MODULE ON DRUG EDUCATION

Objectives:
After three hours, the NSTP students will be able to:
1. gain understanding about Republic Act 9165;
2. apply the concepts of Republic Act 9165 and other related activities to their daily lives; and
3. appreciate leading a drug-free life.

Learning Session 1: Self-Internalization of the Song Anak

(30 minutes)

The adviser will do the following:

1. Play the song Anak by Freddie Aguilar and instruct the students to listen.
2. Let them read the lyrics of the song in their worksheet and play the music a second time and
ask students to sing along.
3. Give the students time to complete the exercise of identifying their 3 positive and 3 negative
traits as children and writing how they plan to correct their negative traits. (refer to
worksheet)
4. Ask for some volunteers to share their answers in the exercises.
5. Synthesize the answers and connect them to the main topic for this session.
(please see introduction)

Learning Session 2: My Name’s Crystal Meth

(45 minutes)

The adviser will do the following:

1. Let some volunteers read the poem My Name’s Crystal Meth aloud (assign different
students for each stanza)
2. Break the class into smaller groups with at least 6 members and allow them to share their
answers on these questions:
a. What are your thoughts and feelings about the poem?
b. What precautions should you take after reading this poem?
3. Encourage the students to let everyone in the group contribute.
4.Cail on a representative from each group to report to the class their feedback.
INPUT AND DISCUSSION (pages 32-35)
(45 minutes)
Output
(45 minutes)

After the lecture, the adviser will tie up everything that transpired for today.

“Earlier, you have identified your negative traits in relation to the song Anak. You have read how
much of threat a friend like Crystal Meth can prove to be. As we end this module, I am expecting
you to produce the following output:

(Individually)

Make a prayer that will help you correct your negative traits. Write this at the back of
the exercise sheet and submit it at the end of the period.

(Take Home Work for the Group)

Come up with a slogan related to the promotion of drug education among the youth or
the urgency of a drug-free society. Discuss your ideas thoroughly. Plan and make a colorful
poster using your slogan on a half- illustration board. Submit your work next meeting.
 INDIVIDUAL WORKSHEET
DRUG EDUCATION

Self-Internalization of the Song Anak

Direction: Based on the song heard, write at least 3 positive and 3 negative traits that are
related to you and are found in the lyrics of the song. For the negative traits, write how you will
correct them.

MY POSITIVE TRAITS MY NEGATIVE TRAITS HOW I WILL CORRECT MY

NEGATIVE TRAITS
Introduction

Drug education program for the youth is a significant undertaking in order to free them
from danger and keep them away from drugs. The youth of today are the most vulnerable group
that can be affected by prohibited drugs that are commonly abused. According to General Edgar
C. Galvante, Retired Executive Director of the Dangerous Drugs Board, most drug users start
their habit early, usually during their teenage years. They are particularly susceptible to the drug
experience because adolescence is the period of experimentation, exploration, curiosity, and
search for identity. It is believed that young people with problematic backgrounds are more
vulnerable and are more likely to continue abusing drugs once they have started, and to
develop other aggravating problems, if not processed. These young people in difficult
circumstances are associated with poverty, family disintegration, relocation, discrimination, and
lack of susceptible alternative activities.

Drug abuse prevention, done through problem awareness, education and strategy
implementation, is very vital to the success in controlling and stopping drug abuse. Positive
behavior, including the constructive handling of feelings and responsibilities, should be instilled
and encouraged in our own families during the early life of young family members and carried
on up to the later stage of life. These should be nurtured by a caring and understanding
community.

Everyone should be vigilant and be responsible for alerting our family especially the youth, our
school officials and community members on the telltale signs of drug abuser so that the problem
can be addressed before it gets worse.

Legal Basis
What is R.A.9165?

It concretizes government’s “intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use
of dangerous drugs, and other similar substances through an integrated system of planning,
implementation, and enforcement of anti-drug abuse policies, programs, and projects.”R.A.9165
is an act instituting the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, repealing Republic Act.
No. 6425, known as Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972.

It also serves as the bible in the implementation of dangerous drug prevention and control in the
country. It guides everyone in the right approach towards issues geared against drug activities.

