CALABANGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

San Isidro, Calabanga, Camarines Sur

A/Y 2020-2021

MODULE 2: DRUG EDUCATION

INTRODUCTION

People experiment with drugs for many different reasons. Many first try
drugs out of curiosity, to have a good time, because friends are doing it, or in an
effort to improve athletic performance or ease another problem, such as stress,
anxiety, or depression. Use doesn’t automatically lead to abuse, and there is no
specific level at which drug use moves from casual to problematic. It varies by
individual. Drug abuse and addiction is less about the amount of substance
consumed or the frequency, and more to do with the consequences of drug use.
No matter how often or how little you’re consuming, if your drug use is causing
problems in your life—at work, school, home, or in your relationships—you likely
have a drug abuse or addiction problem. If you are worried about your own or a
friend or family member’s drug use, it is important to know that help is available.
Learning about the nature of drug abuse and addiction—how it develops, what it
looks like, and why it can have such a powerful hold—will give you a better
understanding of the problem and how to deal with it.

Effective drug education is important because young people are faced

with many influences to use both licit and illicit drugs. Education can play a
counterbalancing role in shaping a normative culture of safety, moderation, and
informed decision making. Engaging students in drug education activities assists
them to make healthy and safe choices, identify risky situations, and develop
strategies to prepare them for challenging situations.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. Define drugs and drug addiction
2. Identify commonly used drugs and their effect.
3. Classify different kinds of drug abusers
4. Be aware of drug crimes and penalties.
5. Know the involvement of the youth in the drug related cases.
6. Suggest ways to avoid drug addiction

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Before we proceed to the topic, as a student what comes into your mind
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Let’s understand what is drug and why should we need to educate

ourselves into drugs.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION

DRUGS

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 Drugs are chemicals that affect a person in such a way as to bring about
physiological, emotional, or behavioral change. ‘Dangerous drugs’ are
those that have high tendency for abuse and dependency, these
substances may be organic or synthetic, and pose harm to those who use
them.

WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?

Drug abuse is the continuous misuse of any substance, licit, illicit which
results to changes in an individual’s physical, mental or behavioral
condition.

Drug abuse exists when a person continually uses a drug other than its
intended purpose. This continued use can lead to drug dependence, a
state of physical and psychological dependence or both on a dangerous
drug.

WHY DO PEOPLE TURN TO DRUGS?

 Peer pressure
 Curiosity
 Adventure
 Feel good
 Escape from reality
 Easy access to drugs

WHAT IS DRUG DEPENDENCY?

This is the state of physical and psychological dependence, or both, on
a dangerous drug, or drugs, experienced by a person following the use of
that substance on a periodic or continuous basis. A person dependent on
drugs will experience withdrawal reactions (also known as “cold turkey”,
symptoms that occur after long-term use of a drug is reduced or stopped
abruptly) after abstaining from drugs.

WHAT IS ADDICTION?
Drug addiction is a complex, and often chronic, brain disease. It is
characterized by excessive drug craving, seeking, and use. Addiction is
caused by brain changes caused by constant drug use.

Drug Abuse: By the Numbers

Estimated Drug Users in the Philippines:

1.3M

Mean Age: 20-29

Ratio of Male is to Female Users: 10:1

Commonly Abused Substances:

(1) Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)

(2) Cannabis (Marijuana)
(3) Inhalants (Contact Cement)

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 MOST COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS AND THEIR EFFECTS

Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)

Methamphetamine hydrochloride is found to

have harmful effects to the brain. It changes how
the brain functions. Studies have shown that
methamphetamine abusers have reduced motor
skills and impaired verbal learning as a result of
alterations in the activity of the dopamine, a
neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation,
experience of pleasure and motor function.

Street names:

shabs, ice, meth, crystal, kristal,

basura, tawas Adverse effects of

methamphetamine:
• Extreme weight loss
• Severe dental problems (“meth mouth”)
• Anxiety
• Confusion
• Insomnia
• Mood disturbances
• Violent behavior

Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana)

Marijuana use impairs a person's ability to form new
memories and to shift focus. Its active component,
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) also disrupts coordination
and balance, posture, and reaction time (experience
commonly referred to as “spacing out”). Thus, chronic
marijuana use significantly reduces a person’s capacity
to learn, carry-out complicated tasks, participate in
sports, driving and operating other machineries.
Studies also show that marijuana use can lead to lung
cancer and other problems in the respiratory and
immune systems.

Street names: weed, jutes, pot, grass, damo, chongke

Health problems that come with the use of marijuana include:

• Problems with memory and learning
• Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch)
• Trouble with thinking and problem solving
• Loss of motor coordination
• Increased heart rate and palpitations

Inhalants

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 The effects of inhalants are similar to that of
alcohol, including slurred speech, lack of
coordination, euphoria and dizziness. Inhalant
abusers may also experience lightheadedness,
hallucinations, and delusions.

