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Republic of the PhilippinesOffice of the President

PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCYRegional Office VIII

DISCLAIMER:Any unauthorized alteration,

modification and/or duplication of this lecture material is strictly prohibited by this

Agency and will be subject to prosecution according to

existing laws.

Signed June 7, 2002

Published June 19, 2002

Took effect July 4, 2002

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PGMA signed RA 9165 on PGMA signed RA 9165 on June 7, 2002 and it tookJune 7, 2002 and it tookeffect on July 4, 2002.effect on July 4, 2002.

The new Dangerous Drugs

Board (DDB) as the policy and

strategy formulating body.

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Creation of …Creation of …

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) as its implementing arm.

Re-organization of the Philippine Drug Enforcement System

Re-organization of the Philippine Drug Enforcement System

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Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

A regular law enforcement agency.

Implementing arm of the DDB.

Responsible for efficient and effective law enforcement of all provisions on any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemicals.

WHY SHOULD WE AVOID DANGEROUS DRUGS

WHY SHOULD WE AVOID DANGEROUS DRUGS

Illegal – Prohibited by law (RA 9165)

Health – Damages our brain and body21

Psycho-social – Destroys one’s behaviorand causes one to commit crime

3Spiritual – Against the will of God4

Therefore, drug abuse is

everybody’s concern

COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT

OF 2002

RA 9165

ARTICLE IVARTICLE IV

Participation of the Participation of the Family, Students, Teachers Family, Students, Teachers

and School Authorities in and School Authorities in the Enforcement of the Enforcement of

RA 9165RA 9165

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Section 42 – Student Councils and Campus Organizations

All elementary, secondary and tertiary schools’ student councils and campus organizations shall include in their activities a program for the prevention of and deterrence in the use of dangerous drugs, and referral for treatment and rehabilitation of students for drug dependence.

ARTICLE IVARTICLE IV

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Section 43 – School Curricula

Provides that instruction on drug abuse Provides that instruction on drug abuse prevention and control shall be integrated in the prevention and control shall be integrated in the elementary, secondary and tertiary curricula of all elementary, secondary and tertiary curricula of all public and private schools, whether general, public and private schools, whether general, technical, vocational or agro-industrial, as well as in technical, vocational or agro-industrial, as well as in non-formal, informal and indigenous learning non-formal, informal and indigenous learning systemsystem.

ARTICLE IVARTICLE IV

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Section 44 – Heads, Supervisors, and Teachers of School

All school heads, supervisors and teachers All school heads, supervisors and teachers shall be deemed persons in authority if they are in shall be deemed persons in authority if they are in school or within its immediate vicinity, or even school or within its immediate vicinity, or even beyond such immediate vicinity if they are in beyond such immediate vicinity if they are in attendance at any school or class function in their attendance at any school or class function in their official capacity. official capacity.

ARTICLE IVARTICLE IV

UNLAWFUL ACTS AND PENALTIES

Section 5. Sale, Trading, Administration, Dispensation,

Delivery, Distribution and Transportation of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and

Essential Chemicals

Penalties:Life imprisonment to death and a fine

ranging from P500,000 to P10,000,000

Section 11. Possession of Dangerous Drugs

Penalties:Life imprisonment to death and a

fine ranging from P500,000 to P10,000,000

QUANTITY*10 grams or more of opium

*10grams or more or more of morphine

*10 grams or more of heroin

*10 grams or more of cocaine hydrochloride

*50 grams or more of methamphetamine hydrochloride “shabu”

*10 grams or more of marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil

*500 grams or more of marijuana

Section 12. Possession of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus

and Other Paraphernalia for Dangerous Drugs

Penalties:Imprisonment ranging from 6 mos. and

1 day to 4 years and a fine ranging from P10,0000 to P50,000

Section 15. Use of Dangerous Drugs

Penalties:1st offense - Minimum of 6 mos.

Rehabilitation in a government center.

2nd offense- Imprisonment ranging from 6 years and 1 day to 12 years and a fine

ranging from P50,000 to P200,000 (not applicable if person tested is also found

possessing any dangerous drug)

Section 16. Cultivation or Culture of Plants Classified as

Dangerous Drugs or Are Sources Thereof

Penalties:Life imprisonment to death and a

fine ranging from P500,000 to P10,000,000

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A drug is a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional or behavioral change in a person taking it.

