MYSTICAL ROSE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Pogonlomboy, Mangatarem, Pangasinan

Mobile No.: 0920-964-4762

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM(NSTP)

MODULE III

LESSON 3:DRUG ABUSE

What is RA 9165?

It is an Act instituting the "Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, ro pealing Republic Act 6425, otherwise known as the
Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, as amended, providing funds therefore, and for other purposes. This Act aims to safeguard the integrity
and well-being of its citizenry particular the youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental well-
being. and to defend the same against acts or omissions detrimental to their development and preservation. Furthermore, this Act is
instrumental in the government's pursuit of an intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use of planning,
implementation and enforcement of anti-drug abuse policies, programs and projects. Besides, it also paves the way for the government
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 (Section 2).

Use of Dangerous Drugs (Section 15)

Penalty:

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 minimum of six (6) months rehabilitation in a government center for the first offense, sub ject to the provisions of
Article VIII of this Act. If apprehended using dangerous drug for the second time, he/she shall suffer he penalty of imprisonment
ranging from sic (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and a fine ranging from Fif ty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) to Two
Hundred Thousand Pesos (P200,000.00). Provided, that this Section shall not be applicable where the person tested is also found to
have his/her possession such quantity of any dangerous drug provided for under Section 11 of this Act, in which case the provisions
stated therein shall apply.

 Cultivation or Culture of Plants Classified as Dangerous Drugs or are Sources Thereof. (Section 16)

The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos
(P10,000,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who shall plant, cultivate or culture marijuana, opium poppy or any other plant
regardless of quantity, which is or may hereafter be classified as a dangerous drug or as a source from which any dangerous drug may
be manufactured or derived: Provided, That in the case of medical laboratories and medical research centers which cultivate or culture
marijuana, opium poppy and other plants, or materials of such dangerous drugs for medical experiments and research purposes, or for
the creation of new types of medicine, the Board shall prescribe the necessary implementing guidelines for the proper cultivation,
culture, handling, experimentation and disposal of such plants and materials.

The land or portions thereof and/or greenhouses on which any of said plants is cultivated or cultured shall be confiscated and
escheated in favor of the State, unless the owner thereof can prove lack of knowledge of such cultivation or culture despite the
exercise of due diligence on his/her part. If the land involved is part of the public domain, the maximum penalty provided for under this
Section shall be imposed upon the offender.

The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any person, who organizes, manages or acts as a
"financier" of any of the illegal activities prescribed in this Section.

The penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years of imprisonment and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand
pesos (P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who acts as a
"protector/coddler" of any violator of the provisions under this Section.

WHAT IS DRUG?
It is a substance that affects the function of living cells, used in medicine to diagnose, cure, prevent the occurrence of diseases and
disorders and prolong the life of patients with incurable conditions.

Since 1900, the availability of new and more effective drugs such as antibiotics, which fight bacterial infections and vaccines, which
prevent diseases caused by bacteria and viruses, has increased the average of Filipino's life span from about 60 years to about 75
years.Drugs have vastly improved the quality of life. Today,drugs have contributed to the eradication of once widespread and
sometimes fatal diseases such a poliomyelitis and smallpox.

WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?

Drug Abuse is a problem which adversely affects our most precious resource the Filipino youth. Hence, the Philippine Government
though the Dangerous Drug Board has taken the initiative to prevent the menace and widespread of this social epidemic that will
destroy the lives and aspirations of our youth.

WHAT IS DRUG OVERDOSE?

Drug overdose is a serious matter. Unfortunately, many adults and teens suffer from its slings. Usually drug overdose is a mask, hiding
other problems such as insecurity, self-loathing, a sense of failure, or deep unabiding depression. These problems must also be
addressed in order to prevent the sel-medication which so many drugs addicts use, from a dangerous overdose.

WHAT ARE THE GENERAL SYMPTOMS OF DRUG ABUSE?

