This is the Grade 8 Health self-learning module for Quarter 4, Module 1, titled “Addiction? No Way!”. It was developed by DepEd Caraga Region (First Edition, 2020) for learners studying at home or in school. It has one lesson, on gateway drugs. After it, learners should be able to explain what gateway drugs are, name the main types, and show ways to prevent their abuse through a poster slogan.
What learners will learn
The module’s competency is to discuss gateway drugs (H8S-IVa-27). Learners are expected to:
- define what gateway drugs are;
- identify the types of gateway drugs; and
- illustrate ways of preventing the abuse of gateway drugs through a poster slogan.
Lessons in this module
- Lesson 1: Gateway Drugs. Explains why cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana are called gateway drugs, how each one harms health, and why young people can easily get hold of them.
Key ideas: what gateway drugs are
The module describes gateway drugs as commonly used drugs that are believed to lead to the use of other, more addictive drugs. Its three examples are cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana. They can cause addiction and health problems such as cancer and brain damage.
Cigarettes and alcohol are legal and sold in local stores, so almost anyone can buy them, including curious young people who want to try new things. The module cites the National Youth Commission, which reported that 2 out of 5 Filipino teenagers aged 13 to 15 smoke. Health experts blame the low prices of cigarettes and alcohol. In response, the Sin Tax Reform Law (Republic Act 10351) raised taxes on tobacco and alcohol products. The money helps fund the government’s Universal Health Care program.
The three gateway drugs
| Drug | What the module says |
|---|---|
| Cigarette | A paper-wrapped roll of shredded or ground tobacco. It contains nicotine and other cancer-causing chemicals. Inhaled smoke goes straight to the lungs and can cause cancer of the mouth, throat, larynx, and esophagus, as well as heart disease. |
| Alcohol | Drinks made by fermenting fruits, grains, or other sources of sugar, such as beer, wine, and liquor. People often start drinking socially, make it part of their routine, then rely on it for relief, and become alcoholics. An alcoholic is a person who can no longer control their use of alcohol. |
| Marijuana | Also called “pot.” Many people see it as a harmless “soft drug” or “herb,” but people can overdose. Users are also more likely to move on to harder drugs like cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy. |
Parts and activities of the module
- What I Know: a 10-item multiple-choice pretest on gateway drugs.
- What’s In: a 15-item review of the previous module on communicable disease prevention and control, including the three levels of prevention and common pathogens, answered from a word bank.
- What’s New (Observe Me!): learners look at a picture of an alcoholic drink and a cigarette, then answer guide questions about smoking and drinking.
- What is It: the lesson discussion.
- What’s More: Activity 1 (10 true-or-false statements, such as “If you eat while you drink, you won’t get drunk”) and Activity 2 (unscramble five words related to the lesson).
- What I Have Learned: five reflection questions, such as “What are the three main gateway drugs?”
- What I Can Do: a poster slogan on preventing the abuse of gateway drugs, done on one whole long bond paper.
- Assessment: five matching-type items and five true-or-false items.
- Additional Activities: an essay of at least five sentences on the message of the song “Lakas Tama” by Siakol, plus three questions on why people smoke and how to reduce tobacco use.
The poster slogan is scored from 5 (very good) to 2 (poor) on four criteria:
- content;
- attractiveness;
- the slogan itself (required number of words, original, catchy); and
- relevance of graphics, including source notes for borrowed images.
How to use this module
- Learners: Answer the pretest first, then work through the parts in order. Write all answers in your activity notebook or on a separate sheet, not on the module. Use the answer key honestly to check your work, and finish with the assessment.
- Parents and facilitators: Help your child follow the directions. Prepare a long bond paper and coloring materials for the poster, and give access to the Siakol song for the essay. Contact the teacher if your child has questions.
- Teachers: The answer key covers the pretest, the What’s In review, and both What’s More activities. Check the poster slogan with the rubric.
A few items need care. In the pretest, the choices for items 5 and 6 appear to be swapped. The answer key also repeats and lists more items than the pretest has. A teacher’s answer is needed for the Assessment items, which have no printed key.
Frequently asked questions
What grade and quarter is the Addiction? No Way! module for?
It is Health for Grade 8, Quarter 4, Module 1. It is a self-learning module from DepEd Caraga Region, First Edition 2020.
What are gateway drugs according to the module?
Gateway drugs are commonly used drugs believed to lead to the use of more addictive drugs. The module names cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana as examples.
What competency does this module cover?
It covers the competency to discuss gateway drugs, coded H8S-IVa-27. This includes defining them, identifying their types, and making a poster slogan on preventing their abuse.
