Unit 3:

Drug Addiction
1 General Orientation
on RA 9165
RA 9165 shall be known
and cited as the
"Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act of
2002".
Sale, Trading, Administration, Dispensation,
Delivery, Distribution and Transportation of
Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled
Precursors and Essential Chemicals (Sec 5,
RA 9165)
Penalty
: Life Imprisonment
Fine ranging from Five hundred thousand
pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos
(P10,000,000.00)
Maintenance of a Den, Dive or Resort
(Sec 6, RA 9165)
Penalty
:
Life Imprisonment
Fine ranging from Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to
Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00)
Possession of Dangerous Drugs. (Sec
11, RA 9165)
10 grams or more of opium;
10 grams or more of morphine;
10 grams or more of heroin;
10 grams or more of cocaine or
cocaine hydrochloride;
Possession of Dangerous Drugs. (Sec
11, RA 9165)
50 grams or more of
methamphetamine hydrochloride
or "shabu";
10 grams or more of marijuana
resin or marijuana resin oil;
Possession of Dangerous Drugs. (Sec
11, RA 9165)
10 grams or more of other dangerous drugs such as, but
not limited to, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDA)
or "ecstasy", paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA),
trimethoxyamphetamine (TMA), lysergic acid diethylamine
(LSD), gamma hydroxyamphetamine (GHB), and those
similarly designed or newly introduced drugs and their
derivatives, without having any therapeutic value or if the
quantity possessed is far beyond therapeutic
requirements, as determined and promulgated by the
Possession of Dangerous Drugs. (Sec
11, RA 9165)
Penalty
:
Life Imprisonment
Fine ranging from Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to
Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00)
If the quantity involved is less than the foregoing
quantities, the penalties shall be graduated as
follows:
Kinds of Drugs Grams Penalty
Life imprisonment and a fine ranging
Methamphetamine
from Four hundred thousand pesos
hydrochloride or 10g to 49g
(P400,000.00) to Five hundred
Shabu
thousand pesos (P500,000.00)
Imprisonment of twenty (20) years and
one (1) day to life imprisonment and a
fine ranging from Four hundred
Marijuana 300g to 499g
thousand pesos (P400,000.00) to Five
hundred thousand pesos
If the quantity involved is less than the foregoing
quantities, the penalties shall be graduated as
follows:
Kinds of Drugs Grams Penalty
Methamphetamine Imprisonment of twenty (20) years and one
hydrochloride or (1) day to life imprisonment and a fine
"shabu", 5g to 9g ranging from Four hundred thousand
or other dangerous pesos (P400,000.00) to Five hundred
drugs thousand pesos (P500,000.00)
Imprisonment of twelve (12) years and one
(1) day to twenty (20) years and a fine
Marijuana Below 300g ranging from Three hundred thousand
pesos (P300,000.00) to Four hundred
thousand pesos (P400,000.00)
If the quantity involved is less than the foregoing
quantities, the penalties shall be graduated as
follows:
Kinds of Drugs Grams Penalty
Imprisonment of twelve (12)
Methamphetamine years and one (1) day to
hydrochloride or twenty (20) years and a fine
"shabu", Below 5g ranging from Three hundred
or other thousand pesos (P300,000.00)
dangerous drugs to Four hundred thousand
pesos (P400,000.00)
 Possession of Equipment, Instrument,
Apparatus and Other Paraphernalia for
Dangerous Drugs. (Sec 12, RA 9165)
Penalty
:
Imprisonment ranging from six (6) months
and one (1) day to four (4) years
Fine ranging from Ten thousand pesos
(P10,000.00) to Fifty thousand pesos
(P50,000.00)
 Possession of Dangerous Drugs During Parties,
Social Gatherings or Meetings- Any person found
possessing any dangerous drug during a party, or
at a social gathering or meeting, or in the
proximate company of at least two (2) persons
(Sec 13, RA 9165)
Penalty
:
Life imprisonment
Fine of Ten million pesos
(P10,000,000.00)
A person apprehended or arrested, who is found to
be positive for use of any dangerous drug, after a
confirmatory test, shall be imposed a penalty of a
minimum of six (6) months rehabilitation in a
government center for the first offense. If
apprehended using any dangerous drug for the
second time (Sec 15, RA 9165)
Penalty
: Imprisonment ranging from six (6) years and one (1)
day to twelve (12) years
Fine ranging from Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) to
Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00)
Criminal Liability of Government
Officials and Employees (Sec 28,
Penalty RA 9165)
:
Life Imprisonment
Absolute perpetual
disqualification from any public
office
Grant of Compensation, Reward and Award (Sec
22, RA 9165)
The Board shall recommend to the concerned
government agency the grant of compensation,
reward and award to any person providing
information and to law enforcers participating in
the operation, which results in the successful
confiscation, seizure or surrender of dangerous
drugs, plant sources of dangerous drugs, and
controlled precursors and essential chemicals.
Creation of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
(PDEA) (Sec 82, RA 9165)
The PDEA, which serves as the
implementing arm of the Board,
this law was signed by President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
2 The Nature of Drugs
and Drug Abuse
What is a drug?
A drug is a chemical substance
that influences the function of
living cells and alters the body or
mental processes when taken
into the body or applied through
the skin.
How are drugs taken?

