The Importance of

Drug Education
in School

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 INTRODUCTION
There are many kind of drugs that everyone is using. Drugs
can be use as Medication and for Maintenance, but not everyone
is using it in the right way. Mostly, the users of Drugs that we
are all seeing everyday are the Old ones, they are using it for
their good. But the root of abusing it was came from them
D that’s what we called Illegal Drugs. And it is really important
for the Youth to pay attention and have Knowledge about Drugs.
But first what are the Different kind of Drugs?

What is Drugs?

Substances that alter a person's physical or mental state

are known as drugs. They may have an impact on your
perceptions, understanding, emotions, behavior, and brain
function. They are therefore harmful and unpredictable,
especially to young people.

There are different kinds of drugs that can be taken. It can

be categories on how it affects our body;

· depressants – slow down the function of the central nervous

system
· hallucinogens – affect your senses and change the way you
see, hear, taste, smell or feel things
· stimulants – speed up the function of the central nervous
system

The Example of Depressant drugs are Alcohol, Cannabis,

Carbamate, Barbiturates and etc.

Alcohol - an Alcoholic beverage is a drink that contains alcohol

and also known as ethanol, an anesthetic that has been used as
psychoactive drug for several millennia. Ethanol is the oldest
recreational drug still used by humans. Ethanol can cause
alcohol intoxication when consumed. Alcoholic beverages are
divided into three general classes for taxation and regulation of
production: beers, wines, and spirits which known as distilled
beverages. They are consumed in most countries around the
world. More than 100 countries have laws regulating their
production, sale and consumption.

Cannabis - Cannabis is a cannabinoid drug. The number of

different cannabinoids in the cannabis sativa plant is still being
researched, but it primarily contains the psychoactive
cannabinoid THC (delta9 tetrahydrocannabinol) and the non-
psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD). It’s also commonly known as
marijuana.

Other names

Marijuana, yarndi, pot, weed, hash, dope, gunja, joint, stick,

chronic, cone, choof, mull, 420, dabs, dabbing, BHO.

Carbamate - Carbamates are a class of insecticides structurally

and mechanistically similar to organophosphate (OP)
insecticides. Carbamates are N-methyl carbamates derived from
a carbamic acid and cause carbamylation of acetylcholinesterase
at neuronal synapses and neuromuscular junctions. While they
possess a similar mechanism of action to the irreversible
phosphorylation of acetylcholinesterase by organophosphates,
carbamates bind to acetylcholinesterase reversibly.
Subsequently, carbamates have a similar toxicological
presentation to OP poisonings with a duration of toxicity that is
typically less than 24 hours.

Barbiturates - Barbiturates are medications that cause you to

relax or feel drowsy. They can also stop or prevent convulsions
and seizures. The most common uses are for anesthesia
reasons, treating epilepsy and nonepileptic seizures, insomnia
and other conditions.Barbiturates belong to the sedative-
hypnotic class of medications. Sedatives are medications that
help you calm down and relax. Hypnotics make you drowsy
(their name comes from the word “hypnos,” which means
“sleep” in Greek).Barbiturates affect your brain by increasing a
brain chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which
slows down the activity of your brain cells.

The Example of Hallucinogens Drugs are LSD,

mescaline, psilocybin, PCP, cannabis, ecstasy, ketamine, salvia
and others

LSD - commonly known as LSD (from German Lysergsäure-

diethylamid), and known colloquially as acid or lucy, is a potent
psychedelic drug. Effects typically include intensified thoughts,
emotions, and sensory perception. At sufficiently high dosages,
LSD manifests primarily mental, visual, and auditory
hallucinations. Dilated pupils, increased blood pressure, and
increased body temperature are typical. Effects typically begin
within half an hour and can last for up to 20 hours (although on
average, experiences last 8–12 hours). LSD is also capable of
causing mystical experiences and ego dissolution. It is used
mainly as a recreational drug or for spiritual reasons. LSD is both
the prototypical psychedelic and one of the "classical"
psychedelics, being the psychedelic with the greatest scientific
and cultural significance.LSD is synthesized as a solid compound,
typically in the form of a powder or a crystalline material. This
solid LSD is then dissolved in a liquid solvent, such as ethanol or
distilled water, to create a solution. The liquid serves as a carrier
for the LSD, allowing for accurate dosage and administration
onto small pieces of blotter paper called tabs. LSD is typically
either swallowed or held under the tongue. In pure form, LSD is
clear or white in color, has no smell, and is crystalline. It breaks
down with exposure to ultraviolet light.
Mescaline - Mescaline is a psychedelic drug which means it can
affect all the senses, altering a person’s thinking, sense of time
and emotions. Psychedelics can cause a person to hallucinate,
seeing or hearing things that do not exist or are distorted.

