Module 4:

Drug Education in the Philippines

 Learning Objectives

 Recognize the impact of drugs in our society;

 Identify the different ways to prevent a person in engaging into drugs;
 explain the methods on how to treat a person already engaged in drugs;
and
 Recognize the knowledge and skills acquired to their communities and to
their homes.
 Overview
Over the years, social problem is inevitable in the social environment. One of the
social challenges that humans faced is the problem on Drugs. This may include
abuse, misuse and addiction of drugs. Addressing the concern and problem on
drugs is a great challenge to the government to ensure the well-being of the general
public.
In the Philippine context, policy is an effective way to address these challenges on
drugs. The succeeding lesson will teach us on some laws and legislations that will
ignite our knowledge especially on the specific measurements of the government
concerning the challenges on drugs.
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 Drug
 is a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional or behavioral
change in a person taking it.
 it is also a substance other than food or water that is intended to be taken or
administered for the purpose of altering, sustaining or controlling the
recipients physical, mental or emotional estate.
 Drug Abuse

 Are drugs commonly abused by users.

 In the Philippines the drug that abuse are shabu, marijuana, and inhalants.
 Drug Dependence

 Is a cluster of physiological, behavioural and cognitive phenomena of

variable intensity in which the use of a drug takes on a high priority thereby
creating a strong desire to take substance.
 Drug Misuse

 Is the use of a substance incoherent or inconsistent with the prescribed

dosage or frequency of use.
 Drug Abuse
 Is the use of a substance for non- -medical purposes. Abuse leads to organ
damage like brain damage and liver damage, addiction and troubled
behavioural patterns.
 Drug Addiction
 Drug addiction is a complex neurobiological disease that requires integrated
treatment of the mind, body, and spirit. It is considered a brain disease
because drugs change the brain — they change its structure and how it works.
 Drug addiction is a chronic, progressive brain disease that requires integrated
treatment of the mind, body, and spirit. Without treatment, brain changes can
be long-lasting, and the disease can be fatal.
 Drug Tolerance

 Is the condition of the body to adapt to the effects of substances to the body
thus requiring an even larger amount of the substance to experience the
same physiological and mental effect experienced when taking the smaller
dosage.
 Commonly Used Drugs

Origin of drugs
 Natural – anything that comes from nature
 Synthetic - anything that is produced artificially or processed in the
laboratory
 Classification of Drugs depending on their
pharmacological effects
 Stimulants – drugs which increase alertness and physical disposition. It raises
blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration and reduce the desire to eat. Due to
increase in alertness people may feel tired , hungry and depressed.
1. Amphetamines
2. Cocaine
3. Nicotine
4. Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA)
 Classification of Drugs depending on their
pharmacological effects
 Hallucinogens – (also called psychedelics) – drugs which affect sensation,
thinking, self-awareness and emotion. Changes in time and space perception,
delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations may be mild or overwhelming,
depending on dose and quality of the drug.
1. Mescaline
2. Marijuana
 Classification of Drugs depending on
their pharmacological effects
 Depressants – drugs which reduce or decreases the activity of the central
nervous system or any bodily function.
1. Benzodiazepines
2. Cannabis
3. Sativa
 Classification of Drugs depending on their
pharmacological effects
 Sedatives – drugs which may reduce anxiety and excitement.
1. Barbiturates
2. Tranquilizer
3. Alcohol
 Narcotics – drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep. Examples: Opium
and its derivatives such as Morphine, Codeine, Heroin.
1. Morphine
2. Codeine
3. Heroin
 PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF
DRUG ABUSE ,DEPENDENCE AND
How canADDICTION
we say if someone is under the influence of drug? Here are common signs of drug
abuse according to Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA):
1. Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit);
2. Changes in mood – depending on the drug taken ;
3. Association with known drug abusers;
4. Change from normal capabilities;
5. Change in attendance at work or school
6. Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or
only to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes inability to adjust to
sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes
7. Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygiene.
 IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF USING DRUGS

 Smelly breath, hair and clothes;

 Stained teeth and fingers;
 Increase heart rate ,breathing rate and blood pressure;
 Reduced blood supply to extremities (hands and feet because the blood
vessel are constricted);
 Stimulated central nervous system; and
 Smoking exposes “the smokers” and others to health risks.
 Long Term Effects of Using Drugs
 Sickness;
 Heart Attack;
 Cancer;
 Bronchitis and Emphysema;
 Ulcers; and
 Infertility.
 WHAT CAN A PERSON DO TO
PREVENT DRUG ABUSE?
 Maintain good physical and mental health
 Use drugs properly,. Most drugs are beneficial when used under medical
advice.
 Understand your own self. Accept and respect yourself for what you are.
 Develop your potentials. Engage in wholesome, productive and fulfilling
activities.
 WHAT CAN A PERSON DO TO
PREVENT DRUG ABUSE?
 Learn to relate effectively to whom you can communicate your problems
freely.
 Learn to cope with your problems and other stresses without the use of
drugs
 Seek professional help if you feel you cannot cope with your problems.
 Develop strong moral and spiritual foundations.
 How Can You Avoid Drug Abuse?
 Feel better about your self – believe that you are unique, valuable, capable
and lovable
 Make a list of everything you do well. Ask other people what you can do
well. Listen to other people’s comments about you, but don’t let them put you
down.
 Find ways by which you can turn your weaknesses into strengths
 Find out what is really important
 Make effective decisions – use your intuition – do what you feel is right. Or
use reason work out what is involved, the outcome you want, your opinions,
the risks you will take. Then decide and act. Finally, review your decision.
 REQUIREMENTS ON THE APPLICATION FOR THE
TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF DRUG
DEPENDENTS ACCORDING TO DANGEROUS BRUG
BOARD:

