Prevention of Drugs and Substance of Abuse As discussed by ISMAEL D. GRANTUS, DFTLMNHS
“I understood myself only after I destroyed myself .”
OBJECTIVES Demonstrate understanding on the prevention of drugs and substance of abuse; Identifies the effects of drugs/substance of abuse; and Shares responsibility with community members through understanding of the different types of drugs/substance of abuse.
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What are the examples of abusive substances?
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But wait! I have questions…
Can we still prevent the excessive use of these substances?
Can we still help people suffering from too much use of abusive substances?
What do you think are the common ways to help people stop drug abuse?
Let us watch this video about a person who is into drugs and let us think of ways to help people on their battle against drugs and abusive substances.
How did you find the video?
What do you think are the effects of drug abuse to a persons health?
Are there still ways we can help those kind of people?
Can we still prevent these from happening?
H ow?
KNOW YOUR TEEN'S ACTIVITIES Pay attention to your teen's whereabouts. Find out what adult-supervised activities your teen is interested in and encourage him or her to get involved.
ESTABLISH RULES AND CONSEQUENCES Explain your family rules, such as leaving a party where drug use occurs and not riding in a car with a driver who's been using drugs. If your teen breaks the rules, consistently enforce consequences.
KNOW YOUR TEEN'S FRIENDS If your teen's friends use drugs, your teen might feel pressure to experiment, too.
KEEP TRACK OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Take an inventory of all prescription and over-the-counter medications in your home.
PROVIDE SUPPORT Offer praise and encouragement when your teen succeeds. A strong bond between you and your teen might help prevent your teen from using drugs.
SET A GOOD EXAMPLE If you drink, do so in moderation. Use prescription drugs as directed. Don't use illicit drugs.
VERY GOOD!
Again let us review, what are the ways to prevent substance and drug abuse?
Know your teen's activities Establish rules and consequences Know your teen's friends Keep track of prescription drugs Provide support Set a good example
Activity
What are your personal ideas on how to prevent substance and drug abuse?
Assignment: Create a slogan about your family’s idea on prevention on substance and drug abuse.