Harmful irreversible effects of inhalants include:

• Hearing loss
• Limb spasms
• Central nervous system or brain damage
• Bone marrow damage

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A PERSON IS ON DRUGS?

Changes in…
1. Appearance
2. Mood
3. Behavior
4. Interest

These are several effects of drugs:

A. MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

a. Disturbance in Perception – auditory and visual hallucination

b. Disturbance in Orientation – paranoia, psychosis
c. Disturbance in Memory
d. Disturbance in Judgment – depression that may lead to suicide

B. PHYSICAL HEALTH/PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

a. Systemic

1. Cardiac (HEART) Pathology – irregularity of heart beat, elevated or

lowered blood pressure, chest pain, convulsions or death from
cardiac arrest
2. Pulmonary (LUNG) Illnesses
3. Hepatic (LIVER) Problems
4. Renal (KIDNEY) Diseases

COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE

The profile of a drug dependent or a substance abuser is as follows:

 Changes in attendance in school or work
 Changes in the normal capabilities in school/work
 Abrupt changes in overall attitude
 Generally lazy, irritable, discourteous, aggressive
 Usually untrustworthy and lacks self-confidence
 Manipulative
 Have a distorted view of reality
 Low frustration tolerance
 Con-game player
 Lacks interest in his studies/work (withdrawal from responsibilities)
 Blames everybody but himself (blame tosser) No respect for the rights of others
 Prefers to stay with peers (barkada)

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 May frequently go to odd places (to take drugs)
 Poor physical appearance (unconcerned with grooming and hygiene)
 Wearing of sunglasses at inappropriate times
 Unusual effort to cover arms to hide needle marks (long- sleeved garments)
 Stealing items which can be readily sold
 Unusual borrowing of money from relatives and friends
 Association with known drug abusers

Now, let’s have a deeper understanding of drug abuse.

CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG ABUSERS

Substance abusers can be classified according to the frequency of their

substance use.

1. Experimenters – people who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.

2. Occasional Users – abuse the drug occasionally/whenever there are special

occasions. They abuse the drug once every two (2) weeks to two (2) times a
week.

3. Regular Users – abuse the drug on a regular basis approximately three (3) to
four (4) times a week or every other day.

4. Drug Dependents – people who tend to abuse the drug(s) everyday (almost
every day) or about five (5) to seven (7) times a week.

5. Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser/Substance Induced Psychosis – drug abusers

who manifest signs and symptom of psychotic disorders caused by the effects
of drugs (hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, etc.)

SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY AND KEEPING DRUG FREE

WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR DRUG DEPENDENCY ?

 Withdrawal symptoms
 Need to take drugs to overcome withdrawal symptoms
 Compulsion
 Tolerance Relapse
 Reduced social/occupational act

HOW CAN YOU STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS?

 Devote yourself to your studies and other productive activities at home or in school
 Stay away from people, places and events that promote drug use
 Learn to manage feelings and cope with stress without using drugs
 Develop a strong moral and spiritual foundation
 Educate yourself about the effects of drug abuse
 Always say NO

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WHAT ARE THE COUNTER- MEASURES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

DRUG CRIMES AND PENALTIES

DRUG CRIME WHAT/ WHO IS THE SCOPE PENALTIES

 Drug Trafficking Global illicit trade involving the Penalty of life imprisonment
cultivation, manufacture, to death and a fine of Php
distribution and sale of 500,000 to Php 10,000,000.
substances which are subject
to drug prohibition laws.

 Trafficking of Include those listed in and Penalty of 12 years and 1

Controlled against illicit traffic in narcotic day to 20 years in prison
Precursors and drugs and psychotropic and a fine of Php 100,000
Essential Chemicals to Php 500,000.
substances (Section 3h, Article
1, Republic Act 9165)

 Maintenance of a Include those person or Penalty of life imprisonment

Drug Den, Dive or group of persons who to death and a fine of Php
Resort shall maintain a den, 500,000 to Php 10,000,000.
dive or resort where any
dangerous drug is used
or sold in any form.

 Employee and Visitor Penalty of 12 years and 1

Any employee of den, dive or
of a Drug Den, Dive day to 20 years in prison
or Resort
resort, who is aware of the
nature of the place as such and a fine of Php 100,000
to Php 500,000.

