Substance Use and Abuse Prevention Guide
Substance Use and Abuse Prevention Guide
Objectives
Content Standard:
demonstrates understanding of the dangers of substance use and abuse
on the individual, family and community
Performance Standard:
shares responsibility with community members through participation
in collective action to prevent and control substance use and abuse
Learning Competencies
describes the drug scenario in the Philippines
explains the concept of substance use, misuse, abuse and dependence,
discusses risk and protective factors in substance use, and abuse
analyzes situations for the use and non-use of psychoactive substances
identifies the types of drugs/substances of abuse
corrects myths and misconceptions about substance use and abuse
recognizes warning signs of substance use and abuse discusses the
harmful short- and long-term effects of substance use and abuse on the
body
discusses the harmful effects of substance use and abuse on the
individual, family, school, and community
explains the health, socio-cultural, psychological, legal, and economic
dimensions of substance use and abusE
discusses strategies in the prevention and control of substance use and
abuse
applies decision-making and resistance skills to prevent substance use
and abuse
suggests healthy alternatives to substance use and abuse
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III. Procedure
a. Preparation
1. Prayer
2. Checking of attendance
3. Motivation
Let’s Play ADD ( Agree, Disagree, Don’t Know ) on page 295-296
b. Lesson Proper
Drug Scenario in the Philippines
In the year 2004, an estimate of 6.7 million drug users in the Philippines was
recorded by the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB). The “2008 National
Household Survey on the Nature and Extent of Drug Abuse in the
Philippines” conducted by the same agency revealed that there is a downward
trend in the number of drug users down to 1.7 million users. The decline may
be associated with the government’s intense efforts in combating drugs. The
following are the reasons for the successful decline of drug abuse in the
country:
Common Concepts in Drug Education
The following are the usual words you will encounter in studying substance use
and abuse:
Drugs are any substances or chemicals which when taken into the
body either though nasal, oral, transdermal or intravenous way have
psychological, emotional and behavioral effects on a person.
Drugs of abuse are drugs commonly abused by users. In the
Philippines the three drugs of abuse are shabu, marijuana and
inhalants.
Drug dependence is a cluster of physiological, behavioral and
cognitive phenomena of variable intensity in which the use of a drug
takes on a high priority thereby creating a strong desire to take the
substance.
Drug misuse is the use of a substance incoherent or inconsistent with
the prescribed dosage or frequency of use.
Drug Abuse is the use of a substance for non-medicinal purposes.
Abuse leads to organ damage like brain damage and liver damage,
addiction and troubled behavioral patterns.
Drug tolerance is the condition of the body to adapt to the effects of
substances to the body thus requiring an even larger amount of the
substance to experience the same physiological and mental effect
experienced when taking the smaller dosage.
IV. Application
1. What is the Dangerous Drugs Board report all about? What is your personal
opinion?
2. What is the current drug scenario in your community and school?
3. What are the common terms related to drugs?
V. Evaluation
Key Drug Concepts
Fill in the necessary concepts about each term related to drugs. Add more tags if
necessary.
DRUG
DRUG DEPENDENCE
DRUG MISUSE
VI. Activities
a. Ways Drugs of Abuse Enter the Body
Draw a silhouette of a man or woman’s figure. Show 4 ways by which drugs of abuse
enter the body.
b. What is your Choice?
Form a big circle. Your teacher will read out each statement below. How do you
feel after reading each statement? Do the double thumbs up and placed on your
cheeks for AGREE, cover your eyes for DISAGREE, and look up for
UNDECIDED. Discuss with each other and see if some will change their minds.
Statements:
Smoking should be banned in public places.
It is okay for students to use cigarettes and alcohol.
Our law is too easy on teenagers caught using drugs.
Advertising is causing teenagers to try alcoholic drinks.
Severe penalties for drug use will stop people from using drugs.
Parents should be held responsible for their children who are into drug use.
VII. Reflection
Reflection Time
Write an essay about the present drug scenario in the Philippines. Include data and
information including common terms you have learned in class and have gathered
personally. Also include ways for the government and society to combat drug
syndicates and addiction. Limit your essay to 150-200 words.
Prepared by:
b. Lesson Proper
Risk and Protective Factors for Drug Use, Misuse, Abuse and
Dependence
The use, misuse and abuse of drugs are the result of various factors
surrounding a person. These factors either increase or decrease the possibility
of a person to use drugs.
Risk factors are those influences which increase the chances of using,
misusing and abusing drugs. Protective factors, on the other hand, are those
influences which decrease the chances of using, misusing and abusing drugs.
According to studies, protective factors counterbalance negative effects of risk
factors. It is important to understand that it does not necessarily mean that
several risk factors present make a person highly susceptible to drug use,
misuse and abuse. Protective factors even if few in number may be enough to
work against the risk factors, more so if there are several of these protective
influences. These factors are composed of influences in different domains of
life.
PERSONAL (Early Aggressive Behavior vs. Self-control)
Risk Factors
Use of drugs at an early age
Risk taking behavior
Experimentation
Poor social skills and interaction
Childhood problems
Feelings of isolation
Protective Factors
Self-control behavior
Good reasoning skills
Excellent social skills
Positive interaction with people
Sense of belonging
FAMILY (Weak Parental Guidance vs. Strong Parental Guidance)
Risk Factors
History and patterns of drug use
Attitudes toward drug use
Poor parenting and child rearing
Inconsistent family rules
Poor family values
Poor family ties
Protective Factors
Good communication with people
Positive family relationship
Clear and consistent family rules
Strong family values
Positive expectation to child’s success in family, school and
community
Reliance on family for emotional support
V. Evaluation
Let’s Do an Essay
Your teacher will give you several situations about drug use and abuse which you
may encounter in real life. Choose one and write an essay about how you can prevent
or avoid such a situation. Write the activity in your notebook or activity sheet. Limit
your essay to 50- 100 words.
