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 A drug is any substance that produces effects in the central nervous system and is used to modify mood or produce pleasure, and which may have potential for abuse…

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 Alcohol  Heroin

 Ecstasy  Marijuana

 Tobacco  Cocaine

CONSUMPTION OF DRUGS In the last 12 months

BINGE DRINKING CHART According to age and sex (%)

 Depressant drugs: tripping, disinterest in activities or things that were once appealing, staggering, drowsiness, miosis, disorientation, nerves.

 Stimulant drugs: hyperactivity, irritability, arguments, Mydriasis, dry mouth, bad breath, constant licking of lips, dry and chapped lips, dry nose, ina-membership, somnolence, confusion.

TO FACE THE CHALLENGE OF DRUGS

 It’s a school program in Spain that tries to prevent drug abuse in students aged 12 to 16. It is an independent organization that promotes the development of life skills, and aims to stimulate meaningful learning on the social and cultural presence of drugs.

 Órdago focuses its educational proposals in the daily life of the adolescent students. To do this, it promotes discussions around 8 themes which include self esteem, decision making and attitudes, which combine life skills and information related to the symbolic universe that surrounds the world of drugs.

 Every school year the town hall and the schools in Paiporta carry out informative talks about tobacco and alcohol.