Ingestion Used as Suppository

Inhalation Applied Topically
Injection
What is addiction?
Addiction isn't limited to alcohol and drugs.
People may be addicted to many items, like food,
gambling, shopping, or any of the items that hinder
a healthy lifestyle. When things come out of control,
and people act compulsively, no matter what the
consequences.
When the individual is no longer in control of
their life, they become addicted regardless of the
triggering mechanism. The addiction can take over
What is drug addiction?
Drug addiction or dependence is a state of
compulsive use of psychoactive substances
(drugs, narcotics, and chemicals). Use continues
despite negative consequences (social,
emotional, or physical harm; they may cause the
user.) Drugs are addictive and differ from
substance to person. Similarly, a person who is
predisposed to addiction psychologically or
genetically is much more likely to become
What is drug addiction?
Drug addiction has two forms: physical dependency and
psychological dependency. Physical dependency occurs when a
drug or substance is regularly used, and the body becomes
accustomed to its effects. Then the addict must continue to use
the drug to feel normal since his absence will trigger withdrawal
symptoms. Psychological dependency comes when a drug is
used regularly, and the mind has become emotionally
dependent on its influence, either feeling pleasure or relieving
pain. It does not feel able to function without it. Its absence
gives rise to intense cravings, often brought on or magnified
with stress. An addict may have either aspect of dependence
but usually has both.
When are drugs harmful?
Any drug that is taken excessively
can be harmful. Certain drugs
can also be harmful if taken in
dangerous combinations or
ordinary or even small amounts
by a hypersensitive (allergic)
Why do people turn to drugs?
01 02 03
Drugs can solve Widespread access Peer pressure.
problems. to various drugs.

04
The notion that drugs give enjoyment to users
and in the context that is used as an alcohol
substitute.
What is drug abuse?
Drug abuse is the use of a licit or
illicit chemical substance, which results in
physical, mental, or social impairment of
an individual. It can apply to any of the
practices which follow:
Usage of useful drugs which can modify
mood or actions without profit or
prescription;
What is drug abuse?
Use of medicines and substances for a
reason other than the one for which the
medication was prescribed; and
Usage of drugs and chemicals for reasons
other than science that have no valid
medical application.
Are there products other than drugs ever abused?

Substances such as glue, paint

thinners, fuel, and other toxic
(breathable) solvents contain
dangerous chemicals. They
should be licensed and
 Common
Causes of Drug
Abuse
 Unhappy home, parents are
01. showing no interest in their
children.
02. Lack of parental values
and guidance.
03. Domestic violence, whether verbal
or physical.
04. Parents who make free use of
alcohol and illegal drugs.
05. Peer pressure/encouragement.
 Curiosity or desire to
06.
experience.
07. Escape from mental and physical pain;
relief from boredom and frustration.
08. Desires to escape from
harsh realities.
09. Weak personality, the common sense of
self – esteem and self – worth.
Effects of Drug
Abuse
01. Malnutrition
Drug addicted lives revolve around the
misuse of drugs. They miss their regular
meals, losing their appetite.
02. Panic Reaction
Loss of thought processes may trigger panic reactions or an invulnerability
feeling. Both states can result in injury and death, and the prolonged
harmful reactions include anxiety and depressive condition, breaking with
the reality that can last from a couple of days to months.
03. Physical Damage
Besides, these illnesses, which involve unsterile syringes and injected medications, may
cause some medical problems. It may be damage to the liver and kidneys when capturing
overall qualities. Most individuals who misuse drugs neglect personal hygiene, which can
contribute to other health issues. Kidney failure, tuberculosis, severe weight loss, a deficit
in vitamins are some of the adverse physical complications.
Drug Abuse Preventing Measure
Exhaust all communication channels; talk
to people you trust; get free to open up
and share your emotions and concerns.

