DRUGS: (ALVIN) DRUGS is a substance other than food or water that is intended to be taken or administered for the purpose

of altering, sustaining, or controlling the recipients physical, mental, and emotional state. DRUG ABUSE: It is the overuse of drug w/o due regard to accepted medical practices resulting in the individuals physical, mental, emotional or behavioral impairment. DRUG ADDICTION It refers to the use of a drug that produces both physical and emotional craving. _____________________________________________________________________________________ REASONS WHY DRUGS ARE ABUSED: (GONZALES) 1. Many people use drugs as an Artificial Problem Solver 2. Many drugs are used socially or because of peer pressure. 3. Some use drugs to control stress or to relieve other uncomfortable feelings. 4. Some drugs are used purely for pleasure. 5. To overcome feelings of depression or constant tiredness _____________________________________________________________________________________ WHAT KINGS OF DRUGS DO PEOPLE USE? (BISCANTE) 1. Legal or Social Drugs 2. Legal Medicinal Drugs 3. Illegal or Dangerous Drug GATEWAY DRUGS: 1. Cigarettes 2. Alcohol 3. Marijuana PSYCHO-SOCIAL FACTORS OF DRUG ABUSE: 1. Personality Disorder 2. Social Disorder 3. Family Disorder _____________________________________________________________________________________ CLASSIFICATIONS OF DANGEROUS DRUGS: (BUCUD) 1. DEPRESSANTS (downers) - Drugs that act on the nervous system promoting relaxation and sleep. Examples: Narcotics, Morphine, Codeine, Heroin, Barbiturates, Tranquilizers, Alcohol, Solvent/Inhalants. 2. STIMULANTS (uppers) - Drugs used to increase mental activity, relieve fatigue, increase alertness, and other offset drowsiness. Examples: Cocaine, Amphetamines, Methamphetamines (poor mans cocaine) 3. HALLUCINOGENS

Drugs that can produce changes in mood and behavior, delusions and hallucinations. Examples: Marijuana.

_____________________________________________________________________________________ DRUG TREATMENT: (SANTINO) 1. Detoxification - Medical treatment to remove the effects of drug. 2. Psychological Treatment - Aims to modify the victims behavior in the proper direction. 3. Group and Individual therapy - Discussion with former drug dependents. 4. Social and occupational rehabilitation. 5. Consultation and advice. 6. The Outreach - Centers where skills are taught and advise are given to former drug dependents. _____________________________________________________________________________________ TIMELY ADVICE FOR ALL OF US: 1. Maintain good physical and mental health 2. Use drugs properly. 3. Understand your own self. Accept and respect yourself for what you are. 4. Develop your potentials. Engage in wholesome productive and fulfilling activities. 5. Learn to relate effectively with others. Have somebody with whom you can communicate your problems freely. 6. Seek professional help if you feel that you cannot cope your problems anymore 7. Develop strong moral and spiritual foundations in life.

REMEMBER: JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS!