DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION

STUDENTS ACTIVITY SHEETS

Directions: Watch the short film “LIWANAG” and answer the following questions.

CLICK THE LINK TO WATCH THE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rZsZBE2JIw

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

- While watching the video, I felt pity and sad for the man who was addicted to drugs and for his
family, which had become complicated as a result of his activities. However, I became happy for
his daughter because she still pursue to live a good life and chase her dream despite of all the
melancholic occurence she had experience.

2. What were the reasons for abusing drugs?

-Poverty
-Toxic Environment
- Unstable emotion and mental health.

3. What did you observe with the character who was addicted to drugs?
-Short-tempered.
-Hallucinate things on their mind.
-Violent

4. Why do you think youth must be educated on Drug Abuse and Prevention?
-Youth should be educated about drug abuse and prevention so that they can be knowledgeable
enough about its effects on their psychological well-being. It is crucial for every youngster to be
involve and informed in such program since we live in an era where bad activity and addiction
are rampant.
5. Do you agree that addiction a disease? If so, then is it a mistake to punish it
as criminal behavior?
-No, because addiction is a behavior not a disease. It is a person’s choice to be an addict, it is
their willingness to be involved in such activity, addiction is not a natural occurrence and will
not be. A criminal addict could be imprisoned for a long years where in that period of time they
will undergo rehabilitation as well because the law does not tolerate such character.

6. What role do you see that youth play in the fight against addiction and
recovery stigma and discrimination?
- Youth could be an asset for the nation to change. They could be an effective leader in the future
to fight against addiction and discrimination in the country. Their participation in society could
be the first step towards a more prosperous country.

Julie Ann Villahermosa BSIT I-A2

NSTP - 10/28/2021