Learn how to cope with negative

emotions by using sport, music,
meditation, and prayer as relaxation
forms.
Drug Abuse Preventing Measure
Expand your horizons by seeking new
interests, meeting new people, visiting
new places, and incorporating new
experiences into yourself.
Allow yourself the chance to be
everything you can be by finding and
developing your personality.
Drug Abuse Preventing Measure
Develop family relationships; aim to build
balanced, safe family life and content. Parents
should lead a good example; educate their kids,
and teach essential information about drug use.

Establish a drug awareness program to

teach the school's students about the risks
of drug violence.
Drug Abuse Preventing Measure
Local leaders will coordinate and run programs
to disseminate information to prevent drug
abuse. Organize a social and leisure initiative
which will act as a meaningful alternative to
drug abuse.
Partner with officials to apprehend
identified drug pushers and disrupt the
community-based drug base network.
Drug Abuse Preventing Measure
Helping drug users in treatment and
rehabilitation.
Implement a direct, sincere, quick action,
and hands-on approach to the
government to address the growing
menace of drug abuse.
3
Classification of
Commonly Abused
Drugs
1
Known as "downers," drugs that
Depressants act on and depress the central
nervous system causing initial
relaxation that leads to sleep and
drowsiness.
 Specifically ethyl alcohol, the main ingredient of all
alcoholic drinks. Some liquor brands such as gin,
Alcohol whiskey, brandy, Pilsen, and rum are favored to achieve
the desired effect among alcoholics or trouble drinkers. It
is the most common substance used during
adolescence, which alters the mind.
Effects:
The effects of alcohol can vary from mild, such as skin flushing, to more severe symptoms such as
lowering inhibitions leading to poor social judgment, concentration problems, loss of coordination, lack
of critical judgment, particularly vision dulled perception, mood swings, decreased core body
temperature, elevated blood pressure, passing out, and vomiting. Too much drinking can lead to
chronic physical and mental health problems. Heavy drinking may cause or lead to liver damage,
heart disease, and multiple cancers. Long-term consequences of heavy drinking may include loss of
memory, lack of attention span, learning disabilities, alcoholic hepatitis, hepatic fibrosis, steatosis (i.e.,
fatty liver), cancer (throat, mouth, larynx, breast, kidney, colorectal or esophageal), high blood
pressure, cardiomyopathy, stroke, and irregular heartbeat.
 Most often referred to as mild tranquilizers,
including barbiturates and benzodiazepines.
Sedative-
hypnotics Such medications are used in the treatment of
epilepsy, insomnia, and anxiety.
Effects:
The effects of using sedatives may closely resemble those of alcohol. In addition to
the calming effects they desire, sedative use can cause: drowsiness, dizziness and
confusion, coordination and memory disturbances, slower heart rate and breathing,
which can be worsened if combined with alcohol, increased risk of falls and injuries,
worsening of symptoms of depression and anxiety, impaired attention and
judgment, mood fluctuations and inappropriate behavior, risk of dependency and
addiction, and risk of death from overdose, either deliberate or accidental.
2
Known as "opiates or opioids," is opium-
derived drugs and their derivatives.
Narcotics
These medicinal drugs relieve pain,
suppress cough, reduce bowel
movement, and induce psychological
indifference.
 Coagulated opium poppy juice
Opium used formerly as a pain reliever but
replaced with morphine and
codeine.
Effects:
Short term effects can include euphoria, relaxation, analgesia,
slower shallower breathing, lower heart rate, impaired reflexes,
temporary constipation, loss of appetite. Regular use of opium
may cause: tolerance-having to use more to achieve the same
result, irregular periods, and difficulty of having children, lack of
sex drive, constipation, opium dependence.
Phenanthrene
Used as suppressants of
Alkaloids
analgesics and cough.
 Opium's primary alkaloid occurs in a
Morphine crystalline white base and is marketed
as tablets and injectable solutions.
Effects:
Morphine may cause side effects drowning, pain, and cramps in the stomach, dry mouth, headache,
nervousness, changes in mood, difficulty urinating, or pain when urinating. Specific side effects can
be severe. Blue or purple skin color, changes in heartbeat, restlessness, hallucinations (seeing things
or hearing voices that do not exist), fever, sweating, confusion, rapid heartbeat, shivering, severe
muscle stiffness or twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea), nausea, vomiting,
loss of appetite, weakness, or dizziness, inability to get or keep an erection, irregular menstruation,
decreased sexual desire, seizures, extreme drowsiness, fainting, chest pain, fever, swelling of the
eyes, hives, rash, itching, face, mouth, lips or throat, heaviness, and breathing or swallowing
difficulties.
 An alkaloid that was extracted from
Codeine morphine and used as an analgesic
mild.
Effects:
Using Codeine, as with any prescription, comes with its side effects; these include dizziness,
