NSTP (MIDTERMS) 1st WEEK recipients physical, mental or

emotional state.
PDEA- PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT
 Drug abuse is the use of any chemical
AGENCY
substance, licit or illicit, resulting to
Republic Act 9165 individual’s physical, mental, or social
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 impairment.

 Signed June 7, 2002 It may refer to any of the following practices:

 Published June 19, 2002
 Using, without benefit or
 Took effect July 4, 2002
prescription, useful drugs
Re-organization of the Philippine Drug which have the capacity to alter the
Enforcement System mood or behavior.
 Using drugs and substances for a
 Re-organization of … purpose different from the one
The new Dangerous Drugs Board from which the drug has been
(DDB) as the policy and strategy prescribed.
formulating body.  Using drugs and substances having
 Creation of … no legitimate medical application or
The Philippine Drug Enforcement purposes other than research.
Agency (PDEA) as its implementing
arm. PROFILE OF DRUG USERS as per DDB
(Facility Based) CY 2008
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
 SEX: Ratio of male to female is 9:1
 A regular law enforcement agency.  CIVIL STATUS: Single 56.94%
 Implementing arm of the DDB.  EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:
 Responsible for efficient and effective High School level 30.62%
law enforcement of all provisions on  STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT :
any dangerous drug and/or controlled Unemployed (32.82%)
precursor and essential chemicals.  PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Urban
WHY SHOULD WE AVOID DANGEROUS (Specifically NCR)
DRUGS  DURATION OF DRUG – TAKING:
More than six (6) years
 Illegal) – Prohibited by law (RA 9165)  NATURE OF DRUG – TAKING :
 Health – Damages our brain and body Poly drug use
 Psycho-social – Destroys one’s
behavior and causes one to A.ORIGIN
commit crime Natural - anything that comes from nature.
 Spiritual – Against the will of God
 Marijuana (Plants)
WHAT IS DRUG?
Synthetic - anything that is produced artificially
 A drug is a chemical substance that or processed in the laboratory.
brings about physical, emotional or
behavioral change in a person taking it.  Shabu
 Is any substance other than food or  Ecstasy
water that is intended to be taken or
CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS
administered for the purpose of altering,
sustaining or controlling the Pharmacological Classification of Drugs
 1. Stimulants  Lithium Batteries – Cancer causing
 Also known as “uppers” component
 Any of a group of drugs that  Battery Acid – Corrosive chemical
excite the central nervous  Drain Cleaner – Liquid Soap
system. It increase alertness,  Hydrochloric Acid – (Muriatic Acid)
alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger  Chloroform – Cancer causing solvent
and provide a feeling of well-
Immediate Effects
being.
 Ex. Cocaine, Methamphetamine  Produces anxiety, tension, irritability,
(SHABU) irrational behavior, talkativeness,
2. Depressant and loss of self- control.
 also called as “downers” or  Results in loss of appetite and inability
“barbs” to sleep.
 any drug or chemical that  Euphoria, elation.
decreases the activity of any  Can lead to acute psychotic reactions,
bodily function. The term is violent and destructive behavior and
most often used to refer to drugs recklessness that may result
that reduce the activity of the in accidents.
central nervous system  Includes chest pain, irregularity of
 Ex: Sedatives, Sleeping heart beat, elevated or lowered
Pills, Tranquilizers blood pressure, evidence of
3. Hallucinogens weight loss, convulsion and death from
 Also called “psychedelics” cardiac arrest.
 First developed as appetite
suppressant Long Term Effects
 Any natural or synthetic  Prolonged use or even a single exposure,
psychoactive drugs that especially if administrated
produce marked distortion of intravenously, can lead to manifestations
the senses and changes of a full blown “psychosis” which is
in perception similar to schizophrenia characterized
 Ex: MJ, LSD, Ecstasy, by the presence of paranoid delusions,
Ketamine auditory and visual hallucinations. The
MOST ABUSED DRUGS paranoia may lead to violent and
aggressive behavior.
1. Shabu- 81.36
2. Marijuana- 33.65 Celebreties Who Used Dangerous Drugs
3. Inhalants- 4.82 1. Whitney Elizabeth Houston - Born
Contents of Shabu August 9, 1963, she is an American