Does the module have an answer key?
Yes. It has keys for the pretest, the review activity, and the What’s More activities. No key is printed for the final Assessment.
What is the performance task in this module?
Learners make a poster slogan about preventing the abuse of gateway drugs on one whole long bond paper. It is scored on content, attractiveness, the slogan, and graphic relevance.
Full text of the module
The text below is a transcription of the PDF above, as printed.
Health: Quarter 4 – Module 1: Addiction? No Way!
[illustration: students reading and studying under a tree, with a teacher at a desk, a globe, and a lamp]
CO_Q4_Health 8_ Module 1
Health – Grade 8 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 4 – Module 1: Addiction? No Way! First Edition, 2020
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Development Team of the Module
Writers: Gelody B. Elumba, Marie B. Bernadez, Mea-Ann Oscianas, Moriah Jireh Paña Editors: Amor T. Ragosta, Maria Joan Princess C. Pulido Reviewers: Ferdinand C. Elma, Jocelyn E. Plaza, Maricel G. Capiña, Danny O. Baldos, Ivy I. Naparan, Ruth C. Cuesta Illustrator: Mary Joy B. Oliverio Layout Artists: Jay Michael A. Calipusan, Jaypee D. Platero, Blessy T. Soroysoroy Management Team: Francis Cesar B. Bringas, Isidro M. Biol Jr., Josephine Chonie M. Obseñares, Bernard C. Abellana, Maripaz F. Magno, Lorenzo O. Macasocol, Gemma A. De Paz, Lorna P. Gayol, Avalota A. Cejas, Lelani R. Abutay, Abraham L. Masendo, Jocelyn E. Plaza, Joel P. Longaquit, Philip Trillana, Narciso C. Oliveros Jr., Ferdinand C. Elma, Ofelia C. Siangco, Maria Joan Princess C. Pulido, Menerva P. Barabar
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Health
Quarter 4 – Module 1: Addiction? No Way!
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you understand gateway drugs and their effect on your health. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
This module contains:
- Lesson 1 – Gateway Drugs
After going through this module, you are expected to:
- Discuss gateway drugs (H8S-IVa-27);
a. define what are gateway drugs;
b. identify the types of gateway drugs; and
c. illustrate the ways of preventing the abuse of gateway drugs through a poster slogan.
What I Know
Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers in your activity notebook.
Which of the following is NOT a gateway drug?
a. Alcohol
b. Cigarette
c. Marijuana
d. SoftdrinksWhat harmful ingredients can be found in cigarettes?
a. Cocaine
b. Heroin
c. Marijuana
d. NicotineWhic of the following drugs can lead young people to take from less harmful drugs to more harmful drugs?
a. Gated drugs
b. Gateway drugs
c. Pathway drugs
d. Stepladder drugsWhich is considered a gateway drug?
a. Cocaine
b. Heroin
c. Marijuana
d. MethWhich of the following diseases is caused by cigarettes smoking?
a. Beer
b. Juice
c. Vodka
d. WineWhich is NOT an example of alcohol among the choices below?
a. Self-assessment
b. Career Exploration
c. Decision Making
d. Plan of ActionWhich of the following is considered legal drugs?
a. Alcohol and Heroin
b. Caffeine and Nicotine
c. Cigarette and Alcohol
d. Marijuana and CigaretteWhat will you do if you know someone suffering from addiction?
a. Advice him/her to undergo proper counseling
b. Help him/her to divert attentions from using illegal drugs
c. Keep him/her away from other drug users
d. All of the aboveHow will you help a person to avoid using gateway drugs?
a. Goal Setting
b. Having supportive friends and family
c. Focusing on career
d. All of the aboveWhat do you call a person who can no longer control their use of alcohol?
a. Alcoholic
b. Coping Alcohol Drinker
c. Occasional Alcohol Drinker
d. Social Alcohol Drinker
Module 1 Gateway Drugs
[illustration: hand holding a puzzle piece]
Gateway drugs are types of commonly used drugs that are believed to lead to the use of other more addictive drugs such as cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana. It is a harmful drug that can cause addiction and health problems like cancer, brain damage, and many more.
What’s In
In the previous module, you have gained an understanding of communicable diseases prevention and control.
This time, let us check if you have a clear understanding of your previous lessons.
Directions: Read carefully the statement and choose the correct answer from the box. Write your answers in your activity notebook.
| Word Bank | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| pathogens | virus | fungus | protozoan |
| damage | immunization | monitoring | primary level |
| screening | prevent | rehabilitating | secondary level |
| treatment | tertiary level | therapy | parasite |
In the three levels of prevention, what is the first level?