drowsiness, nausea and stomach pain, vomiting, constipation, sweating, mild itching, rashes, dry
mouth, flushing, nervousness, shakiness, vertigo, weakness. Despite it being weaker than other pain
relievers, and many falsely assuming they cannot be addicted to it, someone can overdose on
Codeine. Symptoms of overdose include: bluish lips or skin, chest pain or nausea, tightness, pinpoint
or small pupils, decreased sensitivity or responsiveness, intense sleepiness or unusual drowsiness,
sluggish or erratic heartbeat, drowsiness or fatigue, confusion, dizziness or lightheadedness,
breathing problems, respiratory failure, cold and clammy skin, stomach and intestinal spasms,
constipation, low blood pressure, and weakened pulse and unresponsiveness or coma.
 White crystalline narcotics synthesized
Heroine from morphine and used as a
suppressant for coughing.
Effects:
The short-term effects will deviate slightly based on the method of delivery to the system. Still, the
most common immediate analgesic (pain-relieving) and depressing effects of the central nervous
system are a "rush," which is a sharp increase in euphoric feelings, feelings of warmth and flushing
during a "rush," heavy sensation in the extremities, reduced feelings of pain, drowsiness, sedation,
and lethargy. Long-term symptoms include poor teeth, gum inflammation, constipation, cold sweats,
itching, immune system weakening, coma, respiratory (breathing) disorders, muscle fatigue, partial
paralysis, reduced sexual capability and long-term impotence in men, menstrual disruption in women,
failure to achieve orgasm (women and men), memory loss and intellectual efficiency, introversion,
depression, facial pustules, lack of appetite and insomnia.
3
Drugs used to stimulate alertness,
Stimulants boost mood, increase speech, mental
and motor activity, alleviate tiredness
or boredom, and decrease appetite.
 A colorless liquid with an acrid taste and a mild
Amphetamine
odor that stimulates the central nervous
system considerably. This illicit drug most
commonly used in the United States.
Effects:
They cause increased alertness and somewhat a false sense of
well-being. The short-term negative effects include paranoia,
hallucinations, aggressive behavior, insomnia, acne, and sores.
Longer-term effects include dependence, resulting in fatal
kidney and lung disorders, possible brain damage, and possible
heart stroke.
 Known as "shabu," is a white, odorless
crystalline powder with a bitter taste,
Methamphetamine
Hydrochloride considered the Philippines' most abused
stimulant. The abusers administer it by
injection, inhalation, sniffing, or ingestion
through the body.
Effects:
Dangerous effects on the user are feelings of irritability,
fear, anxiety, and loss of appetite leading to loss of weight.
Schizophrenia, split personality resulting in violent
behavior, hallucinations leading to paranoid psychosis,
resulting in violent aggression.
 A synthetic drug similar to amphetamine
colored white, yellow, or brown with a bitter
Ecstasy taste and comes in the form of tablets,
capsules, or powders in various styles and
shapes.
Effects:
Positive effects described by users include an overwhelming feeling of
wellbeing, increased confidence, and the desire to be next to and in
physical contact with other people. It’s also known to produce
insomnia, depression, and paranoia after the high has worn off. Users
are usually sensation- seeking and sexually aggressive. The long-term
deleterious effect of ecstasy, according to the government agency, is
that it harms serotonin neurons in the brain.
 Known as "coke," alkaloids are derived from coca
plant leaves, commonly used in minor surgery as
Cocaine local anesthetics, one of the shortest and most
potent stimulants. A cheap, readily available type of
smokable cocaine is known as crack.
Effects:
The drug reportedly provides intense feelings of pleasure, making the user feel euphoric,
energetic, talkative, and mentally alert. Physical symptoms include accelerated
heartbeat, pulse rate and breathing, and higher blood pressure and body temperature.
Large quantities (several hundred milligrams or more) intensify the "high" user, but can
also lead to behavior that is erratic, aggressive, and violent. It is known to be addictive,
and death from a cocaine overdose can occur from convulsions, heart failure, and it can
damage the mucous membranes when snorted. Hollywood celebrities and western rock
start commonly use this drug.
 The active ingredient in coffee, tea, cola
drinks, used to constrict the blood flow
Caffeine
and as a cure for headaches, diuretics,
and extreme asthma care.
Effects:
Caffeine has multiple effects on metabolism in your body. It activates the
central nervous system, which can help you feel awake more and give you
an energy boost. It is a diuretic, which means that urinating further helps
the body eliminate excess salt
and water. Increases acid production in your stomach, sometimes leading
to an upset stomach or heartburn. It can interfere with calcium absorption
in the body. Its blood pressure rises.
Effects:
It is not dangerous for most people to consume as much as 400
mg of caffeine a day. When you consume or drink too much