1. Abrupt changes in school or work attendance, quality of work, grades, work output.
2. Unusual flare-ups or outbreaks of temper
 3. Withdrawal from responsibility
4. Change in over all attitude
5. Detorioration of physical appearance and grooming
6. Furtive behavior regarding actions
7. Wearing of sunglasses to hide dilated or constricted pupils
8. Association with drug abusers
9. Unusual borrowing of money from parents or friends
10. Stealing small items

Definition of Terms about Drugs Abuse

1. Drugs- is any chemical substance which affects a person in such a way as to bring about physiological, emotional or behavior
change.
2. Drug Abuse- is the use of chemical substance, licit or illicit which results in an individual’s physical, mental, emotional and
social impairment.
3. Drug Addiction- a person’s dependence in a drug, associated with narcotics. The term addiction is now being replaced by
the term drug dependence.
4. Drug Dependence- a state of psychological or physical dependence (or both) on a dangerous drug following administration
or use of that drug on a periodic or continuous basis.
5. Physical Drugs Dependence- a condition wherein a person cannot function without drugs in his system and that without it,
one develops withdrawal signs (restlessness, pain, convulsions,etc.)
6. Psychological Drugs Dependence- a condition wherein a person devotes considerable time and effort in thinking and
obtaining drugs and/or using it to escape from reality.

Drugs and Substance Commonly Abused

1. Hallucinogens (Psychedelics)- drugs capable of provoking changes of sensation, thinking, self-awareness and emotion.
Users of this type experiences alteration of time and space perception, illusion, hallucinations and delusions. Depending on the
dose, feeling may vary from criminal to overwhelming and may also result to “high trip” on a single individual on diffirent
occasions. Example are LSD, marijuana and mescaline.
2. Stimulants (upper or pep pills)- drugs which increase alertness, reduce hunger and provide a feeling or well-
being.Examples are cocaine and amphetamines
3. Depressants (downers)- drugs which decrease or depress body functions and nerve activity (sedatives, hypnotics,
tranquilizers)
4. Narcotics- drugs which produce insensibility, state of unconsciousness, melancholy or dullness of mind with delusions
(opium, heroin, codeine, morphine)

How Drugs are Taken

1. Oral (methadone, marijuana)
2. Injection (heroin, methadone, cocaine)
3. Sniffed (heroin, cocaine)
4. Smoked (marijuana)

Effects Of Drugs Abuse

1.Effects on Individual
a. Malnutrition
b. Infectious disease
c. Individuals suffering from severe ailments (with acute unbearable pains) are likely to become drug dependents .
d. Drug abusers resort to stealing, prostitution and other criminal acts to support their habit.
e. Taking drugs during pregnancy is very risky (to mother and the baby).
f. Pot sessions often result to pregnancy (aggravating population problem)
2.Dangerous Effects
a. Danger to body
b. Danger to mind
c. Danger to life
d. Danger to pocket
e. Danger to economy

Other Realated Perceptions on Drug Abuse

1. Drug addicts are concerned merely with the immediate relief and totally forgetting the fatal side effects thus timely
enlightenment on the harmful effects of drugs should be undertaken.
2. Only the person concerned can cure himself.
3. The habit can be brought to the Lord in prayer.
4. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.
5. Drug addicts must be rehabilitated.

WHY DO PEOPLE TURN TO DRUGS?

Teenagers resort to drugs for a variety of seasons;
1. For curiosity, due to misinformation and for the sake of “experience”
2.Pakikisama so as to be accepted by the barkada;
3. to have feeling of security;
4. to relief of problems-personal, family, school, work and others; and,
5. to escape boredom and other problems
Community Leader’s Advocacy to Prevent Drug Abuse
1. Pland implement social action programs involving young people,civic group, professionals and religious organization to
improve the community life. The following activities must be implemented in the community:
a. Parent Education Programs
 b. Recreational, Social and Sports Programs
c. Vocational/Skills Development and Training Programs
d. Youth Development Program
e. Seminar on Drug Education

Participate and assist in the implementation of RA 6425 also known as Dangerous Drug Act of 1972 by
1. Motivating known drugs abusers to undergo treatment and rehabilitation;
2. Reporting drug pusher, drugs maintainers, drug traffickers to the law enforcement agencies;
3. Encouraging and supporting the establishment of Community Guidance Clinics for drug users;
4. Helping after-care rehabilitated clients to be accepted back to their community and involving them in meaning and productive
activities; and
5. Helping strengthen the moral and spiritual values of the discharged clients.

MYSTICAL ROSE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Pogonlomboy, Mangatarem, Pangasinan
Mobile No.: 0920-964-4762

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM(NSTP)

MODULE III
MODULE 2-ACTIVITY
Research the RA 9165 Article I,Section 3. Find the definition of terms as used in this Act.
1.What is the relevance of this definition of terms?(5 points)

PRELIMINARY EXAM (5 points)

1.What is the benefit of studying RA 9165?
2.What do you think is the effect of drug addiction on family members?

Prepared by:LAARNI A.TOLETE,LPT

Instructor