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UNIT 10
FINAL C0VERAGE

MODULE TOPIC. ALCOHOLISM

Module description:
Alcoholism has no clear historic origin but in the Old Testament of
the holy bible, drinking wines was mentioned several times and there
were two common reasons why people drink; celebrate a feast or family
occasion and celebrate victory in war. The bible, like other medical
books mention about its ill effects if consumption is too much, not to
mention also its immortality. Wine consumption and alcoholic beverages
( if they available during that period) was never been prohibited in the
bible for as long it is taken in moderation , indeed Jesus Christ during
last supper, used wine as a symbol of his blood. Even medical
practitioners today suggest wine consumption to have a healthy heart.

On the other hand, setting aside the ill effects of excessive

consumption of alcoholic beverages, the habit have so many social
effects like accident, crime, lack of time for family, neglect to financial
obligation and many more. Realizing its physical and social effects of
alcoholism, many states including Philippines, started to enact several
law to control the habit like selling to minors ( even if it will be
consumed by his guardian), forbidding its sale before and during
election period, and many more.

Credit Unit: 3 units/ 18 weeks

Summary of learning outcomes
 At the end of this module, you must be able to;
-define 'alcoholism'
-list the signs and symptoms of alcoholism
-explain the consequences of alcoholism
-describe the treatment options for alcoholism
-outline genetic and environmental influences on alcoholism
Alcoholism defined
Alcoholism has been known by a variety of terms, including alcohol
abuse and alcohol dependence. Today, it’s referred to as alcohol use
disorder.
It occurs when you drink so much that your body eventually becomes
dependent on or addicted to alcohol. When this happens, alcohol
becomes the most important thing in your life.
People with alcohol use disorder will continue to drink even when
drinking causes negative consequences, like losing a job or destroying
relationships with people they love. They may know that their alcohol
use negatively affects their lives, but it’s often not enough to make them
stop drinking.

Some people may drink alcohol to the point that it causes problems, but
they’re not physically dependent on alcohol. This used to be referred to
as alcohol abuse.
In layman term, alcoholism is often referred to as the condition that
results to habitual consumption of alcohol beverages despite its danger
to health and several negative consequences to the society. In its modern
definition, alcoholism is described as addiction and disease.

Alcohol abuse vs. alcohol dependence

Alcohol abuse has been described as any” damaging use” of alcohol.

Alcohol differs from alcohol dependence because the former foes do not
result to uncontrollable longing for alcohol, loss of control, or physical
dependence.
 CAUSES OF ALCOHOLISM

The habit and physical dependence on alcohol does not happen in

overtime. When habit continues to persist and the volume continues to
increase then chance of physical dependence is high.When it is normal
for every individual to continuously consume alcohol every time without
consideration in terms of time and occasion then a person will be
considered as alcoholic. Like drugs, a person will continue to crave and
will not function normally without alcohol intake. His body will treat
alcohol as normal component of his body system and without it his
system will be incomplete.
Other factors can lead to excessive drinking that contributes to the
addiction process. These includes:

1.Genetics. several medical studies found out that alcoholism is

hereditary. Thus, if the parents are consumers of alcohol then there is a
big possibility for the children to drink alcohol also.

2.Emotional state. Stress , worries,fears,or emotional pain can lead

individuals to engage in alcoholic beverages drinking in order to fight
emotional disturbance.

3.Psychological factors. Low self- confidence and depression lead also

to alcohol abuse. Individuals who are not used to speak in public often
consume alcohol to get rid of their fears. Depressed people also consume
alcohol in order to forget their painful experience.

4.Social and cultural factors. Endorsement from television, radio, and

newspapers shows that it is okay to drink alcohol. People in the
entertainment media were being idolized by the public usually act as an
endorsers of different brands of beer, wine, and other alcoholic
beverages.
5.Geographic factors. people who lived in elevated and cold places are
likely to engage in drinking alcohol in order to resist the temperature.
Example baguio city, people drink alcohol and at the same time
consume dog meat to fight the cold.

EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM

Addiction to alcohol always causes severe physical, social, and other

relate problems.

Physical effects of alcoholism

Habitual consumption of alcohol beverages may lead to liver
disorders( cirrhosis), gastrointestinal problems( gastritis) ,
cardiovascular problems ( stroke or heart failure) , diabetes, erectile
dysfunction, interrupts menstruation , bone loss including thinning of
bones and risk of fractures , neurological complications like numbness
of hands and feet including disordered thinking and irreversible brain
disorder called” korsakoff’s psychosis” (severe memory loss).