S N E G O N I C U L L A H
S A H U N G A I C O S S A
G R E R I O P O P P T T L
U C L D A S D G N N O I L
R O P S Q Z X C A P Y M U
D S S Q W E R S R T Y U C
Y S A S D E S S C O O L I
A F D O S E F G O L U A N
W W R W R C V Y T M T N A
E A Q P W G F D I N H T T
T S E S E B N M C V U S I
A D S F D D T L S G N O O
G A G I N H A L A N T S N
b. Lesson Proper
Drugs of Abuse
Classification of Drugs of Abuse
The Dangerous Drugs Board listed three major drugs of abuse in the
Philippines. These are methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu”,
cannabis sativa or “marijuana” and inhalants better known as “solvents”.
These drugs of abuse are included in the six classifications of drugs.
D
Harmful Effects Harmful Effects
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Classification U Classification
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V. Evaluation
Let’s Make a Table Flipchart
Make a flipchart showing how drugs are classified and how they affect the body.
Ask your teacher to check your draft. Print the chart using paper and old folders.
Include pictures to make your flipchart more attractive.
V. Evaluation
Table of Signs
List the signs and symptoms of drug use and abuse bas
D. NARCOTICS
Short-Term Effects of Narcotics Long-Term Effects of Narcotics
- Drowsiness - Development of diseases like
- Euphoria hepatitis, tetanus and HIV-AIDS due to
- Loss of appetite needle sharing
- Vomiting - Overdose leading to coma and death
- Nausea
- Muscle cramps and pain
- Chills and shaking
- Weight loss
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Difficulty in breathing
- Inflammation of the veins
- Panic attacks
E. HALLUCINOGENS
F. INHALANTS
IV. Application
Dear Diary
Write yourself a letter. Tell about the dangerous short-term and long-term effects
of drugs to oneself, family, school, community and the nation as a whole. Have your
English teacher check the grammar. Have your teacher check the content. Submit in
printed form.
V. Evaluation
Drugs as a Burden to the World
Think of a creative way of showing how drugs are a burden to health, socio-
cultural, psychological, legal and economic magnitude. You may write a poem, a
song, draw a cartoon, poster, etc. Share with the class your literary work and have
your teacher check it.
III. Procedure
a. Preparation
1. Prayer
2. Checking of attendance
3. Review
Recall the past lesson.
b. Lesson Proper
Prevention and Control of Substance Use and
Abuse
The following are protective factors you need to fight drug use and abuse:
Loving and caring family
Involvement in sports
Positive outlook in life
Positive self-image
Caring and supportive friends
A sense of worthiness and achievement
Always having the right attitude
Ability to cope with stress and depression
Having responsible adult role models
Decision-making Skills
The following activities will strengthen your decision-making skills.
Skills Guides
Step 1: Describe the situation Describe the situation you are in. You
you are in. can better describe by writing it on a
piece of paper. You can say it out loud
several times.
Step 2: List possible actions for List down all possible actions. Don’t
the situation. worry about listing the not-so-good
ones. You can eliminate them
afterwards. You can also say out loud
all possible actions. Think over them
several times.
Step 3: Share your list with Share your list of possible actions with
responsible adults. a responsible adult. Make sure that this
person has not been associated with
known drug users. His/Her decisions
should be credible.
Step 4: Carefully evaluate all Carefully evaluate all possible actions.
possible actions. Ask yourself if the actions will protect
and promote healthy results, protect
safety of self and of other people,
respect and does not violate laws and
policies, follow guidelines of home,
school and community. Lastly, ask if
the actions will show your good image
and persona.
Mode of Treatment
There are various modes of treating drug dependents. Each mode is effective
on its own. Centers may apply several modes during the period of
confinement.
Mode of Treatment Description
Eclectic Approach This approach uses a holistic approach
in the treatment process. The
professional skills and services of the
rehabilitation staff are made available.
Eclectic approach addresses different
personality aspects of the patients
geared towards their rehabilitation and
recovery from the dependency.
Spiritual Approach This approach uses Bible teachings as a
source of inspiration to change drug
dependents. The approach looks at drug
abuse as a sin. It also teaches patients to
turn away from the evil ways of drug
addiction and renew their connection
with God.
Therapeutic Community Approach This approach views drug addiction as a
manifestation of a more complex
psychological problem. The treatment is
a highly structured program wherein the
community is used to foster change in
attitude and behavior. Role modeling
and peer pressure play important parts in
the program. The approach teaches
personal responsibility, positive self-
image, importance of human community
and cooperation among community
members. Its goal is to turn patients into
responsible citizens.
Hazelden-Minnesotta Model This model views any form of addiction
as a disease that it is an involuntary
condition caused by various factors
outside an individual’s control. The
program consists of instructive lectures,
cognitive-behavioral psychology. This
approach teaches a set of values and
beliefs about the powerlessness of
persons over drugs and turning to a
higher power to help them overcome the
disease. Psychologists, psychiatrists and
patients help each other in this program.
IV. Application
List several alternative ways to prevent and control drug use and abuse. Use pieces of
paper to write down specific programs and activities which can prevent and control
drug use and abuse.
V. Evaluation
What Will you Do?
Apply decision-making and resistance skills to the following situations. Role-play
these situations. Let the class analyze and critique your decisions and resistance skills
used in the play.