Chapter 2 Drug Addiction

“Drugs are the enemies of ambition and hope, and when we fight
against drugs we are fighting for the future.” – Bob Riley
NAME: _______________________________________________________
COURSE & SECTION:___________________________________________
Republic of the Philippines
BICOL STATE COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
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MODULE OVERVIEW
Drug education is an important strategy for reducing the extent of drug related incidents
among young people. Effective drug education programs need to build knowledge and increase
the competency of students to act in safe ways when presented with challenging situations. This
module supports the personal and social capabilities and provides opportunities for students to
build upon their drug education knowledge and skills, identify high risk situations, and develop a
range of strategies to prepare them to make safer decisions.
The primary purpose of this module is to develop and supports the personal and social
capabilities and provides opportunities for students to build upon their drug education knowledge
and skills, identify high risk situations, and develop a range of strategies to prepare them to make
safer decisions.
Learning Objective:
At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Describe and identify the different classes of dangerous drugs and their effects to the
body;
2. Understand the aim of drug education program; and
3. Explain the Role and value of youth participation in drug detection and prevention
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GUESS THE WORD/S
Guess the word/s based on the pictures given and then briefly explain it
with your own word without the help of the web or any source. (REMINDER: BE HONEST)

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DRUGS are a chemical substance that brings about physical,

emotional or behavioral change in a person taking it.
DANGEROUS DRUGS are those that have high tendency for

abuse and dependency, these substances may be organic or
synthetic, and pose harm to those who use them.
Any Drug may be harmful when taken in excess. Some drugs

can also be harmful if taken in dangerous combinations or by hypersensitive (allergic) person in
ordinary or even small amounts.
DRUG ADDICTION is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is
compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences. The initial decision to take drugs
is voluntary for most people, but repeated drug use can lead to brain changes that challenge an
addicted person’s self-control and interfere with their ability to resist intense urges to take drugs.
Are Products Other than Drugs Ever Abused?
YES. Substances like glue, paint thinners, gasoline and other volatile (breathable) solvents
contain a variety of dangerous chemicals. They should be sold and used with caution.
DRUG ABUSE is the use of any chemical substances, licit or illicit, which results in an individual’s
physical, mental or social impairment. It may refer to any of the following practices:
1. Using, without benefit or prescription, useful drugs which have the capacity to alter the
mood or behavior
2. Using drugs and substances for a purpose different from the one for which the drug has
been prescribed
3. Using drugs and substances having no legitimate medical application for purposes other
than research.
Classification of Drugs that are commonly abused depending on their pharmacological

effects:
1. Stimulants  drugs which increase alertness and physical disposition.

EXAMPLES:
a. Amphetamine
b. Cocaine
c. Caffeine
d. Nicotine
2. 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.
EXAMPLES:
a. LCD
b. Mescaline
c. Marijuana

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3. Sedatives  drugs which may reduce anxiety and excitement.

EXAMPLES:
a. Barbiturates
b. Non- barbiturates
c. Tranquilizers
d. Alcohol
4. Narcotics  drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep.

Examples:
a. Opium
b. Morphine
c. Codeine
d. Heroin.
How can you Tell When one is Abusing Drugs?
A person who is abusing drugs has a lot of changes in behavior, appearance and mood. The
changes may be pleasant or unpleasant. Thus he
1. Is irritable, discourteous, defiant and aggressive;
2. Is untrustworthy and lacks self-confidence;
3. Is unhealthy and unconcerned with good grooming;
4. Has a low frustration tolerance;
5. Lacks interest in his studies/work
6. Blames everybody for his problems; and
7. Prefers his “barkada” where he feels accepted.
TEN (10) REASONS WHY PEOPLE USING DRUGS
In an article from Recovery Connection (2019), it listed the reasons why people use drugs. It
explains that there are circumstances that put a person to choice between properly using drugs
and abusing it. Here are the reasons:
1. Experimenting – It is not uncommon for addiction to stem from a person being curious
and experimenting with drugs or alcohol. It is a scenario that often starts with a young
person using alcohol or marijuana out of curiosity. While it seems harmless,
adolescents that experiment with drugs and alcohol are more likely to develop
substance use disorder according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
2. Family History / Genetics - If you have a family history of drug addiction, you may
have a genetic predisposition to develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol. It is stated
that about 30% – 70% of a person’s risk for addiction is linked to the genes they are
born with along with other social factors.
3. Prescription Drugs - There is a popular misconception that any medication

prescribed by a doctor is safe. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Doctors
prescribe medications to alleviate symptoms of physical or mental health issues.
However, many individuals are not properly educated on the risks that the medications
may carry. Chronic pain is often managed through opioid medications, which are highly
addictive. Dependent upon the amount used and other factors, someone may require

