NSTP-CWTS I

Module 4 – Drug Education In the Philippines

specific measurements of the government

concerning the challenges on drugs.

LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
After studying this module, you as a NSTP Graduate
should be able to:

a. Recognize the impact of drugs in our

society;
b. Identify the different ways to prevent a You will learn on the three main laws on drugs: The
person in engaging into drugs; Executive Order No. 218, the Republic Act No. 9165,
c. explain the methods on how to treat a and the Republic Act No. 10640.
person already engaged in drugs; and
d. recognize the knowledge and skills acquired
to their communities and to their homes.

TOPIC
OUTLINE
1. Drug Abuse, Drug Dependence and Drug
Addiction
a. Commonly Used Drugs
b. Effects/Consequences of Drug Use
2. Prevention and Treatment of Drug Abuse,
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Dependence and Addiction Classicism
3. Laws and Measures Promoted by
Government to Fight Drug Use
ACTIVATING
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
OVERVIEW
At your age do you really know what kind of drug can
Over the years, social problem is inevitable help you or could be possibly destroy not only
in the social environment. One of the social
yourself but also your family and the entire
challenges that humans faced is the
problem on Drugs. This may include abuse, community?
misuse and addiction of drugs. Addressing
If you know someone who is already into drugs how
the concern and problem on drugs is a great
challenge to the government to ensure the you would deal with them or how can you help
well-being of the general public. them?

In the Philippine context, policy is an

effective way to address these challenges DRUG ABUSE, DRUG
on drugs. The succeeding lesson will teach DEPENDENCE AND
us on some laws and legislations that will
DRUG ADDICTION
ignite our knowledge especially on the

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It will be easy for you to understand our topic if we
can define what really is a drug? So basically, a drug
is a chemical substance that brings about physical,
emotional or behavioral change in a person taking it.
Other than that it is also a substance other than food
or water that is intended to be taken or administered
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Any drug may be harmful when taken in excess and B. Synthetic- anything that is produced
some can also be harmful if taken in dangerous artificially or processed in the laboratory
combinations or by hypersensitive (allergic) persons
in ordinary or even small amounts.

Always remember that a drug that is being used

without benefit or prescription that has the capacity
to alter the mood or behavior or using drugs
differently from the one which the drug has been
prescribed or having no legitimate and medical
application from purposes other than research can
be refer as a practice of DRUG ABUSE. According to
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American Psychiatric Association (APA), abuse was
considered the mild or early phase of inappropriate * Classification of Drugs depending on their
drug use that led to dependence, it is viewed as pharmacological effects
more severe problem than abuse. When a person
 Stimulants – drugs which increase alertness
needs one or more drugs to function is referred as and physical disposition. It raises blood
DRUG DEPENDENCE. While drug addiction can occur pressure, heart rate, and respiration and
without you being dependent on drugs and you can reduce the desire to eat. Due to increase in
also be dependent on drugs without being addicted. alertness people may feel tired , hungry and
DRUG ADDICTION may involve using drugs despite depressed.
the consequences, being unable to stop using drugs
a.) Amphetamines- is a powerful stimulator
and neglecting social and work obligations because
of the central nervous system. It is used
of drug use. to treat some medical conditions and
legally prescribed by doctors to
Commonly Used Drugs Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) and narcolepsy (where a person
*Origin of Drugs
has an uncontrollable urge to sleep) ,
but it is too highly addictive and with a
A. Natural – anything that comes from nature
history of abuse. These maybe in the
form of a powder, tablets, crystals, and
capsules.

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leaves of coca plant formerly used as an

 Depressants – drugs which reduce or
anesthetic. Surgeons used cocaine to
decreases the activity of the central nervous
block pain but because of research it
system or any bodily function.
shows that it is a powerful substance
that can alter brain structure and
a.) Benzodiazepines- it is used
function if used repeatedly.
interchangeably and most commonly
used for certain conditions like anxiety
disorders, seizure most, insomnia or
trouble sleeping, used as anaesthesia
and muscle relaxation. Common side
effects are sedation, dizziness,
weakness and unsteadiness , other side
effects include transient drowsiness
commonly experienced during the first
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few days of treatment, feeling of
ecreational-drugs/cocaine.html depression, loss of orientation,
headache, sleep disturbance , confusion,
c.) Nicotine –is an alkaloid made by the irritability, aggression, excitement, and
tobacco plant or produced synthetically. memory impairment. All
Its pharmacologic effects include benzodiazepines cause excessive
increased heart rate, heart stroke sedation when combine with other
volume and oxygen consumption by the medications that slow the brain’s
heart muscle and psychodynamic processes (for example alcohol,
effects such as euphoria, increased barbiturates, narcotics, and
alertness and a sense of relaxation tranquilizers).

