Republic of the Philippines

Aklan State University

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
Kalibo, Aklan

MODULE TOPIC 2:
DRUG EDUCATION
a. General orientation on RA 9165, nature of drugs,
Module Topic 2. Drug Education drug menace, national drug situation, controlled
substances, and other pertinent laws.
Number of Hours 3hrs
b. Role of the youth on Drug detection and prevention.

Topic 1: RA 9165 &

Drug Abuse Prevention

CLASS : NSTP (ROTC/CWTS/LTS)

SUBJECT MATTER: ORIENTATION AND IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) TO NSTP-1
(RA 9163)
COMPILED BY: PROF. RICHARD E.DIONISIO
ASU, NSTP DIRECTOR

SUBJECT CONTENTS:

I.
II.
III.
IV.
V. References

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of modular unit, students must:
1. Explain specific provisions of the fundamental law and pertinent republic acts.
2. Define the nature and background of R.A. 9163 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
3. Discuss and explain the importance of Bill of Rights.
4. Identify the duties and responsibilities of Filipino Citizen.
5. Internalize the role of every Filipino in participation to Unites Nations Principles of Human Rights,
adhering to Flag Heraldic Code and displaying good citizenship values.

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I | INTRODUCTION

PROFILE OF DRUG USERS

Majority are in the 15 – 29 age bracket.

The mean age of drug user is 27 years old, Shabu and/or Marijuana are their drugs of choice.
The ratio of male users to female is 14:1.
Workers comprised 43.71% of the drug-patient population.
Unemployed comprised 35.83%.
Students comprised 5.13%.
Out- of school youth comprised 1.18%.

WHAT IS DRUG?

A drug is a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional or behavioral change in a person
taking it.
Is any substance other than food or water that is intended to be taken or administered for the purpose of
altering, sustaining or controlling the recipient’s physical, mental or emotional state.

WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?

The use of any substance, licit or illicit, which results in an individual’s physical, mental,
emotional or social impairments.
It is the use or consumption without medical authorization of medically useful drugs that
alter mood and behavior.
It is the use of drugs and substance for a purpose different from the one for which it has
been prescribed.

CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS
1. NATURAL - anything that comes from nature like plants or animals.
Ex. Marijuana, Snake Venom
2. SYNTHETIC - anything that is produced artificially or processed in the laboratory.
Ex. Shabu, cocaine, etc.

CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS ACCORDING TO EFFECTS

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 1. DEPRESSANTS – they depress or lower the functioning of the central nervous system of the body.
Examples:
a. Narcotics – which produce sleep or stupor and relieve pain.
Ex. Opiates, opium, heroin, morphine and codeine.
b. Tranquilizers – which calm anxiety, ease tension and relax the muscles.
c. Sedatives– which calm the nerves reduce tension and induce sleep.
Ex. Barbiturates, non-barbiturates alcohol)

2. HALLUCINOGENS – also called psychedelics, these are drugs affect sensation thinking, self-
awareness and emotion. They cause hallucinations in the users. They cause changes of sensation,
distortion of perceptions, illusion and delusion.
Ex. Marijuana, Mescaline and LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)

3. STIMULANTS - they stimulate the central nervous system, increase alertness and physical disposition,
reduce hunger and yield a feeling of self-confidence and well-being.
Ex. Caffeine, amphetamine, cocaine

DRUGS COMMONLY USED

1. SHABU is the street name for the chemical substance known as

“Methamphetamine Hydrochloride”. It is popularly known as “Poor
man’s Cocaine”. Other slang names are SHABS, UBAS, S, SHA,
ICE, SIOPAO, TOBATS. It is a stimulant Drug.

2. MARIJUANA is a mind-altering drug. Marijuana has many slang

names. Some of them are pot, weed, grass and reefers. Someone who
uses marijuana has slow reflexes, poor memory, short attention span,
inability to think, changes in sense of time and space. It is a
Hallucinogen Drugs.

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3. ALCOHOL is a depressant drug. When a person drinks alcohol it’s
absorbed directly into the bloodstream from the stomach and
intestines. Drinking alcohol can cause drunkenness, inability to learn
and remember changes in personality, increase in accidents, and
trouble with other people.

