SHORT TERM AND LONG

TERM EFFECTS OF
SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE
REVIEW! THE SIX CLASSIFICATIONS OF DRUGS

Gateway Drugs Narcotics

Depressants Hallucinogens

Stimulants Inhalants
 SHORT & LONG TERM EFFECTS OF
SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE
SHORT TERM EFFECTS LONG TERM EFFECTS
▪Lasts for a couple ▪Can be felt for
of days, hours or weeks, months and
even shorter even for a life time.
periods.
GATEWAY DRUGS (Alcohol)
• Damaged Organs (Liver, Heart,
Colon, Brain)

Long Term
• Cancer
• Alcohol Poisoning leading to coma
& death
• Poor Study and Work Performance
• Paralysis and Limb Loss (accidents)

• Headache

Short Term
• Loss of Consciousness
• Slurred Speech
• Nausea
• Mood Swings
GATEWAY DRUGS (Tobacco)
• Development of Ashtma
• Cardiovascular Disease

Long Term • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

Disease
• Cancer (Mouth, Throat, Skin,
Lungs and other body parts)

• Stress
• Rapid Heart Rate & Pulse Rate

Short Term • Persistent Cough

• Breathing Difficulty
• Increased Phlegm Production
• Halitosis (Bad Breath)
DEPRESSANTS (Downers)
Long Term Short Term
Aggressive Behavior Slow Brain Function
Mental Disorders Slow Heart Rate
Hypertension Low Blood Pressure
(High Blood Pressure)
Dizziness
Brain Stroke Slurred Speech
Paralysis of Muscles and
Nerves Depression
STIMULANTS (Uppers)
Long Term
Comatose
(Leading to Death)

Paranoia
Short Term
Increased Increased
Heart Increased Digestive
Heart Attack Rate
Respiration
Process
Brain Stroke Inability Depression
(after the “up”
to Sleep sensation”)
Brain Damage
NARCOTICS (Painkillers)
• Developing Diseases like HIV,
Hepatitis, Tetanus due to Needle
Long Term Sharing
• Coma & Death (Overdose)
• Drowsiness
• Loss of Appetite
Short Term • Vomiting & Nausea
• Muscle Cramps & Pain
• Panic Attacks
HALLUCINOGENS (Hallucinate)
Long Term Short Term
• Flashbacks (effects of • Euphoria
drug comes back after a
• Hallucinations
long time of non usage)
• Inability to Sleep
• Increased Blood
Pressure • Loss of Appetite (up to
10 hours)
• Brain Damage
• Memory Loss
• Psychosis (mental
disorder where reality • Slurred Speech
is distorted or twisted) • Nausea
 INHALANTS (Singhot Pa More)

• Loss of Hearing • Slurred Speech

Long Term

Short Term
• Uncontrolled Muscle • Poor Coordination
Spasms • Euphoria
• Brain Damage • Dizziness & Nausea
• Nerve Damage • Foul Breath
• Bone Marrow Damage • 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 ties
Ignored duties and responsibilities
Financial constraint due to drug dependence and
addiction
High cost of drug treatment and rehabilitation
Family Dishonor and embarrassment
Separation of Family Members
 EFFECTS OF DRUG USE &
ABUSE ON THE SCHOOL
 Poor Academic Performance
Increased rate of absenteeism and tardiness
Increased incidence of school fights
Low academic achievement rate
Incidence 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 production
Loss of government funds due to drug-related
operations, treatment and rehabilitations.