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Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Drug Scenario in the Philippines
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Health
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Drug Scenario in the Philippines
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For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Health- Grade 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Modules on

Drug Scenario in the Philippines!

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 What I Need to Know

This module is designed to inform you about the present drug scenario in the
Philippines, the different classifications of drugs abuse and their harmful short- term
and long- term effects on the body. Common and informative terms encountered in
drug education are included. Signs and symptoms of drug use and abuse among
teenagers will also be tackled. You will also learn about the effects of drug addiction
to self, family, community and the country as a whole.

This material provides you with a solid knowledge from which you may gain more
information to prevent the use, misuse and abuse of drugs.

Objectives:

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

• Describe the drug scenario in the Philippines H9S-IIa-14

• Discuss risk and protective factors in substance use and abuse H9S-IIb-
16
• Analyze situation for the use and non- use of psychoactive substances H9S-
IIb-17
• Identifies the types of drugs and substance abuse H9S-IIc-18
• Correct myths and misconceptions about substance use and abuse H9S-IId-
19
• Discuss harmful short- and long- term effects of substance use and abuse
on the body H9S-IId-20, H9S-IIe-f-21
 What I Know

Pre- Assessment:
Let’s play ADD (Agree, Disagree, Don’t know)

Direction: Write thumbs up if you are agree in the statement below, thumbs
down if you’re not and a peace sign if you don’t know.

Statements:

1. Drugs are not a concern in the Philippines!

2. Filipino males are more prone to drug abuse than females.
3. Teenagers are in danger to drug use, misuse and abuse.
4. All medicines are drugs but not all drugs are medicines!
5. Drug change the way the brain thinks and processes information.
6. There are many healthy alternatives to combat drug use and abuse.
7. Shabu is one of the commonly used and abused drugs in the Philippines.
8. Drug dependence is the state of physical and psychological dependence on
drugs by a person following its continuous use and abuse.
9. Drug abuse is the continuous use of a drug or several drugs other than their
specified purpose.
10. A drug is a substance which brings about mental, emotional, behavioral and
physiological changes to a person.
 Lesson
Describe the Drug Scenario
1 in the Philippines

What’s In

Activity 1. Word Search

Direction: Find the words in the box which are related to drugs. They are written
horizontally, vertically, diagonally or in reverse. Write the answer in your activity
notebook.
S N E G O N I C U L L A H
S A H U N G A I C O S S A
G R E R I O P O P P T T L
U C L D A S D G N N O I L
R O P S Q Z X C A P Y M U
D S S Q W E R S R T Y U C
Y S A S D E S S C O O L I
A F D O S E F G O L U A N
W W R W R C V Y T M T N A
E A O P W G F D I N H T T
T S E S E B N M C V U S I
A D S F D D T L S G N O O
G A G I N H A L A N T S N
 What’s New

Activity 2: Buzz Time

Direction: Look at some of the headlines in the news, analyse and answer the
processing questions in your activity notebook.

Processing Questions:

a. What can you say about the report?

b. Why do people take drugs?
c. Do you believe that drugs have something to do in some crimes that
happened nowadays?
 What is It

Lesson 1: Drug scenario in the Philippines

In the year 2004, an estimate of 6.7 million drug users in the Philippines was
recorded by the Dangerous Drug Board (DDB). The “2008 National Household Survey
on the Nature and Extent of Drug Abuse in the Philippines” conducted by the same
agency revealed that there is a downward trend in the number of drug users down
to 1.7 million users. The decline may be associated with the government’s intense
efforts in combating drugs. The following are the reasons for the decline of drug abuse
in the country.

• Operations conducted by different law enforcing agencies like the Philippine

National Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Bureau of Customs and other law enforcers have
helped arrest local and international drug syndicate members, traffickers, and
destroy secret laboratories and warehouses.
• Strict implementation of policies under the “Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”
like the compulsory drug test for application of driver’s license, entrance to
military service, application for firearms licensing and others.
• Actualization of Dangerous Drugs Board’s programs and projects in
partnership with other agencies like the Department of Education (DedEd),
Department of Social welfare and Development (DSWD) and other local
government units (LGU) and non- government organizations (NGO)

Profile of Filipino Drug Users

Profile Findings

Ratio of Users (Male to Female) 10:1

Mean Age: 28 years old

Civil Status: Single (68.2%)

