Module 4 DRUG ADDICTION and PREVENTION

Course topic DRUG PREVENTION

Time allotment: 3 Hours MW-TTH-F-S

Course objectives: Expected outputs:

At the end of the lesson, you shall be able to:
Uncover:
 Identify the salient roles of the
youth and all other members of civil Brainstorm: Lecture
society on drug detection and
Instil:
prevention
 Device a plan that would further the Apply:
campaign against drug addiction
Nutshell:

Let’s Get Started!

In the previous module, the classification of drugs and the symptoms and effects of it
were discussed. Still, under the module Drug Addiction and Prevention, for this unit you
will be focusing in your role in drug detection and prevention.

Activity 1
Watch the documentary and write not less than 3 ideas emphasized in the video,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCqckf37tH0

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 The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Republic Act No. 6425 or the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 had been the heart and
soul of enforcement in the Philippines insofar as drug law was concerned. However, the
drug problem frighteningly rocketed with the alleged involvement of men in uniform
collecting drug money. Profitability in this particular illegal activity and the imposition of
light penalties to perpetrators contributed to the factors that made the drug problem
even more alarming.

During the term of the then Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a new law
was enacted repealing Republic Act No. 6425. Signed into law on June 7, 2002 and
took effect on July 4, 2002, Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs
Act of 2002, now clearly defines supplementary actions for the national anti-drug
campaign and at the same time imposes heavier penalties to wrongdoers.

One of the salient features of RA 9165 is the reorganization of the system of drug law
enforcement. The Dangerous Drug Board remains as the governing body that plans and
formulates programs on drug control and prevention, but it has created the Philippine
Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) under the Office of the President, which will serve as
the implementing arm of the Dangerous Drug Board. This Act is consisting of 101
sections providing importation on Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and
Essential Chemicals. It states the offences and penalty according to the different
dangerous drug, regardless of the quantity and purity involve. You may check the link
for the complete copy of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002:

https://pdea.gov.ph/images/Laws/RA9165.pdf

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 Knowing that the government is already on its battle against illegal drugs and with the
strict implementation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, what could
be your role in this kind of societal issue?

Role of the Youth on Drug Detection and Prevention

The youth plays a vital part in helping to put a halt on the

proliferation of illegal drugs in the country. To maintain a
healthy and drug-free lifestyle among the youth, it is
important to impart awareness among them on the ill
effects of drug use. Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto reiterated
that “The youth’s involvement in the anti-drug campaign is
a necessary step. Recognizing diversity as an advantage
rather than a setback is likewise an essential call for the
youth to contribute to the campaign against this menace”.

Ultimately, the youth's main role is for them to act as role

models, become well informed on the appalling effects of drugs on their lives, and
contribute to the dispersion of awareness for others' education. A useful article posted
on the website of National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
enumerated ten tips for the prevention of drug use among the youth:

1. Don’t be afraid to say no: Sometimes, our fear of negative reaction from our friends, or
others we don't even know, keeps us from doing what we know is right. Real simple, it
may seem like "all others are doing it," but they are not. Don't let someone else make
your decisions for you. If someone is pressuring you to do something that's not right for
you, you have the right to say no, the right not to give a reason for your refusal, and the
right to just walk away.

2. Connect with your friends and avoid negative peer pressure: Pay attention to whom you
are hanging out with. If you are hanging out with a group in which the majority of kids are
drinking alcohol or using drugs to get high, you may want to think about making some new
friends. You may be headed toward an alcohol and drug problem if you continue to hang
around others who routinely drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, abuse prescription drugs, or use
illegal drugs. You don't have to go along to get along.

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3. Make connections with your parents or other adults: As you grow up, having people you
can rely on, people you can talk to about life, life's challenges, and your decisions about alcohol
and drugs is very important. The opportunity to benefit from someone else's life experiences
can help put things in perspective and can be invaluable.

4. Enjoy life and do what you love - don't add alcohol and drugs: learn how to enjoy life
and the people in your life, without adding alcohol or drugs. Alcohol and drugs can change who
you are, limit your potential, and complicate your life. Too often, “I’m bored” is just an excuse.
Get out and get active in school and community activities, such as music, sports, arts, or a part-
time job. Giving back as a volunteer is a great way to gain perspective on life.

5. Follow the family rules about alcohol and drugs: As you grow up and want to assume
more control over your life, having the trust and respect of your parents is very important. Don't
let alcohol and drugs come between you and your parents. Talking with mom and dad about
alcohol and drugs can be very helpful.

6. Get educated about alcohol and drugs: You cannot rely on the myths and misconceptions
that are out there among your friends and on the Internet. Your ability to make the right
decisions includes getting educated. Visit Learn About Alcohol and Learn About Drugs, and as
you learn, share what you are learning with your friends and our family.

7. Be a role model and set a positive example: Don't forget, what do is more important than
what you say! You are setting the foundation and direction of your life; where are you headed?

8. Plan ahead: As you make plans for the party or going out with friends. You need to plan
ahead. You need to protect yourself and be smart. Don't become a victim of someone else's
alcohol or drug use. Make sure that there is someone you can call, day or night, no matter what,
if you need them. Do the same for your friends.

9. Speak out/speak up/take control: Take responsibility for your life your health, and your
safety. Speak up about what alcohol and drugs are doing to your friends, your community, and
encourage others to do the same.