d.) Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine b.) Cannabis- according to World Health

(MDMA) or more commonly call Ecstasy Organization, it is by far the most widely
or Molly is a synthetic drug that alters cultivated, trafficked, abused illicit drug.
mood and perception (awareness of It is derived from the plant Cannabis
surrounding objects and conditions . It Sativa used for several psychoactive
is chemically similar to both stimulants preparations. It impairs cognitive
and hallucinogens, producing feelings of development (capabilities of learning)
increased energy, pleasure , emotional and psychomotor performance.
warmth, and distorted sensory and time
perception.

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 they simply don’t have the ability
to remember and organize
information.
 Sedatives – drugs which may reduce anxiety
and excitement.
a.) Barbiturates – it carry a risk of
psychological and physical addiction.
Sudden withdrawal from a barbiturate
entrepreneur.com/article/334695 drug after becoming physically
dependent can result in death. As
 Hallucinogens – (also called psychedelics)
recreational drug, they produce effects
– drugs which affect sensation, thinking,
similar to alcohol: relaxation and
self-awareness and emotion. Changes in
euphoria, reduced inhibition, slurred
time and space perception, delusions (false
speech, loss of coordination, impaired
beliefs) and hallucinations may be mild or
judgement and confusion.
overwhelming, depending on dose and
quality of the drug.
b.) Tranquilizer-prescribed to help a person

deal with stress or be able to sleep
a. Mescaline- came from
better but should not be taken for a long
Lophophora williamsii which
duration. A person abusing these drugs
simply referred as Peyote
somewhat feels euphoric and may lower
Cactus from North and South
inhibitions. They do not care as much
American. A slice of this “peyote
about performance and so schoolwork
buttons” was part of the
or job production are very likely to suffer,
religious rites or ceremonies of
they may also give up activities that
the North and South American
formerly interested them.
Indian tribes for a thousand of
years. It leads to rich visual
c.) Alcohol- drinking too much alcohol on a
hallucinations, euphoria, dream-
single occasion or over time can take a
like state, laughter, open and
serious toll on your health, it can cause
closed eye visualizations,
Cardiomyopathy (stretching and
synesthesia such as “seeing a
drooping of heart muscle),
sound” or “hearing colors” and
Arrhythmias(irregular heart beat), stroke,
pupil dilation.
high blood pressure, fatty liver, Alcoholic
hepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, head and
“Peyote Cactus”
neck cancer, esophageal cancer, liver
cancer, breast cancer ,and colorectal
cancer. It can weaken your immune
system , making your body a much
easier target for disease. While its
effects with the brain will change your
mood and behaviour and will make you
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/pe
yote hard to think clearly and move with
coordination.
b. Marijuana- can harm your
memory and this impact can  Narcotics – drugs that relieve pain and often
last for days or weeks after the induce sleep. Examples: Opium and its
immediate effects of the drug derivatives such as Morphine, Codeine,
wear off. Students who use Heroin.
marijuana have lower grades, 

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 a.) Morphine- used to treat chronic pain 9.Morphine
such as arthritis and other muscle pain. 10.Marijuana
But it may cause serious or life
threatening breathing problems, Answer the following questions in a
especially during the24 to72 hours of piece of paper or in a form of a document word.
your treatment and when your dose
increase. That’s why it is being used
only with close monitoring with a doctor. 1.How will you define drug abuse to your fellow
students/youth? (10pts.)
b.) Heroin- it is a highly addictive drug and
2.Differentiate Drug Addiction and Drug Dependence
is roughly 2 to 3 times more potent than
in your own words. (10pts.)
morphine. It is usually injected , smoked
or snorted up to the nose. It is being
extracted from the seed pod of certain
varieties of “poppy plants”. Many
individuals reported switching to heroin PREVENTION AND
because it is more cheaper.
TREATMENT OF DRUG
“Poppy Plants” ABUSE ,DEPENDENCE AND
ADDICTION
Before we discuss prevention and treatment,
let us know why people turn to Drugs? People take
drugs because they want to change something and
they believe that this is the solution to their problem
but eventually it became the problem. Youths takes
drugs because they wanted to fit in to the same
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yafj5ess circle of friends who also take drugs, they want to
escape the reality and wanted to relax, it relieves
LEARNING boredom, they take drugs to rebel and lastly they
ACTIVITY 1 want to experiment because they were too curious
how it taste and what would they feel when take
drugs.
Identify each drug if it is a NATURAL DRUG or
SYNTHETIC DRUG. Put check on the space
But how can we say if someone is under the
provided. Copy and answer in a piece of paper or in
influence of drug? Here are common signs of drug
a form of a document word (10pts)
abuse according to Philippine Drug Enforcement
NATURA SYNTH Agency (PDEA):
L DRUG ETIC
DRUG 1. Stealing items which can be readily sold for
1.Amphetamine cash (to support a drug habit);
2. Changes in mood – depending on the drug
2.Cocaine
taken ;
3.Nicotine
3. Association with known drug abusers;
4.Ecstasy
4. Change from normal capabilities;
5. Mescaline 5. Change in attendance at work or school
6. Barbiturates 6. Wearing sunglasses constantly at
7.Tranquilizer inappropriate times (for instance, indoors
8. Heroine or at night) or only to hide dilated or