Employment Status: Unemployed

Educational Attainment: High School Level

Average Monthly Household Income Php 16,290.80

Duration of Drug Use: 6 years and more

 Residence: Urban Areas

Nature of Drug Use: Poly- drug use ( Multiple Drug Use)

Common Drugs of Abuse Used: Shabu (1st)

Marijuana (2nd)

Inhalants (3rd)

The following are the usual words you will encounter in studying substance use and
abuse:

• Drugs are any substances or chemicals which when taken into the body either
through nasal, oral, transdermal or intravenous way have psychological,
emotional, and behavioral effects on a person.
• Drugs of Abuse are drugs commonly abused by users. In the Philippines the
three drugs of abuse are shabu, marijuana and inhalants.
• Drug Dependence is a cluster of psychological, behavioral and cognitive
phenomena of variable intensity in which the use of a dug takes on a high
priority thereby creating a strong desire to take the substance.
• Drug Misuse is the use of substance incoherent or inconsistent with the
prescribed dosage or frequency of use.
• Drug Abuse is the use of substance for non- medical purposes. Abuse leads
to organ damage like brain damage and liver damage, addiction and troubled
behavioral patterns.
• Drug Tolerance is the condition of the body to adapt to the effects of
substances to the body thus requiring an even larger amount of the substance
to experience the same psychological and mental effect experienced when
taking the smaller dasage.
Lesson Discusses Risk and
2 Protective Factors of Using
Drugs
Risk and Protective Factors for Drug Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Dependence

The use, misuse, and abuse of drugs are the result of various factors
surrounding a person. These factors either increase or decrease the posibility of
a person to use drugs.

Risk factors are those influences which increase the chances of using,
misusing, and abusung drugs.Protective factors, on the other hand, are those
influences which decrease the chances of using , misusing, and abusing drugs.
According to studies, protective factors counterbalance negative effects of risk
factors. It is important to understand that it does not necessarily mean that
several risk factors present make a person highly susceptible to drug use, misuse,
and abuse. Protective factor even if few in number may be enough to work against
the risk factors, more so if there are several of these protective influences. These
factors are composed of influences in different domains of life.

Personal
Family
Peer and
Friends
School
Community
Below are the risk and Protective Factors in the Use, Misuse, and Abuse of drugs.

Personal (Early Aggressive Behaviour vs Self- Control)

X Risk Factors √ Protective Factors
• Use of drugs at an early age • Self- control behavior
• Risk taking behavior • Good reasoning skills
• Experimentation • Excellent social skills
• Poor Social skills and interaction • Positive interaction with people
• Childhood problems • Sense of belonging
• Feeling of isolation
Family (Weak Parental Guidance vs. Strong Parental Guidance)
X Risk Factors √ Protective Factors
• History and Patterns of drug use • Good communication with people
• Attitudes toward drug use • Positive family relationship
• Poor parenting and child rearing • Clear and consistent family rules
• Inconsistent family rules • Strong family values
• Poor family values • Positive expectation to child’s
• Poor family ties success in family, school, and
community
• Reliance on family for emotional
support
Peers and Friends (Substance Abuse vs. Academic Excellence)
X Risk Factors √ Protective Factors
• Association with peers and friends • Association with peers and friends
known to use gateway drugs who do not use gateway drugs
(cigarettes and alcohol) • Formation of friendships
• Preference to stay with peers and • Reliance on friends for emotional
friends than with family support
• Inviting friends at home to know
the family
School (Availability of Drugs vs. Strong Anti- Drug Policies)
X Risk Factors √ Protective Factors
• Poor Academic Performance • Good to excellent academic
• Lack of commitment to studies performance
• Poor attendance in school • Joins extra- curricular activities
• Involvement in fights and conflicts and school organizations
• Shows interest in attending classes
Community (Poverty vs. Strong Community Relationship)
X Risk Factors √ Protective Factors
• Easy access to gateway drugs • Strong community relationships
• Poor community organization and • Active and positive community
neighborhood relationship programs, projects, and activities
• Poor implementation of for the youth
community laws • Positive attitude which combat drug
• Negative attitudes which favor use
drug use • Strong community advocacy
against drugs
 Lesson
Types of Drugs and
3 Substance Abuse
The Dangerous Drugs Board listed three major drugs of abuse in the Philippines.
These are methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu”, cannabis sativa or
“marijuana” and inhalants better known as “solvents”. These drugs of abuse are
included in the six classifications of drugs.

