OBJECTIVES

 Explain drugs and its harmful effects

 Discuss Republic Act No. 9165, the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drug Act of 2002.
 Create an Advocacy that can help to avoid of Illegal
Drugs and Misusing of Drugs
 DRUG
EDUCATION
PREVENTION AND CONTROL
 IMPORTANCE OF DRUG EDUCATION

Drug education is a vital part of a child’s development

and their ability to grow up safe and responsible.
During a child’s education they not only learn new
subjects and concepts but they learn the affects of
peer pressure and their social environment. Drug
education can help teens make right and responsible
decisions about using drugs.
 IMPORTANCE OF DRUG EDUCATION

Drug education is important because it provides

students with opportunities to :
 Increase their knowledge and understanding of the
risks and consequences of legal and illegal drugs.
 Explore their own and others’ attitudes and values
towards drugs and drug users
 Develop their personal and social skills so they feel
able to communicate effectively, recognize choices,
make decisions and access help when needed.
 WHAT IS DRUG?

 It is a chemical substance that brings

about physical, emotional or behavioural
change in a person taking it.
 WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?

It is the use of any chemical substance, licit or

illicit, which results in an individual’s physical,
mental, or social impairment.
 T YPES AND USES OF DRUGS

 Antidepressants - Antidepressants are a prescription

medication used to treat depression and mood disorders like
obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and other
anxiety problems.

 Barbiturates – Many barbiturates are prescription drug and

work by depressing the central nervous system, causing
sedation and anesthesia. While used to treat seizure
disorders, insomnia and other problems, they can be abused.

 Cannabis - also known as marijuana and has psychoactive

effects. It is taken in the form of smoke or vapor and can even
be consumed and mixed into food or seeped in a tea.
 T YPES AND USES OF DRUGS

 Depressants - type of drug that works by reducing the function

of the central nervous system.

 Hallucinogens - Hallucinogens work by producing sensory

hallucinations in users involving any of the five senses.
Common substances that fall within this category include
LSD, PCP and Peyote.

 Inhalants - drugs that are inhaled in the form of a gas or

solvent and can be found anywhere like nail polish remover,
gasoline, glue and aerosol cans.
 T YPES AND USES OF DRUGS

 Narcotics – a substance derived from opium (opiates) or its

synthetic replacements, such as cocaine, morphine and
heroin, and are are highly addictive.

 Steroids - Anabolic steroids are not the same as the kind used
in medicine for the reduction of inflammation. Rather, these
substances are used to build muscle mass and strength. They
typically consist of male sex hormones and can be very
damaging when used without a prescription.

 Stimulants - Stimulants are a class of drugs that boost

alertness and increase the activity of the central nervous
system.
EFFECTS OF
DRUGS
INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNIT Y
 EFFECTS OF DRUGS ON THE INDIVIDUAL

1. Individuals become addicted.

2. Lack of interest in studies, sports and other activities of
daily life.
3. Loss of appetite and decrease in body resistance to disease.
4. Impairment of intelligence, memory and body coordination.
5. Damage to brain cells.
6. Indulgence in crime.
7. Accidents and mishaps.
8. Tendency to commit suicide.
 EFFECTS OF DRUGS ON THE FAMILY

1. Peace in the family is disrupted. Members become hostile to

the drug user because he demands money and sometimes
even steal money and other household goods.
2. Poor reputation in the neighborhood.
3. Quarrels in family.
4. The family members are at greater risk to acquiring
diseases like AIDS and Hepatitis B from the drug user due to
sharing of syringes and needles with other drug users.
EFFECTS OF DRUGS ON THE COMMUNIT Y

1. The community and society will not progress.

2. Education will suf fer, jobs and occupation will suf fer.
3. Peace and order within the community or society will suf fer
because of increase in crime rate.
4. Expenditure of the government will increase as drug
rehabilitation centers have to establish.
DANGEROUS
DRUG ACT
REPUCLIC ACT NO. 9165

