What are vices?

Vices
- A habitual or frequent indulgence in destructive,
immoral, or degrading practices.

- Any bad habit that provides pleasure to a person,

yet causes bad effects on the person who
practices it.
Classification of vices:
A. Smoking
B. Drinking alcohols
C. Taking prohibited drugs
D. Involving in pre-marital sexual
intercourse
E. Computer Addiction
SMOKING
- “Suicide in slow motion”
- According to the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) 2015 survey,
more than one in four Filipino children aged 13-15 are smokers. Among
those in this age group who smoke, 17.5 percent are girls and 28.3
percent are boys
Drinking Alcohol
- a substance that impairs judgement when consumed and can lead
to drunk driving, unintended sexual activity, violence or other
dangerous behaviors.
- 60% of Filipino youth ages 13 years and above have taken or are
taking alcoholic beverages—79% males and 21% females.
- Binge drinking
Taking prohibited drugs
- Most of the drug users in the Philippines are young people.
It is estimated by Dangerous Drugs Board as many as 3.7
millions in the Philippines are dealing with drug addiction
just a year 2016, 65 percent of it is young people.
- Children and youths as 'users, pushers, runners'
Involving in Pre-marital Sexual Intercourse
Premarital Sexual Intercourse
- a sexual activity practiced by people before they are married.
- A third of Pinoy youth had premarital sex. OVER a third of Filipinos aged 15 to 24
have engaged in premarital sex (PMS), and a majority of them do not use any
form of protection (PSA 2016)
- "popular venue for sexual debut" of young Filipino females (32 percent) in urban
areas are their partners’ homes, and for males (30 percent), hotels or
motels. And for those in the rural areas, the popular venues are beaches, parks
or farms.
Computer Addiction
*Refers to excessive or compulsive use of the computer which persists
despite serious negative consequences for personal, social, or
occupational function
- World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified gaming
addiction as a mental health disorder.
- MMOPRGs (Masively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games)
- In 2017, approximately 24 percent of gamers in the Philippines were
male and between the ages of 21 to 35 years.
CAUSES OF VICES
 Peer Pressure
 Lack of Parental care, supervision and
attention
 Family Problems
 Curiosity/Boredom
 Escapism
 Enjoyment
 Thrill Seeking Behaviors
 Social Media (advertisements)
EFFECTS OF VICES
 Increased Health Risks and diseases
 Unexpected pregnancy/Teenage Pregnancy
 Self-destruction and risky behavior
 Low Performance in School
 Bad Reputation/Object of rumor or gossip
 Negative self-concept
 Depleted and exhausted money
 Death
• Smoking causes general
adverse effects on the body,
including inflammation and
decreased immune function.
• Smoking can make it harder for
a woman to become pregnant.
It can also affect her baby’s
health before and after birth.
• Smoking can also affect men’s
sperm, which can reduce
fertility and also increase risks
for birth defects and
miscarriage.
• Smoking can affect bone
health.
• Smokers are more likely than
nonsmokers to develop heart
disease, stroke, and lung
cancer.
Cardiovascular Disease
Respiratory Disease
Smoking can cause cancer almost
anywhere in your body
Over time, excessive alcohol use Taking Prohibited drugs can cause
can lead to the development of serious health risks such as:
chronic diseases and other serious • Paranoia
problems including: • Agitation
• High blood pressure, heart • Hallucinations
disease, stroke, liver disease, • Psychosis
and digestive problems.Cancer • Racing heart
of the breast, mouth, throat, • High blood pressure
esophagus, liver, and colon. • Chest pain
• Learning and memory problems, • Panic attacks
including dementia and poor • Dehydration
school performance. • Kidney failure
• Mental health problems,
including depression and
anxiety.
• Social problems, including lost
productivity, family problems,
and unemployment.
• Alcohol dependence, or
alcoholism.
• Miscarriage and stillbirth
or fetal alcohol spectrum
disorders (FASDs) among
Ways to Overcome Vices
 Own it, say it, admit it
 Choose a life without a vice
 Set Rules and know your priorities
 Keep a positive mindset
 Look for diversion
 Cut ties with toxic relationships
 Find a support system
 Open up to your families and friends
 Seek counselling
 Respect and love yourself
WAYS TO HELP SOMEONE BREAK A BAD
HABIT
 Avoid judgement
 Identify triggering factors
 Reinforce positivity
 Be patient
 Be supportive
 Keep an open line of communication
Prevention of the increasing number of youths
doing vices
FOR THE YOUTHS
 Don’t be afraid to say NO
 Connect with your friend and avoid negative peer pressure
Parental care and guidance
 Make connections with your parents and other adults
 Enjoy life ad do what you love
 Know your limitations
 Engage yourself with productive activities
 Self love and Care

FOR THE COMMUNITY:

 Get the people educated
 Monitor the community
 Provide opportunity for competency promotion
 Include the people in planning for the development of the community