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    The document discusses drug misuse, abuse, dependence, and addiction. It classifies dangerous drugs and lists common causes of drug abuse such as peer pressure, overuse leading to addiction, curiosity, frustration, and easy access. The document also notes that addiction treatment is highly individualized and may require multiple attempts, and managing recovery is a lifelong process. It concludes that preventing drug abuse is a shared responsibility of everyone in society.

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    DRUG

    MENACE
    The World Health Organization
    defines “Drugs” as any substance
    that, when taken by into a living
    organism, may modify one or more of
    its function
    DRUG MISUSE, ABUSE,
    DEPENDENCE (TOLERANCE,
    HABITUATION, AND
    ADDICTION)
    Drug Misuse – occurs when a person uses a
    drug for the purpose of fulfilling a need that a
    drug cannot pharmacologically fulfill. An
    example of drug misuse is one in which an
    athlete takes steroids and amphetamines to
    improve his skills or when a young prostitute
    takes marijuana or shabu in order to have more
    self confidence and guts.
    Drug Abuse – when a person uses it excessively
    and indiscriminately. Beyond its real medicinal
    purpose. Thus, begins to interfere with the
    individual’s health or his social behavior.
    Drug Dependence, on the hand, is a state of
    psychological and/or physical dependence on a
    dangerous drug.
    CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS (BASED
    ON DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 1972)

    Prohibited Drugs – include all drugs that produce


    psychological effects of narcotics or those that
    relieve pain and induce sleep (ex. Cocaine, LSD,
    Marijuana)

    Regulated Drugs – include self inducing sedatives


    like barbiturates or any similar to amphetamines or
    any hypnotic drugs or compound producing the
    same physiological effects.
    Common Causes of Drug Abuse

    -Membership in a Barkada
    -Overuse – A drug may be taken by a patient as
    a pain reliever but constant use, the patient
    become addicted to drugs
    - Curiosity – especially the young ones, are
    curious about the effects of drugs and they
    experiment using it
    Common Causes of Drug Abuse

    -Frustration – some persons who are highly


    frustrated may take drugs to lessen the impact
    of their disappointments
    -Boredom – this is especially true with rich
    people who have high income from their
    investments.
    - Easy access to drugs – when drugs are easily
    available, some people are tempted to try
    taking them.
    Are there treatments for addiction?

    Yes, there are treatments for addiction. Usually


    treatment includes behaviorally based strategies
    integrated into every individual and group therapy.
    Addiction treatment is very individualized, what works
    for one person may not be effective for another
    person. Many different types of treatment exist. From
    hospital based programs to community based support
    groups. The most appropriate level of care
    recommended for the treatment of each individual
    should be made by an addiction specialist after
    thorough evaluation.
    How long does treatment take?

    The length of addiction treatment is highly


    individual. It is not uncommon for individuals to
    experience more than one treatment experience on
    their journey to abstinence and recovery. It is believed
    by many in the treatment community that treating
    addiction is a lifelong pursuit, meaning that managing
    one’s recovery from alcohol and or drug problems
    must continue over a lifetime.
    Drug Abuse Prevention is everybody’s business!

    The Philippine Government considers drug


    abuse as a multi faced problem that threatens
    the health and well being of Filipinos across all
    levels of the society. In 1972, the Congress
    passed the Republic Act No. 6425. now
    known as the Dangerous Drugs Act. That
    defined the role of the government in the
    prevention and control of drug abuse in the
    country.

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