Majority of the patients were within the 15-29 age groups

The mean age is 27 years old The ratio of male to female is 14:1 Majority are workers/employees Drugs are first introduced at age 15-19 Almost 70% cited friends as their major source Most are mono-drug users (shabu)

DRUG AFFECTED BARANGAYSDRUG AFFECTED BARANGAYS

CY 2002CY 2002

42,061 Brgys Nationwide

3,604 brgys or 9%

A drug is a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional or behavioral change in a person taking it.

Is any substance other than food or water that is intended to be taken or administered for the purpose of altering, sustaining or controlling the recipients physical, mental or emotional state.

1. Tablets2. Capsules3. Syrup/Liquid4. Plant5. Cigarette6. Powder7. Crystals

INGESTION INHALATION INJECTION Used as suppository or applied

topically

Most drugs are taken orally. When a drug is swallowed it goes to the stomach, absorbed by the small intestines and into the blood for circulation.

Inhaled drugs enter the bloodstream through the capillaries of the lungs.

When a drug is injected into a vein it travels directly to the heart and circulate throughout the system.

Is the use of any substance, licit or illicit, which results in an individuals physical, mental, emotional or social impairments.

It is the use or consumption without medical authorization of medically useful drugs which alter mood and behavior.

It is the use of drugs and substance for a purpose different from the one for which it has been prescribed.

Scientific Name:Scientific Name:

Methamphetamine HydrochlorideMethamphetamine Hydrochloride

Street / Slang Names:Street / Slang Names:

Poor Man’s Cocaine, Meth, Ice, Poor Man’s Cocaine, Meth, Ice, Speed, Shabs, “S”, Shasha, Ubas, Speed, Shabs, “S”, Shasha, Ubas, Bato, Tobats, Siopao, Splash, Bato, Tobats, Siopao, Splash, Items, etc.Items, etc.

Scientific Name:Scientific Name:

Methamphetamine HydrochlorideMethamphetamine Hydrochloride

Street / Slang Names:Street / Slang Names:

Poor Man’s Cocaine, Meth, Ice, Poor Man’s Cocaine, Meth, Ice, Speed, Shabs, “S”, Shasha, Ubas, Speed, Shabs, “S”, Shasha, Ubas, Bato, Tobats, Siopao, Splash, Bato, Tobats, Siopao, Splash, Items, etc.Items, etc.

Scientific Name:

Cannabis Sativa (Plants) Tetrahydrocannabinol (Process)

Street / Slang Names

Mary Jane , MJ, Flower, Doodie, Pampapogi, Brownies, Damo, Pot, Tea, Joint, Dope, Jutes, Chongki, Weed, Ganja, Hushies, etc.

Scientific Name:

Cannabis Sativa (Plants) Tetrahydrocannabinol (Process)

Street / Slang Names

Mary Jane , MJ, Flower, Doodie, Pampapogi, Brownies, Damo, Pot, Tea, Joint, Dope, Jutes, Chongki, Weed, Ganja, Hushies, etc.

Scientific Name:Scientific Name:

3-4 3-4 MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine

or MDMAor MDMA

Street / Slang NamesStreet / Slang Names

Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, etc.etc.

Scientific Name:Scientific Name:

3-4 3-4 MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine

or MDMAor MDMA

Street / Slang NamesStreet / Slang Names

Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Designers Drug, X, XTC, Rave, E, Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD Eckie, Love Drug, Flying Saucer, LBD or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, or Libido, Jagged Little Pill, Adam, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, Eve, Artist Drug, Hug Drug, MDA, MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, MDEA, Love Doves, Disco Biscuit, etc.etc.

NormalNormalBrainBrain

Affected Affected BrainBrain

The Effect of Drugs to The Effect of Drugs to Human BrainHuman Brain

The Effect of Drugs to The Effect of Drugs to Human BrainHuman Brain

Cross-Section of a Drug Affected Human BrainCross-Section of a Drug Affected Human Brain

How to Spot aDrug Users

How to Spot aDrug Users

General SignsGeneral SignsGeneral SignsGeneral Signs Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or

constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.

Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times to hide dilated or constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.

Found in old places like closets and storage.Found in old places like closets and storage. Found in old places like closets and storage.Found in old places like closets and storage.

Intoxication and drunkenness.Intoxication and drunkenness. Intoxication and drunkenness.Intoxication and drunkenness.

Aggressive behavior or drowsiness.Aggressive behavior or drowsiness. Aggressive behavior or drowsiness.Aggressive behavior or drowsiness.

Lack of concentration.Lack of concentration. Lack of concentration.Lack of concentration.

Scars on arms and body.Scars on arms and body. Scars on arms and body.Scars on arms and body.

Antisocial, very low morals.Antisocial, very low morals. Antisocial, very low morals.Antisocial, very low morals.

Nasal secretion and watering eyes.Nasal secretion and watering eyes. Nasal secretion and watering eyes.Nasal secretion and watering eyes.

Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration.Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration. Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration.Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration.

Extreme restlessness and irritability.Extreme restlessness and irritability. Extreme restlessness and irritability.Extreme restlessness and irritability.

Ecstasy Users Ecstasy Users

Defect cause by smoking MarijuanaDefect cause by smoking Marijuana

Defect cause by smoking MarijuanaDefect cause by smoking Marijuana

Parents who are heavy Parents who are heavy users of LSD and users of LSD and Marijuana are likely Marijuana are likely to produce children to produce children with Hydrocephalus with Hydrocephalus (Big, Watery Head)(Big, Watery Head)

Parents who are heavy Parents who are heavy users of LSD and users of LSD and Marijuana are likely Marijuana are likely to produce children to produce children with Hydrocephalus with Hydrocephalus (Big, Watery Head)(Big, Watery Head)

WHICH ONEWHICH ONE

Family ProblemsFamily ProblemsFamily ProblemsFamily Problems

Lack of Parental GuidanceLack of Parental GuidanceLack of Parental GuidanceLack of Parental Guidance

Peer Pressure/CuriosityPeer Pressure/CuriosityPeer Pressure/CuriosityPeer Pressure/Curiosity

Boredom, FrustrationBoredom, FrustrationBoredom, FrustrationBoredom, Frustration

Weak Personality, Desire Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From Realityto Escape From Reality

Weak Personality, Desire Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From Realityto Escape From Reality

Before After

Change from normal Change from normal capabilities (work habits, capabilities (work habits,

efficiency, etc.)efficiency, etc.)

Change from normal Change from normal capabilities (work habits, capabilities (work habits,

efficiency, etc.)efficiency, etc.)

Change in attendance at Change in attendance at work or schoolwork or school

Change in attendance at Change in attendance at work or schoolwork or school

Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)(to support a drug habit)

Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)(to support a drug habit)

Association with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusers

Before After

Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.

Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.

Before After

Injection Marks of an Injection Marks of an AddictAddict

Injection Marks of an Injection Marks of an AddictAddict

Unusual effort made to cover arms Unusual effort made to cover arms in order to hide needle marksin order to hide needle marks

Unusual effort made to cover arms Unusual effort made to cover arms in order to hide needle marksin order to hide needle marks

Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to

sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.

Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to

sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.

Poor physical appearance, including Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygieneinattention to dress and personal hygiene

Poor physical appearance, including Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygieneinattention to dress and personal hygiene