PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT WITH DRUG EDUCATION AND PEACE AND ORDER

A comprehensive set of practice flashcards covering key concepts from drug education, pharmacology, prevention, peace and order, conflict resolution, and community engagement as presented in the notes.

What is the goal of drug education?

To develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to live healthily, promote responsibility in drug use, and relate actions to oneself and others now and in the future.

What is RA 9165?

The Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002, repealing RA 6425; guides prevention and control of dangerous drugs.

What are the two forms of drugs?

Natural Drugs and Synthetic/Artificial Drugs.

Name examples of Natural Drugs.

Leaves, flowering tops, resin hashish, opium, and marijuana.

What are Synthetic/Artificial Drugs?

Drugs produced in clandestine laboratories; some are those prescribed by physicians.

Define ADMINISTER.

Introducing any dangerous drug into the body of a person with or without their knowledge.

Define CHEMICAL ABUSE.

Use of chemicals that produces negative or harmful consequences.

Define CULTIVATE.

Knowingly planting, growing, raising, or permitting the growth of plants that are sources of prohibited drugs.

What is a DRUG?

A substance used as medicine or in making medicines; affects body and mind and has potential for abuse.

Define DRUG ABUSE.

Illegal, wrongful, or improper use of any drug.

Define DRUG ADDICTION.

State of periodic or chronic intoxication from repeated consumption of a drug.

Define DRUG DEPENDENCE.

State of psychic or physical dependence on dangerous drugs; often described as ongoing use. WHO notes periodic, continuous, repeated administration.

Define PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE.

Adaptive state with withdrawal symptoms when the drug is stopped.

Define PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE.

Attachment to drug use to satisfy emotional or personality needs.

What is TOLERANCE?

Tendency to need higher doses to achieve the same effect.

What is TREATMENT?

Medical services to manage the total condition related to drug abuse, including prevention of overdose and rehabilitation.

What does USE refer to in this context?

The act of injecting or consuming any dangerous drug into the body.

What are PRESCRIPTIVE DRUGS?

Drugs requiring authorization from a doctor to purchase.

What are OTC DRUGS?

Non-prescription medicines that can be bought without a doctor's authorization.

Give examples of PRESCRIPTIVE DRUGS.

Antibiotics (e.g., Amoxicillin), Antidepressants (e.g., Sertraline), Insulin, Inhalers (e.g., Salbutamol).

Give examples of OTC DRUGS.

Paracetamol (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil), Loperamide (Imodium).

What is MINIMAL DOSE?

The smallest amount of drug that will produce a therapeutic effect.

What is MAXIMAL DOSE?

The largest amount of drug that will produce a therapeutic effect without toxicity.

What is TOXIC DOSE?

The amount of drug that produces toxic effects or poisoning.

What is ABUSIVE DOSE?

The amount needed to produce the side effects and desired action by improper use.

What is LETHAL DOSE?

The amount of drug that will cause death.

Which route is safest and most convenient for drug administration?

Oral administration.

What does INJECTION involve?

Delivery of drugs via a needle into tissue and circulation for a faster response.

What is INHALATION?

Administration via gaseous form, aerosols, or vapors absorbed through the respiratory tract.

What are the FORMS OF INHALED DRUGS?

Gases, Aerosols/Mists, Smokes or vapors.

Give examples of INHALED DRUG USES.

Asthma treatment with inhalers (Ventolin); general anesthesia gases (Isoflurane, Nitrous Oxide); nasal sprays.

What is TOPICAL administration?

Application of drugs directly to a body site such as the skin or mucous membranes.

What is IONTOPHORESIS?

Introduction of drugs into the deeper layers of the skin using a special electric current for a local effect.

What are SUPPOSITORIES?

Solid medical preparations inserted into the rectum or vagina to dissolve.

What are the major drug effect categories by design?

Depressants, Stimulants, and Hallucinogens.

Name examples of DEPRESSANTS.

Narcotics (e.g., opiates), Opium, Morphine, Heroin, Codeine, Barbiturates, Tranquilizers, Alcohol.

What is Morphine?

A potent opiate analgesic with effects including analgesia and drowsiness.

What is Heroin?

A highly addictive derivative of morphine, more potent than morphine.

What are Barbiturates?

Drugs used to induce sleep and relieve anxiety; sedatives.

What are Tranquilizers?