caffeine, it may cause health issues like; restlessness and
shakiness, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, fast or irregular
heart rate, fatigue, anxiety, and dependence, so you'll need to
take more for achieving the same results.
 A poisonous alkaloid that is an active
ingredient in tobacco and cigarettes. Extracted
Nicotine from tobacco leaves, it is colorless but quickly
turns brown when exposed to sunlight. It has a
burning, acrid flavor.
Effects:
Nicotine causes a variety of effects on the body and mind,
including reduced appetite, increased mood, increased bowel
activity, increased saliva and phlegm production, increased
heart rate, increased blood pressure, sweating, nausea,
diarrhea, improved memory, and increased alertness.
4
Known as "psychedelics," a collection of natural or
synthetic psychoactive substances that create a shift in
Hallucinogens the state of consciousness that triggers reactions,
including perceptual alterations. They create
hallucinations or visions in the form of shapes and
changes of color in the appearance of the outside world,
which progress in replacing the actual reality with
imaginary beings and landscapes in extreme cases.
 A fungal-derived crystalline material that
Lysergic acid infects wheat or rye. Well known and
diethylamide
(LSD) most potent hallucinogen in the form of
tablets, gelatin, or impregnated paper
took orally.
Effects:
The physical effects of LSD from person to person are unpredictable. Typically, the
drug's first effects are felt 30 to 45 minutes after it is taken by mouth, peak at 2 to 4
hours, and can last for 12 hours or more. Use the intravenous (IV) path can result
in a much more rapid intervention, usually within 10 minutes. Some effects are
hallucinations, distorted visual awareness of shapes, colors, altered sounds,
anxiety and depression, hallucinations (a return from the "trip" experience) days or
months later, rapid heart rate, elevated body temperature, and high blood pressure,
and dilated pupils.
Effects:
Significant mood changes can occur. The medicine causes delusions
and visual hallucinations when taken in large enough doses. Overdose
can cause severe psychosis. Death is often caused by a direct injury
when under the influence of LSD; no known lethal dose of LSD is
present. The physical symptoms may also include nausea, loss of
appetite, elevated blood sugar, sleeping problems, dry mouth, tremors,
and seizures.
 Known as "STP," a product
Mescaline
extracted from peyote cactus dried
tops.
Effects:
Within 1-2 hours, mescaline effects tend to move hold. These effects
will vary significantly, based on the dose taken, other ingested drugs,
external stimuli, individual mental health and stability, personality traits,
history of drugs, etc. However, in general, mescaline may have
physical effects: increased body temperature, heart rate increased,
pupils dilated, shaking, dizziness, heavy sweating, flushed skin, lack of
coordination, vomiting and nausea, loss of appetite.
Effects:
Mescaline's psychological effects may include: altered
vision and perception of colors and sound, altered body
perception in space and time, extreme visual images,
intense emotions (e.g., anxiety, fear, joy, etc.), details
preoccupation, lost sense of reality, and inability to focus or
focus.
 A mushroom-ingested
Psilocybin hallucinogenic agent to achieve its
effect close to LSD and STP.
Effects:
The psilocybin effects are usually similar to the LSD effects. These include altered time
and space perception and extreme shifts in mood and feeling. Possible impacts of
psilocybin include euphoria, peacefulness, spiritual awakening, rapidly shifting feelings,
derealization or the sensation that the world is not real, depersonalization, or a dreamlike
sense of disengagement from the surroundings, altered perception, visual alteration, and
distortion, such as light halos and bright colors, dilated pupils, dizziness, drowsiness,
poor focus, muscle fatigue, lack of coordination, unusual body sensations, nausea,
anxiety, confusion, frightening hallucinations, vomiting, and yawning.
Effects:
Psilocybin's effects vary among people based on variations in the
user's mental state and temperament, and the immediate environment.
Whether the recreational user has mental health issues or is reluctant
to use the hallucinogen, they face a greater negative experience.
Psychological distress is the adverse event most often reported after
the recreational use of psilocybin. At short notice, this distress can take
the form of severe anxiety or psychosis.
 Considered threatening and highly dangerous
drugs because it can be easily synthesized
Phencyclidine
(PCP) with no human medical purpose but used by
veterinarians as anesthetic and animal
sedative.
Effects:
Here is a list of dissociative drug effects in general: Low to moderate
doses: loss of coordination, disorientation, confusion, dizziness,
nausea and vomiting, numbness, changes in sensory perception,
hallucinations, feelings of detachment from oneself and the
environment, increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, rapid
breathing rate, increased body temperature.
Effects:
Higher Doses: hallucinations, loss of memory, physical pain,