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a medical detox just to stop using opioids. Likewise, those suffering from anxiety and
depression may be prescribed addictive medications to ease symptoms. Non-
addictive medication and/or pain recovery services are often available.
4. Loneliness - Addiction can start when an individual feels lonely or is isolated from the
friends and family. They turn to drugs and alcohol thinking that it will fill a void that they
have been living with. People lacking positive daily interaction may choose to use
substances to feel happy or content. Additionally, users begin to alienate themselves
further if they fear being judged or that help is not available to them.
5. Peer Pressure - usually applies to adolescents or young adults. The need to fit in, on
some level, is built into each and every one of us. Some people may feel the need to
participate in potentially harmful activities to do so. The pressure of being around
others who are abusing drugs or alcohol can push someone to follow suit.
6. Drugs And Alcohol Can Make You Feel Good - There is a popular quote in the Big
Book of Alcoholics Anonymous that states: “Men and women drink essentially because
they like the effect produced by alcohol.” While this seems obvious, some people like
the effect so much that they are unable to stop. It may be difficult to see the harm in
something that makes you feel good.
7. Mental Health Disorder - Depression, anxiety, and PTSD can put individuals at higher
risk of developing an addiction. Using substances to cope with difficult feelings may
seem like an easier path for some. Though they may seem crippling at times, there is
help available to anyone struggling with a mental health disorder. Non-narcotic
medications are often available for most mental health disorders. It’s worth
researching with a doctor to see if there is an alternative to addictive medications.
8. Recreation - Many people use drugs or alcohol socially with friends or to “unwind”
after a long day. They often see substances as a way to relax or clear their minds.
Recreational drug users are still at risk to become addicted if their use becomes more
frequent or they use highly addictive substances.
9. Alcohol Isn’t Enough - For some, alcohol stops doing the trick. A few beers after
work or having drinks with friends at a local bar just don’t have the same effect that it
used to. Some individuals end up “chasing a buzz” that they were once able to attain
with a few drinks. This can leave someone powerless over alcohol and unable to quit
drinking.
10. Self-Medicating - People struggling with any of a multitude of ailments may turn to
drugs or alcohol to ease their pain. Mental health disorders and chronic pain leave
some seeking solutions on their own. Alcohol or other substances can alleviate
symptoms and seem like a short-term solution. However, people should look for
manageable, long-term solutions under medical supervision to combat these issues.
The life of drug abusers is a dreadful one. To support the habit, they resort to committing crimes
like stealing, prostitution and gambling, wherein they hamper their emotional maturation.

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COMMONLY USED ADDICTIVE DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES

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1. ALCOHOL
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of problem drinking that

result in health consequences, social, problems, or both.
However, alcohol dependence, or alcoholism, refers
to a disease that is characterized by abnormal alcohol-
seeking behavior that leads to impaired control over
drinking.
EFFECTS:
Short-term effects of alcohol use include: Long-term effects of heavy alcohol use:
 Distorted vision, hearing and coordination  Loss of appetite, vitamin deficiencies,
 Impaired judgment stomach ailments
 Altered perceptions and emotion  Skin problems
 Bad breath; hangover  Sexual impotence
 Liver damage
 Heart and central nervous system
damage; memory loss
2. METHAMPHETAMINE
Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug chemically related to amphetamine but with stronger effects
on the central nervous system. Street names for the drug include "speed," "meth," and "crank." It is used
in pill form or in powdered form by snorting or injecting and crystallized methamphetamine is a
smokable and more powerful form of the drug
Methamphetamine HCL, a type of amphetamine is also known as “poor

man’s cocaine”. Other names are Shabu, Ubas, Siopao, Sha and Ice.
Shabu is a white, odorless crystal or crystalline powder with a bitter
numbing taste.
Methamphetamine users who inject the drug and share needles are at
risk for acquiring HIV/AIDS
EFFECTS:
Short-term effects include: Long-term effects include:
 increased wakefulness and physical activity  extreme weight loss
 decreased appetite  addiction
 faster breathing  severe dental problems ("meth mouth")
 rapid and/or irregular heartbeat  intense itching, leading to skin sores from
 increased blood pressure and body scratching
temperature  anxiety
 changes in brain structure and function
 confusion
 memory loss
 sleeping problems

