Anti-Illegal Drugs lecture.ppt
- 1. ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUGS PMAJ RAUL TALAN CLAVECILLA
- 2. Signed June 7, 2002 Published June 19, 2002 Took effect July 4, 2002 2 PGMA signed RA 9165 on June 7, 2002 and it took effect on July 4, 2002. RA 9165 COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2022
- 3. WHY SHOULD WE AVOID DANGEROUS DRUGS Illegal – Prohibited by law (RA 9165) Health – Damages our brain and body Psycho-social – Destroys one’s behavior and causes one to commit crime Spiritual – Against the will of God
- 4. Therefore, drug abuse is everybody’s concern
- 5. 5 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. WHAT IS DRUG
- 6. 6 Drug abuse is the use of any chemical substance, licit or illicit, resulting to individual ’ s physical, mental, or social impairment. It may refer to any of the following practices: • Using, without benefit or prescription, useful drugs which have the capacity to alter the mood or behavior. • Using drugs and substances for a purpose different from the one from which the drug has been prescribed. •Using drugs and substances having no legitimate medical application or purposes other than research. WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE
- 7. 7 AGE: Mean age of 28 years old SEX: Ratio of male to female is 9:1 CIVIL STATUS: Single 56.94% EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT: High School level 30.62% STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT : Unemployed (32.82%) PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Urban (Specifically NCR) DURATION OF DRUG – TAKING: More than six (6) years NATURE OF DRUG – TAKING : Poly drug use PROFILE OF DRUG USERS as per DDB (Facility Based) CY 2007
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- 10. Shabu A. ORIGIN Natural - anything that comes from nature. Synthetic - anything that is produced artificially or processed in the laboratory. Plants (Marijuana) Ecstasy
- 12. 1. STIMULANTS Also known as uppers Any of a group of drugs that excite the central nervous system. It increase alertness, alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of well-being. Ex. Cocaine, Methamphetamine (SHABU)
- 13. IMMEDIATE EFFECTS: Dilated pupils Increase in blood pressure / Heart rate / Breathing rate / Body Temperature Involuntary muscle twitching Less hunger Slurred speech
- 14. also called as “downers” or “barbs” any drug or chemical that decreases the activity of any bodily function. The term is most often used to refer to drugs that reduce the activity of the central nervous system Ex: Sedatives, Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers 2. Depressant
- 15. Side effects & long term effects Depressants •Loss of body control may result to bone fractures •Impaired blood pressure regulation and balance control •Cognitive impairment, memory loss and pseudo-dementia •Nocturnal urinary incontinence •Worsening sleep •Respiratory problems •Dependency •Over sedation may lead to death
- 17. Hallucinations/illusions Faster heart beat and pulse rate Bloodshot Eye/blurred vision/Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Dry mouth and throat Forgetfulness/inability to think Altered sense of time/ disorientation Impaired reflexes, coordination and concentration Acute panic anxiety reaction “Food-trip” & sleepiness (MJ) 17 Psychiatric consequences Severe irritation of the nasal passages that may make a person prone to frequent nose bleed. Renal damage, heart disease and strokes Injecting MDMA from contaminated needles may lead to risk of infections resulting in inflammation of the blood vessels, infection of the heart valves, blood poisoning and even AIDS. all of which can lead to death.
- 19. 19 ADVERSE EFFECTS: • Produces anxiety, tension, irritability, irrational behavior, talkativeness, and loss of self- control. • Results in loss of appetite and inability to sleep. • Euphoria, elation. • Can lead to acute psychotic reactions, violent and destructive behavior and recklessness that may result in accidents. • Includes chest pain, irregularity of heart beat, elevated or lowered blood pressure, evidence of weight loss, convulsion and death from cardiac arrest.
- 20. 20 Prolonged use or even a single exposure, especially if administrated intravenously, can lead to manifestations of a full blown “psychosis” which is similar to schizophrenia characterized by the presence of paranoid delusions, auditory and visual hallucinations. The paranoia may lead to violent and aggressive behavior.
