Depressants are drugs that decrease body functions and nerve activity, commonly known as tranquilizers, with examples like barbiturates and valium.
Drug addiction is a state of periodic and chronic intoxication produced by the habitual consumption of a drug, which is detrimental to both individual and society.
The top three abused drugs in the Philippines are methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu), marijuana, and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MMDA or ecstasy).
Drug dependence is a state of psychological or physical dependence, or both, on a dangerous drug following its periodic or continuous use.
The four stages are: 1) experimental use, 2) seeking the mood swing/occasional use, 3) harmful use/intensified, and 4) dependence.
Prevention strategies include public information/education, increasing protective factors, and anti-drug legislations.
Stimulants are drugs that increase alertness, reduce hunger, and provide a feeling of well-being, with common examples being shabu and cocaine.
Narcotics are drugs that produce insensitivity, stupor, or dullness of mind, with popular examples being opium, heroin, and morphine.
Psychological effects include a motivational syndrome and lowering of IQ.
They should create a warm environment, assist parents in communication, and educate on moral values.
Hallucinogens are drugs capable of provoking changes or cessation of thinking, self-awareness, and emotion, with popular examples being LSD, marijuana, and ecstasy.
RA 9165 is the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, which aims to combat drug trafficking and use through an integrated system of policies and programs.
Reasons include curiosity, boredom, peer group pressure, temporary relief from problems, and feelings of security.
Protective factors include strong family bonds, parental monitoring, and success in school performance.
A drug is any chemical substance that affects a person in such a way as to bring about psychological, emotional, or behavioral change.
Social effects include social non-functionality and deterioration of interpersonal relationships.
Risk factors include ineffective parenting, chaotic home environments, and affiliation with deviant peers.
Drug abuse is the overdue of a drug without due regard to accepted medical practice, resulting in the individual’s physical, mental, emotional, or behavioral impairment.
Symptoms include abrupt changes in attendance and work quality, unusual temper flare-ups, withdrawal from responsibility, and deterioration of physical appearance.
Entry points include airports, seaports, mail and parcel systems, and coastlines.
The Dangerous Drugs Board is responsible for policy-making and strategy formulation regarding drug abuse prevention and control.
Volatile solvents are chemicals that, when inhaled, can produce intoxication and irrational behavior, with common examples being rugby and paint.
Harmful physical effects include malnutrition, secondary infections, hepatitis, and impaired perception.
Countries include China, Guam, Australia, England, and the Middle East.
Individuals required include applicants for driver's and firearm licenses, students, and public office candidates.