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 violent behavior
 paranoia—extreme and unreasonable
distrust of others
 hallucinations—sensations and
images that seem real though they
aren't
3. COCAINE
Cocaine is a white powder that comes from the leaves of the South American coca plant. It is
either "snorted" through the nasal passages or injected intravenously. It belongs to a class of drugs
known as stimulants, which tend to give a temporary illusion of limitless power and energy that leave
the user feeling depressed, edgy, and craving more.
Crack is a smokable form of cocaine that has been chemically

altered.
Cocaine and crack are highly addictive. This addiction can erode
physical and mental health and can become so strong that these drugs
dominate all aspects of an addict's life.
EFFECTS
Physical risks: Psychological risks:
 Increase in blood pressure, heart rate,  Violent, erratic or paranoid behavior
breathing rate and body temperature  Hallucinations and “coke bugs” – a
 Heart attacks, strokes and respiratory sensation of imaginary insects crawling
failure over the skin
 Hepatitis or AIDS through shared needles  Confusion, anxiety and depression, loss
 Brain seizures of interest in food or sex
 Reduction of the body’s ability to resist  “cocaine psychosis” – losing touch with
and combat infection reality, loss of interest in friends, family,
sports, hobbies and other activities
4. HALLUCINOGENS
Hallucinogenic drugs are substances that distort the perception of objective reality. The most well-
known hallucinogens include phencyclidine, otherwise known as PCP, angel dust, or loveboat; lysergic
acid diethylamide, commonly known as LSD or acid; mescaline and peyote; and psilocybin, or "magic"
mushrooms. Under the influence of hallucinogens, the senses of direction, distance, and time become
disoriented. These drugs can produce unpredictable, erratic, and violent behavior in users that sometimes
leads to serious injuries and death. The effect of hallucinogens can last for 12 hours.
A. LSD or Lysergic acid diethylamide produces tolerance, so that users who take the drug
repeatedly must take higher and higher doses in order to achieve the same state of intoxication.
This is extremely dangerous, given the unpredictability of the drug, and can result in increased
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EFFECTS
Physical risks: Psychological risks:
 Increased heart rate and blood pressure  A sense of distance and estrangement
 Sleeplessness and tremors  Depression, anxiety and paranoia
 Lack of muscular coordination  Violent behavior
 Sparse, mangled and incoherent speech  Confusion, suspicion and loss of control
 Decreased awareness of touch and pain  Flashbacks
that can result in self-inflicted injuries  Behavior similar to schizophrenic
 Convulsions psychosis
 Coma; heart and lung failure  Catatonic syndrome whereby the user
becomes mute, lethargic, disoriented, and
makes meaningless repetitive movements
B. CANNABIS SATIVA (MARIJUANA)
Marijuana, the term used to describe all the plant material like leaves, tops,
stems, flowers and roots from cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa), dried and
prepared for smoking or taken orally as “brownies”.
The mind altering component is the delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol; THC for

short, which is concentrated in the resin.
EFFECTS
Short term Effects: Long term Effects:
 Sleepiness  Enhanced cancer risk
 Difficulty keeping track of time, impaired  Decrease in testosterone levels for men;
or reduced short term memory also lower sperm counts and difficulty
 Reduced ability to perform tasks requiring having children
concentration and coordination  Increase in testosterone levels for
 Increased heart rate women; also increased risk of infertility
 Potential cardiac dangers for those with  Diminished or extinguished sexual
pre-existing heart disease pleasure
 Bloodshot eyes  Psychological dependence requiring more
 Dry mouth and throat of the drug to get the same effect
 Decreased social inhibitions
 Paranoia, hallucinations
5. OPIATES
OPIATES, sometimes called narcotics, are a group of drugs that are

