By: Desiree Labordo
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| Sniffin' it. An addict doing her drug ritual. |
According to OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, “I once inhaled a pretty full of dose of either with the deterioration to put on record at the earliest moment of regaining consciousness the thought I should find uppermost in my mind”
This habit is every one’s concern; this must be stopped for the sake of all. These must be stopped as early as possible. When can they ever have the sense of direction in their lives? Most importantly, teach students to avoid these kinds of vices so they may not fall into these habits.
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| All in. Drugs commonly abused. |
Kinds of addictive drugs
We Filipinos are aware of different kinds of drugs that we intake every day. We also know they can be harmful. Why do we ignore this kind of things even though it destroys our lives? DR PLARIDEL F. VIDAL stated in his a guide that some drugs are subject to abuse and are actually of two different kinds.
ILICIT (PROHIBITED) DRUGS manufacture and distribution prohibited except for approved research purposes
1. HALLUCINOGEN (LCD, ACID) LSD-25 is a lysergic acid derivatives
2. HEROIN (SNOW, STUFF, H., JUNK AND OTHERS) are alkaloid derived from morphine
3. MARIJUANA (JOINTS STICKS, GRASS, POT AND OTHERS) is the dried flowering or fruiting top of the plant, cannabis sativa l… commonly called Indian hemp. Usually looks like fine, green, tobacco. Its possession is illegal.
LEGITIMATE (PERMISSIVE) DRUGS essential to the practice of medicine: Legitimate manufacture and distribution are confined to ethical dry channels
1. AMPHETAMINE (BENNIES, HEARTS) amphetamines are stimulants, prescribed by physician chiefly to reduce appetite and to relieve minor cases and mental depression.
2. BARBITURATES (RED BIRDS, YELLOW JACKETS) are sedatives, prescribed to induce sleep, or in smaller dose to provide a coloring effect.
3. COCAINE (THE LEAF, SNOW) it is a white, odorless, fluffy powder that looks like crystalline snow
4. CODAINE (SCHOOLBOY) component of opium and a derivative of morphine
5. METHAMPHETAMINE (SPEED, CRYSTALS) stimulants, closely related to amphetamine and ephedrine.
6. MORPHINE (M, DREAMER, AND OTHERS) the principles active component of opium
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| Heating it up. An addict preparing his paraphernalia |
Factors that influence drugs addiction
Now a days, we can’t avoid that our country will be prone to many crises attacking our country which as many think, our government are not doing something to lessen this kind wrong- doings. There are some factors that influence people to use drugs. Also, we have less lofty motivations just as other means than drugs could be used. Then, then peer approval for non-use also influences behavior. The peers refer to everyone of the same age. The third factor is the influence of the media that may stand accuse of creating a demand for a drug. Next, the influence of the religion which the attitude of organize religion place conceal role and understanding use being a culture. Included also the influence of the medicine which taken drugs in normal way of curing disease, in taking to relieve condition that being discomfort since equally normal. Then, there is the desire to enhance physical performance which athletes are pressured to take drugs to enhance their capabilities. Lastly the desire for exploration is one of the major tasks of the adolescence to establish a sense of identity which entails along period of self exploration.
Why People Turn to Drugs
Why people turn to drugs? Is it for fun that they want to explore? Or to revenge against people who might ignore them if they need someone who can talk with, help them for in times of needs and in times of problem. There are different reasons why people turn to the use drugs.
To escape from reality. Young people are filled with fears, of obsessions, anxieties, and feeling of inadequacy. They are saying “I want to belong” but believed that opinions in life are not open to them, and drugs represent withdrawal for society.
Search for cheap thrill. Today’s youth are curious and looking for kicks. They say “Pot” is safe and cheaper than alcohol. Maybe “Goallessness” is the cause.
Lack of information as to the harmful effects teenagers. Teenagers o not realize the dangers. When they learn the facts, most of them decide not use drugs.
We have prolonged adolescence. Their truly first affluent generation is the beginning to us what lies beyond abundance. Parents have shielded them form disappointment and shattered dreams and have not allowed to grow up and matured. As a result many young people cannot face their major problems.
A drugs oriented society. We live in an age with a full fore everything. It is difficult for youngsters to abstain when everyone else is participating.
An ages of permissiveness. Parents have encouraged their children to explore their own pleasure without proper guidance. Moral values have deteriorated.
Family values for largely stayed buy surrounding people.
Acceptance by peers drive to accept by once peers.
B. Personality Deterioration
Destroying the personal lives without even knowing the outcome of it.
C. Mental Deterioration
Abusing the mental aspects.
D. Spiritual Deterioration
The user might forget the spiritual value in their lives.
II. Effect to the Family
In conclusion, nowadays, we can say that our country is awfully full of corruption and crises. The most, the widespread crimes which are the main reasons the works of mankind result to an unprogressive country. Addiction to drugs mostly affects teenagers. This is because they cannot avoid to try even though they know the bad effects with themselves and t the people around them. Because of this, they do not think what kind of habit they’re up to. We cannot hide the truth. “What is prohibited is exciting”, that once we’ve tested it, we cannot even cease or even forget it. However, do we even think at times what might be the effect of this kind of habit if we get addicted?
This is one of the major problems we face that the government hasn’t acted upon yet. How can we help our community stay away from this kind of wrong doings? What should we do to help people not to get addicted? We need to do our part as individuals, but government must act on this first.
