Module 3: Substance Abuse and Drug Prevention - Flashcards

Flashcards covering definitions, signs, types of drugs, effects, signs of dependency, prevention tips, and key legal provisions from RA 9165.

What is a drug?

A drug is any substance that brings physical, psychological, emotional, and behavioral changes when used.

What is drug abuse?

The continuous misuse of any substance, licit or illicit, which results in changes in a person’s physical, mental, or behavioral condition.

Why do people turn to drugs?

Peer pressure, curiosity, adventure, the desire to feel good, escape from reality, and easy access to drugs.

Examples of hallucinogens in the pre-Martial Law era?

Marijuana, hashish, LSD.

Examples of sedatives used to reduce anxiety and excitement?

Barbiturates, tranquilizers, and alcohol.

Examples of narcotics and derivatives?

Opium, morphine, heroin, and codeine.

Cough syrups used during Martial Law era that contained narcotics?

Corex, Endotussin, Robitussin AC (narcotic and non-narcotic cough suppressants).

What are inhalants?

Chemicals used in manufacturing industries; examples include glue and thinner.

Which drugs are stimulants?

Drugs that increase alertness, such as amphetamines and cocaine.

What four areas show changes that indicate drug use?

Appearance, mood, behavior, and interest.

Mental health/psychological effects of drugs?

Disturbance in perception (auditory/visual), disturbance in orientation (paranoia/psychosis), disturbance in memory, and disturbance in judgment (depression that may lead to suicide).

Physical health/physiological effects of drugs?

Cardiac pathology (irregular heartbeat, blood pressure changes, chest pain, convulsions, death from cardiac arrest), pulmonary illness, hepatic problems, renal disease, malnutrition/weight loss, infections, accidents, and blood-borne diseases.

Behavioral effects of drug use?

Substance-seeking behavior can lead to various criminal and anti-social acts.

Profile sign: changes in attendance?

Changes in attendance at school or work.

Profile sign: changes in normal capabilities?

Abrupt or noticeable changes in overall abilities at school or work.

Profile sign: grooming/hygiene changes?

Poor physical appearance (uncared-for grooming and hygiene).

Profile sign: social/peer relationships?

Prefers to stay with peers (barcada).

Profile sign: stealing or borrowing money?

Stealing items that can be readily sold and frequent borrowing of money.

Profile sign: attitudes and rights?

Lack of respect for the rights of others; manipulative or irresponsible behavior.

How are substance abusers classified by frequency?

Experimenters, Occasional Users, Regular Users, Drug Dependents, Mentally Ill/Chemical Abuser (Substance-Induced Psychosis).

What are withdrawal symptoms?

Withdrawal symptoms, need to take drugs to overcome them, compulsions, tolerance, relapse, and reduced social/occupational activity.

How can you stay away from drugs?

Devote yourself to studying and productive activities; avoid people, places, and events that promote drug use; manage feelings and stress without drugs; develop a strong moral/spiritual foundation; educate yourself about drug effects; always say no.

What are the counter-measures for substance abuse?

Abstainer, Preventive Education, Counseling, Drug Rehabilitation, and related management strategies (plus support for mental health).

What does RA 9165 stand for?

The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act No. 9165).

Section 5 of RA 9165?

Sale, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution, and transportation of dangerous drugs.

Section 6 of RA 9165?

Maintenance of den, dive or resort.

Section 11 of RA 9165?

Possession of dangerous drugs.

Section 15 of RA 9165?

Use of dangerous drugs.

Section 19 of RA 9165?

Unlawful prescription of dangerous drugs.

Section 36 of RA 9165?

Authorized drug testing.

Section 54 of RA 9165?

Voluntary submission of a drug dependent to confinement, rehabilitation.

Section 60 of RA 9165?

Confidentiality of records under voluntary submission.

Section 61 of RA 9165?

Compulsory confinement of a drug dependent who refuses to apply under voluntary submission.