- 21. CONTENTS OF SHABU Ephedrine - (Classified as Dangerous Drugs) Main ingredient of Shabu causing brain damage Toluene – Chemical used for paints, adhesives, etc. Acetone – Nail cleaner Lithium Batteries – Cancer causing component Battery Acid – Corrosive chemical Drain Cleaner – Liquid Soap Hydrochloric Acid – (Muriatic Acid) Chloroform – Cancer causing solvent
- 22. 22 THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO 22 Normal Brain Affected Brain HUMAN BRAIN Normal Brain
- 23. 23 23 Drug User’s Brain Normal Person’s Brain CT SCAN COMPARISON OF BRAIN ACTIVITY
- 24. 24 TEETH OF DRUG ABUSER
- 25. How will you look like after 8 years of Shabu (Methamphetamine) use?
- 26. 1st Year
- 27. 2nd Year
- 28. 3rd Year
- 29. 4th Year
- 30. 5th Year
- 31. 6th Year
- 32. 7th Year
- 33. 8th Year
- 34. DRUGS OF ABUSE No. 2 Marijuana or Cannabis Sativa
- 35. Hallucinations/illusions Faster heart beat and pulse rate Bloodshot Eye/blurred vision/Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Dry mouth and throat Forgetfulness/inability to think Altered sense of time/ disorientation Impaired reflexes coordination and concentration Acute panic anxiety reaction “Food-trip” & sleepiness (MJ) Severe irritation of the nasal passages that leads to frequent nose bleeding Renal damages, heart disease and strokes Psychiatric consequences Gateway drug that may lead to poly-drug use.
- 36. 36 Was nabbed in Oklahoma for possession of marijuana and two controlled dangerous substances (Xanax and sleeping pills) for which he did not have a prescription. The bleary- eyed actor, 24, posed for the below Oklahoma County Sheriffs Office mug shot following a traffic stop of his buddy’s car in September 2004. FACE of MARYJANE
- 38. Macaulay Culkin FACE of MARYJANE
- 39. 39 Volatile chemical substances that contains psycho-active (mind/mood altering) vapors producing a state of intoxication. Ex: Glue and Adhesive Cement / Rugby / Super Glue / Thinner Drugs of Abuse No. 3 Inhalants
- 40. IMMEDIATE EFFECTS Prone to bleeding and bruises Loss of memory Difficulty in learning and seeing things clearly Loss of bodily control Cramps, pains and bad cough LONG TERM EFFECT Permanent damage to brain, liver and kidneys WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS Anxiety, depression and irritability Aggressive behavior Dizziness, shaking and nausea Insomnia
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- 42. 42 ECSTASY SHORT-TERM EFFECTS: Fatigue and perhaps depression after the drug is stopped Restlessness, anxiety and pronounced visual and auditory hallucinations at large doses Nausea and Vomiting A rise in blood pressure and heart rate Possibility of heat stroke due to dehydration Death from heart attack when the user overdosed (OD’d) LONG-TERM EFFECTS: Prolonged regular use can lead to the same long-term effects as with synthetic stimulants, including a high potential for neuro-toxicity, brain damage and liver damage.
- 43. 43 KETAMINE Chemically known as (Methylamino) Cyclohexane Description – Fine and White crystalline powder. It can be in liquid, tablets or capsules forms. Street Name: K, Special K, Super K, Kit- Kat, Ket, Vitamin K, K-hole, Bump of K, Honey Oil K, Bump bottle
- 44. 44 ILL-EFFECTS of Ketamine: •Disoriented behavior •Impaired judgment •Hallucinations •Impaired coordination •Possibility of being comatose
- 45. 45 SLEEPING PILLS BENZODIAZEPINES – commonly known as tranquilizers and sleeping pills. They are classified as short, medium and long acting. This relates to the length of the drug action in the body. Length of action can also be influenced by the health of a person’s liver, age and weight. A.K.A. Valium, Ativan, Nubain, etc.
