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Introduction
Substances such as alcohol, marijuana and nicotine also are considered drugs.
When you're addicted, you may continue using the drug despite the harm it causes. Drug
addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain
and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or
medication. It can start with experimental use of a recreational drug in social situations,
and, for some people, the drug use becomes more frequent. For others, particularly with
opioids, drug addiction begins with exposure to prescribed medications, or receiving
medications from a friend or relative who has been prescribed the medication. The risk of
addiction and how fast you become addicted varies by drug. Some drugs, such as opioid
painkillers, have a higher risk and cause addiction more quickly than others. As time
passes, you may need larger doses of the drug to get high. Soon you may need the drug
just to feel good. As your drug use increases, you may find that it's increasingly difficult
to go without the drug. Attempts to stop drug use may cause intense cravings and make
you feel physically ill (withdrawal symptoms
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LIVER OVEREXERTION DAMAGED IMMUNE
SYSTEM
CORDIOVASCULAR
NAUSEA, VOMITING AND
ADBOMINAL PAIN CONDITIONS
SEISURES AND STROKES
WIDESPREAD BRAIN DAMAGE
DRUG ADDICTION
TRUMA CHRONIC PAIN
MEDICAL CONDITION
POVERTY
MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY PROBLEM
RELATIONSHIP
PROBLEM STRESS
ABUSE
LOSS OF A LOVED
FIGURE 1. Figure 1 shows the tree analysis of drug addiction, it also shows its causes in the lower part
of the tree and effects in the upper part of the tree.
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The Causes and Effects
Drug addiction is not a hallmark of moral failure or lack of willpower—it’s a
complex disease that deserves long-term, extensive treatment, just like any other
chroniccondition. People who have not struggled with substance abuse may find it
difficult to understand why anyone would start using. Why would someone willingly
put themselves in harm’s way by taking dangerous substances? There are, in fact,
many reasons why some people turn to or start abusing drugs, and unfortunately
the consequences can be life-shattering. While every case is unique, there are
general patterns that indicate why some people use drugs, how addiction
develops, and the consequences of drug abuse.
Why People Use Drugs
While specific incentives differ from person to person, generally speaking, people start
using drugs to escape or mask pain.
In some individuals, the onset of drug use can be from untreated psychiatric issues
including anxiety and depression. The rush of pleasure from using drugs can provide
temporary solace from suffering, which can stem from many mental health or other issues
including the following:
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Trauma or abuse
Mental illness
Low self-esteem
Poverty
Relationship problems
Loss of a loved one
Stress
Chronic pain or medical conditions
How Addiction Develops
For most people, the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary. But as they are swept up
into the cycle of addiction, the neural pathways in their brain change so they are less able
to control their behavior and resist their intense impulses.
It works like this: the brain rewards pleasurable experiences (such as food, intimacy, and
laughter) with surges of feel-good chemicals like dopamine. But using drugs triggers the
release of much more dopamine than chocolate or cuddling does, and the rush of
euphoria compels them to repeat the experience. The more someone uses drugs, the
more they condition their brain to anticipate the same substance-fueled pleasant
sensations.
That’s why it’s so difficult to stop. The brain becomes wired for addiction. Eventually, one’s
tolerance may build so much that addictive behavior no longer provides any pleasure,
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and using drugs simply becomes a way to avoid withdrawal. They need drugs just to keep
feeling normal.
The Effects of Drug Addiction
The sad truth is that more deaths, illnesses, and disabilities are caused by substance
abuse than by any other preventable health condition. Prolonged drug dependence
interferes with just about every organ in the human body, and while different drugs have
different damaging effects, these are some of the common conditions substance abuse
can cause:
Damaged immune system, which increases susceptibility to infection
Cardiovascular conditions, including heart attacks and collapsed veins
Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
Liver overexertion or liver failure
Seizures and strokes
Widespread brain damage that can interfere with memory, attention, and decision-
making, as well as permanent brain damage
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Solution
Self-medication is a human behavior in which an individual uses a substance
or any exogenous influence to self-administer treatment for physical or psychological
[Link] Sheen shared his experience while healing from drug addiction and also
stated, "I closed my eyes and made it so with the power of my mind." most people recover
and most people do it on their own. That's in no way saying that everyone should be
expected to quit on their own and in no way denies that quitting is a hard thing to do. This
is just an empirical fact. It is even possible that those who quit on their own could have
quit earlier if they sought professional help. The implicit message isn't that treatment isn't
important for many—in fact it should probably be made more accessible—but it is simply
a fact that most people cure themselves.