WHAT IS DRUG

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WHAT IS DRUG ABUSEAny non-medical use of drugs that

cause physical, psychological, legal, economic, or social damage to the user or to people affected by the user’s behavior.

Abuse usually refers to illegal drugs but may also applicable to drugs that are available legally, such as prescribed medications and certain over-the counter medications.

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DRUGS OF ABUSE

Immediate Effects: Dilated pupilsDilated pupils Increase in blood pressure / Increase in blood pressure /

Heart rate / Breathing rate / Heart rate / Breathing rate / Body TemperatureBody Temperature

Involuntary muscle twitchingInvoluntary muscle twitching Less hungerLess hunger Slurred speechSlurred speech

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Prolonged use or even a single exposure, especially if administrated intravenously, can lead to manifestations of a full blown “psychosis” which is similar to schizophrenia characterized by the presence of paranoid delusions, auditory and visual hallucinations. The paranoia may lead to violent and aggressive behavior.

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June 2001June 2001 3 years, 5 months later3 years, 5 months later

THERESA BAXTERTHERESA BAXTER

FACES OF METH

www.yahoo.com/facesofmeth

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AUGUST 1996AUGUST 1996 4 YEARS LATER4 YEARS LATER

PERRY BENNETTPERRY BENNETT

FACES OF METH

www.yahoo.com/facesofmeth

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JOSEPH HARRISJOSEPH HARRIS

DECEMBER 1999DECEMBER 1999 3 MONTHS LATER3 MONTHS LATER

FACES OF METH

www.yahoo.com/facesofmeth

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JENNIFER LUNDGRENJENNIFER LUNDGREN

JULY 2003JULY 2003 17 MONTHS LATER17 MONTHS LATER

FACES OF METH

www.yahoo.com/facesofmeth

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BRAIN OF DRUG ABUSER

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NormalNormalBrainBrain Affected Affected

BrainBrain

HUMAN BRAIN

HUMAN BRAIN

THE EFFECT OF DRUGS THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO TO

THE EFFECT OF DRUGS THE EFFECT OF DRUGS TO TO

Normal Brain

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Drug User’s BrainNormal Person’s Brain

CT SCAN COMPARISON OF BRAIN ACTIVITY

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Meth “BUGS”Meth “BUGS”

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Meth “BUGS”Meth “BUGS”

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TEETH OF DRUG ABUSER

Drugs of AbuseDrugs of Abuse

No. 2 No. 2 MarijuanMarijuan

a or a or Cannabis Cannabis

SativaSativa

Hallucinations/illusions Faster heart beat and pulse

rate Bloodshot Eye/blurred

vision/Rapid Eye Movement (REM)

Dry mouth and throat Forgetfulness/inability to

think Altered sense of time/

disorientation Impaired reflexes

coordination and concentration

Acute panic anxiety reaction “Food-trip” & sleepiness

(MJ)

Severe irritation of the nasal passages that leads to frequent nose bleeding

Renal damages, heart disease and strokes

Psychiatric consequences Gateway drug that may

lead to poly-drug use.

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Volatile chemical substances that contains psycho-active (mind/mood altering) vapors producing a state of intoxication.

Ex: Glue and Adhesive Cement / Rugby / Super Glue / Thinner

Drugs of AbuseDrugs of AbuseNo. 3

Inhalants

IMMEDIATE EFFECTS

• Prone to bleeding and bruises• Loss of memory• Difficulty in learning and seeing things clearly• Loss of bodily control• Cramps, pains and bad cough

LONG TERM EFFECT• Permanent damage to brain, liver and kidneys

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS• Anxiety, depression and irritability• Aggressive behavior• Dizziness, shaking and nausea• Insomnia

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ECSTASY

Fatigue and perhaps depression after the drug is stopped Restlessness, anxiety and pronounced visual and auditory hallucinations at large doses Nausea and Vomiting A rise in blood pressure and heart rate

Possibility of heat stroke due to dehydration

Death from heart attack when the user overdosed (OD’d)

Prolonged regular use can lead to the same long-term effects as with synthetic stimulants, including a high potential for neuro-toxicity, brain damage and liver damage.