4. CIGARETTES / TOBACCO NICOTINE a highly addictive (habit

forming) substance found in cigarettes/tobacco. Smoking, chewing
tobacco gives you bad breath, smelly hands, and stained teeth. It can
also cause cancer, heart disease and DEATH.

5. INHALANT they are any liquid, solid or mixed substance that has
the property of releasing toxin vapors or fumes. Ex. Solvents, glue,
gasoline, chloroform, kerosene, paint thinner, naphthalene.

6. ECSTASY was the name given to Methylenedioxy methamphetamine

(MDMA) by a Los Angeles Manufacturer of the drug in order to market
it. MDMA chemical structure is related to stimulants and some
hallucinogens. Street names include E’s, ease, X, XTC, ECCIES,
LOVE DRUG.
HUG DRUG AND DISCO BISCUITS.
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II | DRUG ABUSE AND EFFECTS OF DRUGS

REASONS WHY PEOPLE TURN TO DRUGS

Family Problems
Lack of Parental Guidance
Peer Pressure/Curiosity
Boredom, Frustration
Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From Reality
COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE

Injection Marks of an Addict.

Unusual effort made to cover arms in order to hide needle marks.
Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit).
Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken. Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.
Association with known drug abusers
Change from normal capabilities (work habits, efficiency, etc.)
Change in attendance at work or school
Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to hide
dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to sunlight.
Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.
Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygiene.

SIGNS OF ADOLESCENT DRUG ABUSE:

SCHOOL:
- Increased absenteeism and tardiness to classes
- Drop in grades
- Behavior problems in school
- Negative attitude about school

SOCIAL LIFE / FRIENDS:

- Dropping out of old activities
- Dropping old friends. Making new friends who are drug users
- Strange sounding phone calls, with covert communication about drugs.
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EMOTIONAL LIFE:
- Basic mood changes: was outgoing, now withdrawn; was withdrawn, not outgoing;
- Incidents of inexplicable mood changes-euphoria followed by tenseness and edginess
- Caring less about everything-school, sports, other activities
FAMILY:
- Very secretive (do not confuse with a need for privacy)
- Estrangement from family
- Less responsible at home
- More conflict at home

Other Observable SIGNS OF ADOLESCENT DRUG ABUSE:

PHYSICAL EFFECTS:
- Red eyes
- Fatigue or hyperactivity
- Deterioration in personal hygiene
- Weight loss
- Sleep disturbances

Also, there are various types of physical evidence that suggest possible use:
- Drug paraphernalia
- Use of incense (possibly to cover smell marijuana smoke)
- Beer or liquor supply unaccountably diminished
- Money or other valuables missing
- Prescription drugs of family members disappearing

PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS

Sought-after effects
Feelings of emotional closeness to others, facilitation of communication and increased sociability.
Increased physical and emotional energy.
Short-term effect
Fatigue and perhaps depression after the drug is stopped
Restlessness, anxiety and pronounced visual and auditory hallucinations at larger doses

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 Nausea and vomiting
A rise in blood pressure and heart rate, death from heart stroke

Long-term effects
Prolonged regular use can lead to the same long-term effects as with synthetic stimulants, including a
potential for neuro-toxicity and brain damage as well as liver damage.

DIRECT HARMFUL EFFECTS OF DRUGS:

PHYSICAL EFFECTS:
- Malnutrition - Fetal deformity
- Secondary infection - Impaired perception & judgment
* PTB. Bronchitis - Secondary psychosis Psychological effects:
* Hepatitis, cirrhosis - A motivational syndrome
* Gastric ulcer - Lowering of IQ
- Skin infections

SOCIAL EFFECTS: SPIRITUAL EFFECTS:

- Socially non-functional - Pathological liars; manipulative
- Interpersonal relationship - They forget God, drugs become their god
Deteriorates - Lowering of their moral values
- Socially maladjusted - Prostitution

INDIRECT HARMFUL EFFECTS OF DRUGS:

- Broken relationships
- Unemployment
- Financial crisis
- So much is being spent for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents
*Indirect harm may also be inflicted on family and others in the user’s life.

HOW TO AVOID ABUSIVE HABITS

1. Learn how to deal with bad feelings.

2. Learn to relax

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 Using music to relax
Sports for relaxation
Meditation / prayer
3. Learn to find new interest, meet new people, go to new places put yourself into new situations.

4. Talk to someone you trust. Don’t bottle things up inside – cry, shout, laugh, feel sad about your problem.
Talk to your parents
Talk to your teacher
Talk to your spiritual director
Talk to your family doctor
Talk to your friends
5. Give yourself the chance to be all you can be. Discover your special talents. Learn many skills and develop
your own personality.

III | R.A. 9165 or COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002

RA 9165 - Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Consolidation of House Bill No. 4433 & Senate Bill No. 1858
Repealing RA 6425, the Dangerous Drug Act of 1972
Approved and Signed by the President on June 7, 2002
Took Effect on July 4, 2002
Consist of 13 Articles and 102 Sections

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 Article II
UNLAWFUL ACTS AND PENALTIES
Sections Title
Importation of Dangerous
Drugs and/or Controlled
4 Use of Diplomatic passport,
Precursors and Essential
Chemicals
Sale, Trading,
Administration,
Dispensation, Delivery,
Distribution and
5 Transportation of
dangerous Drugs and/or
Controlled Precursors and
Essential Chemicals
- AnyIf Controlled
Punishable Acts Penalties
Import or bring into the - Life Imprisonment to
Philippines any Dangerous Drugs Death
regardless of the quantity and - Fine Ranging from
purity involved including any and 500T to 10M pesos
all species of opium poppy or any
part thereof or substances
derived there from even for floral
decorative and culinary
purposes.
- Maximum penalty of
diplomatic facilities or any other Death
means
Unless authorized by Law, import - 12 yrs. and 1 day to
controlled precursor and 20 years
essential chemical.
Organizes, manages or act as - Maximum penalty of
financier Death
Protector / Coddler - 12 yrs. and 1 day to
20 years
Unless authorized by law Sell,
Trade, Administer, Dispense,
Deliver, Give away to another,
Distribute, Dispatch in transit or - Life imprisonment to
Transport any dangerous drugs Death and a fine of
500T to 10M pesos
including any species of Opium
poppy regardless of the quantity
and purity involved
Act as broker in any such other
transaction
Unless authorized by Law, SHALL - 12 yrs and 1 day to
Sell, Trade, Administer, Dispense, 20 yrs and a fine
Deliver, give away to another, ranging from 100T to
Distribute, dispatch in transit or 500T pesos
transport
STADDD Precursor
or T within 100m -Maximum Penalty of
from the school Death
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 Pushers who use minor or
mentally incapacitated
individuals as runner, couriers
and messengers or in any -Maximum Penalty of
capacity directly connected to the death
dangerous drugs and or
controlled precursor and
essential chemical trade.
If the victim of the offense is
minor or a mentally incapacitated
individual or should a dangerous
drug and/or controlled precursor - Maximum Penalty of
and essential chemical involved Death
in any offense herein provided be
the proximate cause of death of a
victim
Organizes, manages or acts as a - Maximum Penalty of
financier Death
Protector/Coddler - 12 years and 1 day to
20 years
Maintain a den, dive or resort - Life
where any dangerous drugs is used imprisonment to
or sold in any form. Death and a fine
ranging from 500T
Maintain a den, dive or resort -to1210M pesos
years and 1
where any controlled precursor day to 20 yrs and a
and essential chemical is used or fine ranging from
sold in any form. 100T to 500T
Where any dangerous drug is -pesos
Maximum penalty
administered, delivered or sold to a of Death
minor who is allowed to use the
same in such a place?
Maintenance of a Den, Should any dangerous drugs be the - Maximum penalty
Dive or Resort proximate cause of death of a of Death and a fine
6 person using the same in such den, ranging from 1M to
dive or resort, (the maintainer 15M pesos
owner
If such and/or operator)
den, dive or resort is owned
by a third person, provided:
• Specifically allege in the Criminal
Complaint that such place is - Confiscated and
intentionally used in the escheated in favor
furtherance of the crime of the Government
• Prove such intent on the part of
the owner to use such property
for such purpose
• Owner shall be included in the
criminal complaint

