SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE

REVIEW! THE SIX CLASSIFICATIONS OF DRUGS

Gateway Drugs

Depressants

Stimulants

Narcotics

Hallucinogens

Inhalants

SHORT & LONG TERM EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE

SHORT TERM EFFECTS

▪Lasts for a couple of days, hours or even shorter periods.

LONG TERM EFFECTS

▪Can be felt for weeks, months and even for a life time.

GATEWAY DRUGS (Alcohol)

Long Term

Short Term

• Damaged Organs (Liver, Heart, Colon, Brain)

• Cancer• Alcohol Poisoning leading to coma &

death• Poor Study and Work Performance• Paralysis and Limb Loss (accidents)

• Headache• Loss of Consciousness• Slurred Speech• Nausea• Mood Swings

GATEWAY DRUGS (Tobacco)

Long Term

Short Term

• Development of Ashtma • Cardiovascular Disease• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

Disease• Cancer (Mouth, Throat, Skin,

Lungs and other body parts)

• Stress• Rapid Heart Rate & Pulse Rate• Persistent Cough• Breathing Difficulty• Increased Phlegm Production• Halitosis (Bad Breath)

DEPRESSANTS (Downers)

Long TermAggressive Behavior

Mental DisordersHypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Brain StrokeParalysis of Muscles and

Nerves

Short TermSlow Brain Function

Slow Heart RateLow Blood Pressure

DizzinessSlurred Speech

Depression

STIMULANTS (Uppers) Long Term

Comatose(Leading to Death)

Paranoia

Heart Attack

Brain Stroke

Brain Damage

Short TermIncreased

Heart Rate

Increased Respiration

Increased Digestive Process

Inability to Sleep

Depression (after the “up”

sensation”)

NARCOTICS (Painkillers)

Long Term

• Developing Diseases like HIV, Hepatitis, Tetanus due to Needle Sharing

• Coma & Death (Overdose)

Short Term

• Drowsiness• Loss of Appetite• Vomiting & Nausea• Muscle Cramps & Pain• Panic Attacks

HALLUCINOGENS (Hallucinate)

Long Term• Flashbacks (effects of drug

comes back after a long time of non usage)

• Increased Blood Pressure• Brain Damage• Psychosis (mental disorder

where reality is distorted or twisted)

Short Term• Euphoria• Hallucinations• Inability to Sleep• Loss of Appetite (up to 10

hours)• Memory Loss• Slurred Speech• Nausea

INHALANTS (Singhot Pa More)Lo

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erm • Loss of Hearing

• Uncontrolled Muscle Spasms

• Brain Damage• Nerve Damage• Bone Marrow Damage

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m • Slurred Speech• Poor Coordination• Euphoria• Dizziness & Nausea• Foul Breath• Hallucinations• Delusions

EFFECTS OF DRUG USE

Aside from oneself, drug use also affects the immediate family, school and community where the drug user lives.

EFFECTS OF DRUG USE & ABUSE ON THE FAMILY

Broken and unhappy family tiesIgnored duties and responsibilitiesFinancial constraint due to drug dependence and

addictionHigh cost of drug treatment and rehabilitationFamily Dishonor and embarrassment Separation of Family Members

EFFECTS OF DRUG USE & ABUSE ON THE SCHOOL

Poor Academic PerformanceIncreased rate of absenteeism and tardinessIncreased incidence of school fightsLow academic achievement rateIncidence of disrespect to school authorities

EFFECTS OF DRUG USE & ABUSE ON THE COMMUNITY

High incidence of Crime (Stealing, Robbery, Snatching)

High incidents of accidents (road accidents, accidental falling)

Affected economy due to low manpower productionLoss of government funds due to drug-related

operations, treatment and rehabilitations.