marked psychological distress, intense panic or fear, anxiety,
hysteria, invulnerability, excessive force, violence.
Aside from the general effects described above, PCP users
can become highly aggressive or abusive, and may experience
schizophrenia-like psychotic symptoms.
 Known as cannabis, a moderate
hallucinogenic product extracted from crushed
Marijuana leaves, flowering tops, and stems of the
"cannabis Sativa" hemp plant. In Central Asia
and China, they typically smoked or eaten for
pleasure in juicing and folk medicine.
Effects:
Users describe the feeling of smoking marijuana as relaxed, happy, and
generally having a gay mood. Some say it enhances tense feelings, intense
situations, and others say it makes them fall asleep. Studies suggest a risk of
developing throat or lung cancer from smoking cannabis resin by itself. There
has been some indication that people smoking the plant regularly become
dependent and show symptoms of impaired judgment, memory, and
comprehension when they try to quit.
5
Substances that are not usually considered to be medicinal
products but have great potential for misuse. They are inhaled or
sniffed to produce a state of intoxication for their psychoactive
Inhalants (mind/mood-altering) effects. The effects can be felt instantly and
last for 45 minutes, and the central nervous system becomes
depressed. It includes the class of volatile hydrocarbons such as
glue (rugby), gasoline, kerosene (gas), paint thinner, and
solvent, nail polish and cuticle remover, lighter fluid, and
fluorocarbons such as aerosol sprays, nasal sprays, and organic
isoamyl nitrite (popper).
4
Drug Law
Enforcement
Agencies
Republic Act NO. 9165
Section 2. Declaration of Policy – It is the policy of
the State to safeguard the integrity of its territory
and the well-being of its citizenry, particularly the
youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs
on their physical and mental wee-being, and to
defend the same against acts or omissions
detrimental to their development and preservation.
In view of the foregoing, the State needs to
enhance further the efficacy of the law against
Republic Act NO. 9165
It is further declared the policy of the
state to provide effective mechanisms or
measures to re-integrate into society
individuals who have fallen victims to drug
abuse or dangerous drug dependence
through sustainable programs of
treatment and rehabilitation.
01. The Dangerous Drugs Board
This body was created by Republic Act No. 6925 to exercise administrative control and supervision over
all agencies and establishments dealing with drugs. As such, its issues implementing rules and
regulations and administrative policies and programs for implementation by all operating drug law
enforcement bodies. Apart from this, it conducts scientific researches on drugs, including strategic studies
on the perpetration of illegal drug activities. It is also the sole repository of all confiscated drugs when no
longer needed as evidence in court.
02. Philippine National Police – Drug Enforcement Agency
This is original; the Philippine constabulary Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU)
activated in 1972 to enforce all laws on drugs and harmonize, supervise and
coordinate anti-narcotic activities. It became the primary operating arm of the
PNP in the illegal drug campaign. Today, the PDEA Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency spearheaded the campaigns against illegal drug dealers
and users.
03. National Drug Law Enforcement & Prevention
Coordinating Center (NDLEPCC)
This was created under the office of the president by virtue of Executive Order No. 61 signed on January
15, 1999. It is tasked to conduct extensive strategic researchers and studies on illegal drugs, the
perpetrators, the victims, and the areas affected and monitor development. It provides direction and
coordination between and among the different government agencies dealing with illegal drugs. Since its
creation, it has launched the project ―MAD‖ or Mamamayan Ayaw sa Droga (Citizens against Drugs), a
multisectoral anti-drug movement that calls on people from all walks life to be aware of the ill-effects of
drugs.
04. Philippine Center on Transnational Crime
(PCTC)
The Philippine Center on Transnational Crime (PCTC) is an agency founded by Executive Order No. 62
on January 15, 1999, under the office of the President. It is a center for strategic researches and studies
on transnational crime, transnational criminals, and syndicates. Drug trafficking is included in its mandate,
but the extent of its jurisdiction is limited only on the transnational character of the menace to include drug
importation and exportation; foreign nationals involved in the illegal drugs trade to and from the
Philippines, and their mode of operation.
05. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is the investigative arm of the
Department of Justice. It has investigative jurisdiction over a violation of
national laws and statutes. It also offers cooperative services to other law
enforcement agencies, such as fingerprinting and other laboratory
examinations and the apprehension of criminals and the filing of cases in
courts.
What are the common responsibilities of CHED and TESDA?