used medically to relieve pain, but have a high potential for abuse. Some
of it comes from a resin taken from the seedpod of the Asian poppy.
Opiates that are commonly abused are Opium, Morphine, Codeine, and
synthesized or manufactured opiates.
Opium refers to the coagulated juice of the opium poppy (Papaver Somniferum L.) and embraces every
kind, class and character of opium, whether crude or prepared; the ashes or refuse of the same, narcotic
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morphine or any alkaloid of opium enters as an ingredient; opium poppy; poppy straw; and leaves or
wrappings of opium leaves, whether prepared for use or not;
Opium Poppy refers to any part of the plant of the species Papaver somniferum L., Papaver setigerum
DC, Papaver orientale, Papaver bracteatum and Papaver rhoeas, which includes the seeds, straws,
branches, leaves or any part thereof, or substances derived thereform, even for floral, decorative and
culinary purposes.
EFFECTS
 Drowsiness  Restlessness
 Slowed breathing  muscle and bone pain
 Constipation  insomnia
 Unconsciousness  diarrhea
 Nausea  vomiting
 Coma  cold flashes with goose bumps (“cold
turkey”).
6. INHALANTS (GLUE, PAINT THINNERS, GASOLINE AND OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENTS)
“Inhalants” refers to the vapors from toxic substances which are

inhaled to reach a quick high. Of more than 1,000 household and other
common products that could be abused as inhalants, most often used
are glue, toluene, gasoline, lighter fluid, nitrous oxide2 or “whippets,”
spray paint, correction fluid, cleaning fluid, amyl nitrite3 or “poppers,”
locker room deodorizers or “rush,” and lacquer thinner or other paint
solvents.
Most of these produce effects similar to anesthetics, which slow down

the body’s functions. After an initial high and loss of inhibition comes
drowsiness, light-headedness and agitation.
EFFECTS
 Slurred speech  Muscle weakness
 Drunk, dizzy or dazed appearance  Disorientation
 Inability to coordinate movement  Lack of coordination
 Hallucinations and delusions  Irritability
 Hostility  Depression
 Apathy  Serious and sometimes irreversible
 Impaired judgment damage to the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs
 Unconsciousness and brain
 Severe headaches  Memory impairment, diminished
 Rashes around the nose and mouth intelligence
 Prolonged sniffing of these can induce  Hearing loss
irregular and rapid heartbeat and lead to  Bone marrow damage
heart failure and death within minutes.  Deaths from heart failure or asphyxiation
 Death from suffocation can occur by (loss of oxygen)
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chemical, and then in the central nervous

system, so that breathing ceases.
EFFECTS OF DRUG ADDICTION

In several sources, it has been indicated that there are many effects of drug abuse. The effects can be
classified as follows:
1. Physiological/Physical Effects
A. Systemic
a. Cardiac (Heart) Pathology – irregularity of heart beat, elevated or lowered blood pressure,
chest pain, convulsions or death from cardiac arrest.
b. Pulmonary (Lung) Illnesses
c. Hepatic (Liver) Problems
d. Renal (Kidney) Diseases
B. General Health
a. Malnutrition or weight loss
b. Infections
c. Accidents
d. Blood Transmitted Disease
C. Usage
a. Tolerance – the individual needs more drugs to achieve the same effects they did
previously with a smaller amount
b. Dependence – the substance becomes the central point to the individual’s life and they
can’t function properly without it
c. Withdrawal – this happens when the individual reduced or stopped the substance use.
d. Overdose – the level of intoxication reaches a point where it begins to produce physical
and/or psychological harm. This can lead to death.
2. Psychological/Mental Health Effects

a. Perception – auditory and visual hallucinations
b. Orientation – paranoia or the feeling that you're being threatened in some way, such as
people watching you or acting against you, even though there's no proof that it's true and
psychosis
c. Memory
d. Judgment – depression that lead to suicide
e. Stress – either heightening or weakening of emotions
3. Economic Effects
a. Employment loss – individuals lose their effectivity and efficiency in the work place
b. Academic difficulties – for the youth, being unable to accomplish their course work can affect
their performance at school and their grades
c. Financial problems – addiction to substance requires more monetary resources since the
individual is forced to consume more of the substance to get their fix
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a. Conflictual / Dysfunctional Relationships – an individual under the influence of drugs creates