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Now a days, we can’t avoid that our country will be prone to many crises attacking our country which as many think, our government are not doing something to lessen this kind wrong- doings. There are some factors that influence people to use drugs. Also, we have less lofty motivations just as other means than drugs could be used. Then, then peer approval for non-use also influences behavior. The peers refer to everyone of the same age. The third factor is the influence of the media that may stand accuse of creating a demand for a drug. Next, the influence of the religion which the attitude of organize religion place conceal role and understanding use being a culture. Included also the influence of the medicine which taken drugs in normal way of curing disease, in taking to relieve condition that being discomfort since equally normal. Then, there is the desire to enhance physical performance which athletes are pressured to take drugs to enhance their capabilities. Lastly the desire for exploration is one of the major tasks of the adolescence to establish a sense of identity which entails along period of self exploration.
Why People Turn to Drugs
Why people turn to drugs? Is it for fun that they want to explore? Or to revenge against people who might ignore them if they need someone who can talk with, help them for in times of needs and in times of problem. There are different reasons why people turn to the use drugs.
To escape from reality. Young people are filled with fears, of obsessions, anxieties, and feeling of inadequacy. They are saying “I want to belong” but believed that opinions in life are not open to them, and drugs represent withdrawal for society.
Search for cheap thrill. Today’s youth are curious and looking for kicks. They say “Pot” is safe and cheaper than alcohol. Maybe “Goallessness” is the cause.
Lack of information as to the harmful effects teenagers. Teenagers o not realize the dangers. When they learn the facts, most of them decide not use drugs.
We have prolonged adolescence. Their truly first affluent generation is the beginning to us what lies beyond abundance. Parents have shielded them form disappointment and shattered dreams and have not allowed to grow up and matured. As a result many young people cannot face their major problems.
A drugs oriented society. We live in an age with a full fore everything. It is difficult for youngsters to abstain when everyone else is participating.
An ages of permissiveness. Parents have encouraged their children to explore their own pleasure without proper guidance. Moral values have deteriorated.
Family values for largely stayed buy surrounding people.
Acceptance by peers drive to accept by once peers.
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| Feeling down. Most teenagers turn to drugs to escape bitter experiences in life. |
Effects of drugs addiction to the users
Young people today have good reasons to be disappointed with the failures and hypocrisy of their older generation. So they tried and copied this doings that add to the problems of the community.
Here are the different effects of drug abuse that deteriorate the abusers.
I. Effect of the persons (users).
A. Medical and Physical Deterioration
Destroying the medical and physical aspects of the persons
Young people today have good reasons to be disappointed with the failures and hypocrisy of their older generation. So they tried and copied this doings that add to the problems of the community.
Here are the different effects of drug abuse that deteriorate the abusers.
I. Effect of the persons (users).
A. Medical and Physical Deterioration
Destroying the medical and physical aspects of the persons
B. Personality Deterioration
Destroying the personal lives without even knowing the outcome of it.
C. Mental Deterioration
Abusing the mental aspects.
D. Spiritual Deterioration
The user might forget the spiritual value in their lives.
II. Effect to the Family
This kind of effect ignores the real value of being a family.
III. Effect to the community
The users don’t know what they do, they just focused what is good and right for their selves.
IV. Effect to the Society
This kind of effect is due to the lack of selves discipline within users.
Effects of drugs addiction to the users
Young people today have good reasons to be disappointed with the failures and hypocrisy of their older generation. So they tried and copied this doings that add to the problems of the community.
Here are the different effects of drug abuse that deteriorate the abusers.
I. Effect of the persons (users).
A. Medical and Physical Deterioration
Destroying the medical and physical aspects of the persons
B. Personality Deterioration
Destroying the personal lives without even knowing the outcome of it.
C. Mental Deterioration
Abusing the mental aspects.
D. Spiritual Deterioration
The user might forget the spiritual value in their lives.
II. Effect to the Family
This kind of effect ignores the real value of being a family.
III. Effect to the community
The users don’t know what they do, they just focused what is good and right for their selves.
IV. Effect to the Society
This kind of effect is due to the lack of selves discipline within users.
III. Effect to the community
The users don’t know what they do, they just focused what is good and right for their selves.
IV. Effect to the Society
This kind of effect is due to the lack of selves discipline within users.
Effects of drugs addiction to the users
Young people today have good reasons to be disappointed with the failures and hypocrisy of their older generation. So they tried and copied this doings that add to the problems of the community.
Here are the different effects of drug abuse that deteriorate the abusers.
I. Effect of the persons (users).
A. Medical and Physical Deterioration
Destroying the medical and physical aspects of the persons
B. Personality Deterioration
Destroying the personal lives without even knowing the outcome of it.
C. Mental Deterioration
Abusing the mental aspects.
D. Spiritual Deterioration
The user might forget the spiritual value in their lives.
II. Effect to the Family
This kind of effect ignores the real value of being a family.
III. Effect to the community
The users don’t know what they do, they just focused what is good and right for their selves.
IV. Effect to the Society
This kind of effect is due to the lack of selves discipline within users.
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| Caught! Drug dealers on a police operation. By Desiree Labordo |
This is one of the major problems we face that the government hasn’t acted upon yet. How can we help our community stay away from this kind of wrong doings? What should we do to help people not to get addicted? We need to do our part as individuals, but government must act on this first.
*** PLAGIARISM IS A CRIME. CONTACT THE AUTHORS/BLOG ADMIN FOR REPRODUCTION OF ANY PART OF THIS PAPER. ALL ARTICLES HERE ARE MONITORED BY COPYSCAPE, SO ANY LEVEL OF COPYING CAN BE DETECTED BY PLAGIARISM SOFTWARE.
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