This module is about illegal drugs and its effects in our health
Objective
Discuss how drugs affects our health
Identify ways of how to control the abuse of drugs
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 9
Learning Area
Health
Content/Topic
Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse Drug Scenario
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Describes the drug scenario in the philippines
Explains the concept of substance use misuse abuse and dependence
Discusses risk and protective factors in substance use and abuse
Analyzes situations for the use and nonuse of psychoactive substances
Identifies the types of drugssubstances of abuse
Corrects myths and misconceptions about substance use and abuse
Recognizes warning signs of substance use and abuse discusses the harmful short and longterm effects of substance use and abuse on the body
Discusses the harmful effects of substance use and abuse on the individual family school and community
Explains the health sociocultural psychological legal and economic dimensions of substance use and abuse
Discusses strategies in the prevention and control of substance use and abuse
Applies decisionmaking and resistance skills to prevent substance use and abuse
Suggests healthy alternatives to substance use and abuse