tension and conflict with their family members and among their peers that can result in
broken relationships and abandonment.
b. Violence – some of the chemicals in the abused substance can impaired the mind to think
illogically and to act aggressively that can have the individual act violently in social settings.
c. Safety – an individual under the influence of drugs can put someone in dangerous
circumstances and can be prone to accidents.
CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG ABUSERS
Substance abusers can be classified according to the frequency of their substance use.
1. Experimenters – people who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.
2. Occasional Users – abuse the drug occasionally/whenever there are special occasions. They
abuse the drug once every two (2) weeks to two (2) times a week.
3. Regular Users – abuse the drug on a regular basis approximately three (3) to four (4) times a
week or every other day.
4. Drug Dependents – people who tend to abuse the drug(s) everyday (almost every day) or
about five (5) to seven (7) times a week.
5. Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser/Substance Induced Psychosis – drug abusers who manifest
signs and symptom of psychotic disorders caused by the effects of drugs (hallucinations, disorientation,
delusions, etc.)
HOW CAN YOU STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS?

1. Devote yourself to your studies and other productive activities at home or in school
2. Stay away from people, places and events that promote drug use
3. Learn to manage feelings and cope with stress without using drugs
4. Develop a strong moral and spiritual foundation
5. Educate yourself about the effects of drug abuse
6. Always say NO
WHAT ARE THE COUNTER-MEASURES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE?
CLASSIFICATION MANAGEMENT
Abstainer
Preventive Education
Experimenters
Occasional Users
Counseling
Regular Users
Drug Dependent Drug Rehabilitation
Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser (Substance
Psychiatric Treatment
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COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 2002
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 or Republic Act 9165 is an act that supersedes
R.A. 6425 or the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972. This amended law practices a more intensive approach
against drug abuse, trafficking and enforcement. It also gives emphasis on the role of the educational
system in information dissemination and prevention campaign. It re-evaluates the procedures, policies
and programs concerning drug abuse. It highlights the importance of rehabilitation and reintegration of
rehabilitated individuals to society.
These are some of the important provisions in the law:
UNLAWFUL ACTS AND PENALTIES
SECTION 4. Importation of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential

Chemicals.
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, unless
authorized by law, shall import or bring into the Philippines any dangerous drug, regardless of the quantity
and purity involved, including any and all species of opium poppy or any part thereof or substances
derived therefrom even for floral, decorative and culinary purposes.
The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years 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, unless authorized by law, shall import any
controlled precursor and essential chemical.
The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any person, who, unless
authorized under the Act, shall import or bring into the Philippines any dangerous drug and/or controlled
precursor and essential chemical through the use of a diplomatic passport, diplomatic facilities or any
other means involving his/her official status intended to facilitate the unlawful entry of the same. In
addition, the diplomatic passport shall be confiscated and canceled.
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.
SECTION 5 Sale, Trading, Administration, Dispensation, Delivery, Distribution and

Transportation of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals
authorized by law, shall sell, trade, administer, dispense, deliver, give away to another, distribute,
dispatch in transit or transport any dangerous drug, including any and all species of opium poppy
regardless of the quantity and purity involved, or shall act as a broker in any of such transactions.

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(P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall sell, trade,
administer, dispense, deliver, give away to another, distribute, dispatch in transit or transport any
controlled precursor and essential chemical, or shall act as a broker in such transactions.
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.
SECTION 7. Employees and Visitors of a Den, Dive or Resort.
(P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon:
a) Any employee of a den, dive or resort, who is aware of the nature of the place as such; and
b) Any person who, not being included in the provisions of the next preceding paragraph is aware of the
nature of the place as such and shall knowingly visit the same.
SECTION 11. Possession of Dangerous Drugs.
authorized by law, shall possess any dangerous drug in the following quantities, regardless of the degree
of purity thereof:
1) 10 grams or more of opium;
2) 10 grams or more of morphine;
3) 10 grams or more of heroin;
4) 10 grams or more of cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride;
5) 50 grams or more of methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu”;
6) 10 grams or more of marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil;
7) 500 grams or more of marijuana;
8) 10 grams or more of other dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to,
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or “ecstasy”, paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA),