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Employees and Visitors of
a Den, Dive or Resort
7 Any employee of a den, dive or
Manufacture of Dangerous
Drugs and or Controlled
Precursors and Essentials
8
Chemicals
Sec. 8. Manufacture of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors & Essentials Chemicals
Organizes, manages a acts as a -Maximum Penalty
financier of any of the illegal of Death
activities
- 12 years and 1
Protector/Coddler day to 20 years and
a fine of 100T to
500T
Is aware of the nature of the place as 12 yrs and one day
such and shall knowingly visit the to 20 years and a
same fine from 100T to
500T
resort who is aware of the nature of
the place.
Any person, unless authorized by Life imprisonment
the law shall engage in the to death and a fine
manufacture of any dangerous drugs of 500T to 10M
pesos
Any person unless authorized by 12 yrs and 1 day to
law shall manufacture any 20 yrs and a fine of
controlled precursor and essential 100T to 500T
chemical. pesos

The presence of any controlled precursor and essential chemical or laboratory equipment in the clandestine
laboratory is a prima facie proof of manufacture of any dangerous drug. It shall be considered an aggravating
circumstances if the clandestine laboratory is undertaken or established under the following circumstances:
a. Any phase of the manufacturing process was conducted in the presence or with the help of minor(s);
b. Any phase or manufacturing process was established or undertaken within one hundred (100) meters of
a residential, business, church or school premises;
c. Any clandestine laboratory was secured or protected with booby traps;
d. Any clandestine laboratory was concealed with legitimate business operations; or
e. Any employment of a practitioner, chemical engineer, public official or foreigner.
o Any person, who organizes, manages or act as financier.
*Maximum penalty of Death
o Protector / Coddler * 12 yrs. & 1 day to 20 yrs. Fine of 100T to 500T pesos.

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Sections Title Punishable Acts Penalties
Shall posses any Dangerous Drugs in
the following quantities regardless
of the degree of purity
-10 gms. or more of Opium
-10 gms. or more Morphine
-10 gms. or more of Heroin
-10 gms. or more of Cocaine or
cocaine Hydrochloride
-50 gms. or more of
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or Life imprisonment
Shabu to Death; and
-10 gms. or more Marijuana resin or Fine of 500T to
Marijuana resin oil 10M pesos
-500 gms or more of Marijuana
-10 gms. or more other drugs, such
as:
*MDMA or Ecstacy
*PMA-Paramethoxy amphetamine
*TMA–Trimethoxy amphetamine
*LSD–Lysergic acid diethylamine
*GHB-Gamma Hydroxy butyrate

- 10 gms. or more but less than 50 - Life

Possession of Dangerous gms of Shabu Imprisonment
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drugs Fine of 400T to
5 gms. Or more but less than 10 500T pesos
-20 years and 1
grams of Opium, Morphine, Heroin, day to Life
cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride, Imprisonment and
marijuana resin or marijuana resin Fine of 400T to
oil, methamphetamine 500T pesos
hydrochloride or “shabu” or other
drugs such as MDMA, PMA, TMA,
LSD, GHB

- 300 grams or more but less than -20 years and 1

500 grams of marijuana day to Life
Imprisonment and
-Less than 5 gms. of Opium, Fineyears
-12 of 400T
andto1
Morphine, Heroin, cocaine or 500Ttopesos
day 20 years
cocaine hydrochloride, marijuana and a Fine of 300T
resin or marijuana resin oil, to 400T pesos
methamphetamine hydrochloride or
“shabu” or other drugs such as
MDMA, PMA, TMA, LSD, GHB

-Less than 300 grams of marijuana -12 years and 1

day to 20 years
and a Fine of 300T
to 400T pesos
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 -Positive or use of any dangerous 6 months
drugs after confirmatory test Rehabilitation in
*First offense government center

-Imprisonment of
15 Use of Dangerous Drugs
*Second Time 6 years and 1 day
to 12 years. Fine
of 50T to 200T
pesos

