Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse (Gateway Drugs: Cigarette and Alcohol

LEARNING MODULE IN HEALTH 8 S.Y.
2020-2021
MODULE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE

6 (Gateway Drugs: Cigarette and Alcohol)
CONTENT STANDARD: PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

The learner demonstrates The learner consistently demonstrates
understanding of factors that influence personal responsibility in the
cigarette and alcohol use and strategies prevention of cigarette and alcohol use
for prevention and control. through the promotion of a healthy
lifestyle.
FORMATION STANDARD:
The learners will learn correct information and appropriate life skills that will help them
to prevent smoking cigarettes
.
Most Essential Learning Competencies:
 discusses gateway drugs;

 analyzes the negative health impact of drinking alcohol
 describes the harmful short and long term effects of cigarette smoking on the different
parts of the body;
 discusses the dangers of mainstream, second hand and third hand smoke;
 explain the impact of cigarette smoking on the family, environment and community.
Time Frame: 2 weeks

Learning Targets:
At the end of this module, learners are expected to:
a) Discuss the reasons why people are tempted or entice to smoke;

b) Explain the short and long term effects of smoking in our body;
c) Create a poster that shows the effects of smoking cigarettes on family,
environment and community.
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY Odelyn L. De Mesa

Madrid Blvd., Pinamalayan Oriental Mindoro Designer
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LEARNING MODULE IN HEALTH 8 S.Y. 2020-2021
OPENING PRAYER:
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Loving Father, I stand before you in the midst of confusion and complexities of life. May
future sometimes seems distant and unknown. Give me, O Lord, the vision to see the
path you have set before me. Grant me the courage to follow your way, that through the
gifts and talents you given me. I may bring your life and your love to other. I ask this
through Jesus, your son. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
LECTURE 1: GATEWAY DRUGS: CIGARETTE AND ALCOHOL
What are gateway drugs?

Gateway drugs are habit-forming substances that may not be addictive but may
lead to the use of other addictive and dangerous drugs. Gateway drugs are usually
inexpensive and readily available.
Alcohol and Cigarettes are considered as gateways drugs. The habitual use of
these substances opens the door to the use of other harder drugs such as cocaine, heroin,
and others.
Other types of gateway drugs are marijuana, inhalants, and some prescription
drugs.
The repeated use of gateway drugs may encourage the user to experiment with
other drugs. On the other hand, taking drugs (i.e., medicine) without a doctor’s
prescription is prohibited or illegal and may result to negative effects in the body.
Drugs are substances other than food that change the structure or function of the
body and mind. The term drug is oftentimes used to mean medicine. Medicine are
substances that taken by people primarily to cure or prevent diseases. Some people tend
to use drugs due to medical reasons. However, there are some who take drugs without

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doctor’s prescription. This is illegal and may lead to drug abuse. This kind of drugs use
may be attributed to the following reasons:
1. Peer Pressure
The need to belong and be accepted in a group triggers one to initially use
drugs. This is common to teenagers or young adults.
2. Removing problem or tensions

The need to temporarily escape from life’s burden is the cause of some for
using drugs.
CIGARETTES
What is cigarette?
 Cigarette is a cylindrical rolled paper containing dried and shredded tobacco leaves.
It is ignited at one end and puffed at the other end.
 It is main component is nicotine, a stimulant that is highly addictive.
 Cigarette also contains approximately 600 other ingredients. The smoke coming
from it contains more than 7,000 chemicals ,69 of which are carcinogenic or cancer-
causing substances.
The following are some of the reasons why people are tempted or entice to smoke:
1. Peer pressure. People who have friends or peers who smoke may feel pressured
into doing the same to be accepted.
2. Parental Guidance. These who have parents or guardians who smoke are more
likely to start smoking.
3. Advertising and media. Advertisements of cigarettes portray smoking as exciting,
glamorous, and safe. Movies and television shows have scenes showing smoking
actors.
4. Self-medications. Some people experience a heightened sense of well-being from
smoking and use it self –medicate for illnesses that cause tension and pain.
5. Stress relief. Some people smoke to manage tension and relieve stress from family
or from work.
6. Weight Control. Smoking causes of loss of appetite and eventually loss of weight.
7. To feel mature and sophisticated. Since teens see older people, smoke, especially
their relatives, they too start smoking to look and act older.
smoking is generally frowned upon, breaking these rules give thrill to some people.
NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS OF SMOKING

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Cigarette smoking affects every part of the body, both inside and out. The
harmful chemicals found in cigarettes and in cigarette smoke damage the cells and organ
of the body.
The table below provides some of the chemicals that are found in cigarettes and their
effect on our health.
Chemicals in Cigarette Description Effects