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 constricted pupils but also to compensate  Understand your own self. Accept and
for the eyes inability to adjust to sunlight. respect yourself for what you are.
Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes  Develop your potentials. Engage in
7. Poor physical appearance, including wholesome, productive and fulfilling
inattention to dress and personal hygiene. activities.
 Learn to relate effectively to whom you can
communicate your problems freely.
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF USING DRUGS  Learn to cope with your problems and other
stresses without the use of drugs
 Smelly breath, hair and clothes;  Seek professional help if you feel you cannot
 Stained teeth and fingers; cope with your problems.
 Increase heart rate ,breathing rate and blood  Develop strong moral and spiritual
pressure; foundations.
 Reduced blood supply to extremities (hands
and feet because the blood vessel are
constricted); HOW CAN YOU AVOID DRUG ABUSE?
 Stimulated central nervous system; and
 Smoking exposes “the smokers” and others  Feel better about your self – believe that you
to health risks. are unique, valuable, capable and lovable
 Make a list of everything you do well. Ask
other people what you can do well. Listen to
other people’s comments about you, but
don’t let them put you down.
 Find ways by which you can turn your
weaknesses into strengths
 Find out what is really important
 Make effective decisions – use your
intuition – do what you feel is right. Or use
reason work out what is involved, the
outcome you want, your opinions, the risks
you will take. Then decide and act. Finally,
review your decision.
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LONG TERM EFFECTS OF USING DRUGS

REQUIREMENTS ON THE APPLICATION FOR THE
 Sickness; TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF DRUG
 Heart Attack; DEPENDENTS ACCORDING TO DANGEROUS BRUG
 Cancer; BOARD:
 Bronchitis and Emphysema;
 Ulcers; and 1. Drug Dependency Examination (DDE)
 Infertility. a. Drug dependents may directly set an
appointment with a DOH-Accredited
WHAT CAN A PERSON DO TO PREVENT DRUG Physician for DDE. (Please be
ABUSE? advised that the directory for
accredited physician is being
 Maintain good physical and mental health updated. For further inquiries, kindly
 Use drugs properly,. Most drugs are contact Dangerous Drugs Abuse
beneficial when used under medical Prevention and Treatment Program
advice. (DDAPTP), DOH Central Office, Tel.
No. (02) 651-7800 loc. 2971 / 2973)

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 b. He/she may also secure a referral Representative) prior to the release of
form for DDE from the Legal Division petition filed by applicant with the RTC.
of the Dangerous Drugs Board. 5. The release of Petition is made either to the
c. If a drug dependent resides outside applicant and/or authorized representative.
Metro Manila, he/she may 6. In case of compulsory confinement, the
coordinate with the nearest parent(s)/spouse/relative(s) shall execute
Treatment and Rehabilitation Center and submit a statement/affidavit providing
or Anti-Drug Abuse Council in information as to the drug taking habit of
his/her place of residence. alleged drug dependent.
2. Philippine National Police (PNP) Clearance
3. Certificate of No Pending Case from the
Regional Trial Court (RTC) and/or Municipal LEARNING
Trial Court (MTC). ACTIVITY 2
a. If a minor drug dependent has a
pending case, secure a Certification Watch the Youtube video entitled “LIWANAG|
of suspension of proceedings from WINNER-BEST SHORT FILM 2016|DOH-CSTRC”
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the RTC or MTC where the case was
watching answer the following questions in a piece
filed.
of paper or in a form of a document word.
b. If an adult drug dependent, secure a
Certification of Dismissed Case
from RTC or MTC where the case 1. In your own opinion, why do some people
was filed or Certificate that the become addicted or dependent to drugs
proceeding is suspended. while others don’t? (15pts.)
2. How can drugs affect your relationship with
  your family, friends and community? (15pts)
3. How would you know if someone is addicted
STEPS ON TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF to drugs? (10)
DRUG DEPENDENT (Voluntary Submission, Voluntary
4. What could you do to help someone who is
thru Representation and Compulsory Confinement)
addicted to drugs? (10)

