NSTP 1

Drugs Education
Introduction
What is drug addiction?
What are the effects of drug
abuse on a person?
What are the effects of drug
abuse on our society?
Definition
Drug addiction is a serious illness
where a person has a compulsive need
to take drugs or substances in order to
function normally.
Drugs known to cause addiction can be
both legal and illegal.
Kinds of Drugs
Drug Name Immediate Effects Long-term effects
Hallucinogens Illusions, fast heart Psychiatric
rate, REM, dry mouth, consequences, nose
(MJ, LSD (Lysergic forgetfulness, bleed, heart disease,
acid diethylamide), disorientation from contamination from
time, panic anxiety, needles, AIDS
Ecstasy, appetite loss, sleeping
Ketamine) problems
Depressants Calmness and Pyschosis,
relaxation, slurred restlessness,
(sedatives, speech, poor irritability, anxiety,
sleeping pills, judgement, confusion
unconsciousness,
tranquilizers) death
Drug Name Immediate Effects Long Term Effects
Stimulants (Shabu, Increased BP, body Dependence,
cocaine, temp, energetic, addiction
ampethamines) less hunger
Narcotics (cough Nausea, vomiting, Uneasiness,
syrup, morphine, cannot be diarrhea, chills,
heroine, opium) awakened, slower sweating,
breathing
Inhalants (Glue, Mind/ Mood
thinner, rugby) altering
Tracing the Drug Chain
Producers Processors
- planting, growing, - laboratories for
harvesting of drugs; processing the drugs into
manufacturers finished products

Traffickers Financers
- movement and delivery - receipt and disposition
of drugs from labs to of payment for drugs
market

Retailers Consumers
- selling and pushing
of small quantities - drug users
The Philippine Drug Situation
• Shabu has been the primary drug of choice
among abusers.
• In 2013, 83.97% of the arrests involved
shabu.
• It is followed by marijuana or Cannabis
sativa and
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
or ecstasy
Understanding Drugs and Drug
Abuse
Activity 1
◦Watch the HBO film scenes of the movie
Addiction.
◦Reflect upon these questions:
◦ What’s the main message of the film?
◦ What part of the movie struck you most?
◦ What are the effects of the drugs on people?
◦ If a loved one were afflicted with drug abuse, what
would be your approach to them?
◦ What are the negative effects of drug abuse on
society?
Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency
Powers and Duties
To cause the efficient and effective
implementation of the national drug control
strategy formulated by the Dangerous Drugs
Board;
Undertake the enforcement of the provisions
of Article II of RA 9165 relative to the
unlawful acts and penalties involving any
dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursor
and essential chemicals;
Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency
Powers and Duties
• Administer oath and issue subpoena and
subpoena duces tecum relative to the
conduct of investigation involving the
violations of RA 9165;
• Arrest and apprehend as well as search all
violators and seize or confiscate the effects
or proceeds of the crimes as provided by
law;
PDEA
Annual
Report
2013

Inventory of
shabu
concealed in
powder milk
boxes seized
at Zamboanga
International
Airport
Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency
Powers and Duties
• Take charge and have custody of all dangerous
drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential
chemicals seized, confiscated or surrendered to any
national, provincial or local law enforcement
agency;
• Establish a forensic laboratory in each PNP office
in every province and city in order to facilitate
action on seized or confiscated drugs, thereby
hastening their destruction without delay;
Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency
Powers and Duties
• Recommend to the DOJ the forfeiture of
properties and other assets of persons and/or
corporations found to be violating the provisions of
RA 9165 and in accordance with the pertinent
provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of
2001;
• Prepare for prosecution or cause the filing of
appropriate criminal and civil cases for violation of
all laws n dangerous drugs, controlled precursors
and essential chemicals, and other similar
controlled substances;
Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency
Powers and Duties
•Monitor, and if warranted by circumstances,
in coordination with the Philippine Postal
Office and the Bureau of Customs, inspect
all air cargo packages, parcels and mails in
the central post office;
•Conduct eradication programs to destroy
wild or illegally grown plants from which
dangerous drugs may be extracted;
IDENTIFIED
MARIJUANA
PLANTATION
SITES
LUZON
Benguet , Mt Province
Kalinga Ifugao, Ilocos
Sur, La Union, Isabela,
Oriental Mindoro
VISAYAS
Cebu, Eastern Samar,
Southern Leyte
MINDANAO
Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon,
Davao Oriental, Davao Del
Norte, Compostela Valley,
North & South Cotabato,
Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani
Province, Sulu
Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency
Powers and Duties
• Initiate and undertake the formation of a
nationwide organization which shall coordinate
and supervise all activities against drug abuse in
every province, city, municipality and barangay;
• Establish and maintain a national drug intelligence
system in cooperation with law enforcement
agencies, other government agencies/offices and
local government units that will assist in the
apprehension of big-time drug lords;
Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency
Powers and Duties
• Establish and maintain close coordination,
operation and linkages with international
drug control and administration agencies
and organizations;
• Create and maintain an efficient special
enforcement unit to conduct an
investigation, file charges and transmit
evidence to the proper court;
Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency
Powers and Duties
•Require all government and private
hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists and
other practitioners to submit a report
to it;
•Coordinate with the DDB for the
facilitation of the issuance of necessary
guidelines, rules and regulations for the
proper implementation of RA 9165;
Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency
Powers and Duties
•Initiate and undertake a national
campaign for drug prevention and
control programs, where it may enlist
the assistance of any department,
bureau, office, agency or
instrumentality of the government,
including government-owned and/or -
controlled corporations; and
Profile of
Drug
Personalities
In the attempt to avoid
apprehension, perpetrators’
utilization of minors in illegal
drug activities was
continuously noted. For the
year, 148 minors were rescued
from their involvement in
illegal drug activities, and
were turned-over to the
Department of Social Welfare
and Development.

Consistent with previous data,

males dominate the arrested
drug personalities at 86.60%.
Drug prices
• Shabu is valued at Php3,800 to Php10,000 per gram
• Marijuana at Php20 to Php300 per gram
• Cocaine at Php4,600 to Php7,000 per gram
• Ecstasy at Php1,200 to Php2,500 per tablet.
• National Capital Region has the lowest price of shabu at
Php3,800 per gram.
• Cordillera Administrative Region, on the other hand, has
the lowest price of marijuana at Php100 per bulk
Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency
Powers and Duties
• Submit annual and periodic
reports to the DDB from time to
time and perform such other
functions as may be authorized of
required under existing laws and as
directed by the President.
Activity 2 (homework)
◦Find a newspaper clipping that
reports a crime related to drug
use and the drug chain.
◦Share the news in class and
your opinion about the subject
and the government’s actions.
 UP Naming Mahal
I.
U.P. naming mahal
Pamantasang hirang
Ang tinig namin
Sana'y iyong dinggin
Malayong lupain
Amin mang marating
Di rin magbabago ang damdamin
Di rin magbabago ang damdamin
II.
Luntian at pula
Sagisag magpakailanman
Ating ipagdiwang
Bulwagan ng dangal
Humayo't itanghal
Giting at tapang
Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng
bayan
Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng
bayan.