What is the objective of this first level? It is to _____ one from having the disease.
What is considered
asthe best example of primary prevention and health education to all?What do you call the second level of prevention?
To prevent long-term complications, what is the focus of the tertiary level to the sick person?
transcriber’s note: on page 8, “disease” and “s” in “diseases” and the word “as” in question 3 appear struck through in the source image; they are shown here with strikethrough.
What is the best action to do at the secondary level of prevention aside from prompt diagnosis?
What kind of test is done by diagnosing diseases quickly?
What do you call the third level of prevention?
When the disease already started, what activity in the secondary level of prevention aims to prevent?
When the person is sick, what is the best thing to do aside from following up at the tertiary level?
What is done to a patient to help restore functions in debilitating diseases?
What do you call a pathogen that causes athlete’s foot?
Which pathogen causes pneumonia?
What tiny microorganisms causes many of the most common diseases?
Which pathogens causes amoebic dysentery?
What’s New
Observe Me!
Directions: In your activity notebook, write your ideas about the picture. Answer the guide questions that follow.
[illustration: a bottle labeled “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE”, a glass, and an ashtray with a burning cigarette]
Guide Questions:
- What do you observe in the picture?
- What can you say about cigarette smoking?
- What is your opinion about drinking alcohol?
- In your own opinion, what is the reason why people smoke and drink alcohol?
What is It
What are Gateway drugs?
Gateway drugs are legal drugs that can be accessed and can be used by everyone at any age through the local store like cigarettes and consumable alcohol. Since these gateway drugs are accepted in our society, cigarettes, and alcoholic beverages are always available in any store. Anyone can buy them, even young individuals who are curious and eager to try new things.
The National Youth Commission (NYC) stated that 2 out of 5 Filipino teenagers aged 13 to 15 years old smoke cigarettes (philstar.com, March 16, 2012). Furthermore, in a study conducted by an anti-tobacco group in the year 2011, 10 Filipinos die every year of tobacco-related diseases (Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sept. 19, 2011). Health experts explained that the continuous increase in cigarette use and alcohol consumption by Filipino teenagers is due to their very cheap prices. Acting on this, the Sin Tax Reform bill was passed to Republic Act 10351. It aims to increase the taxes on all tobacco and alcohol products. It helps finance the Universal Health Care program of the government and addresses public health issues relating to alcohol and tobacco consumption.
What is cigarette?
A cigarette is a cylindrical roll wrapped in paper with shredded or ground tobacco inside. It contains nicotine and other cancer-causing chemicals. When the smoke of a cigarette is inhaled, it will go directly to the lungs and can cause cancer in the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, and heart disease.
What is alcohol?
Alcohol or Alcoholic drink is a type of alcohol that is produced by fermentation of fruits, grains, or other sources of sugar. The examples of alcoholic drinks that are the most widely consumed drug are beer, wine, and liquor of various types. People commonly start out drinking socially, making alcohol a part of their routine, and soon find themselves looking for alcohol for the relief and refuge that they need. They ended becoming alcoholics.
What is Marijuana?
Most people who start out using marijuana do not plan to end up as hard drug users. After all, most people perceive the pot (another name for marijuana) as a “soft drug”, just a “herb” and a drug that is not addictive. However, many people are suffering an overdose. Moreover, people who use marijuana are more likely to use harder drugs like cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy.
What’s More
Activity 1. True or False
Directions: Below are statements about gateway drugs. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong. Do it in your activity notebook.
_______ 1. Alcohol is a drug just like marijuana, cocaine, and heroin.
_______ 2. Alcohol makes people lively.
_______ 3. Alcohol cannot affect you if you only have one drink.
_______ 4. Marijuana is a gateway drug.
_______ 5. Women usually get drunk more quickly than men do.
_______ 6. If you only drink when you party or only drink beer, you can’t become an alcoholic.
_______ 7. If you eat while you drink, you won’t get drunk.
_______ 8. Marijuana is okay for you, while other drugs are bad.
_______ 9. Over-the-counter drugs are not addictive.
_______ 10. Pregnant women should never drink alcohol in any form.
Activity 2: Unscramble Me
Directions: Arrange the jumbled letters. Write each formed words on the space provided before each number. Do it in your activity notebook.
_____ 1. J U M A I R A N A
_____ 2. W Y G A E A T G U D S R
_____ 3. G E E T T C I A R
_____ 4. H O A C L O L
_____ 5. D C A D T I N O I
What I Have Learned
Now that you have learned the gateway drugs. This time, let’s check your understanding of it.