Other names

Buttons, cactus, mesc, and peyoto.

Some people may have negative experiences taking

psychedelics, or experiences they find challenging. This can
include experiencing:

 frightening or confronting hallucinations

 intense anxiety and confusion
 fear and paranoia.

The Example of Stimulants Drugs are Cocaine,

Methamphetamine, Prescription stimulants, Synthetic cathinones
(bath salts), Nicotine, Ecstasy (MDMA), Diet pills, Caffeine

Cocaine - People who snort cocaine may have runny or bloody

noses. People who smoke crack may develop respiratory issues.
Other physical and psychological issues are regularly associated
with cocaine use.

Long-term effects of cocaine abuse may include:

 Cardiovascular issues like inflamed heart lining, heart

attack, and aortic ruptures
 Brain bleeding
 Problems with movement
 Long-term damage of the nasal septum and loss of smell
 Gastrointestinal tract ulcerations
 Anxiety
  Depression
 Panic disorders
 Sexual dysfunction

Methamphetamine - Like cocaine, methamphetamine (meth

or crystal meth) is known widely as an example of stimulant
drugs, but it’s also a Schedule ll controlled substance. Medicinal
methamphetamine (brand name: Desoxyn) is prescribed to treat
ADHD in cases that don’t respond to other stimulants.
Methamphetamine may also be prescribed to treat extreme
obesity.

Illegal methamphetamine is often manufactured in private

laboratories. Street methamphetamine or crystal meth is
produced by extracting stimulant medications from over-the-
counter drugs, like cold medicines or diet aids, and combining
them with other substances. Many of these other substances are
potentially toxic such as paint thinner, anti-freeze, and battery
acid. The combination produces a powder or crystal form of
methamphetamine.

Crystal meth is usually smoked or injected. Regular meth abuse

and the adulterants used in making meth can damage several
parts of your body, including:

 Teeth (“meth mouth” or rotting teeth)

 Skin
 Heart
 Liver
 Lungs
 Brain

Meth Effects

The effects of meth and crystal meth are similar to the effects of
cocaine, although in some cases, the euphoria and feelings of
invulnerability may be more extreme. The effects of meth come
on quickly and intensely. In addition to euphoria, meth users
may feel uninhibited and more sexual. They may be very
talkative and energetic.

Health Effects of Meth

Aside from the toxic effects, medical issues from

methamphetamine abuse may include:

 Extremely elevated body temperature that can lead to

dehydration and/or brain damage
 Seizures
 Psychosis symptoms
 Severe itching
 Long-term cognitive issues because of alterations and
damage to the brain
 Cardiovascular problems
 Cancer
 HIV
 Stroke
 Depression
 Anxiety

Since meth is commonly smoked or injected, there’s a

temptation to binge on it, increasing the risk of psychosis and
seizures. When you are binging on a drug, overdose is more
likely, and an overdose on meth can be fatal. In 2020,
around 23,827 Americans died by a drug overdose on meth or
other psychostimulants.

Prescription Stimulants - Some prescription stimulants are

potential drugs of abuse, most notably drugs used to treat ADHD
and diet aids like Dexedrine. Like other examples of stimulant
drugs, prescription stimulants work by increasing the amounts of
neurotransmitters in the brain like dopamine and
norepinephrine. This can lead to:
  Increased focus
 Improved energy
 Decreased appetite
 Lowered need for sleep

Drugs that contain the stimulant methylphenidate (Ritalin and

Concerta) and medications that contain amphetamines (Adderall
and Dexedrine) are examples of prescription stimulants.

These drugs are not often abused by people who have legitimate
prescriptions for them. People with prescription drug abuse
issues generally get pills from those with legitimate prescriptions
or buy them on the street. When abused, the pills are typically
crushed, and the powder is snorted. Some substance abusers
mix stimulant pills with water and inject it.

