Post on 16-Jan-2017
THE DRUG SCENARIO IN THE PHILIPPINES
Substance use and abuse is a growing problem in the Philippines. According to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), an international drug monitoring agency, the Philippines is listed as one of the countries in Southeast Asia where drug trafficking is growing in numbers.
In the Philippines, drug use and abuse is a social and health concern. Poverty has become an increasing cause for involvement in the illegal drug trade. Foreign drug syndicates take advantage and exploit the poor and use promises of “easy money” to entice the people to serve as couriers and runners.
According to the 2012 statistics available in the Dangerous Drugs Board Website, the most common type of substance of abuse among Filipinos are:*Metamphetamine Hydrocholride (Shabu)*Cannabis (Marijuana)*Inhalants (Contact Cement adhesive)
FACTORS INFLUENCING SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE• Lack of Parental supervision and
support• Strong peer pressure and curiosity• Intense feelings of pleasure• Relief from stress, anxiety and
depression• Increased physical and cognitive
performance
PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST DRUG USE AND ABUSEDOMAIN WHAT YOU NEED
PERSONAL Self-control, positive self image and strong self esteem
FAMILY Parental monitoring and support and strong family
PEERS AND FRIENDS Academic competence and proper selection of friends and acquaintance
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY Effective laws and policies; strong community attachment
List the preventive factors against substance use and abuse. Explain how each factor helps prevent drug use and abuse. Refer to the illustration on the next slide. Write your answer on an intermmediate paper.
PREVENTIVE FACTORS AGAINST SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE