health 9 second quarter

1. THE DRUG
SCENARIO IN THE
PHILIPPINES

2. Substance use and abuse is a growing
problem in the Philippines. According to
the International Narcotics Control
Board (INCB), an international drug
monitoring agency, the Philippines is
listed as one of the countries in
Southeast Asia where drug trafficking is
growing in numbers.

3. In the Philippines, drug use and abuse is
a social and health concern. Poverty has
become an increasing cause for
involvement in the illegal drug trade.
Foreign drug syndicates take advantage
and exploit the poor and use promises
of “easy money” to entice the people to
serve as couriers and runners.

4. According to the 2012 statistics
available in the Dangerous Drugs Board
Website, the most common type of
substance of abuse among Filipinos are:
*Metamphetamine Hydrocholride
(Shabu)
*Cannabis (Marijuana)
*Inhalants (Contact Cement adhesive)

6. FACTORS INFLUENCING SUBSTANCE
USE AND ABUSE
• Lack of Parental supervision and
support
• Strong peer pressure and curiosity
• Intense feelings of pleasure
• Relief from stress, anxiety and
depression
• Increased physical and cognitive
performance

7. PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST
DRUG USE AND ABUSE
DOMAIN WHAT YOU NEED
PERSONAL Self-control, positive self
image and strong self esteem
FAMILY Parental monitoring and
support and strong family
PEERS AND FRIENDS Academic competence and
proper selection of friends
and acquaintance
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY Effective laws and policies;
strong community
attachment

8. List the preventive factors
against substance use and
abuse. Explain how each
factor helps prevent drug use
and abuse. Refer to the
illustration on the next slide.
Write your answer on an
intermmediate paper.

9. PREVENTIVE FACTORS AGAINST
SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE