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Drug Education, Orsua, Denielle Sabtal Kyla Anna Marie Sandigan, Noriel…

- - - - Laws and regulations that prevent drug abuse are not enforced which results into a widespread availability of substances,
      - Health services are not provided or if provided, they are not youth friendly.
      - There are no job opportunities or even the hope to have a fulfilling job.
      - There is a lot of free and unstructured time.
      - There are few/no opportunities for education.
      - Person does not have a house to live in
      - Person is a part of or lives in a society that condones drug abuse.
      - Young person's peers abuse drugs
      - Young person experiences mental, physical, sexual, or verbal abuse.
      - Person's family abuse drugs
      - Lack of parental guidance and support or if the person is an orphan.
- - - - Discouraging the use and not using substances themselves
      - Being a good influence by living a healthy lifestyle
      - Engaging in community works and other activities that would redirect attention from using substances
    - - Explaining the consequences of using substances early on
      - Supportive parenting and monitoring of children’s behavior (parental involvement)
      - Showing love and concern
    - - Strengthening education on substance abuse
      - Providing accessible rehabilitation
      - Improving treatment quality
    - - Educating the self about the use of substance and its effects
      - Learning to say ‘NO’
      - Listening to parents and applying what been learned
      - Not entertaining peer pressure
      - Knowing what is right and best for the self
- - - - Spreading information on negative consequences is not enough for preventing drug
        use
        
        We are always exposed to media and pop culture that it has a huge impact on our perception.
        
        Suggest practical strategies to resist substance abuse.
        
        Aim to change cultural norms about substance abuse and its normality.
        
        Designated message to specific target group within an adequate exposure over time.
        
        Consider to target parents, or who have an independent effect on children.
        
        Include information on where to seek help.
    - - Myth 6: It (Drugs) impacts only me
        
        It also impacts other people and the environment
        
        Cultivating illegal drugs decreases important organic nutrients and increases acidity and aluminium toxicity thus making the soil unfertile. The wastes from manufacturing drugs that aren't safely processed due to the fact that it's illegal causes soil and groundwater pollution.
        
        Drugs, specifically coca and opium poppy cultivation causes deforestation.
        
        Drugs compromise the safety of a community due to violence and can cause migration which will then affect the local population.
    - - A health-oriented approach
        
        A health-oriented approach is most effective way to mitigate the negative
        consequences of drug use.
        
        It meets the needs of people suffering from drug use related disorders, and also ensuring the safety of the individuals in the community.
        
        Offers treatment and rehabilitation for people suffering from drug use disorders that includes an alternative to criminal justice sanctions.
    - - Myth 7: Drugs just make me feel so good
        
        Drug use lowers well-being levels/score
        
        Self-medicating mental illnesses through drug use may result to incorrect diagnosis and negligence of needed medical treatment.
        
        Effective ways to relax and feel better
        
        Slow deep breathing
        
        Practicing self-control to relax your body and mind
        
        Distraction
        
        Using illicit drugs to relax can negatively impact cognitive functioning. It reduces overall energy.
    - - Drug use is not that common.
        
        Contrary to the common notion among personal observations, data shows that drugs is infact not common in most of the communities.
    - - Addiction is caused by many factors and not only because of one's choice.
        
        Social Norms among members of the community.
        
        Growing up in marginalized communities
        
        Family Setting and Situation, neglect by parents.
        
        Poor and lack of Education
        
        Easy Access to drugs
    - - Smart drugs do not boost intelligence
        
        Smart drugs can have short and long term consequences for the body
        
        Side effects outweigh the perceived benefits
        
        Sleep disorder
        
        Dehydration
        
        Headaches
        
        Loss of appetite
        
        Numbing of emotions
        
        Psychosis
        
        Heart problems
    - - Cannabis is Harmful
        
        Cannabis is Addictive. Data shows that 1 in every 9 (11%) cannabis users end up getting dependent on drug use.
        
        Cannabis harms your health. It exposes you to risks on lung problems, chronic cough and bronchitis.
        
        Cannabis has a bad effect on your brain. It can reduce your IQ level, it can lead to attitude and personal problem risks and can cause memory and learning deficits.
    - - Non-medical use of prescription drugs is illegal and can just be as
        dangerous as the use of other substances
        
        Excessive or inappropriate use of prescriptions can cause unexpected effect
        
        Change in brain activity
        
        Addiction