For pregnant, it can result to birth defects such as small head, heart
defects, short eyelids and various abnormalities on the child. Alcohol
consumption has been linked to various cancers like mouth , pharynx
(throat), esophagus , larynx, liver and colon, rectum and breast.

Social effects of alcoholism

The nonmedical complications of alcoholism and alcohol abuse also

are grave. Many people die of alcohol-related causes. Alcohol is a
significant factor in vehicular accidents. In the Philippines, most
casualties are riding a motorcycle.
 Alcohol lowers your inhibitions and affects thoughts, emotions and
judgment that also lead to domestic violence, sexual and physical abuse,
suicide, murder, robbery, hazing, and other crimes, alcohol addiction
may also affect performance in work ( including absenteeism ). For
students, academic performance is also affected.how

How to avoid alcoholism?

1.Proper guidance from parents- parents play vital role in keeping away
their children from alcoholism. It is important that parents should
constantly monitor their children’s activities their companion. It is
necessary to educate children about alcoholism and its ill effect.

2.Avoid situations that will lead to depression- individuals must

undergo self- reflection and learn to accept what he is, his capabilities,
be satisfied on what he possesses and those things that are impossible for
her/him to have or attain on his/her lifetime. This is to avoid depression.
It is important to engage in social activities like parties, picnics, and
other gatherings where attendance of many people is observed. Attend
only to social gatherings where alcoholic beverages are being served.

3.Avoid tempting situations- it is important to avoid places where

alcohol is being served like disco houses, bars, clubs, and other similar
places. Be with the company of people who are not habitual alcohol
drinkers. Engage in healthy activities like going to the gym for a
workout, listening to music or yoga.

4.Seek medical assistance- in case or too much dependence to alcoholic

beverages , it is necessary to seek assistance to doctors including
therapist or counselor.

5.Roles of the government- government must ensure that laws are

faithfully executed. Activities like parents ordering their children to buy
alcoholic beverages or mini-groceries selling alcoholic beverages to
minors should not be tolerated. Also the imposition of higher taxes to
alcoholic beverages should be passed in order to discourage alcohol
drinkers form buying.

SIBUGAY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INCORPORATED

Lower Taway, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
www.sibugaytech.edu.ph
Email Address: [email protected]
Telefax: (062)222-2469, Mobile No.: 09285033733
UNIT 11
MODULE TOPIC. PROSTITUTION
Module description:
In a country like Philippines where there is lack of job opportunities
and few can afford college education, prostitution can be the desperate
move to earn a living. In order to feed an empty stomach of family
members, dignity and sanctity of cohabitation is set aside in order to
survive. People might be judgmental to condemn prostitution but
morality could be secondary consideration if family members are
starving to death. In some cases, although they are employed in a
descent profession but the wage may not be enough to provide the needs
of every family members, they still engage in prostitution. Prostitution
offers a higher salary that could even tempt some average income
earners to leave their profession and engage the ”trade of the flesh”

Credit Unit: 3 units/ 18 weeks

Summary of learning outcomes
At the end of this module, you must be able to;
- Define prostitution
- Elaborate the types of prostitution
 - Understands the causes of prostitution

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Prostitution defined

Prostitution is derived from the English word “hora” meaning desire. It

is commonly defined as the selling of sexual favor in exchange of
money .the sexual favor is usually offered by people who are not known
or has no relationship to the client called prostitute. Prostitute may be
male, female or a child engaged in heterosexual or homosexual activity.
In general, prostitutes are young people and their clients are much older
than them.

TYPES OF PROSTITUTES

In the Philippines, there are six types of prostitution and these are;

1.Street prostitution- the client looks for sex worker along the road,
park, avenue, vehicles park on the street and other public places
services.

2.Brothel prostitution- the client proceed to premises clearly

established for sexual activity.

3.Escort prostitution- it is the most secret form of sex work. The client
calls sex worker by phone or through hotel personnel.

4.Private prostitution- the client calls sex worker using phone. The
activity usually take place to the client’s house.
5.Club/pub/ktv bar and bar prostitution- the client goes to
establishment that offers liquor and entertainment through females
dancing wearing sexy dresses.

6.Internet prostitution- the client uses the internet to contact sex

worker. There is no actual sexual activity in this type of prostitution.

CAUSES OF PROSTITUTION

1.POVERTY- poverty and unemployment go hand-in-hand if a person

has nothing to eat, then they are vulnerable to do desperate act in order
to survive without thinking the morality and legality of his/her acts.

