CRI023: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology

Module #3: Student Activity Sheet

Lesson title: Dangerous Drugs

Materials:
Learning Targets:
At the end of the module, students will be able to:
1. Identify the different types of drugs. References:
https://www.health.gov.au/health-
2. Discuss the law against the abuse of drugs. topics/drugs/about-drugs/types-of-drugs

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

Introduction

Hi! It is nice to be here with you again; you're going to learn another exciting lesson in today's
discussion, so pay attention and enjoy it. Before we start the discussion, let us review first your understanding
of the last lesson, below are questions regarding that, please answer it.

Direction: Answer the question below; be ready, the teacher/facilitator might call you to share your answer to
the class.

1. How improper tagging or labelling of evidence affects a suspect or a victim?

2. Using the scenario below, illustrate the chain of custody.

"Investigating Officer Steve collects the iron rod, packs it, and hands it over to forensic analyst Jack. Forensic
analyst Jack analyses the iron rod at the laboratory and collects fingerprints and blood from the iron
rod. Jack then hands over the iron rod and all the collected evidence from the iron rod to the evidence receiving
clerk Tom. The evidence receiving clerk Tom then stores the evidence in the evidence storage locker. Tom keeps
a record of all those who have accessed the original evidence."

B.MAIN LESSON
Directions. In this activity, you need to read and underline or highlight keywords for you to keep in mind some
essential terms/words used in the content notes; this will help you remember facts or theories and make the
learning session more meaningful. You may also do note-taking for your easy access to the information.

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 1

 CRI023: Forensic Chemistry and
Toxicology Module #3: Student

TYPES OF DRUGS
Drugs can be categorized by how they affect our bodies:

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 2

 CRI023: Forensic Chemistry and
Toxicology Module #3: Student

LAWS AGAINST THE ABUSE OF DRUGS

Republic Act 9165 or the Dangerous Drugs Act, is the blueprint of the Philippine government against
illegal drugs. In this law, the State needs to enhance further the efficacy of the law against dangerous drugs,
and it is one of today's more pressing social ills. Towards this end, the government shall pursue an intensive
and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs and other similar substances.
The government shall, however, aim to achieve a balance in the national drug control program so that people
with legitimate medical needs are not prevented from being treated with adequate amounts of appropriate
medications, including the use of dangerous drugs". In this law, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
(PDEA) was created for the efficient and effective law enforcement of all the provisions on dangerous drugs,
precursors, and essential chemicals as provided in R.A. No.9165.

Other laws include:

 [Republic Act No. 10640]: An Act To Further Strengthen The Anti-Drug Campaign Of The
Government, Amending For The Purpose Section 21 Of Republic Act No. 9165, Otherwise Known
As The “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act Of 2002″

 Republic Act No. 7624: An Act Integrating Drug Prevention And Control In The Intermediate And
Secondary Curricula As Well As In The Non-Formal, Informal And Indigenous Learning Systems
And For Other Purposes.

Check for Understanding (5 mins)

You are doing well! Next, you need to answer the activity below. This will assess your learning about the
lesson.

Directions: Read each question carefully. Write your answer on the space provided before the number.

1. This affect your ability to respond to what’s happening around you.

2. This Act mandates that drug prevention should be integrated in school curriculum.
3. With this drug, you may see or hear things that are not there, or you may have unusual
thoughts or feelings.
4. With this drug, you can feel more awake, alert, confident, or energetic. Larger doses can
cause anxiety, panic, seizures, stomach cramps, and paranoia.
5. This law stated that the State needs to enhance further the efficacy of the law against
dangerous drugs; it is one of today's more serious social ills.
6. This drug results in a feeling of relaxation, peace, and often sleepiness. These drugs can
also produce intense euphoria.
7. This drug dulled the senses and relieved pain.