Provide continuing in-service training

of teachers on the effective utilization
of the support instructional materials
and teaching strategies on drug
education.
What are the common responsibilities of CHED and TESDA?

Continuously monitor and evaluate

the effectiveness and overall impact
of the drug education program.
Secure funds from local and foreign
donors for the implementation of the
drug education program.
What is the other function of CHED and TESDA regarding drug
abuse prevention?

Integrating drug abuse prevention

concepts in the technical, vocational, and
agro-industrial courses.
Integrating drug abuse prevention
concepts in appropriate instructional
material for technical education and
Should drug abuse prevention and control be part of the school
curricula?
Yes, Article IV, Sec. 43 of Republic Act
9164 stipulates that instruction on drug
abuse prevention and control be
integrated with the elementary,
secondary, and tertiary curricula of all
public and private schools, whether
general, technical, vocational, or agro-
What are the topics on drug abuse prevention and control that should
be integrated into the instruction?
Adverse effects of the abuse & misuse of
dangerous drugs on the person, the
family, the school, and the community;
Preventive measures against drug abuse;
What are the topics on drug abuse prevention and control that should
be integrated into the instruction?
Health, socio-cultural, psychological, legal
& economic dimensions and implications
of the drug problem;
Step to take when intervening on behalf
of a drug dependent is needed;
What are the topics on drug abuse prevention and control that should
be integrated into the instruction?
Services available for the treatment &
rehabilitation of drug dependents;