1. Secure referral form and other requirements

for Drug Dependency Examination (DDE) at
the Legal Affairs Division, Dangerous Drugs
Board LAWS AND
2. DDE is conducted by a DOH-accredited
MEASUREMENTS
physician. (Please be advised that the
directory for accredited physician is being
PROMOTED BY THE
updated. For further inquiries, kindly contact GOVERNMENTTOFIGHT
Dangerous Drugs Abuse Prevention and DRUG USE
Treatment Program (DDAPTP), DOH Central
Office, Tel. No. (02) 651-7800 loc. 2971 /
2973) WHAT IS REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165?
3. For voluntary confinement, submit the result
of the Drug Dependency Examination Republic Act (R.A) No. 9165, otherwise known as the
together with the other requirements to the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, which
Legal Division of the Dangerous Drugs was passed into law on June 7, 2002, overhauls the
Board.
30 – year old Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972. the new
4. The DDB Legal will process the petition for
law increases penalties for drug related offenses
confinement (pre-signed by DDB Authorized

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while placing more emphasis on the rebuilding of Those found positive for use of drugs shall be
lives though rehabilitation and treatment. placed in rehabilitation centers for a minimum
period of six months, but those who will be caught
The law is primarily designed to safeguard the
for the second time will be sent to jail and made to
wellbeing of its citizenry especially the youth from
pay a fine.
the harmful effects of dangerous drugs. Its
provisions against the use of dangerous drugs show UNLAWFUL FINE IMPRISONMENT
the intent of the present legislature to pursue an ACTS
intensive and unrelenting campaign to eliminate the Importation of P 500T – Life imprisonment
drug menace and reintegrate its victims into society. Dangerous Drugs P10M to death
and/or Controlled
PROHIBITED ACTS Precursors and
Essential
What are the considered unlawful by the Act? Chemicals
Sale: Trading: P 500T – Life imprisonment
The law imposes the penalty of death and a fine Administration: P10M to death
extending to P10 million on persons who shall Delivery:
import or bring in to the country, see administer, Transport and
Distribution of
trade, dispense, deliver, distribute to another any
Dangerous Drugs
dangerous drugs,. The same is true for those who and/or Controlled
shall maintain a den, dive, or resort where any Precursors
dangerous drug is used or sold, and against those Maintenance of a P 500T – Life imprisonment
who shall engage in the manufacture of dangerous Den, Dive or P10M to death
drugs. Resort
Employee and P 100 – 12 years and one
R.A. 9165 likewise imposes capital punishment to visitors of a Den, P500 T (1) day to 20 years
those who shall possess any of the following Dive or Resort
dangerous drugs: Manufacture of P 500 – Life imprisonment
Dangerous Drugs P10 M or death
 10 grams or more of opium and / or
 10 grams or more of morphine Controlled
 10 grams or more of heroin Precursors and
 10 grams or more of cocaine or essential
cocaine hydrochloride Chemicals
 50 grams or more of Illegal Chemical P100 T – 12 years and one
methamphetamine hydrochloride Diversion of P500 T (10) day to 20
or “shabu” Controlled years
 10 grams or more of marijuana Precursors and
resin or marijuana resin oil Essential
 500 grams or more of marijuana Chemicals
 10 grams or more of other
dangerous drugs such as but not
limited to the MDMA or “ecstasy”,
PMA, TMA, LSD, GHB and those
similarly designed or newly
introduced drugs and their
derivatives.

