5. SAY NO TO…
MARIJUANA
Marijuana is one of the names given to
the Cannabis sativa plant when it is used as a
drug. Often called grass
Pot or weed. It contains
a mind-altering ingredient
(psycho-active).
7. COCAINE
Cocaine is a drug from the leaves of coca , a
south american shrub. It is a central nervous
system stimulant.
Effects begin within
a few minutes,
peak w/in 15-20 mins.
and disappear w/in
an hour
9. SHABU
Shabu or Methampethamine, popularly
known as “ poorman’s cocaine”. Abusers are
known to take this drug by ingestion,
inhalation (chasing the dragon), sniffing , or
by injection
10. Penalty:
Possession – or use of the substance is
punishable by 6 years and 1 day to 12 years
imprisonment and a fine of P6,000-P12,000.
For illegal manufacturer,
sale,dispensing,
delivery and distribution,
the penalty is life
imprisonment and
a fine.
11. SIDE EFFECTS
• Psychotic Behavior
Meth use can lead to paranoia, hallucinations,
raging, anxiety, insomnia, memory loss and other
forms of psychotic behavior.
• Crank Bugs
Frequent meth use can cause the development
of sores on the user's body because he
compulsively scratches at delusional "crank
bugs," or has the feeling that bugs are crawling
under his skin.
12. • Other Side Effects
Some side effects of meth use are irregular heartbeat,
increased blood pressure, decreased appetite, increased
respiration, hyperthermia (overheating) or weight loss.
• Meth Mouth
Meth users frequently develop what is called "meth mouth."
Because meth causes dry mouth, or cotton mouth, by drying
out the salivary glands, bacteria and acidic substances in the
mouth that would normally be neutralized by saliva can rot
and decay teeth, causing cavities and cracks. A meth user may
try to alleviate cotton mouth by drinking a lot of sugary sodas
which aides in the decay of tooth enamel. Also, meth addicts
do not tend to brush or floss due to a dependence on the
drug.
13. INHALANTS
Inhalants are breathable chemical vapors
that users intentionally inhale because of
the chemicals' mind-altering effects. The
substances inhaled are often common
household products that contain volatile
solvents, aerosols, or gases.
Street Names - Whippets, poppers,
snappers
16. SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS
DRUGS
Sedative-hypnotics are drugs which depress or
slow down the body's functions. Often these
drugs are referred to as tranquilizers and
sleeping pills or sometimes just as sedatives..
At high doses or when they are abused, many
of these drugs can even cause
unconsciousness and death. Taken together,
alcohol and sedative-hypnotics can kill.
18. Effects of Sedatives and
Hypnotic Drugs
• Slurred speech
• Poor judgment
• Physical and psychological dependence
• Users feel they used the drug to function
• When users stop using , they may develop
physical-withdrawal symptoms such as
restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, convulsion or
death.
27. Wearing sunglasses at in appropriate times.
Only to hide dilated or
constricted pupils but
also to compensate for
the eyes to inability
adjust to sunlight.
Marijuana causes
bloodshot eyes