trimethoxyamphetamine (TMA), lysergic acid diethylamine (LSD), gammahydroxybutyrate (GHB), and
those similarly designed or newly introduced drugs and their derivatives, without having any therapeutic
value or if the quantity possessed is far beyond therapeutic requirements, as determined and
promulgated by the Board in accordance to Section 93, Article XI of this Act.
Otherwise, if the quantity involved is less than the foregoing quantities, the penalties shall be graduated
as follows:
1) Life imprisonment and a fine ranging from Four hundred thousand pesos (P400,000.00) to Five
hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00), if the quantity of methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” is
ten (10) grams or more but less than fifty (50) grams;
2) Imprisonment of twenty (20) years and one (1) day to life imprisonment and a fine ranging from Four
hundred thousand pesos (P400,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00), if the quantities
of dangerous drugs are five (5) grams or more but less than ten (10) grams of opium, morphine, heroin,
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hydrochloride or “shabu”, or other dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to,
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or “ecstasy”, paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA),
trimethoxyamphetamine (TMA), lysergic acid diethylamine (LSD), gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), and
those similarly designed or newly introduced drugs and their derivatives, without having any therapeutic
value or if the quantity possessed is far beyond therapeutic requirements; or three hundred (300) grams
or more but less than five hundred (500) grams of marijuana;
3) Imprisonment of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from Three
hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00) to Four hundred thousand pesos (P400,000.00), if the quantities
of dangerous drugs are less than five (5) grams of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine or cocaine
hydrochloride, marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil, methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu”, or
other dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or
“ecstasy”, paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA), trimethoxyamphetamine (TMA), lysergic acid diethylamine
(LSD), gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), and those similarly designed or newly introduced drugs and their
derivatives, without having any therapeutic value or if the quantity possessed is far beyond therapeutic
requirements; or less than three hundred (300) grams of marijuana.
SECTION 12. Possession of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus and Other Paraphernalia for
Dangerous Drugs.
The penalty of imprisonment ranging from six (6) months and one (1) day to four (4) years and a fine
ranging from Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall possess or have under his/her control any
equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia fit or intended for smoking, consuming,
administering, injecting, ingesting, or introducing any dangerous drug into the body: Provided, That in the
case of medical practitioners and various professionals who are required to carry such equipment,
instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia in the practice of their profession, the Board shall
prescribe the necessary implementing guidelines thereof. The possession of such equipment, instrument,
apparatus and other paraphernalia fit or intended for any of the purposes enumerated in the preceding
paragraph shall be prima facie evidence that the possessor has smoked, consumed, administered to
himself/herself, injected, ingested or used a dangerous drug and shall be presumed to have violated
Section 15 of this Act.
SECTION 13. Possession of Dangerous Drugs during Parties, Social Gatherings or Meetings.
Any person found possessing any dangerous drug during a party, or at a social gathering or meeting, or
in the proximate company of at least two (2) persons, shall suffer the maximum penalties provided for in
Section 11 of this Act, regardless of the quantity and purity of the dangerous drugs.
SECTION 14. Possession of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus and Other Paraphernalia for
Dangerous Drugs during Parties, Social Gatherings or Meetings.
The maximum penalty provided for in Section 12 of this Act shall be imposed upon any person, who shall
possess or have under his/her control any equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia fit
or intended for smoking, consuming, administering, injecting, ingesting, or introducing any dangerous
drug into the body, during parties, social gatherings or meetings, or in the proximate company of at least
two (2) persons.
SECTION 15. Use of Dangerous Drugs.

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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 a minimum of six (6) months rehabilitation in a
government center for the first offense, subject to the, provisions of Article VIII of this Act. If apprehended
using any dangerous drug for the second time, he/she shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment ranging
from six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and a fine ranging from Fifty 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 in his/her possession such quantity of any
dangerous drug provided for under Section 10 of this Act, in which case the provisions stated therein
shall apply.
SECTION 16. Cultivation or Culture of Plants Classified as Dangerous Drugs or Are Sources
Thereof.
(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 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.
DANGEROUS DRUGS TEST AND RECORD REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 36 Authorized Drug Testing
Authorized drug testing shall be done by any government forensic laboratories or by any of the drug
testing laboratories accredited and monitored by the DOH to safeguard the quality of test results. The
DOH shall take steps in setting the price of the drug test with DOH accredited drug testing centers to
further reduce the cost of such drug test. The drug testing shall employ, among others, two (2) testing
methods, the screening test which will determine the positive result as well as the type of the drug used
and the confirmatory test which will confirm a positive screening test. Drug test certificates issued by
accredited drug testing centers shall be valid for a one-year period from the date of issue which may be
used for other purposes. The following shall be subjected to undergo drug testing:
a) Applicants for driver’s license. – No driver’s license shall be issued or renewed to any person unless
he/she presents a certification that he/she has undergone a mandatory drug test and indicating thereon
that he/she is free from the use of dangerous drugs.