2.POOR PARENTING- most deviant behavior are attributed to poor

parenting or even parents not serving as role model. Lack of guidance
from parents and their immoral activities like prostitution.

3.ACCULTURATION- sociologist consider acculturation as one basic

factor for the existence and proliferation of prostitution, particularly in
poor countries.

4.HUMAN TRAFFICKING- it is another acts that leads to prostitution .

human trafficking represents the world’s third largest criminal activity
following only after drug and weapons trafficking is sometimes
purported to send teenagers to other countries to work.

5.SOCIAL MEDIA- the use of internet provides greater access for

prostitution activities with just one click from computer mouse,
transaction is fast and easily done. Credit cards are used to pay the
prostitutes.
6.PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS-consumers of pornographic
materials are at risk of developing deviant sexual behavior. The use of
materials puts the viewer to act out the pornography based fantasies.

7.POOR IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW- prostitution continue to exist

because of poor implementation of our laws that penalizes prostitution.
The attitude on ningas cogon and bribery as some reasons why trade of
flesh continue to exist.

EFFECTS OF PROSTITUTION

1. Spread of sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis , gonorrhea,

pubic lice, including HIV or AIDS are made possible through
prostitution.
2. Prostitution promotes illicit sexual relationship and endangers
marriage.
3. Prostitution destroys the sanctity and sacred needs of sexual
cohabitation which is a blessing of marriage and should not be acquired
only by means of money.
4. Because of tempting salary of being prostitutes, it takes away the grit
and perseverance of the people in looking for a more descent means of
livelihood.
5. Prostitution opens an opportunity for scrupulous businessmen to
exploit financially disadvantaged and unemployed members of the
society by offering them this kind of profession.

HOW TO PREVENT PROSTITUTION

1.GENERATION OF JOBS- This is the primary cause of prostitution

lack of job opportunities to some members of the society that is why
prostitution became rampant.
2.STRICT IMPLEMENTATION LAWS PENALIZING
PROSTITUTION- Government must conduct raid on establishment that
promotes prostitution activities.

3.ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY-Since there are street prostitutes, civil

society must act as watch-dog to avoid proliferation of this kind of
prostitute.

4.ENACTMENT OF NEW LAW TO COMBAT PROSTITUTION-

Since there is escort and internet prostitution, it is difficult to penalize
people involved in this kind of prostitution activity because
encroachment to the client and to the prostitute’s right to privacy will
become an issue.

5.ROLE OF THE CHURCH-Being dominantly catholic nation, church

must perform its role by constantly reminding the faithful about
sacredness of cohabitation, adultery, immorality, and penalty for
prostitutes, moral way of living, sanctity of marriage and other moral
issues related to prostitution.

6.MORE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR POOR STUDENTS-

Since there are student prostitutes, they are forced to engage in the
“trade of the flesh” because of their inability to pay their tuition fees.

ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME( AIDS)

Some people considered it as a cures or natural phenomenon ;AIDS is

undeniably a disease that most people fear to acquire. This viral disease
destroys to human body immune system, living the individual vulnerable
to other diseases. The incubation period of the virus starts from six
months up to five years or more. Death is inevitable to those people
infected to this disease and to add the rejection and annoyance from the
society. Some people had the tendency to hastily to judge those infected
as immoral individual. This behavior only manifests the ignorance of the
 people about the disease. Although morality is not the point of
discussion but psychologically and morally, AIDS is a by-product of
both abnormal sexual behavior and weak moral foundation since most
people who are infected of this disease are engaged in multiple sex
partners.

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AIDS

1.Observe fidelity; avoid promiscuous relationship.

2.In case of a need for blood transfusion, see to it that blood donated are
coming from healthy donors.
3. Learn the ill effects of AIDS and how to prevent it.
4. In case of discovery of infected persons, report them to proper
authorities
5. Submit yourself for regular check up.

TERMS AND PHRASES TO MASTER

PROSTITUTION INTERNET PROSTITUTION
STREET PROSTITUTION BAR PROSTITUTION
BROTHEL PROSTITUTION AIDS
ESCORT PROSTITUTION HIV
PRIVATE PROSTITUTION

TERMS AND PHRASES TO MASTER

ALCOHOLISM Social and cultural factors in alcoholism
ALCOHOL ABUSE Geographic factor in alcoholism
ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE Korsakoff psychosis
GENETICS cirrhosis
EMOTIONAL STATE Physical effects of alcoholism
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN Social effects of alcoholism
ALCOHOLISM