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Manufacture or P100T – 12 years and one Cultivation of P500 T – Life Imprisonment
Delivery of P500 T (10) day to 20 Culture of Plants P10 M to death
Equipment an years Classified as
other Dangerous Drugs
Paraphernalia for
Failure to P10 T – One (1) year and
Dangerous Drugs
Maintain and P50 T one (1) day to six
and / or
Keep Original (6) years
Controlled
Records of
Precursors and
Transactions on
Essential
Dangerous Drugs
Chemicals
and / or
Possession of P500 T – Life imprisonment Controlled
Dangerous Drugs P 10 M to death Precursors
Unnecessary P100 T – 12 years and one
Prescription of P 500 T (1) day to 20 years
Possession of P 10 T – P Six Months (6) and
Dangerous Drugs
Equipment, 50 T one (1) day to four
Instruments, days (4)
Apparatus and
Other
WHAT ARE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS DRUGS?
Paraphernalia for
Dangerous Drugs The term dangerous drugs pertains to those listed in
Possession of P500 T – Life imprisonment the schedules annexed to the 1961 Single
Dangerous Drugs P 10 M to death Convention on Narcotic Drugs, as amended by the
during Parties, 1972 Protocol, and in the Schedules annexed to the
Social Gatherings
1971 Single Convention on Psychotropic Substances
or Meetings
enumerated in the attached annex of R.A. 9165.
Possession of P 10 T – P Six Months (6) and
Equipment, 50 T one (1) day to four
Instruments, days (4)
Apparatus and R.A. 9165 gives definition to dangerous drugs,
Other
removing the distinction between prohibited and
Paraphernalia for
Dangerous Drugs regulated drugs. The old law defines the term
During Parties, “dangerous drugs” as pertaining to either “prohibited
Social Gatherings drug” or a “regulated drug.”
or Meetings
Use of None for Six (6) months in With regard to the confiscated, seized and
Dangerous Drugs 1st rehabilitation surrendered dangerous drugs, plant sources of
Offense center – minimum dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and
for the first essential chemicals, instrument s/ paraphernalia
offense and / or laboratory equipment, the Philippine Drug
P50 T – Six (6) years and Enforcement Agency (PDEA) shall have custody on
P200 for one (1) day to 12
it.
2nd years for 2nd
Offense offense

CAN THE ACCUSED PLEA-BARGAIN OR INVOKE

THE PROBATION LAW?

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A person charged under any Provision of R.A. 9165 WHAT ARE THE ROLES OF THE FAMILY, STUDENTS,
shall not be allowed to avail of the provision on plea- TEACHERS AND SCHOOL AUTHORITIES IN THE
bargaining. Persons convicted for Drug Trafficking CAMPAIGN OF THE GOVERNMENT AGAINST
or Pushing under this law cannot avail of the ILLEGAL DRUGS?
privilege by the Probation Law.
 The family shall educate, make family
WHO ARE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO DRUG members aware of the illegal effects of
TESTING? drugs and closely monitor family members
who may be prone to drug abuse.
The following should undergo Drug Testing:

 Applicants for Driver’s License  Student councils and campus organizations

should include their activities a program for
 Applicants for firearm’s license and the prevention of drug abuse and the
permit to carry firearms referral of drug-dependent students for
treatment and rehabilitation.
 Students of secondary and tertiary
schools
 School curricula of public and private
 Officers and employees of public and schools should include instruction on drug
private officers abuse, prevention, and control.

 Officers and members of the military,

 As persons in authority, school heads,
police and other law enforcement
supervisors and teachers can apprehend
agencies arrest or cause the arrest of any person
who violates any of he unlawful acts
 All persons charged before the
enumerated in Article II of R.A. 9165.
prosecutor’s office of a criminal
offense punishable with
WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
imprisonment of not less than six (6) EDUCATION AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
years and one (1) day. IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR?

 Candidates for public office whether

appointed or elected in the national
The Department of Education and the Technical
or local government. Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
shall develop, publish and distribute information, and
support educational materials on dangerous drugs
WHO SHALL CONDUCT THE DRUG TESTING? for students, faculty, parents and the community.

Any government forensic laboratory or any WHAT IS THE SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER?
drug-testing laboratory accredited and
monitored by the Department of Health A special education center shall be established in
shall conduct drug tests. each province to sponsor drug-prevention programs
and information campaigns and educate the out-of-
ROLES OF FAMILY, STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND school youth and street children on the harmful
SCHOOL AUTHORITIES effects of drugs.

