HEALTH

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• Gateway drugs


  Legal drugs that can be accessed and used by everyone at any age through local stores, like cigarettes and consumable alcohol
• 2 out of 5 Filipino teenagers aged 13 to 15 years old smoke cigarettes
• 10 Filipinos die every year of tobacco-related diseases
• Cheap prices of cigarettes and alcohol

  Continuous increase in cigarette use and alcohol consumption by Filipino teenagers
• The Sin Tax Reform bill (Republic Act 10351) aims to increase the taxes on all tobacco and alcohol products to finance the Universal Health Care program and address public health issues
• Alcohol


  Colorless, bitter-tasting substance that humans have been consuming since ancient times, extracted from plants through fermentation
• Types of alcohol


  • Isopropyl (rubbing alcohol)
  • Methanol (solvent, fuel)
  • Ethanol (beer, wine, spirits)
• Alcohol


  A depressant drug that suppresses the central nervous system and slows down body function
• The alcohol path


  1. Mouth

  2. Stomach

  3. Small Intestine

  4. Heart

  5. Brain

  6. Liver
• Physical effects of alcohol drinking

  • Slurred speech
  • Crooked gait
  • Disorientation
  • Confusion
  • Slowed reaction time
  • Uncoordination
• Mental effects of alcohol drinking

  • Temporary positive impact on mood
  • Long-term problems for mental health
  • Alcohol and stress
  • Alcohol and depression
  • Alcohol and suicide
• Short-term effects of alcohol

  • Drowsiness
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Upset stomach
  • Headaches
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Distorted vision and hearing
  • Impaired judgment
• Long-term effects of alcohol

  • Permanent brain damage
  • Vitamin B1 deficiency
  • Ulcers
  • Gastritis
  • Malnutrition
  • Cancer of the mouth and throat
  • Increased on-the-job injuries and loss of productivity
  • Increased family problems, broken relationships
• Blood-Alcohol Concentration (BAC)


  The amount of alcohol that has entered a person's bloodstream at certain duration
• Intoxication


  Physical and mental changes that the body is experiencing upon consuming alcohol
• Hangover


  Physical effects that give discomfort to humans who heavily consumed alcohol
• Alcoholism


  A condition when a person heavily consumes alcohol consistently which results in numerous body damages and malfunctions
• Multiplier effect


  Condition when alcohol is consumed simultaneously with any drug or medicine, causing impairments in the physical and mental functioning of the body
• Resistance skills in situations related to alcohol use

  • Be aware of social pressures
  • Stay away from pressure
  • Just say NO
  • Ask for support from relatives and friends
• Healthy alternatives to drinking alcohol


  • Meditation
  • Exercise
  • Spending time with family and friends
  • Finding new hobbies
• Meditation


  A method of relieving stress, anxiety, and depression, proven to help reduce blood pressure, alleviate pain, and induce a state of relaxation
• Exercise


  An excellent outlet for dealing with stressors productively, can improve confidence and body image, and provide a positive outlook on life
• Spending time with family and friends

  One of the healthiest ways to deal with stressors, can easily improve mood through talking and laughing with loved ones
• Finding new hobbies


  Replacing time spent consuming alcohol with new, productive and fun activities can help de-stress and focus energy on something else
• Numerous body damages and malfunctions

  A wide range of physical and mental health problems, including liver damage, brain damage, heart disease, digestive problems, and mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.