LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN MAPEH 10

Health 10 – 2nd Quarter – Week 2

HEALTH TRENDS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS IN THE NATIONAL LEVEL

MELC:
Explains the significance of the existing health related laws in safeguarding people's health
(H10HC-IIb-2)

Learning Objective:
- List examples of substance use and abuse
- Recognize the unlawful acts that is punishable by law
- Cite the significance of national laws related to health trends, issues and concerns for the
safety of people’s health.

Key Concepts

* Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, it is the policy
of the State to safeguard the integrity of its territory and the well-being of its citizenry
particularly the youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental
well-being, and to defend the same against acts or omissions detrimental to their development
and preservation.

According to the policy, here are some which are considered as unlawful acts and are
subject to penalties and fines.
a. Importing dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals
(narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances)
b. Selling, trading, administering, dispensing, delivering, distributing, and transporting
dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals.
c. Maintaining a drug den, drive, or resort
d. Manufacturing of dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential
chemicals.
e. Manufacturing or delivery of equipment, instrument, apparatus, or other
paraphernalia for dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential
chemicals.
f. Possessing dangerous drugs, equipment, instrument, apparatus, or other
paraphernalia.
g. Possessing dangerous drugs during parties, social gatherings or meetings.
h. Cultivating or culturing plants classified as dangerous drugs or sources of such
i. Unnecessary prescribing dangerous drugs

* Republic Act No. 9211 or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003

“Tobacco”—refers to agricultural components derived from the tobacco plant, which are
processed for use in the manufacturing of cigarettes and other tobacco products;

“Tobacco Product”—refers to any product that consists of loose tobacco that contains nicotine
and is intended for use in a cigarette, including any product containing tobacco and intended for

Author: NINEL JEAN C. BUNIEL

School/Station: Manambia Integrated School
Division: Surigao Del Sur
email address: nineljean.cantera@deped.gov.ph
smoking or oral or nasal use. Unless stated otherwise, the requirements of this Act pertaining to
cigarettes shall also apply to other tobacco products;

“Cigarette”—refers to any roll or tubular construction, which contains tobacco or its derivatives
and is intended to be burned or heated under ordinary conditions of use;

The government shall institute a balanced policy whereby the use, sale and
advertisements of tobacco products shall be regulated in order to promote a healthful
environment and protect the citizens from the hazards of tobacco smoke, and at the same time
ensure that the interests of tobacco farmers, growers, workers and stakeholders are not
adversely compromised.

In order to promote healthful environment, the Act absolutely bans smoking in public
places, most especially in centers of youth activities, elevators and stairwells, fire-hazardous
places, within public and private hospitals and medicinal clinics, airport and other terminals,
and food preparation areas. In this light, a designated smoking and non-smoking area should be
utilized.

The Act also restricts access to sale tobacco products to minors. Tobacco may not be put
in a vending machine, unless it verifies the age, and may not be sold within 100 meters of a
school. Should be sold, there should be proper signage that indicates target customers.

When it comes to advertising and promotions, the Act provisions the printing or warnings
on cigarette packs in either Filipino or English. In addition, health warnings should be included.

Lastly, the government should provide programs and projects for those who shall be
affected by the passing of the Act. One example of which the tobacco growers. The Act provisions
the establishment of a cooperative and assistance program of the said people.

What Is Substance Abuse?

Substance abuse is when you take drugs that are not legal. It’s also when you use alcohol,
prescription medicine, and other legal substances too much or in the wrong way.

Substance abuse differs from addiction. Many people with substance abuse problems are able to
quit or can change their unhealthy behavior. Addiction, on the other hand, is a disease. It means
you can’t stop using even when your condition causes you harm.

Commonly Abused Drugs

Both legal and illegal drugs have chemicals that can change how your body and mind work.
They can give you a pleasurable “high,” ease your stress, or help you avoid problems in your life.

Alcohol
Alcohol affects everyone differently. But if you drink too much and too often, your chance of an
injury or accident goes up. Heavy drinking also can cause liver and other health problems or
lead to a more serious alcohol disorder.
If you’re a man and you drink more than four drinks on any day or more than 14 in a week,
you’re drinking too much. For women, heavy drinking means more than three drinks in one day
or more than seven drinks a week.

Heroin
This illegal drug is the natural version of manmade prescription opioid narcotics. Heroin gives
you a rush of good feelings at first. But when it wears off, everything slows down. You’ll move

Author: NINEL JEAN C. BUNIEL

School/Station: Manambia Integrated School
Division: Surigao Del Sur
email address: nineljean.cantera@deped.gov.ph
and think more slowly, and you may have chills, nausea, and nervousness. You may feel a
strong need to take more heroin to feel better.

Cocaine
This drug speeds up your whole body. When you use cocaine, you may talk, move, or think very
fast. You may feel happy and full of energy. But your mood may then shift to anger. You may feel
like someone is out to get you. It can cause you to do things that don’t make sense.
Using cocaine for a long time will lead to strong cravings for the drug.

Marijuana
A growing number of states have legalized medical uses of marijuana. A handful of states also
allow recreational pot. But in most states, it’s still illegal.

Marijuana can make you feel silly and laugh for no reason. Or you may feel sleepy and forget
things that just happened. Driving while high on pot is just as dangerous as drunk driving. And
heavy marijuana use can leave some people “burned out” and not think or care about much.

Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products

You may not think of these as drugs. But tobacco has a chemical called nicotine that gives you a
little rush of pleasure and energy. The effect can wear off fast and leave you wanting more. You
can abuse and get addicted to the nicotine in cigarettes, just like other drugs.

Substance Use
The term “substance use” refers to the use of drugs or alcohol, and includes substances such as
cigarettes, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, inhalants and solvents. A substance use
problem occurs when using alcohol or other drugs causes harm to you or to others. Substance
use problems can lead to addiction.
Anyone, at any age or any stage of their life can have a substance use problem. It is important to
know that no matter how you are feeling, you are not alone. There is help out there. The links
below contain useful information about a wide range of topics regarding substance use and its
effects on yourself and the people around you.

Author: NINEL JEAN C. BUNIEL

School/Station: Manambia Integrated School
Division: Surigao Del Sur
email address: nineljean.cantera@deped.gov.ph
Activity1:
A. Identify examples of drugs
Direction: Complete the table by choosing the sample of drugs from the box or word bank below,
and writing it to the table corresponding to the kind of drugs.

Stimulants Depressants Inhalants

Aerosol Caffeine tobacco cocaine paints barbiturates

Caffeine gasoline acetone valium ecstacy paint thinner

Activity 2. Concept Mapping

Supply the concept map with the unlawful acts that are subject to penalties under RA 9165.

Acts punishable
under RA 9165

Author: NINEL JEAN C. BUNIEL

School/Station: Manambia Integrated School
Division: Surigao Del Sur
email address: nineljean.cantera@deped.gov.ph
Reflection: Sharing of Thoughts

Essay:

Cite the importance of the health-related laws in safeguarding people’s health. Use another sheet
of paper in writing your essay.

Author: NINEL JEAN C. BUNIEL

School/Station: Manambia Integrated School
Division: Surigao Del Sur
email address: nineljean.cantera@deped.gov.ph
 Answer Key

Activity 1:
Activity 2: Stimulants Depressants Inhalants
Caffeine Alcohol Paint
Answers may vary.
Ecstasy Barbiturate thinner
Cocaine Aerosol
Tobacco Acetone
Paints
Gasoline

References

Lualhati F. Callo, Mark Kenneth S. Camiling, et.al. Physical Education and Health Grade 10
Learner’s Material, First Edition

Department of Education (DepEd). KTO 12 Curriculum Guide: Health Education

Pasig City, Philippines 2012

Aileen Joy P. Camaso, et.al., Alternative Deliver Mode Quarter 2-Module 2: Health Trends,
Issues, and Concerns in the National Level, First Edition, 2020
Department of Education – Division Of Bukidnon,
Fortich St. Sumpong, Malaybalay City

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2002/06/07/republic-act-no-9165/#:~:text=
%E2%80%94%20It%20is%20the%20policy%20of,to%20their%20development%20and
%20preservation.

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2003/06/23/republic-act-no-9211/#:~:text=AN%20ACT
%20REGULATING%20THE%20PACKAGING,Tobacco%20Regulation%20Act%20of%202003

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/substance-abuse#1

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2003/06/23/republic-act-no-9211/#:~:text=AN%20ACT
%20REGULATING%20THE%20PACKAGING,Tobacco%20Regulation%20Act%20of%202003.

Author: NINEL JEAN C. BUNIEL

School/Station: Manambia Integrated School
Division: Surigao Del Sur
email address: nineljean.cantera@deped.gov.ph