Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
PROVINCE OF BATANGAS
St. Blaise Community Academy, Inc.
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Name of Student: ________________________________________________

Present Address: _________________________________________________ Contact no.____________________
Subject Matter: MAPEH 9 – HEALTH
Topic: THE IMPACT OF USING DRUGS, MISUSE AND ABUSE Fourth Quarter

In this module you will learn that: The harmful short - and
long- term effects of substance use and abuse on the body. You will
also be asked to discuss the harmful effects of substance use and abuse
on the: individual, family, school and community. Various activities
will help you reflect on what you learned and inspire you to become a
healthy and active person.
Activity: Crossword Puzzle
Instructions: Encircle or highlight the formed words inside the box in
any direction, that correspond to the given clues below and write your
answer on the space provided before the number.
COMPETENY:
1.Discuss the harmful short- and longterm effects of substance use
and
abuse on the individual, family, school, and community
manage environmental health issues.
Objectives:
 Discuss the harmful short- and long-term effects of
substance use and abuse on the body; H9S-lld-20
 Explain the harmful short- and long-term effects of
substance use and abuse on the following domains:  Self
 Family  School and  Community; H9S-lle-f-21
 Create a poster making about the short- and long-term
effects of substance use and abuse

G P O R T F X Y B L
B A V T A O U H I O
D R O W S I N E S S
H A F I D S I A H L
K L Z E S D M D G H
Y Y P R A O K A F D
L S N G C A N C E R
D I L L O R A H R K
O S T R J L K E D J

__________ 1. The loss of muscle function in part of your body.

__________ 2. A feeling of being sleepy and lethargic.
__________ 3. A state of prolonged unconsciousness that can be caused by a variety of problems.
__________ 4. A pain arising from the head or upper neck of the body.
__________ 5. A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.

Watch me!
Direction: Watch the video from this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQl_4kcE5nw and answer the following questions:
1. What have you observed from the video?
2. What is the primary reason why Jeremiah still hangout with his friends?

LESSON: Impact Of Using Drugs, Misuse And Abuse

A. GATEWAY DRUGS
Gateway drugs are accepted and legal with restrictions. The use of gateway drugs puts a person at risk of using more dangerous and
illicit drugs.

Gateway Drug Short-Term Effects Long-Term Effects

A. Alcohol - Headache and light headedness - Damage of organs like liver, heart, colon
- Slurred speech Slow body reflex, senses and brain Cancer
and coordination
- Overconfident Mood swings (depression,
high spirit, aggressiveness)
- Experience of blackout (loss of
consciousness)
- Nausea (headache with vomiting) - Paralysis and/ or loss of limb due
to road accidents and other tragic
events
B. Tobacco - Stress - Development of asthma
- Rapid heart rate and pulse rate - Pulmonary Disease
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 - Persistent cough
- Difficulty in breathing
- Halitosis or bad breath
- Stomach problems
- Weak physical performance
- Cancer of the mouth, throat, skin, lungs,
and other body parts
- Hypertension or increased blood pressure

B. DEPRESSANTS
Depressants, also known as “downers”, suppress or slow down the central nervous system
Types of depressants are tranquilizers, barbiturates, and hypnotics.
Tranquilizers are mild depressants which are used to treat anxiety. Barbiturates are stronger than tranquilizers and are used to treat
insomnia and other sleep disorders and control seizures. Hypnotics are the most powerful depressants. Alcohol is also a depressant.
The table below shows the effects of depressants on the body.

Short-Term Effects Long-Term Effects

- Slow brain function which leads to temporary memory - Agitation and aggressive behaviors
loss - Depression leading to mental disorders
- Slow pulse rate and heart rate
- Below normal breathing pattern - Hypertension or high blood pressure
- Low blood pressure - Brain stroke
- Inability to concentrate and poor judgment - Chronic liver disease
- Confusion and irritability - Renal or kidney failure
- Dizziness and lightheadedness - Cancer of the colon and other form of cancer
- Loss of body balance and sluggishness - Diabetes
- Depression - Coma and death

C. STIMULANTS
Stimulants are also known as “uppers” or “speeders”. They stimulate or activate the central nervous system.

Short-Term Effects of Stimulants Long-Term Effects of Stimulants

- Increased heart rate and pulse rate - Heart attack
- Increased respiration (breathing) rate - Brain stroke
- Increased digestive processes - Brain damage
- Increased blood pressure - Kidney damage
- Increased body temperature - Liver damage
- Decreased appetite - Coma which leads to death
- Alert body responses
- Inability to sleep
- Euphoria
- Depression (the “down” that follows the “up” sensation)

D. NARCOTICS
Narcotics are known as “painkillers”. They also induce sleepiness. Narcotics are administered to patients with mental problems. They
are also given to cancer patients to relieve severe pain.