The Philippine Drug Abuse Situation

 1978-about 20,000 drug users (mostly in Metro Manila)
 2004-Dangerous Drugs Board estimates that the approximate 6.7 M drug users is now
down to 1.7 M
 3 major abused drugs:

1. METHAMPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (SHABU)

 The Philippines- the first ASEAN country that faced severe stimulant abuse
 1986- abuse is confined to the affluent, entertainment, and artist population
 1987- abuse spread to the general population
 Today- its widespread availability is illustrated by increasing methamphetamine seizures,
arrest, and cases filed in court
 More widely available throughout Regions 1,2,3,4, CAR, ARMM and the NCR.
  Smuggled into the country through 4 major avenues:
1. Seaports and special economic zones.
2. International airports – preferred for small quantities using false compartments in
luggage or through body packing
3. Mail and parcel service’s- preferred in foreign destinations with large Filipino
communities like Guam, US, Australia, England, and the Middle East
4. Vast expanse of Philippine coastline- A huge portion of shabu that enters the
Philippines comes directly from Southern China where most of the shabu laboratories are
located. Identified landing points are mainly through the shorelines of the Northern and Central
Luzon regions and Southern Tagalog, specifically Batanes, Cagayan, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan,
Zambales, Aurora, Quezon, and Mindoro provinces. Palawan and Masbate are also probable
landing sites.
 Foreign nationals are involved in almost all the big volume seizures of government law
enforcement authorities.
 Today, supply comes not only importation but also from local manufacturing.
Clandestine laboratories- thought of as makeshift and unsophisticated – had been
discovered and dismandated.

2. MARIJUANA
 Abounds in the Philippines, but seized to be the drug choice in the 1990’s
 The Philippines-identified as the major marijuana producer and exporter
 Cordillera Autonomous Region- the biggest producer of cannabis or marijuana

 1972- only 9 identified sites for marijuana cultivation

 Today- 98 located in 9 different regions
 11 transnational drug syndicates
 215 local organized groups
 NCR and Region 3 – highest number of drug groups with about 30 each
 Statistics from drug rehabilitation centers:
1. Majority of patients are in the 15-29 age group
2. The mean age of drug user is 27 years old
3. Their drug of choice is Shabu and/or marijuana
4. The ratio of male users to female is 14.1
5. Workers comprised 43.718 of the drug patient population
6. Unemployed comprised 35,838
7. Students comprised 5,138
8. Out-of-school youth comprised 1,183
 Region 4 has the highest of number of drug-affected barangays.

3. METHYLENEDIOXYMETHAMPHETAMINE (MDMA) OR ECSTACY

 A drug that acts simultaneously as a stimulant and a hallucinogen

 Strongly linked to music and dance culture and has growing user base among the elites
 Allegedly shipped directly from Amsterdam and other countries in Europe
 1,000 varieties- among them are Orange Grin Hornets, Aigners, Achtung, and Mitsubishi
 Damage caused to one’s health is irreversible

Drug Trafficking
 An activity through which drugs are spread and/or sold for consumption into broader
number of population from one location to another.
 An underground business.
  Spawns other crimes like money laundering.

Early Signs of Drug Abuse

 Irritable, discourteous, aggressive, untrustworthy, and lacks self-confidence
 Unhealthy/malnourished and unconcerned with good grooming
 Has a low frustration tolerance
 Lacks interest in his studies/work
 Prefers his “barkadas” with whom he feels accepted
 Unusually wears sunglasses at inappropriate time
 Unusual borrowing of money and at all time stealing various items
 Nausea and vomiting
 Drowsiness and weightlessness
Effects of Drug Abuse
 Develop changes in normal capabilities school/work
 Develop changes in attendance in school or at work
 Loss of memory/inability to think
 Muscle cramps and weakness/numbness in limbs and abdominal pains
 Damage to central nervous system, kidneys, liver, and possibly bone marrow

Implication of Drug Abuse

 Panic reaction
 Crimes (rape,suicide)
 Physical/Psychological Damages
 Disruption of family relationships

Preventive Measures

 Learn to talk to people about your problems

 Learn to say “NO” and to ask help
 Open line of communication, especially with your family
 Be properly educated on Dangerous Drugs
 Grab the chance to meet people who were rehabilitated on the use of dangerous drugs
and learn from the interaction

Treatment

 Therapy/Rehabilitation
 Physical Exercise and sports for relaxation
 Meditation with music/bodily relaxation techniques like yoga
 “New” Life: explore your interest/what you like to do; new friends; go to new places;
immerse in new situations

Misconceptions About the Use of Dangerous Drugs

 Taking medicines can solve problems (sleeping, losing weight, common colds, desire to
feel better)
 May increase the number of friends/peers or enhance acceptance in groups
 Gives enjoyment to users and may serve as alcohol substitute
 Using drugs for purpose other than what it is meant for
The Challenge to NSTP Students

To be involved in drug prevention and control requires a STRONG group:

S- teadfast personality
T-rustworthy in words and deeds
R-espectable in relating with others
O-pen- minded in facing situations
N-oble character
G-utsy actions and ideas