(Q2) LESSON 1

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  • Substance Abuse - Is the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol and illicit drugs.
  • Drug Misuse - Is the use of a drug for which it was not intended or using a drug in excessive quantities.
  • Substance Dependence  - Is an adaptive state that develops from repeated drug administration and results in withdrawal upon cessation of drug use. 
  • Responsible Drug Use - The practice of correctly using drugs to keep a healthy body.
  • DRUG - Any chemical agent that alters the biochemical or physiological processes of tissues of organisms.
  • MEDICINE A drug with curative properties.
  • STIMULANTS
    • Commonly called uppers or speeders.
  • STIMULANTS
    • Commonly called uppers or speeders.
    • Increase alertness and energy.
  • STIMULANTS
    • Commonly called uppers or speeders.
    • Increase alertness and energy.
    • Commonly used street drug is cocaine.
  • TYPES OF STIMULANTS)
    • COCAINES
    • CRACK
    • AMPHETAMINES
    • METHAMPHETAMINE
    • EPHEDRINE
    • MDMA (METHYLENEDIOXY-METHAMPHETAMINE
  • TYPES OF DRUGS
    1. STIMULANTS
    2. DEPRESSANTS
    3. NARCOTICS
    4. HALLUCINOGENS
    5. INHALANTS
  • COCAINES - Substance made from coca leaves. A highly addictive stimulant that can be inhaled, injected, or smoked.  It can cause death from heart attack, stroke, or seizure.
  • CRACK - Variant of cocaine. Smoked to produced immediate effects on the body
  • AMPHETAMINES - Drugs that are chemically produced. They are often used to lose weight.
  • METHAMPHETAMINE -  Highly addictive variant of amphetamine. Provides an intense rush to perform activities.
  • EPHEDRINE  - Produced from an ephedra plant.  Used to be medically treated for cold and obesity problems.  But has an adverse effect on the nervous system.
  • MDMA (METHYLENEDIOXYMETHAMPHETAMINE) - More commonly known as ecstasy. Produces a feeling of relaxation and highness. Known as a party drug. Damages the brain and causes the body to experience extreme heat.
  • DEPRESSANTS
    • Known as downers.
    • In the medical field they are called sedatives.
  • DEPRESSANTS
    • Known as downers.
    • In the medical field they are called sedatives.
    • Prescribed by doctors who have anxiety, mental disorder or sleep disorder like insomnia.
  • Sedatives - Are drugs that produce a calming effect on a person.
  • (TWO TYPES OF DEPRESSANTS)
    • BARBITURATE
    • BENZODIAZEPINE
  • BARBITURATE - A substance that is prescribed to patients who find it difficult to sleep. It relieves tension and stress and enables a person to relax.
  • BENZODIAZEPINE  - Substance that is prescribed to patients who are experiencing anxiety problems.  This drug is also known as tranquilizer and used to relax the muscles and relieve seizures.
  • NARCOTICS
    • Also known as painkillers
  • NARCOTICS
    • Also known as painkillers
    • They reduce the perception of pain and induce euphoria (a feeling of exaggerated and unrealistic well – being)
    • Also known to relieve diarrhea and heavy cough.
  • HALLUCINOGENS
    • Drugs that alter or interfere the brain and CNS causing hallucinations
    • Hallucinogen intoxication is commonly referred to as “ trip “ and a negative experience is called a “ bad trip”
  • HALLUCINOGENS
    • Drugs that alter or interfere the brain and CNS causing hallucinations
    • Hallucinogen intoxication is commonly referred to as “ trip “ and a negative experience is called a “ bad trip”
  • (TYPES OF HALLUCINOGENS)
    1. LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)
    2. PCP (phencyclidine)
    3. KETAMINE
  • LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) - It causes hallucinations that make a person feel invincible and overconfident.
  • PCP (phencyclidine) - Or angel dust, acts as a stimulant, depressant or narcotic. People under the effects of angel dust may also have hallucinations that make them feel detached from their body and environment.
  • KETAMINE - A drug commonly used in veterinary medicine. It brings the same effect as PSP, but for a shorter period.
  • INHALANTS - Are volatile substances that produce vapors that can be inhaled to induce a psychoactive or mind- alerting effect.
  • (TYPES OF INHALANTS)
    1. Volatile solvents
    2. AEROSOLS OR SPRAYS
    3. GASES
    4. NITRATES
  • Drugs - are chemical substances that alter the health condition of a person. They may treat, diagnose, or prevent illnesses. If taken in wrong doses or for other reasons other than their intended use, they may pose harm to the body.