10. Get This

help!: If you or someone you know is in trouble with alcohol or drugs, get help. Don't
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wait. You don't have to be alone.
The value of youth participation to eradicate drug problems:

Morals and character are developed:

Youth listen to youth: Young people
Youth participation builds upon moral
are effective teachers, reliable
values, which build respect, unity, and
messengers, and successful recruiters
cooperation. Young people appreciate
who can convince their peers to join
the significance of working together,
any cause. Young people are
not just with one another but with the
knowledgeable on youth attitudes and
community, as well. They feel
behaviors because they are the ones
empowered to question what is
living the lives of the youth. Paying
happening around them, and they gain
attention to what a fellow peer has to
confidence in themselves when they
say is usually more enticing than
have support and encouragement from
listening to a lethargic monologue from
one another. Most of all, they learn to
an expert or professional. This type of
become responsible and committed
working environment is much more
individuals who realize the importance
enjoyable and leaves more time and
of collaboration to achieve a common
energy for focusing on important
goal.
issues.

Sharing with others becomes a

foundation for a good adult life: If
young people are not given the A direct reflection of what young
opportunity to share, they will continue people want and need helps: By now,
to grow up without knowing what is it is clear that young people have the
going on. Young people who are not most to say. They understand that drug
involved in actions concerning them prevention is a crucial issue facing the
during the stage in life when they are youth today. Young people are great
most affected, will only find life to be sources of information. They realıze the
more difficult when they reach importance of drug prevention because
adulthood. Keeping young people it is better to help the youth avoid drugs
uninformed and from being able to rather than try to stop them after
contribute will only promote future addiction.
problems that could have been
avoided.

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Campaigns and Advocacies against Drug Addiction

Below are some of the programs relative to campaigns and advocacies against drug
addiction posted on the website of the Dangerous Drugs Board:

1. Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD, Peer Groups Against Drugs). As an effective peer-
based preventive education and information program to counter the dangers and ill
effects of drug abuse, the Board has institutionalized the BKD program to enlist the
participation of more in- and out-of-school youth, and eventually organize them into a
movement of young people who are catalysts Within their peer groups in advocating a
healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

2. National Youth Congress on Drug Abuse Prevention and Control This annual
three-day live in Congress is designed to provide an open and comfortable atmosphere
for fun, real work, and innovative strategic planning to address the drug problem in the
respective localities of the youth participants. A team of anti-drug advocates and
facilitators provide participants the opportunity for positive discussions/dialogues
structured learning activities, workshops, and inputs. The team
approach is employed throughout the congress to foster teamwork learning,
camaraderie, and harmonious relationship of youth delegates.

3. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program. The Drug Abuse Resistance
Education Program (DARE) is being enhanced to complement the implementation of
NDEP. DARE offers a variety of activity-oriented techniques, which are designed to
encourage student generated responses to problem-solving situations, specifically on
drug abuse. This is being implemented in collaboration with the Philippine National
Police.

4. Kids Against Drugs Program. To bring the anti-drug advocacy to the children, the
DDB participates in the annual celebration of the Children's Month every October. The
DDB conducts the Kids Against Drugs program, a primary prevention activity that aims

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to inculcate the skills of “Saying No” to
children as a firm foundation for preventive
education.

5. National Drug Education Program (NDEP). This program, which is currently

implemented in elementary and secondary schools, in Cooperation with DDB-member
agency DepEd, entails five components Curriculum and instruction, cocurricular and
ancillary services, teacher and staff development, parent education and community
outreach, and research, evaluation, and monitoring- which is comprehensive in nature
and provides a holistic approach to the problem of drug abuse. It
is designed to enable all sectors to work collaboratively, with the school system as the
core, thereby, unifying all sectoral endeavors.

6. Drug Abuse Prevention Program for the Transport Groups This is a primary
prevention activity involving the public transport groups designed to ensure the safety,
well-being of the commuter
and pedestrians by having drug-free transport personnel. Cooperating agencies are the
DDB, DOLE, DOH, PDEA, LTFRB, LTO, and the Philippine Global Road Safety. It
seeks to reduce the incidence of drug related vehicular accidents, promote public order
and safety on the streets, and organize anti-drug patrols among drivers and some other
transport personnel.

7. Nationwide Caravan of Youth Against Drugs. This new advocacy program, done
in partnership with DDB-member-agency National Youth Commission, aims to intensify
youth empowerment efforts to zero-in on drug abuse. The project coverage includes six
(6) key cities of the country, namely, Metro Manila, Davao, Cebu, Zamboanga, Naga,
Cagayan De Oro, and Baguio City.

Activity 2
Instructions:
a. Choose a partner, and think of any anti-illegal drug campaign.
b. Describe what is it all about, how it will be implemented, and who will be
involved.
c. Explain why is it important to be involved in this kind of advocacy?
d. Output must be in MS word, paper size- 8.5x11, margin-normal, spacing-single
e. Submit your output in LMS

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Complete the matrix by briefly stating the important terms, concepts or ideas,
generalizations and insight you got from the lesson.

Chunking the Data

Important Term/s Important Concepts/Ideas

Important Generalizations Insights Learned

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 Links

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6634291/
http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC174225/

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