Sec.27. Criminal Liability of a Public Officer or Employee for Misappropriation, Misapplication or Failure
to Account for the Confiscated, Seized and/or Surrendered Dangerous Drugs, Plant Sources of Dangerous
Drugs, Controlled Precursors & Essential Chemicals, Instruments/Paraphernalia and/or Laboratory
Equipment Including the Proceeds or Properties Obtained for the Unlawful Act Committed. – The penalty of
life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from P500,000 - P10,000,000 in addition to absolute perpetual
disqualification from any public office, shall be imposed upon any public officer or employee who
misappropriates, misapplies or fails to account for confiscated, seized or surrendered dangerous drugs, plant
sources of dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals, instruments/paraphernalia and/or
laboratory equipment including the proceeds or properties obtained from the unlawful acts as provided for in
this Act.

Sec.28. Criminal Liability of Gov’t Officials & Employees – The maximum penalties of the unlawful acts
provided for in this Act shall be imposed, in addition to absolute perpetual disqualification from any public
office, if those found guilty of such unlawful acts are government officials & employees.

Sec.29. Criminal Liability of Planting of Evidence– Any person found guilty of “planting” any dangerous
drug & or controlled precursor & essential chemical, regardless, of quantity & purity, shall suffer the penalty of
death.
Article III
DANGEROUS DRUGS TEST AND RECORD REQUIREMENTS

Section 36 – Authorized Drug Testing

Authorized drug testing shall be done by any gov’t forensic laboratories or by any of the drug testing
laboratories accredited & monitored by the DOH to safeguard the quality of test results.

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The following shall be subjected to undergo drug testing:
MANDATORY DRUG TESTING
Applicants for driver’s license.
Applicants for firearm’s license and PTC-FOR
Officers and members of the military, police and other law enforcement agencies.
All persons charged before the prosecutor’s office with criminal offense having an imposable penalty of
imprisonment of not less than 6 yrs. & 1 day.
All candidates for public office whether appointed or elected both in the national or local government.

RANDOM DRUG TESTING

Officers and employees of public & private sectors.
Students of secondary & tertiary schools.

ARTICLE IV
PARTICIPATION OF THE FAMILY, STUDENTS, TEACHERS & SCHOOL AUTHORITIES IN THE
ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT
Sec. 41. Involvement of the Family
The family being the basic unit of the Filipino society shall be primarily responsible for the education and
awareness of the members of the family on the ill effects of dangerous drugs & close monitoring of family
members who may be susceptible to drug abuse.

Sec. 42. Student Councils and Campus Organizations.

All elementary, secondary and tertiary schools’ student councils & campus organizations shall include in their
activities a program for the prevention of & deterrence in the use of dangerous drugs, & referral for treatment
and rehabilitation of students for drug dependence.

Sec. 43. School Curricula – Instruction on the drug abuse prevention & control shall be integrated in the
elementary, secondary, & tertiary curricula of all public and private schools, whether general, technical,
vocational or agro-industrial as well as in non-formal, informal & indigenous learning systems. Such
instructions shall include:

1. Adverse effects of the abuse & misuse of dangerous drugs on the person, the family, the school & the
community;
2. Preventive measures against drug abuse;

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 3. Health, socio-cultural, psychological, legal & economic dimensions and implications of the drug
problem;
4. Steps to take when intervention on behalf of a drug dependent is needed, as well as the services
available for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents; &
5. Misconceptions about the use of dangerous drugs such as but not limited to, the importance and safety of
dangerous drugs for medical & therapeutic use as well as the differentiation between medical patients &
drug dependents in order to avoid confusion & accidental stigmatization in the consciousness of the
students.

Sec. 44. Heads, Supervisors, and Teachers of Schools. –

For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of Article II of this Act, all school heads, supervisors & teachers
shall be deemed persons in authority & as such, are hereby empowered to apprehend, arrest or cause the
apprehension or arrest of any person who shall violate any of the said provisions, pursuant to Section 5, Rule
113 of the Rules of Court. They shall be deemed person in authority if they are in the school or within its
immediate vicinity, or even beyond such immediate vicinity of they are in attendance at any school or class
function in their official capacity as school heads, supervisors, & teachers.