Six Classifications of Drugs:

1. Gateway Drugs
Gateway drugs such as cigarettes and alcohol are legal drugs that a non- drug
user might try, which can be lead him/ her to more dangerous drugs such as
marijuana and shabu. Teenagers who engage in early smoking and early
drinking have a higher chance of using and experimenting with dangerous
drugs of abuse.

2. Depressant Drugs
Depressant drugs slow down a person’s central nervous system (CNS). The
Central nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Doctors
commonly prescribe depressant drugs to help certain persons to be less angry,
less stressed, or tensed. Depressant drugs relax muscles and nerves. These
drugs also make patients feel sleepy and light- headed. Depressant drugs
include alcohol, barbiturates, and tranquilizers.

3. Stimulant Drugs
Stimulant drugs speed up a person’s central nervous system. Stimulant drugs
have the opposite effect of depressants. Stimulants make a person’s energy
high. Negative effects of stimulants include depression and tiredness.
Stimulants include amphetamines which include shabu, caffeine, nicotine,
and cocaine.

4. Narcotics
Narcotics are drugs which relieve pain and induce sleepiness. In medicine,
these drugs are administered in moderation to patients with mental disorders
and those in severe pain like cancer. Narcotic drugs include cocaine, heroin,
and marijuana. These drugs are illicit and dangerous if taken.

5. Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens are drugs which distorts reality and facts. It affects all senses
and makes a user see, hear and feel things that don’t exist in the time being.
The name hallucinogens came from the word hallucination which is to
 perceive illusions. Hallucinogens include lysergic acid diethylamide,
psilocybin obtained from mushrooms and mescaline.

6. Inhalants
Inhalants are found in ordinary household chemical products and
anesthetics. It is readily available and accessible to young children. Inhalant
intoxication is similar to the signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication. One
difference is the foul smell of chemicals sniffed, inhaled or huffed by the user.
Continuous use and abuse leads to delusions, brain damage, liver damage,
coma and death. Examples of household products used as inhalants are
acetone, rugby or solvent, ordinary and spray paint, cleaning fluids and air
conditioner fluid (Freon).

Lesson
Myths and Misconceptions
4 about Drug Use and Abuse
People give several reasons for taking drugs. Some believe that these drugs can make
them feel and look good. Certain drugs of abuse produce pleasure or euphoria.

Continuous and prolonged drug use has a very bad effect in a person. It can alter
his behaviour, and his mental, physical, and psychological condition. Most
importantly, drug dependence results in drug abuse, drug tolerance, problems with
society and law, withdrawal symptoms, severe health problems, poor of quality of life
and eventually death.

You must understand that it is not easy to know and feel the effects of drugs on the
body. Effects are not always the same with drug users. A small amount of a
substance may create a feeling of pleasure to a person but the same amount may
cause restlessness, stress or even immediate death to another person. It is important
to remember that each individual’s brain capacity and function and total body
chemistry are different from other persons, thus we have different reactions to drugs
and substance.
Myths, Misconceptions about Drugs of Abuse

