LESSON 7:

Risky Behaviors
of Adolescents
MEET US; THE REPORTERS

MADJINE, OMAR S. TERO, KENNETH M.

Lesson
Objectives
understand the risky behaviors of the
growing adolescent.
identify trouble signs that can lead to risky
behaviors and complications; and
discuss how to avoid risky behavior.
INTRODUCTION

All adolescents should Risk-taking is a normal part

of adolescents development.
be considered at risk due
to the prevalence of risk
Young people may be
behaviors, the inherent
exposed to similar risks but
development needs of respond differently. Some
adolescents, and the may not sustain any physical
various risk factors for or emotional damage while
their initiation and others may be affected for
maintenance. the rest of their lives.
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c o n t in u e in o u t
d o le s c e n c e it y t h r o u g h
e h a v io r in a n d m o r b id
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ll in f lu e n
and wi p l o r e
life. e g in t o e x
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e n c e , y o u n c lu d i n g s
a d o l e s c v io r s in a c y a n d
During e health beha , sexual intim
al te rn a ti v dr u g u s e
g a lc o h o l,
drinki n
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violenc i ts a d o le s c e n t a n
w in g
f h e a l th , i n th e fo l lo
a r t m e n t o id en t if i e d b o rti o n,
p
The de olicy (2000), ha rly childbearing, a ental s
H ea lt h P a n c e u se , e a t i o n , an d m
r is k s : s u b st s,, m a ln u t r i
heal t h e, a c cid e n t s
, v io le nc
HIV/AIDS
health.
Guidance of the family is also
important as the adolescent
develops into a mature adult.

Most of adolescents live with their

both parents, but because of the
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)
phenomenon the remaining
adolescents live without their
mother /father or even both of
their parents.
 What is a
RISK TAKING?
It is defined as participation in
potentially health - compromising
activities with little understanding of,
or in spite of an understanding of, the
possible negative consequences.
NOTE: It is a behavior of doing something
regardless of potential loss.
DATA on
NON-SEXUAL BEHAVIORS
21% of adolescents in the country are smoking.
39% of adolescents is drinking alcohol
More than 3 of 100 in adolescents have used
drugs.
While, greater than 8 of 100 have ever thought of
SUICIDE; and
Those who attempted suicide decrease of 2.4%
TECHNOLOGY based
TRANSACTION OF SEX
1. PHONE SEX
sexually explicit telephone conversation engaged in for the
purposes of sexual gratification
2. SEX TOYS
an object or device used for sexual stimulation or to
enhance sexual pleasure.
3. PORNOGRAPHY
is accessible over the internet, primarily via websites,
peer-to-peer file sharing, or Usenet newsgrowth.
 U A L
I E D SEX
IDE NTIF E
ONE IN THREE HAS SEXUAL EXPERIENCE.
T W E R THEY ARE ALSO ENGAGE IN SEX AT
S T H A
RI S K E YOUNGER AGES.
N G T H
D A M O ONE IN 50 HAD SEX BEFORE 15 AND ONE IN
F O U N O
I L I P I N FOUR HAD SEX BEFORE 18.
I N G F
G R O W E SEVEN IN 10 OF FIRST PREMARITAL SEX
T S A R
E S C E N CASES ARE UNPROTECTED AGAINST
AD O L
: UNINTENDED PREGNANCY AND SEXUALLY-
L L O W S
AS F O TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI).
 1.2% HAVE PAID FOR SEX AND
GIVING BIRTH AT YOUNGER AGE,
1.3% HAVE RECEIVED PAYMENT THIS ALSO BEEN EVIDENT OF
FOR SEX. FILIPINO YOUTH.
6.7% HAVE ENGAGED IN CASUAL TEENAGE FERTILITY IS THE LOWEST
SEX. AMONG OF ALL REGIONS OF THE
4.1% MOSTLY MALES HAVE FU** COUNTRY.
BUDDY (FUBU). PREVALENCE OF SEXUALLY
6.3% HAVE MALES HAVING SEX TRANSMITTED INFECTION (STI) LIKE
WITH MALES. HIV AND AIDS ARE INCREASING IN
2.9% OF MARRIED YOUTH THE YOUTH, AS OF 2013, 87% HAVE
(INCLUDING THOSE LIVE-IN) HEARD ABOUT HIV AND AIDS WITH
HAVE ENGAGED IN POOR UNDERSTANDING BEING THE
EXTRAMARITAL SEX. HIGHEST IN THE COUNTRY.
Sharing sexual images of someone without their consent.
Sharing sexual images of themselves without the
recipient being clear that they would like to see them.
Pretending love or liking for someone so they agree to
sexual activity.
Viewing sexaul images of children online.
Having sexual activity with someone who is significantly more
drunk than themselves.
Befriending a younger child in order to engage in sexual activity
and asking them not to tell.
Having sexual activity with someone who passively lets it happen.
Touching someone's bottom, breasts or crotch area without in.
 UBLE SIGNS AMO
TRO NG
TEENS:
1. sexual promiscuity
2. Regular use of drugs and alcohol
3. Repeated violation of law or school regulation.
4. Running away more than once in three months
5. Skipping school more than once in three months
6. Aggressive outburst/impulsiveness
7. Dark drawing or writing
8. Deterioration hygiene
9. Oppositional behavior
10. Refusal to work/non-complaincer
11. Chronic lateness
12. Falling asleep in class
13. Changes in physical appearance
14. Excessive daydreaming
They are some harmful practices
culture and tradition play a significant
role in shaping the way young people
and adolescent behave and lives.
Young people have become victims of
some harmful traditional practices,
Whick affect their human and
reproductive rights. These practices
differ from place to place but
primarily affect women.
COMMON DRUGS
abused by young
people and their
effects
The
marijuana also known as cannabis, grass,
joint, splif, hasbish, plot, weed.