Misconceptions about the use of

dangerous drugs but not limited to the
importance and safety of dangerous
drugs of medical and therapeutic use; and
What are the topics on drug abuse prevention and control that should
be integrated into the instruction?
Differentiation between medical patients
and drug dependents to avoid confusion
and accidental stigmatization in the
consciousness of the students.
5
The Youth and
Government’s Response to
the Drug Problem
Various activities, to date, are initiated and are aimed to produce the following
effects on young people:

lessen violent
behavior;
increase pro-social behavior and decrease
negative, self-destructive behavior violent
behavior;
enhancing the ability to plan and
choosing appropriate approaches to
problems;
Various activities, to date, are initiated and are aimed to produce the following
effects on young people:

improve self-image and self-

awareness;
improve social and emotional
adjustment;
improve the handling of interpersonal
issues and coping with anxiety;
Various activities, to date, are initiated and are aimed to produce the following
effects on young people:

improve constructive conflict resolution

with peers; and
improve self-control.
Legislation to Control Illicit Drugs
1972: Creation of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
2002: Implementation of the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act;
2002: Creation of a Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
2002: Creation of an Integrated Drug Abuse
Data Information Network (IDADIN) to monitor
the use/abuse of drugs.
Government Response to the Problem
Preventative education programs to
dissuade users or potential users from
experimenting with illegal drugs and/or
continuing to use them.
Treatment and rehabilitation programs
aimed at facilitating abstinence.
Government Response to the Problem
Intensified campaigns against illegal drugs
and trafficking.

National, regional, and international

collaboration to fight illegal drug
trafficking and dangerous drug violence.
Government Response to the Problem
Some Philippine political figures are talked
about drug testing for outsourcing call center
workers. Others call for university students to be
tested, and the government is currently
considering drug testing for all government
staff.
(DIAL) or Drug Information and Action Line were
created to accept drug abuse reports and complaints
and provide support to the public in drug related
situations.
Ten (10) Ways to Say “No” to Drugs
Just say "No," be vocal, and
mean it!
Project an image for yourself of living
clean.
Get into
sports.
Choose your friends and influence them
positively.
Ten (10) Ways to Say “No” to Drugs
Get involved in community-based
projects.
Join the organization (church, school,
community, or social) or youth clubs or
form your drama group.
Learn how to manage stress.
Ten (10) Ways to Say “No” to Drugs
Join seminars on anti-drug abuse
prevention.
Talk with family, listen to brothers' and
sisters' problems.
Improve your talents or skills by
participating in workshops, training, or
seminars.
Community Leaders’ Advocacy to Prevent Drug Abuse

Plan and implement social Parent Education

action programs involving Programs
Recreational, Social, and
young people, civic Sports Programs
groups, professionals, and Vocational/Skills
religious organizations to Development and Training
Programs
improve community life. Youth Development
The following activities Program
Seminar on Drug
must be implemented in Education
the community:
Community Leaders’ Advocacy to Prevent Drug Abuse

Participate and assist in the implementation of

Republic Act 6425, also known as the
dangerous Drug Act of 1872 by:
motivating known drug abusers to undergo
treatment and rehabilitation;
reporting drug pushers, drug den maintainers,
and drug traffickers to the law enforcement
agencies;
Community Leaders’ Advocacy to Prevent Drug Abuse
encouraging the creation of Community
Guidance Clinics for drug users;

helping aftercare rehabilitated clients to be

accepted back to their community and
involving them in meaningful and productive
activities; and
helping strengthen the moral and spiritual
values of the discharged clients.
What should the CWTS students and parents do to help prevent drug
abuse?
Create a warm and friendly atmosphere in
the home.
Assist parents in developing effective
means of communication with their
children, for the children to be open and
honest to their parents.
What should the CWTS students and parents do to help prevent drug
abuse?
Help parents learn how to listen to and
respect the opinion of their children.
Assist parents on how to listen and
respect the opinion of their children.
Motivate parents to develop strategies on how to
be with their children despite being busy. Educate
parents on how to strengthen the moral and
What should the CWTS students and parents do to help prevent drug
abuse?
Assist parents on how to reach
responsibility to their children by giving
duties proportional to their age.
The soundness of the activity that we do
today will contribute to the success of the
program that we have in the days ahead
together with our clients.