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.
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.
This module was created with your needs in mind. Its aim is to assist you master and focus on the strategies in the prevention and control of cigarette smoking, drinking alcohol beverages and other vices. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The terminology used takes into account the students’ various levels of vocabulary. The Lesson is 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. The lesson is from the DepEd mandated learning competencies – which are the same learning competencies from what the formal schools are teaching.
The module consists of one lesson with different sets of activities to help you conceptualize the learning competency and objectives.
Lesson: Strategies in the Prevention and Control of Cigarette Smoking and Drinking Alcohol Beverages leading to a Better Life.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Discuss strategies in the prevention and control of cigarette smoking and drinking alcohol beverages.
a. identify policies, laws and guidelines in the family, school and community related to cigarette and alcohol use;
b. explain the strategies in prevention and control of cigarette smoking and drinking alcohol;
c. apply resistance skills or healthy alternatives in situations related to cigarette and alcohol use through creative ideas.