Drug Drug AddictionAddiction

Prof. Liwayway Memije-CruzProf. Liwayway Memije-Cruz

College of ScienceCollege of Science

DRUGDRUGA A drug drug is a is a

chemical chemical substance that substance that affects the affects the functions of the functions of the body or mind body or mind when taken into when taken into the body or the body or applied through applied through the skinthe skin

Classification of DrugsClassification of DrugsDrugs which are abused can be Drugs which are abused can be

classified in various ways:classified in various ways:1. Depressants – sedatives (downers) act on the nervous system promoting relaxation and sleep.2. Stimulants (uppers) increase mental activity, relieve fatigue, increase alertness and offset drowsiness.3. Inhalants – volatile substances derived from ether or chloroform4. Alcohol – a dangerous substance which triggers the central nervous system and may damage vital human organs.5. Narcotics – (opium-based drugs) cocaine, ecgonine and coca leaves.6. Marijuana – cannabis sativa leaves7. Hallucinogens (psychedelics) – produce changes in mood and behavior; produce changes and hallucination.induce a state of excitation of the CNS as shown by changes in mood.8. Tranquilizers – used in treating nervous disorders or calm psychotic patients.

DRUG DEPENDENCEDRUG DEPENDENCE

A compulsive A compulsive behavior behavior brought about brought about by drug by drug abuse.It can abuse.It can either be either be physical or physical or psychological.psychological.

DRUG ABUSEDRUG ABUSE The overuse of a The overuse of a

drug without due regard drug without due regard to accepted medical to accepted medical practices resulting in practices resulting in the individual’s physical, the individual’s physical, mental, emotional or mental, emotional or behavior impairmentbehavior impairment..

Signs of Drug AbuseSigns of Drug Abuse Persons who were once calm and courteous Persons who were once calm and courteous

become aggressive.become aggressive. Persons who are neat and well-groomed, Persons who are neat and well-groomed,

become careless in their grooming.They become careless in their grooming.They wear dark glasses and become dirty looking.wear dark glasses and become dirty looking.

They become highly excited and displays They become highly excited and displays fits of anger.fits of anger.

They lose interest in their work in school, They lose interest in their work in school, office and other fields.office and other fields.

Presence of hypodermic needles, vials and Presence of hypodermic needles, vials and other paraphernalia's.other paraphernalia's.

Reasons Behind Drug AbuseReasons Behind Drug Abuse For relief from problems – personal, family or For relief from problems – personal, family or

school work.school work. To experience its effect on the mind and To experience its effect on the mind and

body.body. To ease depression, boredom, pain or misery.To ease depression, boredom, pain or misery. Giving in to pressures from “peers” or other Giving in to pressures from “peers” or other

drug users.drug users. For curiosity due to misinformation from For curiosity due to misinformation from

acquaintances.acquaintances. For security feelings – with drugs they have For security feelings – with drugs they have

self-confidence. self-confidence.

Drug UserDrug UserAnother term for Another term for

“drug addict” which “drug addict” which refers to an individual refers to an individual who is dependent on who is dependent on a certain drug or a certain drug or drugs.drugs.

Profile of a Drug UserProfile of a Drug UserAgeAge: Mean age of 28 years old: Mean age of 28 years oldSex:Sex: 10:1 (male to female 10:1 (male to female

ratio)ratio)Civil Status:Civil Status:

Single: 58.98%Single: 58.98%Married: 30.58%Married: 30.58%Live-in: 5.94%Live-in: 5.94%

Family SizeFamily Size: 3 to 4 siblings: 3 to 4 siblingsOccupation:Occupation:

Workers/employeesWorkers/employeesUnemployedUnemployedSelf-employedSelf-employedStudentsStudents

Educational AttainmentEducational Attainment::High School LevelHigh School LevelHigh School GraduateHigh School GraduateCollege LevelCollege Level

Economic:Economic:Average family Average family

income is 5,456.56income is 5,456.56Status ResidenceStatus Residence: : UrbanUrbanDuration of Drug Duration of Drug Taking: More than 2 Taking: More than 2 yearsyearsIQIQ:Average:AverageNature of Drug Taking: Nature of Drug Taking: More than two yearsMore than two yearsDrug of AbuseDrug of Abuse: Shabu: Shabu

MarijuanaMarijuana Cough Cough

Syrup Combined Syrup Combined with with alcoholalcohol