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Workshop
Conference Room @ Bishop Residence
247 F. Torres St. Davao City
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Figure 2. Figure 2 Shows The Workshop That The Researchers Made With Regards To The Drug
Addiction Tree Analysis. During The Workshop, The Effects And Causes Of Drug Addiction Were
Discussed.
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GENERAL REMARKS AND PRACTICED ADVICE
- Problem tree analysis is best undertaken in a workshop setting, where a
variety of stakeholder are brought together. A good representation of
stakeholders during the problem tree session is crucial to achieve a shared
understanding of the issues. There may be considerable differences of
opinion and perceptions between different stakeholders.
- Conducting a problem tree analysis calls for skilled facilitation as well as a
plenty of time.
- It is important that everyone feels comfortable in putting their point of view
forward. In some case it may be beneficial to break into smaller groups, its
producing a separate tree and then compare results.
- Useful materials are flip chart paper, markers, post it notes or cards, and
scotch tape for displaying them. Writing each problem /cause/effect on a
separate post it note or card during the brainstorming session allows for
later arranging in a cause and effect.
- the important of a problem is not determined by its position in the problem
tree.
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- Allow for discussion and dialogue. A separate flip chart paper might be
useful for solutions, concerns, decisions and other related ideas which
result from the discussion. Questions to guide the discussion might include.
Does this represent the reality? are the economic, political and social-cultural
dimensions to the problem considered?
Which cause and effect are getting better, which are getting worse and which are
staying the same?
Which causes are easiest/most difficult to address? What possible solutions or
options might there be? Where could a policy change help address a cause or effect
or create a solution?
What decisions have we made, and what actions have agreed upon?
- Share a copy of the final problem tree with stakeholders.
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Documentation
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Curriculum Vitae
Name: HERMAN A. RAMOS JR.
Address: Jaspher St. Sto. Nino Village, Matina Davao City
Nationality: Filipino
Date Of Birth: December 17, 1996
Religion: Roman Catholic
Father’s Name: Herman Ramos Sr.
Educational Attainment:
Elementary: Mana Central Elementary School
Secondary: Mana, Malita Davao Del Sur
Tertiary: Holy Cross Of Davao College
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Curriculum Vitae
Name: Michael E. Arpon Jr.
Address: El, Salvador City, Misamis Oriental
Birthdate: August 27, 1995
Religion: Roman Catholic
Nationality: Filipino
Father: Michael Andrade Arpon Sr.
Mother: Juanita E. Arpon
Educational Attainment:
Elementary: Ulaliman Elementary School
Secondary: Mulogam National High School
Tertiary: Holy Cross Of Davao College Inc.
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Curriculum Vitae
Name: Jason S. Alcasid
Address: 247 F. Torres St. Davao City
Nationality: Filipino
Birth Date: July 07, 1994
Religion: Roman Catholic
Mother: Marissa Alcasid
Educational Attainment:
Elementary: Matanao Elementary School
Secondary: Matanao National High School
Tertiary: Holy Cross Davao City
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Curriculum Vitae
Name: Gimzar S. Bantayan
Address: Soraya Homes, Cabantain Buhanging District, Davao
City
Nationality: Filipino
Birth Date: June 27, 1999
Religion: Roman Catholic
Father: Leonida S. Bantayan
Mother: Salvador M. Bantayan Sr.
Educational Attainment:
Elementary: Manay Central Elementary School I
Secondary: Maryknoll School Of Manay Inc.
Tertiary: Holy Cross Of Davao Inc.
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Curriculum Vitae
Name: Doreen Rose [Link]
Address: R. Castillo St. Agdao Davao City
Nationality: Filipino
Nationality: September 05, 2000
Religion: Roman Catholic
Mother: Dolores T. Aguilar
Father: Renato R. Aguilar
Educational attainment:
Elementary: Sta. Ana Central Elementary School
Secondary: Sta. Ana National High School
Tertiary: Holy Cross Of Davao College Inc.
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Curriculum Vitae
NAME: James Harvey Micalso
DATE OF BIRTH: September 13, 1999
ADDRESS: Brgy. Sto. Nino, Tugbok Davao City
NATIONALITY: Filipino
MOTHER: Amalia L. Micalso
FATHER: Ephriem C. Micalso
Educational Attainment:
Elementary: Magallanes Elementary School
Secondary: Davao City National High Davao
Tertiary: Holy Cross Of Davao College Inc.
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Curriculum Vitae
NAME: Justin Acoba
ADDRESS: Panacan, Davao City
BIRTH DATE: May 05, 2001
FATHER: Carlos Acoba
Religion: Roman catholic
Educational attainment:
Elementary: Panacan Elementary School
Secondary: F. Bangoy National High School
Tertiary: Holy Cross Of Davao College Inc.
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