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RA no. 9165 Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of

2002.
RA no 6425 - Dangerous Drugs Act of
1972 - the law that was repelled by RA
no. 9165.
Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) - the
policy-making and strategy-formulating
body in the planning and formulation of
policies and programs on drugprevention
and control.
Duties/Function of the DDB -To
develop and adopt a comprehensive,
integrated, unified and balanced
national drug abuse prevention and
control strategy.
Composition of the DDB
1. 3 permanent members
2. 2 regular members
3. 12 ex officio members
The 12 ex officio members are the
following:
1. DOJ secretary or his/her
representative
2. DOH secretary or his/her
representative
3. DND secretary or his/her
representative
4. DOF secretary or his/her
representative
5. DOLE secretary or his/her
representative
6. DILG secretary or his/her
representative
7. DSWD secretary or his/her
representative
8. DFA secretary or his/her
representative
9. DECS secretary or his/her
representative
10. CHED chairman or his/her
representative
11. National Youth Commission
chairman or his/her
representative
12. PDEA director general

The DDB is under the office of

the President.
The Department Secretary's
representative shall in no case be
lower than Under Secretary.

Classification of Drugs according to effect

1. Depressant - "downers" - a drug
reducing functional or nervous
activity. Lower the level of arousal
when taken.
2. Stimulants - "Uppers" - increase
mental and/or physical function. A
substance that raises the levels of
physiological or nervous activity in
the body.
3. Hallucinogens - "psychedelics" - a
drug that causes hallucinations.
Psychoactive drugs that cause
subjective change in
perception,thought,emotion and
consciousness.
Classification of Drugs according to
Pharmacology
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Depressants
Narcotics
Tranquilizers
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Solvents/Inhalants

Classifications of Drugs according to

LegalCategories
1. Prohibited Drugs
2. Regulated Drugs
3. Volatile substances
Golden Triangle of Drug Trafficking
1. Laos
2. Thailand
3. Burma
The Golden Crescent
1.
2.
3.
4.

Afghanistan
Pakistan
Iran
India

Classification of Drug user/Abuser

1. Situational user - those who use drugs
to keep them awake or for additional
energy to perform an important work.
Such individual may or may not
exhibit psychological dependence.
2. Spree user - school age user who take
drugs for "kicks", adventure, daring
experience or a means of fun.

The Two Regular Members of the

DDB are:
1.

The President of The Integrated

Bar of the Philippines (IBP)
2. The Chairman or President of a
non-governmental organization
involved in dangerous drug
campaign to be appointed by the
President of the Philippines.
Permanent Consultants of the DDB
1. Director of the NBI
2. Chief of the PNP
PDEA - implementing arm of the DDB.
Qualification of the 3 Permanent
members of the DDB
- at least 7 years training and experience
in the field ofdangerous drugs and in any
of the following fields:
law,medicine,criminology,psychology
or social work.They are appointed by the
President.

The President shall designate a

Chairman of the DDB from
among the 3 permanent members
who shall serve for 6 years.
The Chairman of the DDB shall
have a rank of Under Secretary.
Term of office of the permanent
members of the DDB - 6 years
and until their successors shall
have been duly appointed and
qualified.
The PDEA shall be headed by a
Director General with the rank of
undersecretary.
The PDEA Director General shall
be appointed by the President of
the Philippines.

Duties/Functions of PDEA Director

General
1. Responsible for the general
administration and
management of the agency.
2. Perform other duties that may be
assigned to
him/her by the President.

The PDEA Director General and

the 2 Deputy Director General
must possess adequate
knowledge, training and
experience in the field
of dangerous drugs and in any of
the following field: law
enforcement, law,
medicine,criminology,
psychology and social work.

3. Hardcore addicts - those whose

activities revolves almost entirely
around drug use and securing
supplies. They show strong
psychological dependence on the
drug.
4. Hippies - Those who are addicted to
drugs believing that drug is an
integral part of life.
Commonly abused drugs:
1. Sedatives - are depressant drugs
which reduce anxiety and excitement
such as barbiturates, tranquilizers and
alcohol.
2. Stimulants - are drugs which increase
alertness and activity such as
amphetamine, cocaine andcaffeine.
3. Hallucinogen/Psychedelics - drugs
which affect sensation,thinking,self
awareness and emotion.
4. Narcotics - drugs that relieve pain and
often induce sleep. This includes
opium and its derivatives like
morphine,codeine and heroin.
5. Solvents - volatile substances which
are found to be the most commonly
abused.
Primary causes of drug addiction:
1. Pride - excessive feeling of self worth
or self esteem or sense of self
importance.
2. Anger - against,
himself,family,friends and society in
general.
3. Lust - burning sexual desire can
distort the human mind to drug abuse.
4. Gluttony - "food trip" in the lingo of
junkies.
5. Greed - wealth,fame,recognition as
exemplified by people under pressure
in their work of art such as
musician,actors and athletes who
indulge in rug abuse.
6. Envy - to get attention from someone
as sign of protest.
7. Laziness - "i cant syndrome"
incapacity to achieve is a breeding
ground of drug abuse and boredom
coupled with poor self image.
Warning Signs of Commonly Abused
Drugs
1. Marijuana

glassy red eye

loud talking
inappropriate laughter followed by
sleepiness
loss of interest, motivation

There are 2 PDEA Deputy Director

General
1. One for Administration
2. One for Operation

They shall have a rank of

Assistant Secretary and both are
appointed by the President of the
Philippines upon
recommendation of the board.

Mandatory Services of the PDEA

1. Intelligence and Investigation
2. International Cooperation and
Foreign Affairs
3. Preventive Education and
Community Involvement
4. Plans and Operation
5. Compliance, Legal and Prosecution
6. Administrative and Human Resource
7. Financial Management
8. Logistic Management
9. Internal Affairs

PDEA shall establish regional

offices.

PDEA Academy - Shall be established

either in Baguio City or Tagaytay City
and in such other places as may be
necessary.

PDEA Academy shall be headed

by a Superintendent with the rank
of Director. He shall be appointed
by the PDEA Director General.

3 Pronged Approached in the Solution

of Drug Problems
1. Law enforcement activities
2. Preventive Drug Education
and Information
program in school and in
communities.
3. Treatment and Rehabilitation
programs for drug
dependent.

weight gain or loss

2. Depressant

contracted pupils
drunk-like
difficulty concentrating
clumsiness
poor judgement

3. Stimulants - ex. cocaine, amphetamines

dilated pupils
hyperactivity
euphoria
irritability
anxiety
excessive talking followed by
depression or excessive sleeping
may go long period of time without
eating or sleeping
weight loss
dry mouth and nose

4. Inhalants - ex. glues, aerosols, vapors

watery eyes
impaired vision, memory and thought
secretions from the nose or rashes
around the nose and mouth
head aches and nausea
appearance of intoxication
drowsiness
poor muscle control
changes in appetite
anxiety
irritability
lots of cans,aerosols in the trash

5 . Hallucinogens - ex. LSD, PCP

dilated pupils
bizarre and irrational behavior
including paranoia, aggression,
hallucination
mood swings
detachment from people
absorption with self or other objects
slurred speech
confusion

6. Heroin

contracted pupils
no response of pupils to light
needle marks
sleeping at unusual time
sweating
vomiting
coughing, shiffling
twitching
loss of appetite

7. Alcohol

clumsiness

difficulty walking
slurred speech
sleepiness
poor judgement
dilated pupils
possession of false ID cards

8. Tobacco/Nicotine

smell of tobacco
stained fingers or teeth

Analgesic - any drugs such as salicylates,

morphine or opiates used primarily for the
relief of pain.