1. Drug Identification & Behavioral Ill-Effects

4. 1. Tablets 2. Capsules 3. Syrup/Liquid 4. Plant 5. Cigarette 6. Powder 7. Crystals Drugs maybe in different forms:

10. DRUGS OF CHOICE 1. SHABU

12. DRUGS OF CHOICE 2. MARIJUANA or CANNABIS

14. DRUGS OF CHOICE 3. ECSTASY

16. CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS ACCORDING TO:

17. PROHIBITED - not legally sold unless authorized by competent authority. (Ex. Heroin, Marijuana, Cocaine, Opium) REGULATED - sold with prescription. (Ex. Amphetamine, Nubain) Note: Under the new Drug Law (R.A. 9165) both categories are considered as Dangerous Drugs. Categories of Dangerous Drugs

31. THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO Normal Brain Affected Brain HUMAN BRAIN

33. Cross-Section of a Drug Affected Human Brain

34. How to Spot a Drug Users

36. Ecstasy Users

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39. Birth Defect called “Acro Syndactily Yours”

40. Defect cause by smoking Marijuana

41. Defect cause by smoking Marijuana

42. Parents who are heavy users of LSD and Marijuana are likely to produce children with Hydrocephalus (Big, Watery Head)

43. WHICH ONE ? NMH NBP LMP

45. Family Problems

46. Lack of Parental Guidance

47. Peer Pressure/Curiosity

48. Boredom, Frustration

49. Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From Reality

50. Common Signs of Drug Abuse

51. Before After Changes in Behavior

52. Change from normal capabilities (work habits, efficiency, etc.) Change in attendance at work or school

53. Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)

54. Association with known drug abusers

55. Before After Changes in Mood

56. Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken. Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.

57. Before After Changes in Appearance

58. Injection Marks of an Addict Unusual effort made to cover arms in order to hide needle marks

59. Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.

60. Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygiene

61. Thank You and Have a Nice Day!!!