Nicotine (also found in It is chemical compound Reaches the brain 10 to 15
bug sprays) found in tobacco which is a seconds after inhalation;
potent stimulant. leads to vomiting, seizures,
depression of the CNS
(central nervous system),
growth retardation;
undermines a fetus’s
proper development
Carbon monoxide (also It is a colorless, odorless Decreases muscle and
found in car exhaust) and tasteless poisonous heart function; cause
gas. fatigue, weakness and
dizziness, leads to coma
and death if inhaled in
enough amount
Tar (also used to make It is a condensable residue With cancer-causing
roads) present in smoke. chemicals ,70% of it
remains in the lungs
Ammonia (also found in A colorless inorganic Causes asthma; raises
cleaning products) compound composed of blood pressure
nitrogen and hydrogen,
usually in gaseous form
and pungent odor
Formaldehyde (also used It is colorless, flammable Causes nasal cancer,
to preserved dead bodies) gas with strong odor. damages the digestive
system, skin, and lungs.
Hydrogen cyanide (also It is a colorless, highly Causes headache,
used in gas chamber poisonous chemical dizziness, vomiting,
poison) compound . irregular heartbeat,
Seizures ,and even rapid
death
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Acetone (also found in nail It is a colorless, flammable Irritates the eyes, nose, and
polish remover) organic solvent throat; damages liver and
kidneys
Cadmium (used in It is a toxic heavy metal. Carcinogen; damages the
batteries) brain, kidneys, and liver
SHORT AND LONG TERM EFFECTS OF SMOKING ARE SHOWN BELOW.
Body parts Short –term Effects Long-term effects

Hair Smelly hair Hair loss
Head Headaches, Dizziness
Eyes Cataract and blindness
Night vision
Ears Mild to moderate hearing
loss
Mouth Halitosis (bad breath), Gum disease leading to tooth
stained teeth, mouth sores loss
Increased risk for mouth and
throat cancer
Skin Dryness Discoloration and wrinkles
Dull and gray skin tone
Lungs Shortness of breath Chronic cough
Asthma attacks Emphysema
More cough and colds Lung cancer
Heart Increased heart rate and Heart disease
blood pressure Heart attack
Stomach Hyperacidity Ulcers
Reproductive Organs Infertility and impotence
Muscles More muscles aches and Muscle Deterioration
pains
Bones Ostdensityeoporosis
Loss of bone
Immune System Weakened immune system
Smoking can cause cancer to almost every organ in the body.

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Mainstream smoke is the smoke that is inhaled into the smoker’s mouth and lungs.
Second-hand smoke is also called Environment Tobacco Smokes (ETS). It is the mixture
of the smoke coming from the burning end of a cigarette and the smoke exhaled by the
smoker.
Third-hand smoke is the residue from cigarette smoke found in clothes, furniture’s, and
other surfaces after the cigarette has been put out.
IMPACTS OF CIGARETTE SMOKING ON THE FAMILY, ENVIRONMENT, AND

COMMUNITY:
On the family
If you choose to smoke, you are not only risking your health but the health of your
family as well. They may not be smoking cigarettes but you are giving them more danger
because of the second-hand smoke that they inhale from you. If you do smoke habitually
at home, you are also spreading third-hand smoke.
On the environment
 Air pollution
 Littering caused by cigarettes butts
 Death of aquatic organism through ingestion of cigarettes butts.
 Fires caused by discarded lighted cigarettes.
On the community
Smoking in the public place in your community exposes the nonsmokers, especially
the infants and children, to the harmful effects of second-hand and third- hand smoke.
As a member of community, it is a civic duty to be responsible for the health of the other
members of the community
CLOSING PRAYER
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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I thank you, Lord our God, you have opened my eyes to the light of your
wisdom. You have gladdened my heart to the knowledge of truth. I entreat You, Lord.
Help me always to do your will. Bless my soul and body, my words and deeds. Enable
me to grow in grace, virtue, and good habits, that Your name may be glorified. Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever, Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
REFERENCES
Gerardo C. Lacia, Ma. Karina Melody Zabala, -Hernandez, et al). The 21 st Century
MAPEH in Action 8 (Seamless K to 12). Rex Book Store
ACTIVITIES SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON MARCH 15,2021.
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ACTIVITY 1: ENUMERATE IT
Direction: Enumerate the reasons why people are tempted and entice to smoke.
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Activity 2: ESSAY
Direction: Answer the question.
“WHAT ARE THE SHORT AND LONG TERM EFFECTS OF SMOKING IN OUR BODY?”
Criteria
Content -5
Grammar-3
Relevance to the topic-2
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PERFORMANCE TASK
Direction: Create a poster that show the effects of smoking cigarettes on family and
community. Be guided by the following criteria below.
Criteria:
Creativity – 20 pts
Content – 10 pts
Cleanliness – 5 pts

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LEARNING MODULE IN HEALTH 8 S.Y.

MODULE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE

CONTENT STANDARD: PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

 discusses gateway drugs;

Time Frame: 2 weeks

a) Discuss the reasons why people are tempted or entice to smoke;

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY Odelyn L. De Mesa

LECTURE 1: GATEWAY DRUGS: CIGARETTE AND ALCOHOL

What are gateway drugs?

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY Odelyn L. De Mesa

2. Removing problem or tensions

NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS OF SMOKING

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY Odelyn L. De Mesa

Chemicals in Cigarette Description Effects

SHORT AND LONG TERM EFFECTS OF SMOKING ARE SHOWN BELOW.

Body parts Short –term Effects Long-term effects

Smoking can cause cancer to almost every organ in the body.

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY Odelyn L. De Mesa

IMPACTS OF CIGARETTE SMOKING ON THE FAMILY, ENVIRONMENT, AND

ACTIVITIES SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON MARCH 15,2021.

Address: ___________________________ Section: ____________

Attachment Name: ____________________________ Date:_______________

Address: ___________________________ Section: ____________

Attachment Name: ____________________________ Date:_______________

Address: ___________________________ Section: ____________

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