Catangay Module 1
Catangay Module 1
Catangay Module 1
ABS 2-P
1. Discuss the four commonly abused drugs and their effect on one’s body.
affects an individual's nervous system which slows down the messages between
the brain and the body. It can also affect one’s concentration and ability to
respond. Aside from mental and psychological effects, depressants are also
between the body and the brain. The most common side effects of stimulants are
loss of appetite and trouble in sleeping. It can also cause increased heart rate,
c. Hallucinogens might change the way people see, hear, taste, smell or feel. It
vision, dizziness, increased breathing rate, heart rate, and blood pressure,
d. Narcotics are also known as opioids which are known for relieving pain. Nausea,
vomiting, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, and sedation. It can also slow one’s
breathing and heart rate with higher doses. Continuous usage of narcotics might
lead to addiction.
slurred speech, unusual body odors, more prone to illnesses, changes in one’s
appearance, and health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure,
stroke, high cholesterol, and skin disorders. It also causes the inability of an
emotional and psychological manifestations. Some of the few signs of this are
hallucinations and delusions wherein an individual loses its touch with reality.
distress, and peer pressure, which is also a sign. People addicted to drugs will
also be in denial with their current condition. Drugs also have significant effects
drug addiction, so as the behavior. People who become too much dependent on
just generally take over with their whole body and personality.
having enough knowledge on how these drugs might affect one’s whole life will be
catastrophic. Not only will it damage one’s physical health, but also its psychological
and behavioral patterns. Generally, the use of these illegal substances will ruin one’s
life. Education about drug dependency and addiction is not only for an individual’s sake,
but everyone else. A student can pass his or her learnings to other youth and people
who do not have access to education, not only will it save his/her life, but the lives of
other people as well. It is always our responsibility to keep ourselves healthy, may it be
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual so we should always be aware and as much
as possible knowledgeable on how to take care of our health and generally, ourselves.