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Answer the guide questions in your activity notebook.
- What are the three main gateway drugs?
- What are the harmful effects of gateway drugs?
- What is cigarette smoking?
- As a teenager, how does drinking alcohol affect your health?
- How are youth affected by gateway drugs?
What I Can Do
Directions: Make a poster slogan about preventing the abuse of gateway drugs. Use 1 whole long bond paper. Try to be creative in your drawings using colors and other designs.
Poster Slogan Rubrics
| Criteria | Very Good 5 | Good 4 | Fair 3 | Poor 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information. | All required elements are included on the poster. | Only few required elements are missing on the poster. | Several required elements are missing on the poster. | |
| Attractiveness | The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, colors and neatness. | The poster is attractive in terms of design, colors and neatness. | The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. | The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. | |
| Slogan | The slogan has the required number of words. It is original and catchy. | The slogan has the required number of words. It is original but not catchy. | The slogan does not follow the required number of words. However, it is catchy but not original. | The slogan does not follow the required number of words. It is not original and catchy. | |
| Graphic Relevance | All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have note about their source. | All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. Some graphics have a note about their source. | All graphics relate to the topic. One or two borrowed graphics have sources noted. | Graphics do not relate to the topic or several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation. |
Assessment
I. Matching Type
Directions: Match column A with the correct answer on column B. Write the letter of the correct answers in your activity notebook.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. It is a disease that is caused by cigarette smoking. | A. Alcoholic |
| 2. A cylindrical roll of shredded tobacco wrapped in paper. | B. Cancer |
| 3. This can lead young people to take from less harmful drugs to more harmful drugs. | C. Nicotine |
| 4. It is a harmful ingredient found in cigarette. | D. Cigarette |
| 5. A person who can no longer control the use of alcohol. | E. Gateway Drugs |
II. True or False
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong. Write the correct answers in your activity notebook.
_________ 6. Marijuana is considered a soft drug. It is also known as Pot.
_________ 7. Cigarette and alcohol are considered as legal drugs.
_________ 8. Republic Act 10356 is also known as Sin Tax Reform Law.
_________ 9. Alcoholic drink is a type of alcohol that is produced by fermentation of fruits, grains, or other sources of sugar.
_________ 10. When the smoke of a cigarette is inhaled, it will go directly to the heart.
Additional Activities
Activity 1
Directions: Listen to the song “Lakas Tama” by Siakol. Write an essay about the message of the song with a minimum of five sentences.
Activity 2
Directions: Answer the questions below. Write your answers in your activity notebook.
- Based on your observation, why do people smoke?
- As a student, what will be your contribution to our community in minimizing tobacco use?
- How can you protect yourself from the danger of tobacco use?
Answer Key
[transcriber’s note: this page is printed rotated 180 degrees; the boxes are transcribed in reading order, left column to right, top row then bottom row]
What I Know
- D
- D
- B
- C
- A
- B
- C
- D
- D
- A
- A
- D
- C
- A
- D
What’s In
- Primary Level
- Prevent
- Immunization
- Secondary Level
- Rehabilitating
- Treatment
- Screening
- Tertiary Level
- Damage
- Monitoring
- Therapy
- Fungus
- Virus
- Pathogens
- Protozoan
What’s More
Activity 1
- True
- True
- False
- True
- True
- False
- False
- False
- True
- True
Activity 2
- Marijuana
- Gateway Drugs
- Cigarette
- Alcohol
- Addiction
What I Know
- D
- D
- B
- C
- A
- B
- C
- D
- D
- A
- A
- D
- C
- A
- D
What’s In
- Primary Level
- Prevent
- Immunization
- Secondary Level
- Rehabilitating
- Treatment
- Screening
- Tertiary Level
- Damage
- Monitoring
- Therapy
- Fungus
- Virus
- Pathogens
- Protozoan
References
Book
Department of Education.2013. Physical Education and Health 8, Learner’s Module Philippines: Vicarish Publication and Trading, Inc.
Online Articles
Choy, Andy. Gateway Drug. July 18, 2016. https://www.slideshare.net/AndyChoy3/gateway-drug (accessed May 25, 2020).
Gonzales, Matt. What Are Gateway Drugs? Information and Prevention. February 28, 2020. https://www.drugrehab.com/guides/gateway-drugs/ (accessed May 25, 2020).
Jem, Jewel. Gateway Drugs-Cigarettes and Alcohol. January 31, 2018. https://www.slideshare.net/jawel02/prevention-of-substance-use-abuse gateway-drugs-cigarettes (accessed May 25, 2020).
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