Sec. 45. Publication and Distribution of Materials on Dangerous Drugs.

With the assistance of the Board, the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), the Chairman of the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) & the Director General of the Technical Education & Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) shall cause the development materials on dangerous drugs to the students, the
faculty, the parents & the community.
Sec. 46. Special Drug Education Center.
With the assistance of the Board, the Department of the Interior & Local Government (DILG), the National
Youth Commission (NYC), & the Department of Social Welfare & Development (DSWD) shall establish in
each of its provincial office a special education drug center for out-of-school youth & street children. Such
Center which shall be headed by the Provincial Social Welfare Development Officer shall sponsor drug
prevention programs & activities & information campaigns with the end in view of educating the out-of-school
youth and street children regarding the pernicious effects of drug abuse. The programs initiated by the Center
shall likewise be adopted in all public & private orphanage & existing special centers for street children.

Sec. 46, c.3) National Commission (NYC)

c.3.1) Conduct life skills training to the out-of-school youth, street children and young drug dependents; and

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c.3.2) Provide access to existing programs/services of NYC, such as, but not limited to, Ship for Southeast
Asian Youth Program, Youth Entrepreneurship Program, and National Youth Parliament and Government
Internship Program.

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 Republic of the Philippines
Aklan State University
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
Kalibo, Aklan

MODULE TOPIC 2:
DRUG EDUCATION
a. General orientation on RA 9165, nature of drugs,
Module Topic 2. Drug Education drug menace, national drug situation, controlled
substances, and other pertinent laws.
Number of Hours 3hrs
b. Role of the youth on Drug detection and prevention.

Topic 2: Role Of Youth in Drug Detection and Prevention

CLASS : NSTP (ROTC/CWTS/LTS)

SUBJECT MATTER: Discussion about the vital contribution of today’s youth in detection and prevention
of drug abuse and addiction in the society.
COMPILED BY: PROF. RICHARD E.DIONISIO
ASU, NSTP DIRECTOR

SUBJECT CONTENTS:

I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI. References

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 SHARING EACH OTHER’S BURDENS
“It is no disgrace to share our troubles.
It is no crime to need sympathy
and understanding of friends.
In a friendship there is the magical warmth that surpasses
the power of medicine.
BE THAT FRIEND

EMPOWERING YOURSELF FOR LEADERSHIP ROLES

TIPS IN PREPARING ONESELF FOR LEADERSHIP:

Know Yourself
Develop a Love for People
Be Mentally Alert
Develop Inner Strength
Develop a Sense of Values
Do your Work well
Be Observant
Don’t set out to Achieve Big Tasks Immediately
Keep an Open Mind on All Subjects and Toward all People
Have a Positive Out look in Life
Learn to adjust to Change

HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUTH GROUPS

Contact Potential Members
Select an Adult Adviser
Conduct Your First Meeting
Structure Your Group
Train Group Members
Work with the Community

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WHAT CAN YOU DO AS MEMBERS OF YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
Work with other youth groups to support drug abuse prevention campaigns or programs in the
community
Start “Just Say NO” campaigns
Organize a dramatic group and a presentation on drug abuse that can be made available to other
organizations
Organize (under professional guidance) a group of high school youth to conduct rap sessions or
“sietehan” with elementary school children (fifth and sixth graders.
Mount an exhibit and display projects.
Plan and start “youth-to youth” programs

WHAT CAN YOU DO AS MEMBERS OF YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

Show films
Have father-son/mother-daughter dialogues with role model as speakers, and make drug abuse
prevention a major topic
Launch an “information anonymous” center to which concerned young people can direct information on
drug abuse which they can’t tell adults.
Organize contests in poster making, jingle and skit writing.

INTERESTING PROGRAMS
“Saying No” Programs
Positive Peer Programs
Drug and Alcohol Information Programs
Alternative Programs
Printing Own Newsletter

FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES
Sell Products
Perform
Plan Special Events
Bargain Sales
DRUG ABUSE
Is a problem which can be prevented? Prevention rests with you.
The important thing is to start where you are and respond to what is at hand!

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