Prevention of Substance

Use and Abuse

Drug Scenario in the Philippines
Marijuana, shabu, cocaine ecstacy, heroin and
inhalants are commonly used by the illegal drug users.
Shabu remains the primary drug abuse
Republic Act No. 9165 also known as the
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Acts of 2012
 What is a Drug?
Any substance that is used in the diagnosis, cure,
relief or prevention of diseases
It affects a person physically, mentally, and
emotionally
It can be beneficial to man and classified as legal
or illegal
Classifications of Drugs
1. Prescription and Non-prescription of Drugs
2. Legal and Illegal
3. Pharmacological Classification
 Prescription Drugs
Are restricted drugs that
can only be purchased
legally by physicians.
No prescription, no drugs.
 Non-prescription Drugs
Over-the-counter (OTC)
drugs.
Drugs do not need
prescription from a doctor
in order to buy.
Legal Drugs
Substances that are not
prohibited by a law in a
country.
It can be purchased in
the drugstores
 Illegal Drugs
Substances that are prohibited by
the law in a country
It is prohibited to sell, buy, use,
posses or manufacture of the drugs
Any of these acts carry penalties
Pharmacological Classifications
1. Stimulants
2. Depressants
3. Hallucinogens
4. Narcotics
5. Inhalants
 Stimulants
A drugs that targets the
central nervous system and as
well as the body.
Usually used for recreational
and pleasure and sometimes
referred ‘Uppers’
 Stimulants
SHORT TERM LONG TERM
1. Exhaustion 1. Addictive
2. Apathy 2. Hostility
3. Depression 3. Paranoia
 Depressants
A drug that lowers
neurotransmission levels.
Usually referred to as
‘Downers’ as it lower the
level of arousal
 Depressants
SHORT TERM LONG TERM
1. Poor concentration 1. Depression
2. Confusion 2. Chronic Fatigue
3. Fatigue 3. Breathing difficulties
4. Slow Brain Function 4. Sexual Problems
5. Difficulty or inability to 5. Sleep Problems
urinate 6. Coma or Death by overdose
 Hallucinogens
A psychoactive agent which
can cause hallucinations and
perceptual anomalies
Distort the user’s capacity to
recognize reality
Changes in thoughts,
emotions and consciousness
 Hallucinogens
SHORT TERM LONG TERM
1. Increased heart rate 1. Increased panic
2. Heart failure 2. Poor memory and
3. Mixed-up speech concentration
4. Irrational actions 3. Possible severe mental
disturbances
5. Violent behavior
 Narcotics
Also called Opioid Pain
Relivers.
A psychoactive
compound with sleep-
inducing properties.
 Narcotics
SHORT TERM LONG TERM
1. Nausea 1. Addiction
2. Drowsiness 2. Insomnia
3. Constipation 3. Restlessness
4. Unconsciousness 4. Muscle and bone pain
5. Slowed Breathing
 Inhalants
Various substances that
people typically take only by
inhaling
Broad range of household
and industrial chemicals that
breathed via nose and mouth
 Inhalants
SHORT TERM LONG TERM
1. Dizziness 1. Loss of hearing
2. Euphoria 2. Brain damage
3. Distorted speech 3. Liver and kidney damage
4. Lack of Coordination 4. Delayed behavioral
(body movement) development