1. Drug Dependency Examination (DDE)

2. Philippine National Police (PNP) Clearance
3. Certificate of No Pending Case from the Regional Trial Court (RTC)
and/or Municipal Trial Court (MTC)
 STEPS ON TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF
DRUG DEPENDENT (Voluntary Submission, Voluntary
thru Representation and Compulsory Confinement)
1. Secure referral form and other requirements for Drug Dependency Examination (DDE) at the Legal Affairs
Division, Dangerous Drugs Board
2. DDE is conducted by a DOH-accredited physician. (Please be advised that the directory for accredited
physician is being updated. For further inquiries, kindly contact Dangerous Drugs Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Program (DDAPTP), DOH Central Office, Tel. No. (02) 651-7800 loc. 2971 / 2973)
3. For voluntary confinement, submit the result of the Drug Dependency Examination together with the other
requirements to the Legal Division of the Dangerous Drugs Board.
4. The DDB Legal will process the petition for confinement (pre-signed by DDB Authorized Representative)
prior to the release of petition filed by applicant with the RTC.
5. The release of Petition is made either to the applicant and/or authorized representative.
6. In case of compulsory confinement, the parent(s)/spouse/relative(s) shall execute and submit a
statement/affidavit providing information as to the drug taking habit of alleged drug dependent.
 LAWS AND MEASUREMENTS
PROMOTED BY THE
GOVERNMENTTOFIGHT DRUG USE
WHAT IS REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165?
 Republic Act (R.A) No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, which was passed into law on June 7, 2002,
overhauls the 30 – year old Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972. the new law
increases penalties for drug related offenses while placing more emphasis on
the rebuilding of lives though rehabilitation and treatment.
 PROHIBITED ACTS
UNLAWFUL ACTS FINE IMPRISONMENT
Importation of Dangerous Drugs P 500T – P10M Life imprisonment to death
and/or Controlled Precursors and
Essential Chemicals
Sale: Trading: Administration: P 500T – P10M Life imprisonment to death
Delivery: Transport and
Distribution of Dangerous Drugs
and/or Controlled Precursors
Maintenance of a Den, Dive or P 500T – P10M Life imprisonment to death
Resort
Employee and visitors of a Den, P 100 – P500 T 12 years and one (1) day to 20
Dive or Resort years
Manufacture of Dangerous Drugs P 500 – P10 M Life imprisonment or death
and / or Controlled Precursors  
and essential Chemicals
Illegal Chemical Diversion of Controlled P100 T – P500 T 12 years and one (10) day to 20 years
Precursors and Essential Chemicals

Manufacture or Delivery of Equipment an P100T – P500 T 12 years and one (10) day to 20 years
other Paraphernalia for Dangerous Drugs
and / or Controlled Precursors and
Essential Chemicals

Possession of Dangerous Drugs P500 T – P 10 M Life imprisonment to death

Possession of Equipment, Instruments, P 10 T – P 50 T Six Months (6) and one (1) day to four days
Apparatus and Other Paraphernalia for (4)
Dangerous Drugs

Possession of Dangerous Drugs during P500 T – P 10 M Life imprisonment to death

Parties, Social Gatherings or Meetings

Possession of Equipment, Instruments, P 10 T – P 50 T Six Months (6) and one (1) day to four days
Apparatus and Other Paraphernalia for (4)
Dangerous Drugs During Parties, Social
Gatherings or Meetings
Use of Dangerous Drugs None for 1st Offense Six (6) months in rehabilitation
center – minimum for the first
offense
P50 T – P200 for 2nd Offense Six (6) years and one (1) day to
12 years for 2nd offense

Cultivation of Culture of P500 T – P10 M Life Imprisonment to death

Plants Classified as Dangerous
Drugs
Failure to Maintain and Keep P10 T – P50 T One (1) year and one (1) day to
Original Records of six (6) years
Transactions on Dangerous
Drugs and / or Controlled
Precursors

Unnecessary Prescription of P100 T – P 500 T 12 years and one (1) day to 20

Dangerous Drugs years
 WHAT ARE CONSIDERED
DANGEROUS DRUGS?
 The term dangerous drugs pertains to those listed in the schedules annexed to
the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, as amended by the 1972
Protocol, and in the Schedules annexed to the 1971 Single Convention on
Psychotropic Substances enumerated in the attached annex of R.A. 9165.
 WHO ARE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO DRUG
TESTING?
The following should undergo Drug Testing:
 Applicants for Driver’s License
 Applicants for firearm’s license and permit to carry firearms
 Students of secondary and tertiary schools
 Officers and employees of public and private officers
 Officers and members of the military, police and other law enforcement agencies
 All persons charged before the prosecutor’s office of a criminal offense punishable
with imprisonment of not less than six (6) years and one (1) day.
 Candidates for public office whether appointed or elected in the national or local
government.
 THE DANGEROUS DRUGS BOARD (DDB) AND THE
PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA)
 The Dangerous Drugs Board is the policy-making and strategy –formulating body in
the planning and formulation of programs on drug prevention and control. It is
composed of 17 members to ensure wider presentation. It shall promulgate rules and
regulations to carry out the provisions of R.A> 9165.
 R.A. 9165 also mandates the creation of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
(PDEA). This shall serve as the implementing arm of the Board and will carry out
the national drug campaign.
 The PDEA shall have custody of all dangerous drugs seized, and establish forensic
laboratories in each PNP office. It shall cause the filing of the appropriate criminal
and civil cases for violation of all laws on dangerous drugs. It is also required by
R.A. 9165 to establish and maintain a national drug intelligence system.
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