MODULE 4: DRUG ADDICTION and PREVENTION

Unit 2: DRUG PREVENTION

Specific Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the lesson, you shall be able to:
1. Identify the salient roles of the youth and all other members of civil society on drug
detection and prevention
2. Device a plan that would further the campaign against drug addiction

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Let’s Get Started!
In the previous module, the classification of drugs and the symptoms and effects of it were discussed.
Still, under the module Drug Addiction and Prevention, for this unit you will be focusing in your role in
drug detection and prevention.

Activity 1
Watch the documentary and write not less than 3 ideas emphasized in the video,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCqckf37tH0
 Brainstorming

The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Republic Act No. 6425 or the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 had been the heart and soul of
enforcement in the Philippines insofar as drug law was concerned. However, the drug problem
frighteningly rocketed with the alleged involvement of men in uniform collecting drug money.
Profitability in this particular illegal activity and the imposition of light penalties to perpetrators
contributed to the factors that made the drug problem even more alarming.

During the term of the then Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a new law was enacted
repealing Republic Act No. 6425. Signed into law on June 7, 2002 and took effect on July 4, 2002,
Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, now clearly defines
supplementary actions for the national anti-drug campaign and at the same time imposes
heavier penalties to wrongdoers.

One of the salient features of RA 9165 is the reorganization of the system of drug law
enforcement. The Dangerous Drug Board remains as the governing body that plans and
formulates programs on drug control and prevention, but it has created the Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency (PDEA) under the Office of the President, which will serve as the
implementing arm of the Dangerous Drug Board. This Act is consisting of 101 sections providing
importation on Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals. It
states the offences and penalty according to the different dangerous drug, regardless of the
quantity and purity involve. You may check the link for the complete copy of the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002:

https://pdea.gov.ph/images/Laws/RA9165.pdf
 Instill
Knowing that the government is already on its battle against illegal drugs and with the strict
implementation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, what could be your role in this
kind of societal issue?

Role of the Youth on Drug Detection and Prevention

The youth plays a vital part in helping to put a halt on the proliferation of
illegal drugs in the country. To maintain a healthy and drug-free lifestyle
among the youth, it is important to impart awareness among them on
the ill effects of drug use. Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto reiterated that
“The youth’s involvement in the anti-drug campaign is a necessary
step. Recognizing diversity as an advantage rather than a setback
is likewise an essential call for the youth to contribute to the campaign
against this menace”.

Ultimately, the youth's main role is for them to act as role models, become well informed on the
appalling effects of drugs on their lives, and contribute to the dispersion of awareness for
others' education. A useful article posted on the website of National Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence (NCADD) enumerated ten tips for the prevention of drug use among the youth:

1 Don’t be afraid to say no: Sometimes, our fear of negative reaction from our friends, or
others we don't even know, keeps us from doing what we know is right. Real simple, it may seem like "a

21. Connect with your friends and avoid negative peer pressure: Pay attention to whom
you are hanging out with. If you are hanging out with a group in which the majority of kids are
drinking alcohol or using drugs to get high, you may want to think about making some new
friends. You may be headed toward an alcohol and drug problem if you continue to hang
around others who routinely drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, abuse prescription drugs, or
use illegal drugs. You don't have to go along to get along.

3Make connections with your parents or other adults: As you grow up, having people you can rely on, p
4 Enjoy life and do what you love - don't add alcohol and drugs: Learn how to enjoy life and the people

5 Follow the family rules about alcohol and drugs: As you grow up and want to assume
more control over your life, having the trust and respect of your parents is very important. Don't let alc

6 Get educated about alcohol and drugs: You cannot rely on the myths and
misconceptions that are out there among your friends and on the Internet. Your ability to make the righ

7 Be a role model and set a positive example: Don't forget, what do is more important
than what you say! You are setting the foundation and direction of your life; where are you