- 46. 46 Side effects & long term effects of sleeping pills (benzodiazepines) •Loss of body control may result to bone fractures •Impaired blood pressure regulation and balance control •Cognitive impairment, memory loss and pseudo-dementia •Nocturnal urinary incontinence •Worsening sleep •Respiratory problems •Dependency •Over sedation may lead to death
- 47. 47 Tobacco means the curved leaves of the tobacco plant “ nicotiana tobacu ” which contains a very potent ingredient called nicotine.
- 48. CIGARETTE CONTENTS Ammonia – used to clean bathrooms Cadmium – component of car battery Carbon Monoxide – from car / factory exhaust Nicotine – used as a mixture in insecticide Tar – ingredients for asphalt Vinyl Chloride – used for plastic manufacture Cyanide – poison gas used by Hitler in his concentration camps DDT – used to kill cockroach Formaldehyde (Formalin) – used for embalming 48
- 49. CONTENTS OF CIGARETTE acetic acid, methane(sewer gas), arsenic (poison), carbon monoxide, rocket fuel, paint, toilet cleaner (ammonia), insecticide, Industrial solvent, candle wax, cadmium (batteries), butane (lighter fluid)
- 50. Smelly breath, hair and clothes Stained teeth and fingers Increase heart rate, breathing rate and blood pressure Reduced blood supply to extremities (hands and feet because the blood vessel are constricted) Stimulated central nervous system Smoking exposes “the smokers” and others to health risks 50 Sickness Heart Attack Cancer Bronchitis and Emphysema Ulcers Infertility
- 51. EFFECT ON THE LUNGS Normal Affected
- 52. 52 Republic Act No. 9211 - Known as TobaccoRegulation Act of 2003 Signed into law in June 2003 Prohibited Acts: • Allowing Children to man stalls selling tobacco product (s) • Selling tobacco products to a minor (under 18 years of age) • Selling of Tobacco products within 100 meters from playgrounds, schools and all youth facilities Cigarette vending machine also within the place mentioned • Smoking in Public Places
- 53. 53 OTHER RULES: IRR mandates all establishments selling tobacco product’s to post “ It is unlawful for tobacco products to be sold/ distributed, to or purchased by persons under 18 years of age”. PENALTY: Selling to or buying tobacco products from minors -Not more than 30 days of imprisonment for 1st Time Offender. - Php 5,000.00 fine.
- 54. 54 Alcohol is a powerful drug. Alcoholic drinks contain the drug “ethanol” (ethyl alcohol). It is a toxic and poisonous drug. It poisons the body if taken in large quantities simply or in combination with other drugs. Alcohol damages all the major organs of the body. Alcohol is a depressant drug, not a stimulant as erroneously believed. Pure alcohol is colorless and tasteless. Alcoholic drinks vary in color and taste because of the ingredients used to flavor them. WHAT IS ALCOHOL
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- 56. Parents who always quarrel in front of the children. Irresponsible parents who don ’ t have time for their children. Family Problems
- 57. BAD Influence by friends. Peer Pressure/Curiosity
- 58. Lack of self-confidence and inferiority complex. Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From Reality
- 59. 8 WAYS TO SAY “NO” TO DRUGS 59
- 60. 60 Simply Say “NO THANKS”
- 62. 62 Give an excuse or a reason NOT to use drugs
- 64. 64 Walk away
- 66. 66 Cold shoulder
- 69. Injection Marks of an Addict
- 70. Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)
- 71. Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken. Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.
- 72. Association with known drug abusers
- 73. Change from normal capabilities (work habits, efficiency, etc.)
- 74. Change in attendance at work or school
- 75. Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.
- 76. Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygiene
- 77. 77 • Deterioration of physical appearance - Unhealthy weight loss - Haggard appearance (Dirty physical appearance) - Red eyes (Wearing of sunglasses at inappropriate times) • General changes in over-all personality - aggressive - unable to accept criticisms - increasingly prone to injury due to carelessness - disinterested in his job - frequenting odd places without cause (storage rooms, closets, basements) Profile of Drug Addicts