Drugs of abuse improve Drugs of abuse shut down proper brain

memory. functioning. Certain drugs stimulate the brain but
do not really help improve memory. Most drug
users claim they think better and clearly after
taking drugs but tests on performance and
cognition have proven that they performed worst.
Drugs of abuse do not improve memory.
Drugs of abuse help in the Certain drug of abuse stimulates the production of
digestion of food. stomach acids. Constant exposure to higher than
normal acid level damages stomach linings which
can result to ulcers.
Drugs of abuse do not help in the digestion of
food.
Drugs of abuse make a Certain drugs of abuse remove shyness and
person bold and brave. inhibition. In psychology, normal inhibition
prohibits a person to do unacceptable things,
thoughts and desire. Normal inhibition includes not
taking other people’s things, not crossing a busy
street and knowing what is right from wrong. The
temporary courage brought about by taking drugs
is a dangerous one as it makes a drug user lose
normal judgment which is a part of the person’s
normal inhibition.
Drug of abuse place a user in a dangerous and
life- threatening situation.
Drug of abuse remove life’s Drugs of abuse are not the solution to problems and
problems and worries. worries people encounter. Some people believe that
using drugs eliminates one’s problems and worries
in life. The truth is drugs of abuse will only worsen
the scenario and further add more problems some
of which are even harder to solve.
Drugs of abuse worsen life’s problems and
worries.
Drugs of abuse heat up the Drugs users believe that certain drugs cause the
body blood to become warmer which makes the body
temperature rise. In Cold countries, drugs are used
to heat the body. The truth about this is far from
reality. Drugs dilate blood vessels in the skin which
makes the blood to flow nearer to the skin which
enhances convection of heat from the body to the
outside environment. Convection transfer heat from
inside the body to the outside. Through convection
of heat, body heat is lost faster than normal.
Drugs of abuse do not heat up the body; instead
they make the body lose heat faster than
normal.
 Lesson Short-Term and Long-Term
5 Effects of Substance Use
and Abuse
Each classification of drugs has different short- term and long- term effects. Short-
term effects last for a couple of days, hours or even shorter periods while long- term
effects can be felt for weeks, months and even for a life time. The following is an
overview of the short- term and long- term effects of substance use and abuse.

A. GATEWAY DRUGS
Gateway drugs are acceptable and legal with restrictions. In the Philippines,
people below 18 years of age are not allowed to buy and use gateway drugs.
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 - Damage of organs like
headedness liver, heart, colon and
- Slurred speech brain
- Slow body reflex, senses and - Cancer
coordination - Cardiovascular diseases
- Overconfident - Cirrhosis of the liver
- Mood swings (depression, high - Poor study and work
spirit, aggressiveness) performance
- Nausea (headache with - Paralysis and/ or loss of
vomiting) limb due to road accidents
- Experience of blackout (loss of and other tragic event
consciousness) - Alcohol poisoning which
leads to coma and
eventual death
B. Tobacco - Stress - Development of asthma
- Rapid heart rate and pulse - Atherosclerosis
rate - Thrombosis
- Persistent cough - Cardiovascular diseases
- Difficulty in breathing - Chronic Obstructive
Halitosis or bad breath Pulmonary disease
- Sinusitis and otitis media - Cancer of the mouth,
- Increase phlegm production throat, skin, lungs, and
other body parts
- Hypertension or increase
blood pressure
- Heart attack and stroke
which leads to coma and
death
B. DEPRESSANTS
Depressants, also known as “downers”, suppress or slow down the central
nervous system. In the medical field, depressants are also called sedatives
which are used to treat anxiety, mental disorders and sleep disorders like
insomnia. 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.

Short- Term Effects Long- Term Effects

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

C. STIMULANTS
Stimulants are also known as’ “uppers” or “speeders”. They stimulate or
activate the central nervous system. A person stays awake for longer periods
under the influence of stimulant drugs. Some stimulants are legal while some
are illicit and dangerous. Caffeine is a stimulant which is found in soft drinks,
energy drinks, coffee, tea, and chocolate. Illicit stimulants include cocaine and
methamphetamine or shabu.

Short- Term Effects Long- Term Effects

- Increase heart rate and pulse rate - Paranoia
- Increased respiration (breathing) - Heart attack
rate - Brain stroke
- Increased Digestive Process - Brain Damage
- Increased blood pressure - Kidney damage
- Increase body temperature - Liver damage
- Decreased apatite - 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. Narcotic drugs include cocaine, heroin,
and marijuana.

Short- Term Effects Long- Term Effects

- Drowsiness - Development of diseases like
- Euphoria Hepatitis, tetanus and HIV- AIDS
- Loss of appetite due to needle sharing
- Vomiting - Overdose leading to coma and
- Nausea death.
- Muscle cramps and pain
- Chills and shaking
- Weight loss
- Difficulty in breathing
- Inflammation of the veins
- Panic attacks

E. HALLUCINOGENS
Hallucinogen creates hallucinations. Hallucinations distort what is real.
Everything the person sees, hears, and feels are the opposite of reality.
Lysergic Acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, and mescaline are some of the
common hallucinogens.

