HEALTH 9 SECOND QUARTER

HEALTH 9 MOD 1 QUARTER 2: DRUG SCENARIO IN THE PHILIPPINES

This module provides information about the present drug scenario in the Philippines, the different classifications of drug abuse, and their harmful short-term and long-term effects on the body. This introduces basic terminology and facts about drug education; the effects of addiction and the health risks of substance use. People are most likely to begin abusing drugs during adolescence and young adulthood and there are many reasons adolescence use these substances. When Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte assumed office in 2016, his government launched an unprecedented campaign against illegal drugs and as of this time amidst pandemic Covid-19, the drug problem in the Philippines has primarily been viewed as an issue of law enforcement and criminality. To make you aware of the present situation, this material contains practical information and exercises designed to help you apply to your lesson and activities.

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• Lesson 1: Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Describes the drug scenario in the Philippines. H9S-lla-14

2. Discusses the risk and protective factors in substance use and abuse. H9S-llb-16

3. Analyzes situations for the use and non-use of psychoactive substances.H9S-llb-17

4. Correct myths and misconceptions about substance use and abuse. H9S-lld-19

5. Recognizes warning signs of substance use and abuse. H9S-lld-20