 An act instituting the Comprehensive Dangerous

Drug Act of 2002, repealing republic act no. 6425,
otherwise known as the dangerous drug act of 1972,
as amended, providing funds thereof, and for other
purposes
 Be it enacted by the senate and house of
representatives of the Philippines in congress
assembled.
 Approved and signed by the President on June 7,
2002
PROVISIONS
AND
PENALTIES
ARTICLE II: UNLAWFUL ACTS AND
PENALTIES
A. Penalties ranging from years of imprisonment to
life imprisonment or death and a fine ranging from
P100,000.00 to P10,000,000.00 for the following
unlawful acts :
 Importation of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and
Essential Chemicals.
 Sale, Trading, Administration, Dispensation, Delivery, Distribution
and Transportation of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled
Precursors and Essential Chemicals
 Maintenance of a Den, Dive or Resort where any dangerous drug is
used or sold in any form
ARTICLE II: UNLAWFUL ACTS AND
PENALTIES
 Being Employees and Visitors of a Den, Dive or Resort where any
dangerous drug is used or sold in any form
 Manufacture of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and
Essential Chemicals
 Illegal Chemical Diversion of Controlled Precursors and Essential
Chemicals
 Manufacture or Delivery of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus, and
Other Paraphernalia for Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled
Precursors and Essential Chemicals.
 Possession of Dangerous Drugs
 Possession of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus and Other
Paraphernalia for Dangerous Drugs.
 Possession of Dangerous Drugs During Parties, Social Gatherings or
Meetings
ARTICLE II: UNLAWFUL ACTS AND
PENALTIES
 Possession of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus and Other
Paraphernalia for Dangerous Drugs During Parties, Social Gatherings
or Meetings
 Use of Dangerous Drugs
 Cultivation or Culture of Plants Classified as Dangerous Drugs or are
Sources Thereof
 Maintenance and Keeping of Original Records of Transactions on
Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential
Chemicals
 Unnecessary Prescription of Dangerous Drugs
 Unlawful Prescription of Dangerous Drugs
ARTICLE II: UNLAWFUL ACTS AND
PENALTIES
 Misappropriation, Misapplication or Failure to Account for the
Confiscated, Seized and/or Surrendered Dangerous Drugs, Plant
Sources of Dangerous Drugs, Controlled Precursors and Essential
Chemicals, Instruments/Paraphernalia and/or Laboratory Equipment
Including the Proceeds or Properties Obtained from the Unlawful Act
Committed by a Public Officer or Employee
 Violating Any Regulation Issued by the Board
ARTICLE II: UNLAWFUL ACTS AND
PENALTIES
B. Confiscation and Forfeiture of the Proceeds or Instruments of
the Unlawful Act, Including the Properties or Proceeds Derived
from the Illegal Trafficking of Dangerous Drugs and/or
Precursors and Essential Chemicals
C. The PDEA shall take charge and have custody of all
dangerous drugs, plant sources of dangerous drugs, controlled
precursors and essential chemicals, as well as
instruments/paraphernalia and/or laboratory equipment so
confiscated, seized and/or surrendered, for proper disposition.
D. Grant of Compensation, Reward and Award to any person
providing information and to law enforcers participating in the
operation, which results in the successful confiscation, seizure
or surrender of dangerous drugs, plant sources of
ARTICLE II: UNLAWFUL ACTS AND
PENALTIES
B. Confiscation and Forfeiture of the Proceeds or Instruments of
the Unlawful Act, Including the Properties or Proceeds Derived
from the Illegal Trafficking of Dangerous Drugs and/or
Precursors and Essential Chemicals
C. The PDEA shall take charge and have custody of all
dangerous drugs, plant sources of dangerous drugs, controlled
precursors and essential chemicals, as well as
instruments/paraphernalia and/or laboratory equipment so
confiscated, seized and/or surrendered, for proper disposition.
D. Grant of Compensation, Reward and Award to any person
providing information and to law enforcers participating in the
operation, which results in the successful confiscation, seizure
or surrender of dangerous drugs, plant sources of
ARTICLE II: UNLAWFUL ACTS AND
PENALTIES
 E. No Plea-Bargaining Provision
 F. Non- Applicability of the Probation Law for Drug Traf fickers
and Pushers
 G. Qualifying Aggravating Circumstances in the Commission of
a Crime by an Of fender Under the Influence of Dangerous
Drugs
 H. Attempt or Conspiracy to commit the following unlawful
acts shall be penalized by the same penalty prescribed for the
commission of the same as provided under this Act
ARTICLE II: UNLAWFUL ACTS AND
PENALTIES
I. Criminal Liability for Government Of ficials and Employees
shall be imposed, in addition to absolute perpetual
disqualification from any public of fice, if those found guilty of
such unlawful acts are government of ficials and employees.
J. Criminal Liability for Planting of Evidence
K. Criminal Liability of Of ficers of Partnerships, Corporations,
Associations or Other Juridical Entities for any violation of this
Act
L. Additional Penalty if Of fender is an Alien
M. Immunity from Prosecution and Punishment for any person
who willingly testifies.
PARTICIPATION OF THE
PRIVATE AND LABOR
SECTORS, DEPARTMENT
OF LABOR AND
EMPLOYMENT (DOLE)
AND THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNITS
 RESPONSIBILITY OF
DOLE, PRIVATE
COMPANIES AND THE
LABOR SECTOR
Private companies should adopt a national drug
abuse prevention program in the workplace
developed by the DOLE. The program should
include company policies against drug abuse
after consulting with the DOLE, labor and
employer organizations and human resource
development managers.
 WHAT IS THE ROLE OF LABOR
ORGANIZATIONS?
 Labor unions, federations, associations or
organizations should include in their collective
bargaining agreements (CBAs) programs and
information campaigns for laborers against illegal
drugs.
1. Local govern