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Here are some suggestions to complete the unfinished sentences: 1. My current risk of harm from drug use is very low because I do not use drugs and avoid situations involving drug use. 2. Ways that I could reduce my risk of harm or continue to maintain a low risk of harm from drugs are to continue saying no to drugs, avoid peer pressure to use drugs, and remove myself from situations where drugs may be present. 3. If I had a friend who was trying to make me experiment with drugs I would firmly but politely tell them no and explain why I do not want to use drugs. 4. If I felt pressured by a friend to use drugs, some helpful or positive thoughts I could use

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Youth Drug Abuse Prevention Strategies

Here are some suggestions to complete the unfinished sentences: 1. My current risk of harm from drug use is very low because I do not use drugs and avoid situations involving drug use. 2. Ways that I could reduce my risk of harm or continue to maintain a low risk of harm from drugs are to continue saying no to drugs, avoid peer pressure to use drugs, and remove myself from situations where drugs may be present. 3. If I had a friend who was trying to make me experiment with drugs I would firmly but politely tell them no and explain why I do not want to use drugs. 4. If I felt pressured by a friend to use drugs, some helpful or positive thoughts I could use

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DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION

Name:Lady Leover Reynes Course/Yr/Section: _________________


Date:November 3, 2022 _Score:___________________________

Preparation

Directions: Watch the short film “LIWANAG” and answer the following questions.
CLICK THE LINK TO WATCH THE VIDEO: [Link]

1. How do you feel as you watch the film?


: I felt afraid, watching the film LIWANAG, Because we cannot really know what will happen if you
take too many drugs or become a drug addict.
2. What were the reasons for abusing drugs?
:The reason for him being a drug addict, he was influenced by his friends doing and taking drugs.
3. What did you observe with the character who was addicted to drugs?
:It is scary to think that being a drug addict could lead you in a serious situation whereas you can
kill your family because Hallucinating
Why do you think youth must be educated on Drug Abuse and Prevention?
:Ofcourse, it is important that the youth must know what will happen if you take and be addicted
to it. Yes we must educate youth about it.
4. Do you agree that addiction is a disease? If so, then is it a mistake to punish it as criminal
behavior?
:It is not a disease, it's a choice they make. and no, it is not a mistake punishing people
doing it, because it can lead to a paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression,
hallucinations, and other problems
5. What role do you see that youth play in the fight against addiction and recovery stigma
and discrimination?
:Correcting negative language that can cause stigma by sharing accurate information,
Educating their relatives / Friends / etc,

Practice
SUGGEST A STRATEGY:

1. A friend often brings drugs 2. You think your friend steals 3. Your friend worries a lot
to your house when your money from other students’ about exams and often takes
parents are out and wants school bags to buy cannabis. drugs to cope up.
you to smoke it. You like your
friend but you don’t want to
use drugs.

What can you do?

What can you do? What can you do?

4. Your friend is often rude to 5. Your friend has been 6. Your friend has been
other people and can get drinking a lot of alcohol lately taking drugs and you know
angry very quickly. You like and has been missing school. that she is not eating or
your friend but you don’t like You don’t want to get them sleeping properly. You are
the way they talk and into trouble with their parents. worried about her health.
behave.

What can you do?


What can you do? What can you do?

1: I’ll start by talking to them about what they like about it and be open that they should stop it before
it could get worse. I'll be educating my friend if that time comes.
2 I will directly tell our teacher about what happened, and he should face the consequences of him
stealing the money, and after the school I will talk to him and educate him about not stealing and stop
him from doing Cannabis.
3 If that's the case I will tell him or her, to not get too addicted to drugs and start doing exams without
taking drugs.
4 I will tell her / him if she or he has problems talking to other people, and ask her/him to be gentle on
other people starting today.
5 If one of my friends has been drinking alcohol a lot, I would personally suggest that he should stop
and be responsible for everything that he’ll do.
6: Educating her about drugs can destroy her mentally and her health, and help her cope with her
sleep.

Performance

Activity1: Make a Slogan and identify your role in solving problems and helping the community
for Drug Education, HIV Awareness and Mental Health Education.
Assessment

I. Complete the following unfinished sentences.

1. My current risk of harm from drug use is (very high/ high/moderate/low/very low) because..

:Very Low because I know my limits and I know how harmful drugs can be.

2. Ways that I could reduce my risk of harm or continue to maintain a low risk of harm from drugs
are ..

:Is to be think wisely,


:Don’t be too curious about taking any illegal drugs that can cause serious damage health to you
:Keep saying NO.

3. If I had a friend who was trying to make me experiment with drugs I would …

:Totally say no, I will not let him experiment with drugs if I know how powerful that drugs can be.

4. If I felt pressured by a friend to use drugs, some helpful or positive thoughts I could use to not :
feel pressured would be…

:I’ve been alive for almost 19years without Drugs or alcohol, why take it?, That’s my personal
thoughts to not feel pressured about it

Common questions

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In a scenario where peer pressure is evident, strategies like open communication about the dangers of drugs, setting firm personal limits, and seeking external support from trusted adults or authorities are effective. Encouraging education about the adverse effects of drug use can also be beneficial .

Supporting friends struggling with addiction and related mental health issues requires encouraging professional help, providing emotional support without enabling dependency, and setting healthy boundaries. Educating them about the impact of drugs on mental health can promote self-awareness and recovery .

Drug addiction is controversially viewed as a disease by some, but others consider it a result of personal choice. In the discussed perspective, it is treated as a choice and thus should be punished as criminal behavior because it can lead to severe mental health issues such as paranoia, depression, anxiety, and aggression .

The main reason leading individuals, especially youth, to drug addiction as illustrated in "LIWANAG" is peer influence. The character became a drug addict because he was influenced by his friends who were taking drugs .

Psychological barriers to resisting peer pressure include fear of social exclusion, low self-esteem, and anxiety about disappointing friends. Overcoming these involves strengthening personal convictions, reinforcing self-worth through positive affirmations, and seeking support from like-minded peers or adults who reinforce drug-free values .

Youth play a crucial role in challenging stereotypes by advocating for accurate information dissemination and fighting stigma. They can influence their communities by educating peers, correcting misconceptions, and leading campaigns that promote awareness and recovery support .

Individual psychological and behavioral reactions to substance abuse can severely impact family relationships, as depicted in "LIWANAG." Hallucinations and aggressive behavior resulting from drug addiction can lead to harmful outcomes, such as potential violence against family members .

Educational initiatives can reduce stigma associated with drug addiction among youth by promoting accurate information and correcting negative language. By educating youth, they can spread awareness and educate their relatives or friends, thus facilitating a more informed and supportive community .

Reflecting on one's current risk of harm from drug use helps in recognizing personal vulnerabilities and reinforces the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries. This self-awareness drives individuals to adopt proactive avoidance strategies such as rejecting curiosity about drugs and consistently saying no to drug offers .

Reporting a friend's drug-related misdemeanors involves ethical considerations such as the potential harm to the friend versus the moral duty to prevent ongoing misconduct. Balancing the need to protect others and the friend’s right to rehabilitation can be challenging. The appropriate action might include discussing the issue with the friend and, if necessary, involving authorities to prevent further harm .

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