Substance use in the

Philippines: Implication and

Prevention
How do you understand the following
word based on the news article?

• Substance
• Substance Abuse
Substance: Any substance (other than food) that is used
to prevent, diagnose, treat, or relieve symptoms of a
disease or abnormal condition.
Substance Abuse: Refers to the use of certain chemicals
to create pleasurable effects on the brain.
The abuse of substance has a great impact on the
Economy of a country. The production and marketing of
drugs, and the emergence of a class of drug consumers is
a huge challenge for mankind. It ultimately leads to
unemployment, weak human resources, weak brain
power, unhealthy society, and increasing crime at large.
 Negative Health Effects

Physical Health Mental Health

Learn to say, “NO 2 DRUGS” Preventive
measures.
1. Avoid Temptation 2. Seek help for
and Peer Pressure. mental illness.

3. Keep a well-balanced life.

CHIKA MINUTE!

Ask a student to share any issue in their community about the

abuse of substance.
• How does your barangay deal with the situation?
• How do you feel if you have a neighbor or a relative who
abused a substance? Why?
• How will you convince them to stop abusing a substance?