 Possession of Any person, who, unless Penalty of life imprisonment

Dangerous Drugs authorized by law, shall possess to death and a fine of Php
any dangerous drug (opium, 500,000 to Php 10,000,000.
marijuana, shabu, cocaine or
morphine)

 Possession of Any person, who, unless Penalty of 6 months and 1

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 Equipment, authorized by law, shall possess day to 4 years in prison and
Instrument, or have under his/her control a fine of Php 10,000 to Php
Apparatus and other any equipment, instrument, 50,000.
Paraphernalia for apparatus and other
Dangerous Drugs paraphernalia fit or intended for
smoking, consuming,
administering, injecting,
ingesting, or introducing any
dangerous drug into the body:
Provided, that in the case of
medical practitioners and
various professionals who are
required to carry such
equipment, instrument,
apparatus and other
paraphernalia in the practice of
their profession, the Board shall
prescribe the necessary
implementing guidelines
thereof.

 Use of Dangerous A person apprehended or 1st offense: minimum of six

Drugs arrested, who is found to be (6) months rehabilitation,
positive for use of any 2nd offense: 6 years and 1
dangerous drug, after a day to 12 years in prison
confirmatory test, and a fine ranging from Php
50, 000 to Php 200,000.

STATISTICS

 Most of the drug users in the Philippines are young people.

 Adolescence is the critical time when most young people begin experimenting with
drugs.
 Lack of power pushes young people to seek “freedom” in drugs.
 Lack of power may be seen as boredom, neglect, abuse, starvation, lack of
opportunities to earn.
 Since power is something that is never given freely, young people need to learn
how to become more powerful.

DRUGS

 Cannot solve your problems.

 Give your chance to be all you can be by not taking them.
 They will surely ruin your life.
 Will totally destroy your mental and physical well-being.
 Will adversely affect your family.

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 Now, let’s have an evaluation, if you really understand the module about
drug education.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. ____________________ is the general term for chemicals that affect a person in

such a way as to bring about physiological, emotional, or behavioral change.
a. Medicine b. Inhalant c. Drug d. Cocaine

2. ____________________ are those that have high tendency for abuse and
dependency, these substances may be organic or synthetic, and pose harm
to those who use them.
a. Medicine b. Inhalant c. Dangerous drug d.
Cocaine

3. It is the continuous misuse of any substance, licit, illicit which results to

changes in an individual’s physical, mental or behavioral condition.
a. Drug Abuse b. Drug Over-usage c. Drug Dependency d.
Drug Addiction

4. This is the state of physical and psychological dependence, or both, on a

dangerous drug, or drugs, experienced by a person following the use of that
substance on a periodic or continuous basis.
a. Drug Abuse b. Drug Over-usage c. Drug Dependency d.
Drug Addiction

5. It is a complex, and often chronic, brain disease characterized by

excessive drug craving, seeking, and use. It causes by brain changes
caused by constant drug use.
a. Drug Abuse b. Drug Over-usage c. Drug Dependency d.
Drug Addiction

6. The following are the most commonly abused drug except ________________.
a. Shabu b. Marijuana c. Inhalants d. Cocaine

7. Which of the following commonly abused drug also called methamphetamine

hydrochloride?
a. Shabu b. Marijuana c. Inhalants d. Cocaine

8. Which of the following commonly abused drug is popularly known as tawas?

a. Shabu b. Marijuana c. Inhalants d. Cocaine

9. Which of the following is the street name of marijuana?

a. jutes b. weed c. chongke d. all of these

10.The effects of this drug are similar to that of alcohol, including slurred
speech, lack of coordination, euphoria and dizziness.
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 a. Shabu b. Marijuana c. Inhalants d. Cocaine

II. IDENTIFICATION. Identify the words asked in each number. Write your answers on
the blank provided in each number.

________________ 1. People who abuse the drug on a regular basis

approximately three (3) to four (4) times a week or every other day.

________________ 2. People who abuse the drug occasionally/whenever there

are special occasions. They abuse the drug once every two (2) weeks to two
(2) times a week.

________________ 3. Drug abusers who manifest signs and symptom of psychotic

disorders caused by the effects of drugs (hallucinations, disorientation,
delusions, etc.)

________________ 4. People who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.

________________ 5. People who tend to abuse the drug(s) everyday (almost

every day) or about five (5) to seven (7) times a week.

III. ENUMERATION. Enumerate what is asked in each item.

1–5. Give 5 reasons why people abuse drugs.

6-9. Mental health/Psychological effects of drugs.

10-13. Physical health/Physiological effects of drugs.

14-17. Give at least (4) common signs of drug abuse.

18-20. Give at least (3) drug crimes and its corresponding penalty.

IV. ESSAY. Write at least (1) paragraph.

 As a student, how can you help educating your fellow youth about drugs and the
danger of misusing it.

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