pop and R&B singer, actress, film
 Ephedrine - (Classified as Dangerous producer, record producer,
Drugs) Main songwriter, and former fashion
ingredient of Shabu causing model. Her crossover success
brain damage opened doors for other African
 Toluene – Chemical used for paints, Americans, particularly women, to
adhesives, etc. be equally successful in pop music
 Acetone – Nail cleaner and showbiz. She has frequently
been referred to as "The Voice".
 2. Nick Nolte California and charged with
 1991 - Los Angeles Film Critics possession of heroin while
Association: Best Actor, The Prince of driving with a suspended
Tides driver's license.
 1991 - Golden Globe: Best Actor in a
Marijuana or Cannabis Sativa
Motion Picture (Drama), The Prince of
Tides Immediate Effects of Marijuana
 1992 - Chosen as People Magazine's
Sexiest Man Alive  Hallucinations/illusions
 1998 - New York Film Critics Circle -  Faster heart beat and pulse rate
Best Actor, Affliction  Bloodshot Eye/blurred vision/Rapid Eye
 1998 - National Society of Film Critics - Movement (REM)
Best Actor, Affliction  Dry mouth and throat
 On September 12, 2002 at Malibu,  Forgetfulness/inability to think
California, the 61 year old actor was  Altered sense of time/ disorientation
arrested for being under the influence of  Impaired reflexes coordination and
drugs after his Mercedes-Benz car was concentration
seen swerving on a highway near his  Acute panic anxiety reaction
home. The movie star pleaded no  “Food-trip” & sleepiness (MJ)
contest to driving under the influence of Long Term Effects of Marijuana
drugs (DUI).
3. Lindsay Lohan  Severe irritation of the nasal passages
 Born on July 2, 1986, she is an that leads to frequent nose bleeding
American actress and pop music  Renal damages, heart disease and
singer. Lohan started in show business strokes
as a child fashion model for magazine  Psychiatric consequences
advertisements and television  Gateway drug that may lead to poly-
commercials. drug use.
 She was booked on felony charges of
Celebreties Who Used Marijuana
possession of cocaine and transportation
of narcotic - in addition to misdemeanor 1. Mischa Borton
charges of driving under the influence  Born on January 24, 1986, she
(DUI) and driving with a suspended is an award-winning actress.
license Perhaps best known for her role
4. Nicole Richie as Marissa Cooper in the
 Born September 21, 1981, American television series The
she is an American O.C..
socialite, actress, television  The 21 year old actress was
personality, author, arrested for suspicion of driving
model, and singer. The under the influence of alcohol ,
daughter of Lionel Richie, possession of marijuana and a
she is known for her role in controlled substance, and
the reality show The driving without a valid license
Simple Life and her on December 27, 2007
turbulent personal life. 2. Macaulay Culkin
 In February 2003, she was  Was nabbed in Oklahoma for
arrested in Malibu, possession of marijuana and
 two controlled dangerous  Carbon Monoxide - Gaseous product
substances (Xanax and of incomplete combustion it is also
sleeping pills) for which he did known as a poisonous emission from
not have a prescription. The the exhaust of motor vehicles, which in
bleary-eyed actor, 24, posed for effect decreases the amount of oxygen
the below Oklahoma County in the blood.
Sheriffs Office mug shot
Cigarette Contents
following a traffic stop of his
buddy’s car in September 2004.  Ammonia – used to clean bathrooms
 Cadmium – component of car
ECSTASY
battery
 BENZODIAZEPINES –  Carbon Monoxide – from car / factory
commonly known as exhaust
tranquilizers and sleeping  Nicotine –used as a mixture in
pills. They are classified as insecticide
short, medium and long acting.  Tar – ingredients for asphalt
This relates to the length of the  Vinyl Chloride – used for plastic
drug action in the body. Length manufacture
of action can also be influenced  Cyanide – poison gas used by Hitler
by the health of a person’s liver, in his concentration camps
age and weight.  DDT – used to kill cockroach
 A.K.A. Valium, Ativan, Nubain,  Formaldehyde (Formalin) – used for
etc. embalming
 acetic acid, methane (sewer gas),
Celebreties Used Ecstasy
arsenic (poison), carbon monoxide,
1. Heath Ledger rocket fuel, paint, toilet cleaner
 Hollywood Actor (ammonia), insecticide, Industrial
 Died from an overdose of solvent, candle wax, cadmium
sleeping pills. (batteries), butane (lighter fluid)

