REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROVINCE OF LA UNION
MUNICIPALITY OF NAGUILIAN
BARANGAY ORTIZ

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN NG ORTIZ

Accomplishment Report on Anti – Drug Abuse

I. Introduction

The term drug has now been given a new connotation. It was used originally to mean medicine.
But nowadays it means not only medicine, but also the fatal narcotics that include cocaine, heroin,
methamphetamine, marijuana, and many other specifications.All these drugs have their detrimental effects
on the mind and body cells of the addicts. The young generation is the worst victim of the iniquities of drug
addiction.

Drug Addiction is a brain disease. The addict becomes dependent on drug and uses it, despite
having knowledge of its harmful effects on health. It is considered a brain disease because it changes the
structure and functioning of the brain.

Drug addiction can hinder or restrain a person from accomplishing his goals or dreams in life.It can
lead to harming ones body, causing problems in family structure, and contribute to the delinquency in
society.

Owing to the growing problem of drug addiction especially in the youth today, SANGGUNIANG
KABATAAN OF ORTIZ in cooperation with various national and local departments, campaigns on the
prevention of drug addiction through information dissemination and other related advocacy programs.

II. Accomplishment

As an effective preventive education and information program to counter the dangers and ill effects
of drug abuse, SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF ORTIZ, supervised by the Barangay Anti Drug Abused
Council, conducted information dissemination campaign against Drug Addiction.

The campaign were conducted last September 1, 2019 that aims to raise awareness of the major
problems that illicit drugs present to society and at the same time, remind youths and adults not to make
the mistake of experimenting with drugs.

The anti-drug abuse campaign is designed to provide an open and comfortable atmosphere for
learning by employing simple, practical details regarding the harmful effects of illegal drugs that are easy
for the youth to comprehend.

We made use of flip charts, video clip presentations and invited the PNP Naguilian to illustrate the
main message of the campaign which is to always say NO and never experiment with drugs. Anti-Drug
Addiction Posters were also visible on strategic areas such as schools and other public places to take full
advantage of the campaign.
III. Problems Met and Alternatives Undertaken

Focal persons and experts on anti-drug campaigns such as the Phulippine Drug Enforcement
Agency, and other interrelated agencies may have been invited to take part in the said campaign but due to
time constraints such occasion was not employed.

The SK -Ortiz made full use of the resources that were available to aid in them in the municipal wide
campaign.

IV. Conclusion

Addiction to illegal drugs is now recognized globally as one of the real dangers, which faces the
world. Drug abuse is no longer confined to any culture or socio-economic strata of society but has entered
all segments. It is very important to understand that it damages the individual and the society very silently.

Parents and Youth leaderd have the most vital role in eradicating drug abuse since the activities
and behavior of the youth are most visible to them.The youth should hence be educated as early as
possible, so as to prevent future concerns related to drug addiction.

V. Recommendation

There is a need to hold an Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign every year, not only for the youth but as
well as to the parents. This activity significantly helps in disseminating vital information against the use of
narcotics and illegal drugs, thus, it should be participated by all sectors of the community.

Advance collaboration with related agencies that may be of assistance to the campaign should be
planned so as to set timetables and prevent interruption of the anticipated activity.

Prepared by

Hon. Alessandro M. Arellano Jr.

SK Chairperson
Noted by

Hon. Jofre Hipol

Municipal Mayor