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 2

 CRI023: Forensic Chemistry and
Toxicology Module #3: Student
8. A kind of drug that makes people feel supercharged with energy and focus, even to the
point of feeling invincible.
9. Small doses of this drug can make you feel relaxed, calm, and less inhibited. Larger doses
can cause sleepiness, vomiting and nausea, unconsciousness, and even death.
10. Examples include the illicit drug heroin and pharmaceutical drugs like OxyContin,
Vicodin, codeine, morphine, methadone, and fentanyl.

Check your answers against the Key to Corrections found at the end of this SAS. Write your score on
your paper.

B. LESSON WRAP-UP
C. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question 1. Can medicine be considered dangerous drugs?

Answer: Yes and No! Basically, it depends on the way someone uses that medicine, it should be used in
moderation and with a prescription. It will be considered dangerous if it is used and obtain illegally or if it aims
to cause harm to the patient or a person.

Question 2. Can marijuana be used medically?

Answer: Yes! To this date, some countries are exploring the use of marijuana in medical set-up since
marijuana can be hallucinogens, stimulants, and narcotics. It can be used in several medical situations,
especially as a pain reliever. Seeing the positive use of this drug, we shouldn't get blind to the possible
problems that could arise when used, one is drug dependency and possible addiction. So like any other drug, it
should be used with moderation and proper guidance by medical personnel.

Thinking about Learning (5 mins)

A). My Learner Tracker

Directions: Since you are done with today’s lesson, please carefully read the question below and give your
honest answer to it.

What was the most important thing you learned during this class?

What important question remains unanswered?

Job well done, you have reached the end of this module!

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 2

 CRI023: Forensic Chemistry and
Toxicology Module #3: Student

KEY TO CORRECTIONS
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
1. Depressants
2. Republic act no. 7624
3. Hallucinogens
4. Stimulants
5. Republic act no. 10640
6. Depressants
7. Narcotics/Opioid
8. Stimulants
9. Depressants
10. Narcotics/Opioid

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 5

 CRI023: Forensic Chemistry and
Toxicology Module #3: Student

Materials:
LABORATORY ACTIVITY #4: DANGEROUS DRUGS

Learning Targets: References:

At the end of the module, students will be able to: https://www.health.gov.au/health-
1. classify the different illegal drugs, topics/drugs/about-drugs/types-of-drugs
2. explain the effects of drugs in physical, mental,
and behavior of a person, and
3. familiarize with the PDEA and its functions.

INTRODUCTION

Drugs is a chemical substance that brings about physical, physiological, behavioral and/or psychological
change in the person taking it. All medicines are drugs but not all drugs are of medical value. Medicines are
legal drugs. These are substances that are prescribed by doctors to alleviate, cure, and relieve patients of certain
diseases and symptoms. But medical drugs taken by persons to whom they are not prescribed can be dangerous
as well.
Dangerous/prohibited drugs are substances that can potentially damage the brain, heart and other vital
organs. Dangerous drugs act directly on the central nervous system and therefore its effects are immediate.
When taken into the body, it brings about physical, emotional or behavioral changes such as; ability to stay
awake and do continuous activity; creates a sense of power and surge of energy; makes people paranoid or have
hallucinations; creates a feeling of peace and the absence of any care.
Activity #1
Directions: Click the following links below, and watch the corresponding videos in it. After watching, answer
the provided questions.

 https://youtu.be/caajGssCpEs
 https://youtu.be/jcG1VVcAqJ4
 https://youtu.be/R23KUZvjg4A

1. What are the effects of drugs in human behavior? Explain your answer.

.
This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 5
 CRI023: Forensic Chemistry and
Toxicology Module #3: Student

2. What are the effects of drugs in human health? Explain your answer

3. What are the things you want to implement to improve the security on Philippine National Police to minimize
the spreading of illegal drugs in our country?

Activity #2
Directions. Make a research and report video, 3-5 minutes, about the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
(PDEA), its powers, general administration, management, its chain of command and to be able to identify
authorities in the community responsible for enforcing RA 6425 or the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972.

This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 5