Short- Term Effects Long- Term Effects

- Euphoria - Flashback (effects of the drug
- Hallucinations (seeing things comes back after a long time of
which are not really there) not using it)
- Poor judgment of time and - Increased blood pressure
distance - Brain damage
- Inability to sleep - Psychosis (a mental disorder in
- Loss of appetite which lasts up to which reality is distorted or
10 hours twisted)
- 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. Inhalants are
huffed or sniffed. The effects of inhalants are similar to the effects of alcohol
intoxication.

Short- Term Effects Long- Term Effects

- Slurred speech - Loss of hearing
- Poor coordination - Uncontrolled muscle spasms
- Euphoria - Brain damage
- Dizziness and Nausea - Bone marrow damage
- Feeling of lightheadedness
- Foul breath
- Hallucinations
- Delusions

High Risk Behaviors:

A. Injecting Drug Users (IDUs)

The risk of getting HIV- AIDS through intravenous injection (IV) is very high.
Drug users are particularly vulnerable to this risky behavior. The need to
inject drugs through needle sharing during sessions with co- users puts each
person at risk of getting HIV- AIDS.

B. Poor Judgment and Risky Sexual Practices

Drug intoxication greatly affects the person’s way of thinking and decision-
making skills. This can lead the person to perform risky sexual practices
which further aggravate HIV- AIDS infections.

C. Prognosis of disease and drugs.

Drug abuse and addiction worsen HIV- AIDS infection. A medical study has
shown that HIV damages a larger percentage of brain cells and nerve cells
among users of methamphetamine. In animal subjects, viral presence in brain
cells is more than the other cells in the body.

D. Delay in drug abuse treatment

Medical study has found that the longer drug users delay drug abuse
treatment, the higher the chance of getting spreading HIV. Delayed drug abuse
treatment mean the person will engage in more intravenous drug sharing and
risky sexual behavior and practices. The earlier a drug user seeks intervention
and treatment, the better the chance of not acquiring and spreading HIV-
AIDS and other diseases.
Drug abuse treatment also educates and counsels the user and the family
about the risk of drug use and abuse
Effects of Drug Use

Aside from oneself, drug use and abuse also affects the immediate family, school and
community where the drug users live. Below are some of the effects of drug use and
abuse on the family, school and community.

A. Effects of Drug Use and Abuse on the Family

• Broken and unhappy family ties
• Ignored duties and responsibilities
• Financial constraint due to drug dependence and addiction
• High cost of drug treatment and rehabilitation
• Family dishonor and embarrassment
• Separation of family members

B. Effect of Drug Use and Abuse on the School

• Poor academic performances
• Increased rate of absenteeism and tardiness
• Increased incidence of school fights
• Low academic achievement rate
• Incidence of disrespect to school authorities

C. Effects of Drug Use and Abuse on the Community

• High incidence of crime which includes stealing, robbery, and
snatching
• High incidence of accidents, e.g. road accident, accidental falling, etc.
• Affected economy due to low manpower production
• Loss of government funds due to drug- related operations, treatment
and rehabilitation.

What’s More

Activity 3. Key Drug Concepts

Directions: Fill in the necessary concepts about each term related to drugs. Add
more tags if necessary.

DRUG
 DRUG DENPENDENCE

DRUG MISUSE

Activity 4: You be the Judge of It!

Direction: Read the editorial below and answer the questions on your activity
notebook.

Though it seems that society is winning in the battle against illegal drug use and
abuse, I believe that we are still a long way from declaring victory in the battle.
Teenagers are still victimized by drug addiction. Everyone complains? But only a
few propose ways to completely stop drug use and abuse. The following are some
suggestions to stop this terrible and frightening habit.

First, the film industry should stop glamorizing drug addiction. Drug addicts and
drug pushers should not come out as heroes and saints in films and television
programs. They should realize that young people look up to these actors and
actresses and what they portray on camera is something that looks cool and good
for the young viewers. The government and the actors’ guild should come up with
a law banning the industry from showing drugs of all forms on television and film.

Second, the government should have strict laws and policies on drug trafficking
and possession of drugs and their paraphernalia. We should follow our neighboring
countries which include death penalties as sanction to drug traffickers. Right now,
the Philippines serve as a drop- off point for drugs coming from other countries.
Drug laboratories have been discovered in residential houses and old abandoned
factories. Foreign members of syndicates have been caught and charge by
authorities. These are proofs that there is a need to review and revise our present
laws on drug abuse and trafficking.

