Health

• Drugs are any substances which when taken into the body, has behavioral effects on a person.
• Drugs of abuse are any drugs commonly used by addicts.
• Philippines three drugs of abuse:

  • Shabu
  • Marijuana
  • Inhalants
• Drug dependence is a cluster of physiological phenomena where the use of drugs create desire to use it again.
• Drug misuse is the use of a substance inconsistent with the prescribed dosage or frequency of use.
• Drug abuse is the use of a substance for non-medicinal purposes.
• Drug tolerance is the condition of the body to adapt to the effects of substances to the body.
• Gateway drugs - Legal drugs that are used to get to the illegal drugs.
• Depressant drugs - Slows down a person's central nervous system.
• Stimulant drugs - Speeds up a person's central nervous system.
• Narcotics - Relieves pain and induce sleepiness.
• Hallucinogens - Drugs that distorts reality and facts.
• Inhalants - Found in ordinary household chemicals and anesthetics.
• Ecletic Approach - Uses a holistic approach in the treatment. Uses rehabilitation staff.
• Spiritual Approach - Uses bible teachings as a source of inspiration to change drug dependents.
• Therapeutic Community Approach - Views drug addiction as connected to a psychological problem.
• Hazelden-Minnesotta Model - Uses lectures to change a person's perspective on drugs.
• Multidisciplinary Team Approach - Utilizes a team of many disciplines in cooperation.