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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

ailments.Charlie 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 T.Aguilar

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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