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b) Applicants for firearm’s license and for permit to carry firearms outside of residence. – All
applicants for firearm’s license and permit to carry firearms outside of residence shall undergo a
mandatory drug test to ensure that they are free from the use of dangerous drugs: Provided that all
persons who by the nature of their profession carry firearms shall undergo drug testing.
c) Students of secondary and tertiary schools. – Students of secondary and tertiary schools shall,
pursuant to the related rules and regulations as contained in the school’s student handbook and with
notice to the parents, undergo a random drug testing: Provided, that all drug testing expenses whether
in public or private schools under this Section will be borne by the government.
d) Officers and employees of public and private offices. – Officers and employees of public and
private offices, whether domestic or overseas, shall be subjected to undergo a random drug test as
contained in the company’s work rules and regulations, which shall be borne by the employer, for
purposes of reducing the risk in the workplace. Any officer or employee found positive for use of
dangerous drugs shall be dealt with administratively which shall be a ground for suspension or
termination, subject to the provisions of Article 282 of the Labor Code and pertinent provisions of the Civil
Service Law.
e) Officers and members of the military, police and other law enforcement agencies. –
Officers and members of the military, police and other law enforcement agencies shall undergo an annual
mandatory drug test.
f) All persons charged before the prosecutor’s office with a criminal offense having an imposable
penalty of imprisonment of not less than six (6) years and one (1) day shall have to undergo a mandatory
drug test.
g) All candidates for public office whether appointed or elected both in the national or local
government shall undergo a mandatory drug test.
In addition to the above stated penalties in this Section, those found to be positive for dangerous drugs
use shall be subject to the provisions of Section 15 of this Act.
Participation of the Family, Students, Teachers and School Authorities in the Enforcement of the
Act
SECTION 46 Special Drug Education Center

With the assistance of the Board, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the National
Youth Commission (NYC), and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) shall
establish in each of its provincial office a special education drug center for out-of-school youth and street
children. Such Center which shall be headed by the Provincial Social Welfare Development Officer shall
sponsor drug prevention programs and activities and information campaigns with the end in view of
educating the out-ofschool youth and street children regarding the pernicious effects of drug abuse. The
programs initiated by the Center shall likewise be adopted in all public and private orphanage and existing
special centers for street children.
Program for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Drug Dependents
SECTION 54 Voluntary Submission of a Drug Dependent to Confinement, Treatment and

Rehabilitation
SECTION 60 Confidentiality of Records under the Voluntary Submission Program

City of Naga
SECTION 61 Compulsory Confinement of a Drug Dependent who Refuses to apply under the
Voluntary Submission Program
ROLE AND VALUE OF YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN DRUG

DETECTION AND PREVENTION
As drug abuse and addiction is prevalent in younger generation, it is imperative that the youth take part
in its prevention and rehabilitation efforts. Youth group or organizations can be a vehicle in which their
community can help alleviate or eradicate the possibility of drug abuse. Whether individually or as a
group, the youth is a good driving force that could shape the drug abuse prevention initiative of the
country. Here are some ways the youth can step up in this endeavor:
1. UNDERSTAND. Know the concept and reality of drug abuse. Having a grasp of the addiction
can help in avoiding it and watching out for others.
2. LISTEN. Open yourself up in the knowledge of the experts and experiences of others that have
undergone the abuse. Hear the stories and get their lessons to heart.
3. SHARE. Share your knowledge and network in aiding others towards being informed and
recognizing their role in drug prevention.
4. ENCOURAGE. Give your peers and family members a good push in the right direction whether
its prevention or rehabilitation.
5. SUPPORT. Take part in activities beneficial in the drug abuse prevention initiative. Add your
presence to the growing force tackling this issue.
6. ORGANIZE. Great minds think alike. Having a mutual goal, it is more purposeful to combine
efforts and sources to create a bigger impact about the concern.
7. INFORM. Approach the appropriate government agencies regarding incidents and cases of drug
abuse.

