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NSTP 1: National Service Training Program 1

Semester of A.Y. 2020-2021
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Introduction
Illegal drug was never new to us. The abuse of some people leads to disaster which provoked the
government to educate youth regarding this matter. How it affects the human health, life and the
community.

Rationale

This module will allowunderstand

you illegal drugs and deepen your understanding and knowledge in
terms of its effects to human health.
Intended Learning Outcomes

A. Define what is a drug;

B. Determine the different prohibited commonly abused drugs; and
C. Describe the characteristics
of a drug addict.
Activity

What is Drug Education?

Discussion

DRUG EDUCATION
DRUGS
Drugs are chemicals that affect a person in such a way as to bring about physiological, emotional, or
behavioural change. „Dangerous drugs‟ arehavethose
high
that
tendency for abuse and dependency,
these substances may be organic or synthetic, and pose harm to those who use them.

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WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?

Drug abuse is the continuous misuse of any substance, licit, illicit which results to changes in an
individual‟s physical, mental or behavioral condition.
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Drug abuse exists when a person continually uses a drug other than its intended purpose. This
continued use can lead to drug dependence, a state of physical and psychological dependence or both
on a dangerous drug.

WHY DO PEOPLE TURN TO DRUGS?

• Peer pressure
• Curiosity
• Adventure
• Feel good
• Escape from reality
• Easy access to drugs

WHAT IS DRUG DEPENDENCY?

This is the state of physical and psychological dependence, or both, on a dangerous drug, or drugs,
experienced by a person following the use of that substance on a periodic or continuous basis. A
person dependent on drugs will experience withdrawal reactions (also known as “cold turkey”,
symptoms that occur after long-term use of a drug is reduced or stopped abruptly) after abstaining from
drugs.

WHAT IS ADDICTION?
Drug addiction is a complex, and often chronic, brain disease. It is characterized by excessive drug
craving, seeking, and use. Addiction is caused by brain changes caused by constant drug use.

Drug Abuse: By the Numbers

Estimated Drug Users in the Philippines: 1.3 Million
Mean Age: 20-29 years old
Ratio of Male is to Female Users: 10:1

Commonly Abused Substances:

(1) Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)
(2) Cannabis (Marijuana)
(3) Inhalants (Contact Cement)

Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)

Methamphetamine hydrochloride is found to have harmful effects to the brain. It changes how the
brain functions.
Street names: shabs, ice, meth, crystal, kristal, basura, tawas

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Other adverse effects of methamphetamine:

• Extreme weight loss
• Severe dental problems (“meth mouth”)
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• Anxiety
• Confusion
• Insomnia
• Mood disturbances
• Violent behaviour

Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana)

Marijuana use impairs a person's ability to form new memories and to shift focus. Its active
component, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) also disrupts coordination and balance, posture, and reaction
time (experience commonly referred to as “spacing out”). Thus, chronic marijuana use significantly
reduces a person‟s capacity to learn, carry-out complicated tasks, participate in sports, driving and
operating other machineries. Street names: weed, jutes, pot, grass, damo, chongke

Health problems that come with the use of marijuana include:

• Problems with memory and learning
• Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch)
• Trouble with thinking and problem solving
• Loss of motor coordination
• Increased heart rate and palpitations

Inhalants
The effects of inhalants are similar to that of alcohol, including slurred speech, lack of coordination,
euphoria and dizziness. Inhalant abusers may also experience lightheadedness, hallucinations, and
delusions.

Harmful irreversible effects of inhalants include:

• Hearing loss
• Limb spasms
• Central nervous system or brain damage
• Bone marrow damage

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A PERSON IS ON DRUGS?

Changes in…
1. Appearance
2. Mood
3. Behavior
4. Interest

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These are several effects of drugs:

A. MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

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a. Disturbance in Perception – auditory and visual hallucination

b. Disturbance in Orientation – paranoia, psychosis
c. Disturbance in Memory
d. Disturbance in Judgment – depression that may lead to suicide

B. PHYSICAL HEALTH/PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

a. Systemic
1. Cardiac (HEART) Pathology – irregularity of heart beat, elevated or lowered blood pressure, chest
pain, convulsions or death from cardiac arrest
2. Pulmonary (LUNG) Illnesses
3. Hepatic (LIVER) Problems
4. Renal (KIDNEY) Diseases

CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG ABUSERS

Substance abusers can be classified according to the frequency of their substance use.
1. Experimenters – people who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.
2. Occasional Users – abuse the drug occasionally/whenever there are special occasions. They abuse
the drug once every two (2) weeks to two (2) times a week.
3. Regular Users – abuse the drug on a regular basis approximately three (3) to four (4) times a week
or every other day.
4. Drug Dependents – people who tend to abuse the drug(s) everyday (almost everyday) or about five
(5) to seven (7) times a week.
5. Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser/Substance Induced Psychosis – drug abusers who manifest signs
and symptom of psychotic disorders caused by the effects of drugs (hallucinations, disorientation,
delusions, etc.)

SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY AND KEEPING DRUG-FREE

WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR DRUG DEPENDENCY?

• Withdrawal symptoms
• Need to take drugs to overcome withdrawal symptoms
• Compulsion
• Tolerance Relapse
• Reduced social/occupational act

HOW CAN YOU STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS?

• Devote yourself to your studies and other productive activities at home or in school
• Stay away from people, places and events that promote drug use

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• Learn to manage feelings and cope with stress without using drugs
• Develop a strong moral and spiritual foundation
• Educate yourself about the effects of drug abuse
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• Always say NO

Exercise

Instruction: Fill in the Blanks.

1. Inhalants the effects are similar to that of alcohol, including slurred speech, lack of
coordination, euphoria and dizziness.
2. Dangerous drugs are those that have high tendency for abuse and dependency, these
substances may be organic or synthetic, and pose harm to those who use them.
3. Drug abuse exists when a person continually uses a drug other than its intended purpose.
4. Dependency experience withdrawal reactions (also known as “cold turkey”, symptoms that
occur after long-term use of a drug is reduced or stopped abruptly) after abstaining from drugs.
5. Central nervous system or brain damage found to have harmful effects to the brain. It
changes how the brain functions.
6. Marijuana use impairs a person's ability to form new memories and to shift focus.
7. Drug Dependents people who tend to abuse the drug(s) everyday (almost every day) or about
five
(5) to seven (7) times a week.
8. Drug Abuse the continuous misuse of any substance, licit, illicit which results to changes in
an individual’s physical, mental or behavioral condition.
9. Cardiac (HEART) Pathology irregularity of heart beat, elevated or lowered blood pressure,
chest pain, and convulsions.
10. Experimenters people who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.

Assessment

Instruction: True or False. Write True if the statement is correct, and if it is False, underline the word
that made it wrong and write the correct word on the space provided.
1. False Stay near with people, places and events that promote drug use.
2. False Drug Dependents drug abusers who manifest signs and symptom of psychotic disorders
caused by the effects of drugs (hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, etc.)
3. True Disturbance in Perception depression that may lead to suicide.
4. False Methamphetamine hydrochloride is found to have harmful effects to the brain.
5. Addiction is caused by brain changes caused by constant drug use.
6. True Drug abusers may also experience light-headedness, hallucinations, and delusions.

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7. False - Chronic marijuana use significantly reduces a person‟s capacity to learn, carry-out
complicated tasks, participate in sports, driving and operating other machineries.
8. True Experimenters people who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.
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9. True Health problems that come with the use of marijuana include: Trouble with thinking and
problem solving; Loss of motor coordination; Bone marrow damage; and Problems with
memory and learning.
10. True Regular Users abuse the drug on a regular basis approximately three (3) to four (4) times a week
or every other day.

Reflection

Essay:

1. As a member/youth in the society, what can you contribute to prevent drug abuse?
Media campaigns have been widely used for the prevention of illicit drug use in
young people. They often address specific substances with the aim of reducing
use and raising awareness about the associated problems.

2. What do you think is the main reason why drug abuse/addiction education is being implemented by the
government?
People use drugs for many reasons: they want to feel good, stop feeling bad, or
perform better in school or at work, or they are curious because others are doing
it and they want to fit in. The last reason is very common among teens.

3. After reading the material, what did you realize and learned?
It educates them on the dangers of substance use, even isolated incidents. It equips
them with effective refusal skills to implement when confronted with negative peer
pressures associated with illicit drug use. It addresses possible cultural issues associated
with substance addiction.

Resources and Additional Resources

 NSTP General Module 2018 Edition

Additional Resources:

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