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
ng T
erm • Loss of Hearing
• Uncontrolled Muscle Spasms
• Brain Damage• Nerve Damage• Bone Marrow Damage
Shor
t Ter
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.