w or lw ide. U su al ly pe op le sm ok e
is a plant grown and used
an d th e st em ca n be ka d in to
the leaves but the leaves
tea, or even cookies.

us es in cr ea se in he ar t ra te an d di la ti on
Effect: marijuana ca
th e ey es , w hi ch cr ea te th e
of certain blood vessels in
characteristics of blood short eyes
actual photo of marijuana
The
mairungi also known as Khat, Qat and
Mirrae.

fo r fo r a st im ul an t le af th at is
it is the common name
st A fr ic a. It is he lp so m eo ne ge el
chewed in much of ea
en t, an d en er ge ti c an d it ca n al so
more awake, confid
reduce the hunger.

in cl ude sl ee pl es sn es s, an xi ety,
Effects; negative effect
aggressive
actual photo of mairungi
The
ALCOHOL
is the common drugs and
is used worlwide. and also
to find and consume. Peo easy
ple drinks alcohol individua
drunk. l gets

Effect; further drinking c

an cause slurred speech
aggressive behavior that c and
an lead to fight, rape, or
kind of violence. other
actual photo of ALCOHOL
CIGARETTES
 COCAINE
It is prepared from coa leaves which are greenish, yellow leaves
of different size and appearance. Cocaine usually comes in a
white powdered from a crack looks like hard white rocks. It is
usually shorted up the nose. It also can be injected or smoked.

Effects; a small amount of cocaine will raise body temperature

make the heart faster increase the breathing rate make you feel
over confident and make you more alert with extra energy.
actual photo of cocaine
HEROINE
 INHALANTS AND SOLVENTS
Chemicals that can be inhaled, such as glue, gasoline, aerosol,
sprays, lighter fluids. chemical is placed over the nose and
mouth

Effects; inhalants may give the users a high for a very period
of time. They make him/her feel numb for a short period of
time, dizzy, confused, and drowsy. They also headaches, nausea,
fainting, accelerated heartbeat, disorientation and hallucinations.
EXAMPLE OF INHALANTS AND SOLVENT
 TIPS TO
AVOID DRUGS IN ADOLESCENTS
You do not need to You do not need to
take drugs to be take drugs to feel
liked by other people. brave or courageous.

You do not need You have, inside you, the

drugs to cope with strength and inner
resources to deal with any
sorrow or situation and any
disappointments. problem.
 THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING GUYS!
-Madjine and Tero
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