Drugs that calm and relax, reducing anxiety without necessarily causing sleep.

What is Alcohol described as in this material?

“King of all drugs”; widely used, socially accepted, and legalized in many contexts.

Name examples of STIMULANTS (UPPERS).

Amphetamines, Cocaine, Caffeine, Shabu (methamphetamine), Nicotine.

Name Amphetamines purpose.

Used medically for weight reduction and relief of mild depression.

What is Cocaine?

Drug from coca plant; snorted or injected to achieve euphoria.

What is Caffeine?

Stimulant present in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola drinks.

What is Shabu?

Methamphetamine hydrochloride; white, potent stimulant.

What is Nicotine?

Active stimulant in tobacco that acts on the CNS.

Name examples of HALLUCINOGENS (PSYCHEDELICS).

Marijuana, LSD, Peyote, Mescaline, STP.

What is Marijuana considered in this material?

A commonly abused hallucinogen; often smoked for relaxation; associated with a sense of grandeur.

What is LSD?

Lysergic acid diethylamide; a very powerful psychedelic.

What is Peyote?

A cactus that produces a psychedelic effect and can cause nausea.

What is Mescaline?

Psychedelic compound derived from Peyote cactus (and sometimes synthesized).

What is STP?

A psychedelic taken from motor oil additive with effects similar to LSD.

Not all drugs are dangerous. True or False?

True; not all drugs are dangerous, depending on use and context.

What are the three types of drugs by category?

Medicinal (Prescribed) Drugs, Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs, Dangerous/Illegal Drugs.

What are SHORT-TERM effects of drug abuse?

Relaxation, indifference to pain, drowsiness, slowed breathing.

What are LONG-TERM effects of drug abuse?

High addiction potential, tolerance development, withdrawal symptoms when stopping.

What are some signs of drug use at school or work?

Missed school/work, declining performance, loss of interest, money or item shortages; changes in appearance or behavior.

What is GENETICS' role in addiction?

Genetic factors contribute about half of the tendency to become addicted; family history increases risk.

How can mental illness contribute to substance abuse?

Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other conditions can lead to co-occurring disorders with substance abuse.

How does trauma relate to drug abuse?

Trauma can cause brain changes and coping via substances; linked to higher risk of substance use disorders.

What environmental factors influence addiction?

Poverty, abusive or unstable environments, and family dynamics.

What is PEER PRESSURE's role in drug use?

Friends' or peer groups' use can increase risk of starting or continuing drug use.

What are the health consequences of drug addiction for individuals?

Nausea, liver strain, seizures, brain damage, lung disease, among others.

What are the social consequences of drug addiction for families?

Emotional and financial distress, neglect, stigma, and potential family breakdown.

What are the social and legal consequences of drug addiction for communities?

Increased crime, violence, economic costs, housing problems, and strain on social services.

What is Detoxification?

Medically supervised elimination of drugs from the body's system.

What is Rehabilitation?

Dynamic process aiming for physical, emotional, vocational, social, and spiritual change; minimum duration typically 6 months.

What are the three national campaign strategies for peace and order?

Demand Reduction Strategy, Supply Reduction Strategy, International Cooperation Strategy.

What does POPS stand for and why is it important?

Public safety and community well-being; a framework for maintaining peace and security in the community.

What is Conflict Theory?

A theory by Karl Marx positing society in perpetual conflict over limited resources; power and domination maintain social order.

What is a conflict?

A clash where conscious beings wish to carry out mutually inconsistent actions or goals.

Name three types of External Conflict.

Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society.

What are the five conflict resolution strategies?

Avoiding, Competing, Accommodating, Compromising, Collaborating.

What is Arbitration?

Dispute resolution by an arbitrator outside court; typically binding and requires agreement.

What is Mediation?

Dispute resolution by a mediator who helps parties reach a settlement; decisions are not binding unless agreed.

What is Conciliation?

Similar to mediation but the conciliator actively offers compromises and suggestions.

What is Early Neutral Evaluation?

Industry expert evaluates points at stake to guide settlement; impartial review.

What is the role of Community Liaison Assistants (CLAs)?

National staff who bridge cultural gaps, improve trust, and facilitate community communication with the mission.

What are Community Alert Networks (CANs)?

Real-time reporting networks for civilians to report suspicious activity; safeguarded by Do No Harm principles.