Drugs

LESSON 3: IMPORTANT PROVISIONS OF R.A. 9165

ACTS PUNISHABLE BY LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO DEATH

1. IMPORTERS OF DANGEROUS DRUGS2. FINANCIERS OF DRUG OPERATIONS

3. DISTRIBUTORS/BROKERS/TRANSPORTERS/

EVEN THOSE WHO ARE JUST ASKED TO DELIVER

4. MAINTENANCE OF DEN/RESORT FOR DRUGS

1. ACTS PUNISHABLE BY LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO DEATH: POSSESION OF DANGEROUS

DRUGS (UNDER SEC. 11)

1. 10 G OR MORE OF OPIUM, MORPHINE, HEROINE, COCAINE, MJ RESIN/OIL, SHABU

2. 500 G OR MORE OF MARIJUANA3. 10 G OR MORE OF OTHER DANGEROUS DRUGS

(LIKE ECSTASY, ETC.)

ECSTASYMETHYLENEDIOXYMENTHAMPHETAMINEHUG DRUG/FEEL GOOD DRUG

PURPOSE:1. REDUCTION/ELIMINATION

2. SUPPRESSION

2. ACTS PUNISHABLE BY LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO

DEATH

1. CULTIVATION AND/OR CULTURE OF DANGEROUS DRUGS (SEC. 16)

2. POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS DURING PARTIES, MEETINGS OR SOCIAL GATHERINGS, 2/MORE PERSON

3. ACTS PUNISHABLE BY LESSER PENALTIES

LIFE IMPRISONMENT1. 10 G/MORE BUT LESS THAN 5O G OF SHABU = 20 YRS. – LIFE2. 5/MORE BUT LESS THAN 10 G OF SHABU = 12 – 20 YRS.3. LESS THAN 5 G OF ANY DANGEROUS DRUGS = 12 – 20 YRS.4. PROTECTOR/CODDLER (SEC. 27) = 12 – 20 YRS.5. UNNECESSARY PRESCRIPTION (SEC. 18) = LIFE TO DEATH6. UNLAWFUL PRESCRIPTION (SEC. 19) = LIFE TO DEATH

3. OTHER PROVISIONS

POSSESSION OF THE FF. FOR DANGEROUS DRUGS:1. EQUIPMENT2. INSTRUMENT3. APPARATUS4. OTHER PARAPHERNALIA

1. PENALTY = 6 MONTHS TO 4 YRS. IMPRISONMENT

USE OF DRUGS (SEC. 15)

1. 1ST OFFENSE = 6 MONTHS REHABILITATION 2. 2ND OFFENSE = 6 – 12

YRS. IMPRISONMENT 3. 3RD OFFENSE = 12 – 20

YRS. IMPRISONMENT

2. LIFE – DEATH FOR ANY PUBLIC OFFICER (SEC. 27)

A. MISAPPROPRIATE OR MISAPPLIES OR FAILS TO ACCOUNT FOR CONFISCATED DRUGS

B. PLANTING OF EVIDENCE = DEATH (SEC. 29)C. VIOLATIONS OF REGULATIONS ISSUED BY DDB (SEC. 32) = 6 MONTHS – 4

YRS. PLUS ADMIN SANCTIONS FROM THE BOARD

* MANDATORY DRUG TEST FOR MILITARY, POLICE, & OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATORS (SEC. 36-E)

A. ALL PERSONS CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL OFFENSE = NOT LESS THAN 6 YRS. AND 1 DAY (SEC. 36-F)

B. APPREHENDED/ARRESTED FOR VIOLATION OF RA 9165 (SEC. 38)

* PROGRAM FOR TREATMENT & REHABILITATION1. VOLUNTARY SUBMISSION OF A DRUG DEPENDENT TO CONFINEMENT, TREATMENT & REHABILITATION (SEC. 54)

2. COMPULSORY CONFINEMENT OF A DRUG DEPENDENT WHO REFUSES TO APPLY UNDER THE VOLUNTARY SUBMISSION PROGRAM

(SEC. 61)

NEXT: ADDITIONAL FACTS

GENERAL WARNING SIGNS

1. Irritable, discourteous, aggressive, untrustworthy and lacks self-confidence.

2. Unhealthy/malnourished and unconcern with good grooming.

3. Has a low frustration tolerance.4. Lacks interest in his studies/works.5. Prefers his “barkada” where he feels accepted.6. Unusual borrowing of money and at all times

stealing various items.7. Unusually wear sunglasses of inappropriate time.8. Nausea and vomiting.9. Drowsiness and weightlessness.

POSSIBLE EFFECTS 1. Develop changes in normal capabilities in

school.2. Develop changes in attendance in school.3. Loss of memory/inability to think.4. Muscle cramps and weakness/numbness in

limbs.5. Damage to the central nervous system, to

the kidneys, liver and possibly to the bone marrow.

IMPLICATION OF DRUG PROBLEMS

1. Panic reaction/crimes, physical/physiological damages.

2. Destruction of family relationship.

PREVENTIVE MEASURESa) Learn to talk to people about your

problemsb) Learn to say “NO” and to ask help.c) Open line of communication.d) Proper education on dangerous

drug.e) Talking/meeting people who were

rehabilated.

SERVES FOR TREATMENT

1. Therapy/rehabilitation2. Physical exercise and sports

for relaxation.3. Meditation4. Learn to find new interest.5. Meet new people.

SOME MISCONCEPTS1. Talking medicines can solve problems.2. May increase the number of

friends/barkadas/acceptance in the culture he prefers.3. Gives enjoyment to users and in the context that is

used as an alcohol substitute.4. Using, without benefit of prescription, useful drugs

which have the capacity to alter the mood.5. Using any drug substances for purposes different from

drug prescriptions.6. Using drugs and substance having no legitimate

medical application but research7. The soundness of the activity we do today will

contribute to the success of the program we have together with our clients in the days to come.