Third, horrific videos of people dying from drug- related illnesses should be used
by the government as advocacy materials for students to see and know the real
deal about drug use and abuse. If the students will understand the ugly truth
about through these advocacies and they will no longer start to take drugs, then
the approach will be effective and the experience worthwhile.

There are still more ideas I can share with you regarding drug abuse prevention
but I think that these three suggestions are more than enough to change the
scenario. My parting words are to “think several times before acting out foolishly”

- The Editor

Questions:

1. What are the ideas of the editor to stop drug use, abuse, and drug trafficking?
Summarize these ideas.
2. Do you think the ideas of the editor will be effective? Why or why not?
3. Do you have other ideas that might help stop drug use, abuse, and drug
trafficking? Write one idea in each box.
Activity 5: The Drug Concept Map

Direction: Copy the concept map below in your activity notebook and add information
to complete the map.

Harmful Harmful
Classification Classification
Effects Effects

D
R
Harmful Harmful
Effects
Classification U Classification
Effects
G
S

Harmful Harmful
Classification Classification
Effects Effects
 What I Have Learned

Acrostic Poem…..

Directions: Make an acrostic poem about drugs. Use the letter of the words “SAY NO
TO DRUGS” as the first letter of each stanza.

S ___________________________________________________________________
A ___________________________________________________________________
Y ___________________________________________________________________

N ___________________________________________________________________
O ___________________________________________________________________

T ___________________________________________________________________
O ___________________________________________________________________

D __________________________________________________________________
R __________________________________________________________________
U __________________________________________________________________
G __________________________________________________________________
S __________________________________________________________________
 What I Can Do

Now that you have learned the concept about drugs, create an advocacy brochure
about drug and its effect on the body.
Approaching
Proficient Developing Beginning
Criteria Advance (5) Proficiency
(4) (2) (1)
(3)

Not much of
All Almost all Much of the
the Information
Accuracy of information information information
information is not true
Content is true and is true and is true and
is true and and correct.
correct correct correct.
correct.

Format and
Format and Format and Format and Format and
Visual lay-out are
lay-out are lay-out are lay-out lack lay-out are
Attractiveness exceptionally
attractive organized organization disorganized
attractive

Graphics
and Graphics and Graphics
Graphics No graphics
pictures are pictures are and pictures
and pictures and pictures
good but are good but are do not go
Graphics and go well with are used in
too many too few that well with the
Pictures the content the making
that texts text making
and of the
dominate dominate the the material
information material
the material. disorganized
material.

No 1-3 7-9 10 or more

4-6
grammatical grammatical grammatical grammatical
Grammar and errors and/ errors grammatical
errors errors
Spelling or and/or errors and/or
and/or and/or
misspelled misspelled misspelled
misspelled misspelled
words. words. words.
words. words.

Almost all Writing is

All parts of Most parts of Only a small
parts of the unorganized
the material the material part of the
material which
Writing have a have a material has
have a makes it
Organization beginning, beginning, a beginning,
beginning, hard to
middle and middle and middle and
middle and convey the
an end. an end. an end.
an end. message.

Total Score: / 25
 Assessment

Drugs as a Burden to the World…

Direction: Think of creative way of showing how drugs are burden to health, socio-
cultural, psychological, legal, and economic magnitude. You may write a poem, draw
a cartoon, poster, etc.

Criteria:

Creativity 4 3 2 1
Neatness of Work 4 3 2 1
Message 4 3 2 1
Interpretation 4 3 2 1
 Additional Activities

Dear Sir/ Madam

Make a recommendation letter to your mayor or barangay captain about the

dangers bought by drug abuse in your community. Sight some possible evidences
of drug abuse.
 Activity 1:
1. Gateway drugs
2. Depressants.
3. Stimulants
4. Narcotics
5. Hallucinogens
6. Inhalants
Answer Key
References
DepEd (2013), Physical Education and Health 9. Teacher’s Gide (English). First
Edition.

DepEd (2013). Physical Education and Health 9. Learner’s Material (English). First
Edition.

DepEd (2016). K to 12 Curriculum Guide. Health

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Department of Education – Region III,

Schools Division of Bataan - Curriculum Implementation Division
Learning Resources Management and Development Section (LRMDS)

Provincial Capitol Compound, Balanga City, Bataan

Telefax: (047) 237-2102

Email Address: bataan@deped.gov.ph