Short-Term Effects of Narcotics Long-Term Effects of Narcotics

- Loss of appetite - Development of diseases like hepatitis, tetanus and HIVAIDS
- Vomiting due to needle sharing
- Nausea - Overdose leading to coma and death
- Muscle cramps and pain
- Chills and shaking
- Weight loss
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Difficulty in breathing
- Panic attacks

E. HALLUCINOGENS
Hallucinogens create hallucinations. Hallucinations distort what is real.

Short-Term Effects of Hallucinogens Long-Term Effects of Hallucinogens

- Hallucinations (seeing things which are not really there) - Flashback (effects of the drug come back after a long time of not
- Poor judgment of time and distance using it)
- Inability to sleep - Increased blood pressure
- Loss of appetite which lasts up to 10 Hours - Brain damage
- Nausea - Coma and death
- Poor body coordination
- Feeling of super strength
- Increased blood pressure and heart rate
- Aggressive behavior
-Memory Loss
-Slurred Speech

F. INHALANTS
Inhalants are found in common household chemical products.

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 Short-Term Effects of Inhalants Long-Term Effects of Inhalants
Slurred speech - Loss of hearing
- Poor coordination - Brain damage
- Dizziness and nausea - Nerve damage
- Feeling of lightheadedness - Bone marrow damage
- Hallucinations

Effects of Drug Use and Abuse

Aside from oneself, drug use and abuse also affect the immediate family, school and community where the drug user lives. Below are some
of the effects of drug use and abuse on the family, school and community.
Family School Community
 Broken and unhappy family ties  Poor academic performance  High incidence of crime which
Ignored duties and  Increased rate of absenteeism includes stealing, robbery and
responsibilities and tardiness Increased incidence snatching
 Financial constraint due to drug of school fights  High incidence of accidents, e.g.
dependence and addiction  Low academic achievement rate road accident, accidental falling,
 High cost of drug treatment and  Incidence of disrespect to school etc.
rehabilitation authorities  Affected economy due to low
 Family dishonor and manpower production
embarrassment  Loss of government funds due to
 Separation of family members drug- related operations,
treatment and rehabilitation.

Guide Question:
1. What are the Harmful Short and Long Term Effects of Substance Use and Abuse on the individual, family, school and community?
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KNOW THE EFFECT ON MY BODY

Instructions: Identify the Harmful Short- and Long- Term Effects of Substance Use and Abuse on the body organs. Orange arrow represent
the short term and the Blue arrow represent the long term effects. Write your answer on the space after the arrow and explain the effects to you as a
student.

ACTIVITY: “Poster Making”

Direction: Draw a scenario that shows harmful short- or longterm effects of substance use and abuse to you as a student.

Materials Needed:
• bond paper (any size)
• Pencil Eraser
• Ruler
• Crayons/ Coloring materials
RUBRIC FOR POSTER MAKING (Please be guided by the Rubric)
CRITERIA 4 3 2 1
CONTENT OF The content and ideas are The content and ideas are Presentation shows an Minimal content.
ARTWORK presented in a unique and presented in an interesting attempt at originality and
interesting way. Excellent way. Good use of graphics inventivenes s. Fair use of
use of graphics and and backgroun ds related graphics and background s
backgroun d related to the to the scenario. related to the scenario.
scenario.
VISUAL IMPACT Artwork was beautifully Artwork was somehow Artwork was okay but Artwork was not
presented. beautifully presented with some faults presentabl e
PUNCTUALIT Y Artwork was submitted on Artwork was submitted 1 Artwork was submitted 2 Artwork was submitted 3
time day late days late days late
NEATNESS Artwork presentation was Artwork presentation was Artwork presentation was Artwork presentation was
neat and orderly mostly neat and orderly somehow neat and orderly disorderly

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ACTIVITY: Table of Effects
Instructions: List down the effects of drug use and abuse on the family, school and community.

FAMILY SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Which category in 21st Century skills do you think the core of our topic falls in? (Communication, collaboration, creativity, critical
thinking, productivity, leadership, and technology literacy). Explain why.

Prepared by:
Ms. Ma. Krishia Jane A. Magpile
MAPEH TEACHER

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