81. Plan ahead: As you make plans for the party or going out with friends. You need to plan
ahead. You need to protect yourself and be smart. Don't become a victim of someone else's alcohol o

9 Speak out/speak up/take control: Take responsibility for your life your health, and your
safety. Speak up about what alcohol and drugs are doing to your friends, your community, and enco

110. Get help!: If you or someone you know is in trouble with alcohol or drugs, get help. Don't
wait. You don't have to be alone.
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Campaigns and Advocacies against Drug Addiction

Below are some of the programs relative to campaigns and advocacies against drug addiction posted
on the website of the Dangerous Drugs Board:

1. Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD, Peer Groups Against Drugs). As an effective peer-based
preventive education and information program to counter the dangers and ill effects of drug
abuse, the Board has institutionalized the BKD program to enlist the participation of more in- and
out-of-school youth, and eventually organize them into a movement of young people who are
catalysts within their peer groups in advocating a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

2. National Youth Congress on Drug Abuse Prevention and Control This annual three-day live in
Congress is designed to provide an open and comfortable atmosphere for fun, real work, and
innovative strategic planning to address the drug problem in the respective localities of the
youth participants. A team of anti-drug advocates and facilitators provide participants the
opportunity for positive discussions/dialogues structured learning activities, workshops, and
inputs. The team approach is employed throughout the congress to foster teamwork learning,
camaraderie, and harmonious relationship of youth delegates.

3. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education
Program (DARE) is being enhanced to complement the implementation of NDEP. DARE offers a
variety of activity-oriented techniques, which are designed to encourage student generated
responses to problem-solving situations, specifically on drug abuse. This is being implemented in
collaboration with the Philippine National Police.

4. Kids Against Drugs Program. To bring the anti-drug advocacy to the children, the DDB
participates in the annual celebration of the Children's Month every October. The DDB
conducts the Kids Against Drugs program, a primary prevention activity that aims to inculcate the
skills of “Saying No” to children as a firm foundation for preventive education.

5. National Drug Education Program (NDEP). This program, which is currently implemented in
elementary and secondary schools, in Cooperation with DDB-member agency DepEd, entails
five components Curriculum and instruction, cocurricular and ancillary services, teacher and
staff development, parent education and community outreach, and research, evaluation, and
monitoring- which is comprehensive in nature and provides a holistic approach to the problem
of drug abuse. It
is designed to enable all sectors to work collaboratively, with the school system as the core,
thereby, unifying all sectoral endeavors.

6. Drug Abuse Prevention Program for the Transport Groups This is a primary prevention activity
involving the public transport groups designed to ensure the safety, well-being of the
commuter
and pedestrians by having drug-free transport personnel. Cooperating agencies are the DDB,
DOLE, DOH, PDEA, LTFRB, LTO, and the Philippine Global Road Safety. It seeks to reduce the
incidence of drug related vehicular accidents, promote public order and safety on the streets,
and organize anti- drug patrols among drivers and some other transport personnel.

7. Nationwide Caravan of Youth Against Drugs. This new advocacy program, done in partnership
with DDB-member-agency National Youth Commission, aims to intensify youth empowerment
efforts to zero-in on drug abuse. The project coverage includes six (6) key cities of the country,
namely, Metro Manila, Davao, Cebu, Zamboanga, Naga, Cagayan De Oro, and Baguio City.

Apply
Activity 2
Instructions:
a. Choose a partner, and think of any anti-illegal drug campaign.
b. Describe what is it all about, how it will be implemented, and who will be involved.
c. Explain why is it important to be involved in this kind of advocacy?
d. Output must be in MS word, paper size- 8.5x11, margin-normal, spacing-single
e. Submit your output in LMS
 Nutshell

Complete the matrix by briefly stating the important terms, concepts or ideas, generalizations and
insight you got from the lesson.

Chunking the Data

Important Term/s Important Concepts/Ideas

Important Generalizations Insights Learned

Links

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6634291/
http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC174225/