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KETAMINE Chemically known as

(Methylamino) Cyclohexane

Description – Fine and White crystalline powder. It can be in liquid, tablets or capsules forms.

Street Name:

K, Special K, Super K, Kit-Kat, Ket, Vitamin K, K-hole, Bump of K, Honey Oil K, Bump bottle

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ILL-EFFECTS of Ketamine:•Disoriented behavior

•Impaired judgment

•Hallucinations

•Impaired coordination

•Possibility of being comatose

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SLEEPING PILLS

BENZODIAZEPINES – commonly known as tranquilizers and sleeping pills. They are classified as short, medium and long acting. This relates to the length of the drug action in the body. Length of action can also be influenced by the health of a person’s liver, age and weight.

A.K.A. Valium, Ativan, Nubain, etc.

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Side effects & long term effects of sleeping pills (benzodiazepines) •Loss of body control may result to

bone fractures

•Impaired blood pressure regulation and balance control

•Cognitive impairment, memory loss and pseudo-dementia

•Nocturnal urinary incontinence

•Worsening sleep

•Respiratory problems

•Dependency

•Over sedation may lead to death

ILL EFFECTS OF DRUGS

I. MENTAL HEALTH:1. Disturbance in Perception2. Disturbance in Orientation3. Disturbance in Memory4. Disturbance in Judgment

PDEA

ILL EFFECTS OF DRUGSII. PHYSICAL HEALTH:

a. Cardiac (HEART) Pathology b. Pulmonary (LUNG) Illness c. Hepatic (LIVER) Problems d. Renal (KIDNEY) Disease

PDEA

Infections

Blood Transmitted diseases

Malnutrition

III. GENERAL HEALTH

Accidents

PDEA

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Parents who always quarrel in front of the children.

Irresponsible parents who don’t have time for their children.

Family ProblemsFamily ProblemsFamily ProblemsFamily Problems

Family stressLack of family guidance, neglect

Family history of alcoholism, smoking, substance abuse

BAD Influence by friends

Peer Pressure/CuriosityPeer Pressure/Curiosity

Adventurism

Lack of self-confidence and inferiority complex.

Weak Personality, Weak Personality, Desire to Escape From RealityDesire to Escape From Reality

COMMON SIGNS

OFDRUG ABUSE

Injection Marks of an AddictInjection Marks of an AddictInjection Marks of an AddictInjection Marks of an Addict

Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)support a drug habit)

Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)support a drug habit)

Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.

Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.Example: depressed or becoming elated and euphoric.

Association with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusersAssociation with known drug abusers

Change from normal capabilities Change from normal capabilities (work habits, efficiency, etc.)(work habits, efficiency, etc.)

Change from normal capabilities Change from normal capabilities (work habits, efficiency, etc.)(work habits, efficiency, etc.)

Change in attendance at work or schoolChange in attendance at work or schoolChange in attendance at work or schoolChange in attendance at work or school

Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to

hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to

sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.

Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to times (for instance, indoors or at night) or only to

hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to compensate for the eyes’ inability to adjust to

sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.

Poor physical appearance, including Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygieneinattention to dress and personal hygiene

Addicts become addicted through ignorance

They did not know what’s coming to them

Nobody told them what is the effect of the drug and what will happen to them

IT IS NOT TOO LATE!!!

BE FIRM!!!

SAY NO!!!

“YOU ARE THE TEMPLE OF THE

HOLY SPIRIT”

“What you are is your gift from God,What you will become is

your gift to God”

Dr. Jose Rizal

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WHICH ONE

NBP(Prison)

NMH(Mental Hospital)

RIP(Death)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH THANK YOU VERY MUCH

“Towards a

Drug-Free Region“

DIR III JULIUS R. DIR III JULIUS R. NAVALESNAVALES

Regional Director, PDEA8

DIR III JULIUS R. DIR III JULIUS R. NAVALESNAVALES

Regional Director, PDEA8

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