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EXCLUSIVE HEADLINES

• What are the general facts about opiates

• What are the harmful effect of opiates

• Why do people use opiates

• Why do young people abuse opiates

• How can I say NO to opiates

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(ANCHOR 1): (name of anchor 2) sino bang kasama mo jan upang magbigay sa atin ng mahahalagang impormasyon patungkol sa opiates.

(ANCHOR 2): narito sina (name of opiates expert) isa siyang experto na may kaalaman patungkol sa opiates.

(OPIATES EXPERT 1) Opiates are powerful drugs, it is derived from the poppy plant and used to relieve pain. You may have heard the term
narcotics, which is another name for opiates, narcotics is a broader term that includes other pain relievers.

These are the general facts that You Should Know About Opiates

Opiates are habit-forming drugs that dull the senses, relieve pain, and induce sleep. They may be in the form of a tar-like substance like
white or brownish powder. The three types of opiates are codeine, heroin, and morphine. Opiate pain medications like oxycodone are also
included in this group of powerful narcotics.

The harmful effect of opiates in lower doses, opioids may make you feel sleepy, but higher doses can slow your breathing and heart rate,
which can lead to death. Opioids can cause side effects such as drowsiness, mental fog, nausea, and constipation. And the feelings of
pleasure that result from taking an opioid can make you want to continue experiencing those feelings, which may lead to addiction.

(OPIATES EXPERT 2) These are some reasons why people use opiates. Prescription opioids are used mostly to treat moderate to severe
pain, though some opioids can be used to treat coughing and diarrhea. Opioids can also make people feel very relaxed and "high" - which is
why they are sometimes used for non-medical reasons. This can be dangerous because opioids can be highly addictive, and overdoses and
death are common. Heroin is one of the world's most dangerous opioids, and it is never used as a medicine in the United States. Opioid
addiction has reached crisis levels in communities across the nation.

The epidemic is hitting young people hard. In 2017, about 75 percent of drug overdoses among 15-24-year-olds were related to opioids.

Young people who perceive little risk in using drugs are more likely to use drugs. Teens may also use drugs for them to Relieve boredom,
feel good, forget their troubles and relax, satisfy their curiosity, ease their pain, feel grown up, show their independence, and belong to a
specific group.

CHANGE PLACE (KULUNGAN)

(REPORTER 1) Bakit ho ba kayo gumagamit ng opiates sir?

(ADIK HAHAHA): kasi sobrang nakaka relax siya eh, nawawala mga problema ko. Tsaka sobrang nakaka high, parang nasa langit talaga boss.

(OPIATES EXPERT 4)

Here are the three great tips to say no to any kinds of drug.

Practice saying no. We have a tendency to behave habitually when we are stressed and fatigued. ...

Be sincere in your refusal and open about your priorities. Saying no is simpler when we are clear about our priorities; declining a request is
more difficult when our justifications appear irrelevant and last but not the least, Make your choice irrevocable.

ETANG : Where can I get help?