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I. MATCHING TYPE: Read carefully and choose the words that describe each statement.
Write your letter on the space provided
A B
____ 1. Drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep. a. Alcohol
____ 2. Phencyclidine or PCP and LSD or Lysergic acid b. Cocaine
diethylamide. c. Drug Dependents
____3. Smokable form of cocaine d. Methamphetamine HCL/
____ 4. Abnormal alcohol-seeking behavior Shabu
____ 5. Leaves of the South American coca plant e. Crack
____ 6. People who tend to abuse the drugs everyday f. Inhalants
____ 7. Effect of drugs that sensations and images that seem g. Alcoholism
real though they aren't. h. Comprehensive Dangerous
____ 8. Poor man’s cocaine Drug Act Of 2002
i. Narcotics
____ 9. Vapors from toxic substances which are inhaled to
j. Hallucinogens
reach a quick high k. Opium
____10. Law practices a more intensive approach against l. Paranoia
drugs
II. LET’S WATCH. Watch the short film directed by Brillante Mendoza entitled
“Mother” Philippines Anti-Drugs TV Ad with link below or play the downloaded file of
aforementioned film. Make a reflection or reaction paper based on guided questions below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYTNCxZCbF0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR352nHADYptXzf7e6
t3gcsS2znAag6rzFpG9CEEXukdTeWQTPS6hg6XJ9s
1. What do you feel after watching the film?

2. Describe the character who was addicted to drug?
3. What are the importance of drug education to us?

City of Naga
SOURCES:
Dela Cruz Sonia Gasilla (2005). NSTP National Development via National Service Training
Program (CWTS & ROTC)
https://pdea.gov.ph/drug-trends/facts-about-drugs#shabu
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/hallucinogens
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/media-guide/science-drug-use-addiction-basics
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health
https://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/prescription/opioids-and-morphine-derivatives-effects.html
https://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/inhalants/effects.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYTNCxZCbF0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR352nHADYptXzf7e6
t3gcsS2znAag6rzFpG9CEEXukdTeWQTPS6hg6XJ9s

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“Drugs are the enemies of ambition and hope, and when we fight

against drugs we are fighting for the future.” – Bob Riley

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

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GUESS THE WORD/S

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DRUGS are a chemical substance that brings about physical,

DANGEROUS DRUGS are those that have high tendency for

Any Drug may be harmful when taken in excess. Some drugs

Are Products Other than Drugs Ever Abused?

Classification of Drugs that are commonly abused depending on their pharmacological

1. Stimulants  drugs which increase alertness and physical disposition.

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3. Sedatives  drugs which may reduce anxiety and excitement.

4. Narcotics  drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep.

How can you Tell When one is Abusing Drugs?

TEN (10) REASONS WHY PEOPLE USING DRUGS

3. Prescription Drugs - There is a popular misconception that any medication

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COMMONLY USED ADDICTIVE DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES

Alcohol abuse is a pattern of problem drinking that

Methamphetamine HCL, a type of amphetamine is also known as “poor

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Crack is a smokable form of cocaine that has been chemically

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B. CANNABIS SATIVA (MARIJUANA)

The mind altering component is the delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol; THC for

OPIATES, sometimes called narcotics, are a group of drugs that are

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6. INHALANTS (GLUE, PAINT THINNERS, GASOLINE AND OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENTS)

“Inhalants” refers to the vapors from toxic substances which are

Most of these produce effects similar to anesthetics, which slow down

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chemical, and then in the central nervous

EFFECTS OF DRUG ADDICTION

2. Psychological/Mental Health Effects

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a. Conflictual / Dysfunctional Relationships – an individual under the influence of drugs creates

CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG ABUSERS

1. Experimenters – people who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.

HOW CAN YOU STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS?

WHAT ARE THE COUNTER-MEASURES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

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COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 2002

These are some of the important provisions in the law:

UNLAWFUL ACTS AND PENALTIES

SECTION 4. Importation of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential

SECTION 5 Sale, Trading, Administration, Dispensation, Delivery, Distribution and

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SECTION 7. Employees and Visitors of a Den, Dive or Resort.

SECTION 11. Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or “ecstasy”, paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA),

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SECTION 15. Use of Dangerous Drugs.

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DANGEROUS DRUGS TEST AND RECORD REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 36 Authorized Drug Testing

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SECTION 46 Special Drug Education Center

Program for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Drug Dependents

SECTION 54 Voluntary Submission of a Drug Dependent to Confinement, Treatment and

SECTION 60 Confidentiality of Records under the Voluntary Submission Program