PREVENTION OF

SUBSTANCE USE AND

ABUSE
WHAT IS A DRUG?
DRUGS

■Any chemical substance that alters

either the mind or the body.
■It can be harmful if not taken
properly.
TYPES OF DRUGS
■Over the Counter Drugs (OTC)
–Drugs which do not need
prescription in buying
TYPES OF DRUGS
■Prescription Drugs
–Drugs that can be purchased
legally when prescribed by
physicians.
–These are controlled substances
yet usually abused.
■Prescription Drugs
–Dangerous when not properly
taken
–Targets the central nervous
system with its psychoactive
content
–Changes moods, feelings, and
personality.
CLASSIFICATIONS OF DRUGS
■Pharmacological Classification
–Includes stimulants,
depressants, hallucinogens, and
volatile solvents.
CLASSIFICATIONS OF DRUGS
■Legal Classification
–Includes prohibited and
regulated drugs.
PROHIBITED DRUGS
■Include Opium, and its active
components and derivatives,
(Heroin and Morphine)
REGULATED DRUGS
■Self-inducing sedatives such
as amphetamines or any drug
which produces physiological
actions.
SUBSTANCE OF ABUSE
WHAT ARE THE SUBSTANCES
OF ABUSE?
■Stimulants
–Known as the “Uppers”
–Drugs which stimulates the
central nervous system
■Stimulants
–The user elevated mood,
alertness, and awareness
–Treatments for mild depression,
overweight, and chronic sleep.
–After the stimulant dose goes
off, the user will feel sleepiness
or the “down period or crash.”
WHAT ARE THE SUBSTANCES
OF ABUSE?
■Depressants
–Known as the “Downers”
–Drugs which depress the
central nervous system
creating relaxation, drowsiness
and sleepiness.
■Depressants
–Higher dose will lead to
impaired memory, judgment,
and paranoia, and coma or
death.
TYPES OF DEPPRESSANTS
ARE:

■Tranquillizers
–Mild effects used for anxiety
■Barbiturates
–More potent depressants used
for sleep disorders and seizure
TYPES OF DEPPRESSANTS
ARE:

■Hypnotics
–Strongest depressants
WHAT ARE THE SUBSTANCES
OF ABUSE?
■Narcotics
–Known as the “Pain Killers”
–Drugs which slow down the
central nervous system
–Relieves pain
TYPES OF NARCOTICS ARE:
■Opium
–From poppy plants which
produces unconsciousness
for hours
TYPES OF NARCOTICS ARE:
■Morphines
–Pain killer from opium
–Used after surgery or cancer
cases
TYPES OF NARCOTICS ARE:
■Heroin
–Treatment for tuberculosis
–Cure for morphine addiction
WHAT ARE THE SUBSTANCES
OF ABUSE?
■Hallucinogens
–Known as the “Psychedelic drugs”
–Drugs that interferes senses
causing hallucinations
–These are illegal and have no
medical use
 WHAT ARE THE SUBSTANCES
OF ABUSE?
■ Inhallants
– Chemicals that produce vapor , affecting
mood, and behavior when inhaled.
– Damages brain, leukemia, poisoning,
damaged heart and kidney.
– Examples: Rugby, Nail polish remover,
gasoline, laughing gas, and furniture
polish.