Prescription stimulants can produce similar effects as cocaine

and methamphetamine when abused. You may also experience
similar adverse consequences as with cocaine and meth abuse.

Health Effects of Prescription Stimulants

People may not think of prescription stimulants as “serious

drugs” like cocaine and meth, but the long-term effects of
abusing drugs like Adderall are significant.

Regular stimulant abuse can lead to outcomes like:

 Rapid breathing
 Increased blood pressure, breathing, blood sugar, and
irregular heart rate
 Higher blood pressure
 High body temperature
 Heart failure
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Seizures
  Paranoia
 Diarrhea
 Coma
 Anger
 Psychosis
 Hepatitis and HIV (if injected)

Overdose symptoms of prescription stimulants may include:

 Confusion
 Restlessness
 Tremors
 Fever
 Muscle pain
 Hallucinations
 Panic
 Quick breathing

Synthetic Cathenones - Synthetic cathinones are “designer

drugs,” which means they are made with legal substances to
mimic the effect of other examples of stimulant drugs. Also
known as bath salts, makers of these drugs skirt the law by
constantly switching out ingredients that become illegal or
controlled. Synthetic cathinones come in packages similar to
bath salts for bathing that say, “Not for human consumption.”

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies some

of the ingredients in bath salts as Schedule I drugs with no
known medical use and a high potential for abuse. What makes
drugs like bath salts tricky for lawmakers is that the composition
keeps getting tweaked as ingredients are banned. The new
ingredient is often more dangerous. It’s a long and complex
process to get a substance controlled or banned, so lawmakers
have a hard time staying on top of the evolving drug. To this
end, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime gave bath
salts the designation of “New Psychoactive Substances (NPS),”
which means it challenges drug policy and poses a high risk to
public health.

Effects of Bath Salts

Bath salts can provide short-term effects like feeling less

inhibited, more sexual, and having more energy. Long-term
effects of these stimulants can be concerning, and may include:

 Dehydration
 Organ damage
 Heart attack
 Nerve and neurotransmitter damage
 Memory loss
 Problems with learning, speaking, and understanding
 Poor concentration
 Agitation and violent behaviors
 Panic attacks
 Anxiety


Nicotine - Smoking is the leading cause of preventable

disability, death, and disease. Some health experts
have warned that nicotine is as addictive as cocaine and heroin
and still 1,600 youth start smoking every day. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consistently reports that
slightly under 15% of U.S. adults over the age of 18 smoke
cigarettes.

Health Effects of Nicotine Use

Nicotine has similar effects to caffeine, including increased

alertness, amplified energy, and better mood. However, the
long-term effects of nicotine are many. The CDC says 40
million Americans smoke. Of those, 16 million develop a serious
illness from nicotine. Some of the effects of nicotine include:

 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

 Emphysema
 Lung cancer, breast cancer, and other cancers
 Stroke
 Chronic bronchitis
 Heart disease
 Diabetes
 Vascular disease

Steroids - Abuse of anabolic steroids, synthetic forms of

testosterone, most often occurs in athletes and bodybuilders.
While these drugs have stimulant properties, they are not
common drugs of abuse except for in this subset of individuals,
but they can be addictive.

Caffeine - Long-term abuse of steroids can lead to significant

medical issues, including:

 Increased risk of cancer.

 Developing male secondary sexual characteristics in females.
 Developing female secondary sexual characteristics in males.
 Increased aggression and emotional functioning that can
include outbursts of anger and problems managing emotions.

Of all the drugs in the world used for their psychoactive effects,
caffeine is the most widely used. Caffeine is found in:

 Tea
 Coffee
 Chocolate
 Energy drinks
 Over-the-counter weight loss medications
  Most soft drinks

While it’s normally not dangerous, consuming too much caffeine

can lead to issues with insomnia and anxiety. Caffeine can
trigger other long-term health effects, such as an increased risk
for cardiovascular disease.

Caffeine can produce physical dependence (withdrawal

symptoms). Withdrawal from caffeine can be distressing, and
can include:

 Lethargy
 Fatigue
 Irritability
 Headaches
 What is drug Education?