WHAT IS TOBACCO? Immediate Effects of Cigarettes

 Tobacco means the curved leaves of the  Smelly breath, hair and clothes
tobacco plant “nicotiana tobacu” which  Stained teeth and fingers
contains a very potent ingredient called  Increase heart rate, breathing rate and
nicotine. blood pressure
 Reduced blood supply to extremities
Contents of Tabacco Smoke (hands and feet because the blood vessel
 Nicotine - Important active ingredients are constricted)
which is a very addictive and toxic  Stimulated central nervous system
(poisonous) substance.  Smoking exposes “the smokers” and
 Tar - Substance left behind on the filter others to health risks.
by the tobacco smoke, known to be Long Term Effects of Cigarettes
strong associated with cancer and
aggravates bronchial and other  Sickness
respiratory diseases.  Heart Attack
 Cancer
 Bronchitis and Emphysema
  Ulcers Alcoholic drinks vary in color and taste
 Infertility because of the ingredients used to flavor
them.
Republic Act No. 9211 - Known as Tobacco
Regulation Act of 2003 REASONS WHY PEOPLE TURN TO
DRUGS
- Signed into law in June 23, 2003
 Family Problems
-Parents who always quarrel in front of
Prohibited Acts: the children.
-Irresponsible parents who don’t have
 Allowing minors to man stalls selling time for their children.
tobacco product (s)  Peer Pressure/ Curiosity
 Selling tobacco products to a minor -BAD influence by friends.
(under 18 years of age)  Weak Personality, Desire to Escape
 For a minor to smoke cigarettes or any from Reality
tobacco products -Lack of self-confidence and inferiority
 Selling of Tobacco products within 100 complex.
meters from playgrounds, schools and
all youth facilities COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE
 Cigarette vending machine within the
 Stealing items which can be readily sold
place mentioned
for cash (to support a drug habit)
 Smoking in public places and public
 Changes in Mood – depending on the
transportation
drug taken.
 tobacco sponsorship restricted to
Example: depressed or becoming elated
activities for those "18 and above“
and euphoric.
beginning July 1, 2006
 Association with known drug abusers
 no tobacco ad on TV, Cable TV and
 Change from normal capabilities (work
radio since January I, 2007
habits, efficiency, etc.)
 no tobacco ads outdoors and in cinemas
 Change in attendance at work or school
beginning July 1, 2007
 Wearing sunglasses constantly at
 no tobacco ads in all mass media
inappropriate times (for instance,
beginning July 1, 2008
indoors or at night) or only to hide
 no tobacco sponsorship of all sports,
dilated or constricted pupils but also to
concert, cultural, and art events
compensate for the eyes’ inability to
beginning July 1, 2008
adjust to sunlight. Marijuana causes
WHAT IS ALCOHOL? bloodshot eyes.
 Poor physical appearance, including
 Alcohol is a powerful drug. Alcoholic inattention to dress and personal hygiene
drinks contain the drug “ethanol” (ethyl
alcohol). It is a toxic and poisonous OPERATION PRIVATE EYE
drug. It poisons the body if taken in
 Operation “Private Eye” a citizen based
large quantities simply or in
information collection project of
combination with other drugs.
(former) National Drug Law
 Alcohol damages all the major organs of
Enforcement and Prevention
the body. Alcohol is a depressant drug,
Coordinating Center (NDLEPCC).
not a stimulant as erroneously believed.
 Launched on June 26, 2001
Pure alcohol is colorless and tasteless.
  It aims to counter fear and apathy as
hindrances to citizenry participation in
reporting illegal drug activities by
ensuring anonymity of the informant
and giving monetary rewards.

ARTICLE IV PROCEDURES AND

REQUIREMENTS
 The informant is not a member of the
DDB and its secretariat, PDEA, PNP,
AFP, NBI, PCG, BuCus or any
government agency exercising law
enforcement function;
 The Information Report Form (IRF)
containing the detailed information on
illegal drug activity must reach the
PDEA before the commencement of the
successful anti-illegal drug operation;