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PROGRAMS FOR DRUG TREATMENT AND  Compliance with rules and regulations of
REHABILITATION the rehabilitation center

R.A. 9165 provides for both a voluntary submission  Has not been charged or convicted of any
program and compulsory confinement for the offense under R.A. 9165 or R.A. 6425 or the
rehabilitation and treatment of drug dependents.
Revised Penal Code.
How is the voluntary submission program  Has not escaped from the center.
conducted?
 Poses no threat or danger to himself, his
1. A drug dependent may voluntarily apply with family and the community.
the dangerous Drugs Board for treatment
or rehabilitation. It can also be done by a
parent, spouse, guardian or relative.
Applicants who cannot meet these rehabilitated
after the second commitment to the Center, shall be
2. The Board shall refer the matter to the court. charged fro violation of Section 5 (Drug Use).

A drug dependent who escapes from the Center may

3. The court shall order that the applicant be submit himself for recommitment for one (1) week.
examined for drug dependency. If he fails to submit himself within one week, the
Dangerous Drug Board shall apply to the court for
4. If the applicant is found to be drug his recommitment. If he escapes again, he will be
dependent by a DOH-accredited physician, charged for violation of Section 15 and be placed
the court shall order the applicant to under compulsory confinement.
undergo treatment and rehabilitation for a
period of not less than six (6) months. THE DANGEROUS DRUGS BOARD (DDB) AND THE
PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA)

5. After confinement in a center for treatment WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DANGEROUS
and rehabilitation, the court shall determine DRUGS BOARD AND THE PHILIPPINE DRUG
whether the drug dependent will undergo ENFORCEMENT AGENCY?
further confinement.
The Dangerous Drugs Board is the policy-making
and strategy –formulating body in the planning and
6. After the applicant has been temporarily
formulation of programs on drug prevention and
released, he will still be required to report to
the DOH for aftercare and follow-up control. It is composed of 17 members to ensure
treatment. wider presentation. It shall promulgate rules and
regulations to carry out the provisions of R.A> 9165.

HOW WILL THE DRUG DEPENDENT BENEFIT FROM R.A. 9165 also mandates the creation of the
THIS PROGRAM? Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). This
shall serve as the implementing arm of the Board
Aside form benefiting from the treatment and
and will carry out the national drug campaign.
rehabilitation, the drug dependent shall also be
exempt from the liability imposed for drug abuse. The PDEA shall have custody of all dangerous drugs
However, the applicant should meet the following seized, and establish forensic laboratories in each
requirements: PNP office. It shall cause the filing of the appropriate

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criminal and civil cases for violation of all laws on
dangerous drugs. It is also required by R.A. 9165 to SUMMARY
establish and maintain a national drug intelligence
system.
Drug abuse has become one of the priorities of our
Republic of the Philippines government and youth and children became the victim of
Congress of the Philippines their own community and even their families. This is
where the heinous crimes are rooted. But with the help
Metro Manila
of our professionals and with the help of our government
we have the means to eradicate or lessen the increasing
Sixteenth Congress cases of drug users.

First Regular Session Always remember that any kind of drugs legal or illegal
once used differently according to the prescription can
Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the be term as drug abused. Because it affects a person’s life
in many ways and can also destroy a person’s health,
twenty-second day of July, two thousand thirteen.
family and can extend to the community. Your
knowledge and skills acquired during this module could
For further discussion about the laws and be a great help to fight drug abuse in our society by
measurements on drugs, you may read EO 218 and sharing it to your family and friends.
R.A. 10640 to this following sites:
https://tinyurl.com/yyt7eryy and You have learned the three main laws on drugs: The
https://tinyurl.com/y4oaus97 Executive Order No. 218, the Republic Act No.
9165, and the Republic Act No. 10640. These
policies serve as the blueprint in the implementation
LEARNING on preventive measurements of the government
ACTIVITY 2 mainly in prohibited drugs. The existing laws are
the bases of succeeding policies, programs, and
Answer the following questions in a services carried out in most of the government
agencies.
piece of paper or in a form of a document word.
You might wonder why should you need
to learn these laws. Well as a young citizen of the
1. As stated earlier, policy is an effective way to
country, it is essential for you to have background
address challenges on drugs. Do you think the three about the laws for you to be knowledgeable that any
specific policies learned is substantial in resolving prohibited acts against these laws may cause you to
and addressing challenges in the Philippines? How violate it and equated with legal consequences and
do you say so? (15pts) has punishment. Eventually after finishing your
degree, the knowledge about these laws will be
2. What do you think will happen if we do not have helpful because some of you will be law enforcers,
laws on drugs in the Philippines? Will it affect you? law makers and also in general a law-abiding citizen.
(15pts)

3. If you were to ask, in your own viewpoint, do you

think we have outstanding laws that govern the
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