Overview of the National Service Training Program – Civic Welfare Training Services (NSTP-CWTS).
Introduction to drug education within the NSTP framework.
Overview of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Repeals Republic Act No. 6425.
Establishes a framework for drug control and provides funding for related initiatives.
State policy aims to protect citizenry, especially youth, from drug-related harm.
Importance of strengthening drug laws as a response to serious social issues.
Commitment to a rigorous campaign against drug trafficking and use.
Balance in drug control to ensure legitimate medical needs are met.
Policy on providing effective rehabilitation programs for individuals affected by drug dependence.
Depressants: Slow central nervous system function.
Hallucinogens: Affect perception and senses.
Stimulants: Speed up central nervous system function.
Slows communication between brain and body, affecting:
Concentration
Coordination
Effects of larger doses: sleepiness, nausea, unconsciousness, death.
Examples include: Alcohol, benzodiazepines, cannabis, GHB, ketamine, opioids.
Alters senses and perception of reality.
Small doses may cause confusion; larger doses can lead to hallucinations and distress.
Common hallucinogens include: cannabis, ketamine, LSD, psilocybin, PCP.
Speeds up body functions; effects include: increased heart rate, raised blood pressure, decreased appetite.
Common stimulants include: amphetamines, caffeine, cocaine, ecstasy, nicotine.
Painkillers that relieve pain but can be misused.
Over-the-counter examples: aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen.
Prescription examples: codeine, fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone.
Substances inhaled for quick high; absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream.
Types include:
Volatile Solvents (e.g., paint thinners)
Aerosols (e.g., spray paints)
Gases (e.g., nitrous oxide)
Nitrites (e.g., deodorizers).
Painkillers from poppy plants or synthetic origins; highly addictive.
Examples include: codeine, heroin, methadone, oxycodone.
Used to enhance experiences but associated with health risks.
Commonly known party drug: ecstasy (MDMA), which may vary in purity and content.
Drug: Any chemical agent altering physiological processes.
Medicine: Drug used for therapeutic reasons.
Misuse: Incorrect usage of medicine.
Abuse: Intentional use to achieve a high, despite negative effects.
Involves psychoactive substances including alcohol, illegal drugs, inhalants, misuse of prescriptions.
A chronic brain disease with compulsive substance seeking/use despite harmful consequences.
Common misconceptions about drugs and drug users addressed.
Emphasis on being part of the solution for drug-related issues; advocate for good citizenship.