Is the planned provision of information, guidelines,

resources, and skills relevant to living in a world where
psychoactive substances are widely available and commonly
used for a variety of both medical and non-medical purposes,
some of which may lead to harms such as overdose, injury,
infectious disease (such as HIV or hepatitis C), or addiction. The
two primary approaches to drug education are harm-reduction
education and abstinence-based education

Drug education helps children and young people understand

that all drugs, legal and illegal, have the potential to cause harm,
and that the drug experience is because of many factors
including the person, the drug and the environment.

While most young people will not have problems with

alcohol or other drugs, providing a supportive family
environment where issues of concern can be raised and talked
through fosters resilience and positive mental health, and can
keep young people safer.

Giving your children accurate, age-appropriate information

about alcohol and other drugs and talking openly on this topic,
lets your children know that you are happy to have
conversations about a range of subjects, including the ones that
might seem harder to talk about. This can reassure them that no
questions or issues are off limits.

The Mental Health Commission

The Mental Health Commission is responsible for a range of

network of drug and alcohol systems that include prevention,
promotion and early intervention, treatment and support
services, as well as research programs. Confidential helplines
are available for anyone concerned about their own or another
person's alcohol or drug use.

Drug Aware

The Drug Aware website provides factual, credible and accurate

drug information for young people in order to help them make
informed decisions. It also provides a live chat service where you
can chat confidentially with a professional alcohol and drug
councillor online.

E-cigarettes and vaping

E-cigarettes, or ‘vapes’, are not safe for young people. They

come in many flavours, shapes and sizes that appeal to young
people. Vapes can be hard to spot as they can look like everyday
items including highlighters, pens or USB memory sticks.

It is illegal in WA to sell e-cigarette devices and nicotine vaping

products to anyone regardless of age, unless they are prescribed
by a doctor for smoking cessation purposes and obtained with a
prescription from a pharmacy. E-cigarette devices and their
components, whether they contain nicotine or not, cannot be
sold by tobacco or general retailers in WA.

Many vapes contain nicotine. Nicotine can cause long-lasting

negative effects on development, including impaired attention,
learning, memory ability and altered mood. Young people who
vape are 3 times as likely to take up smoking cigarettes.

Vapes can contain the same harmful chemicals found in cleaning

products, nail polish remover, weed killer and bug spray, which
can lead to serious lung diseases.
 THE NEW DRUG CAMPAIGN IN THE PHILIPPINES

In an effort to curb drug dependency among drug-

dependent individuals, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will
bring “a new face” to the government’s campaign against illegal
drugs.

“The campaign against illegal drugs continues – but it has

taken a new face. It is now geared towards community-based
treatment, rehabilitation, education, and reintegration to curb
drug dependence among our affected citizenry,” President
Marcos said.

The President made the remarks during his second State of

the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday afternoon at the
Batasang Pambansa.

As part of the campaign against illegal drugs, President

Marcos noted that the government launched the “Bahay Ingatan,
Droga’y Ayawan, or BIDA Program last year and established an
additional 102 Balay Silangan Reformation Centers nationwide.

The President also warned erring law enforcers that he will

not hesitate to remove them from office if they will get involved
in illegal drugs.

“We will relentlessly continue our fight against drug

syndicates, shutting down their illegal activities – we will shut
down their activities and dismantle their network operations.
Unscrupulous law enforcers and others involved in the highly
nefarious drug trade have been exposed,” President Marcos said.
 “I will be accepting their resignations. In their stead, we will
install individuals with unquestionable integrity, and who will be
effective and trustworthy in handling the task of eliminating this
dreaded and corrosive social curse,” he added.

The chief executive emphasized that his administration

“cannot tolerate corruption or incompetence,” adding that the
Philippines and the Filipino people have now progressed towards
peace and development. PND

Many of us are asking “why do we need to study about

illegal drugs? I am not gonna use it anyway”. It is important for
us to know what are the effects legal drugs and how it will
become illegal drugs because of its usage. Having the
knowledge of what we are consuming is the best key for a good
life and health. It is also important for the youth to know their
limits. The new campaign about the anti-drugs will helps us
understand the value of life because of its saying “Bahay
Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan” as per the last campaign was “War on
drugs” Leaded by the recent President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was
really a bloodshed campaign.

As we strive our Dreams and goals in life the knowledge that

we have in this study is something that we can keep on our
minds for a long time, it can also be our reminder not just for
ourselves but for the People around us.