dangerous risks with drugs.
Ask your friends' views. Avoid lectures. Instead, listen to their opinions and
questions about drugs. Assure your friends can be honest with you. Discuss reasons not to
use drugs. Avoid scare tactics. Emphasize how drug use can affect the things that are
important to your friends — such as sports, driving, health and appearance. Know your
friends' activities. Pay attention to your friends' whereabouts, maybe not all the time. Find
out what adult-supervised activities your friends are interested in and encourage them to
get involved. Provide support. Offer praise and encouragement when your friends
succeeds. A strong bond between you and your friends might help prevent them from
using drugs. Set a good example. Use prescription drugs as directed. Don't use illicit
drugs. Lastly, you can share to your friends what you have learned about "drug
education" or you can bring them with you to listen about it and learned. Drug education
is very important. It's never too soon to start talking to your friends about drug abuse. The
conversations you have today can help them make healthy choices in the future.
In short, help them to avoid temptation, to accept their selves, to communicate,
learn how to cope, seek professional health, support them, and help them to develop
strong moral and spiritual foundation. Understand everything.