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MAPEH 9 REVIEWER
The Drug Scenario in the Philippines
The most common type of substance of abuse among Filipinos are:
 Metaphetamine (Shabu)
 Hydrocholride
 Cannabis (Marijuana)
 Inhalants (Contact Cement adhesive)
Substance Use and Abuse
It is a growing problem in PH. According to International Narcotics Control Board
(INCB), an international drug monitoring agency, the PH is one of the countries in SA
where drug trafficking is growing in numbers.
It is also a social and health concern. Poverty has became the cause for illegal
drug trade.
Factors Influencing Substance Use and Abuse
• Relief from • Increase

• Lack of • Strong peer • Intense
stress, anxiety physical and
Parental pressure and feeling of
and depression cognitive
supervision and curiosity. pleasure. performance.
support.
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PDEA: Philippine Drug Enforcement

Agency
• Regular law enforcement agency.

• Implementing arm of Dangerous Drug
Board (DDB).
• Responsible for efficient and effective law
of all provisions on any dangerous drugs
and essential chemicals.
Republic Act 9165
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
 Signed June 7, 2002

 Published 19, 2002
 Took effect July 4, 2002
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Why should we avoid dangerous drugs?
Illegal- prohibited by law Psycho-social- destroys

(RA 9165) one’s behavior and causes
one to commit crime.
Health- damages our
Spiritual- against the will of
brain and body.
God.
Theory
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WHAT IS DRUG?
 A chemical substance that brings about physical,

emotional or behavioral change in a person.
 Any substance other than food or water that is

intended to be taken for the purpose of
altering, sustaining or controlling the
physical, mental and emotional state.
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WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?
o It is the use of any chemical substance, licit or illicit, resulting to

individual’s physical, mental or social impairment.
It may refer to any of the ff.

1. Using without benefit or prescription
2. Using drugs and any substances for purpose of different from the one which
the drug has been prescribed.
3. Using drugs and substances having no legitimate medical application or
puposes other than research.
PROFILE OF DRUG USERS AS PER DDB CY 2008
1. Sex- ratio of male to female is 9:1

2. Civil Status- single 56.94%
3. Educational Attainment- highschool lvl 30.62%
4. Status of Employment- unemployed 32.82%
5. Place of Residence- urban (specifically NCR)
6. Duration of Drug-taking- more than 6 years
7. Nature of Drug-taking- poly drug use
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THE CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS
• STIMULANTS
• DEPRESSANTS
• HALLUCINOGENS
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1. STIMULANTS
- Also known as “uppers”

- This excites that central nervous system. Increases alertness,
alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of well
being.
- Ex. Cocaine, Methamphetamine (Shabu)
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2. DEPRESSANTS
 Also called as “downers” or “barbs”
 This decreases the act of any bodily function.

Used to refer drugs that reduce the act of the
central nervous system.
 Ex. Sedatives, Sleeping pills, Tranquilizers.
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3. HALLUCINOGENS
 Also called as “psychedelics”

 First developed as appetite suppressant
 Any natural or synthetic psychoactive
drugs that produce marked distortion of the
sense and change in perception.
 Ex. MJ, LSD, Ecstasy, Ketamine
CONTENTS OF SHABU
 Ephedrine- (Classified as Dangerous Drugs) main ingredient of shabu
causing brain damage
 Toluene- chemical used for paints, adhesive, etc.
 Acetone- nail cleaner
 Lithium Batteries-cancer causing component
 Battery Acid- corrosive chemical
 Drain Cleaner- liquid soap
 Hydrochloric Acid- muriatic acid
 Chloroform- cancer causing solvent.
Immediate and Long term Effects
Immediate Effects Long term Effects

1. Anxiety, tension, irritability, irrational
behavior, talkativeness, lost of self control.
Lead to manifestation of full blown
2. Loss of appetite and unable to sleep.
3. Euphoria, elation “psychosis” similar to schizophrenia;
4. Acute psychotic reaction, violent and paranoid delusions, hallucinations
destructive behavior. and lead to violent and aggressive
5. Includes chest pain, irregular heart beat, behavior.
lower bp, weight loss, convulsions.
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MARIJUANA OR CANNABIS
SATIVA
Immediate Effect
1. Hallucinations
2. Faster heart beat
3. Blood shot eye
4. Dry mouth and throat
5. Impaired reflexes
Long Term Effect

6. Irritation of nasal passage; nose bleeding
7. Renal damage; heart disease and stroke
8. Psychiatric consequence
9. Gateway drugs that lead to poly drug war.
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Inhalants
Immediate Effect
1. Bleeding or bruises
• Contains psycho-active 2. Loss of memory
vapors producing a state 3. Difficult in seeing clearly
of intoxication 4. Lost of body control
• Ex. Glue and adhesive 5. Cramps, pains and bad cough
cement; rugby, thinner Long term Effect
1. Permanent damage to brain, liver and kidneys
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Sleeping Pills
 Also known as tranquilizers or Benzodiazepines
 Classified as short, medium and long acting.

This relates to the length of the drug action in
the body.
 Valium, Ativan, Nubain, etc.
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TOBACCO
 Curved leaves of tobacco plant “nicotiana

tobacu” that contain ingredient called
nicotine.
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TOBACCO
Cigarette Contents
 Ammonia- used to clean bathrooms
 Cadmium- component of car batteries
 Carbon Monoxide- from car/ factory exhaust
 Nicotine-used as mixture in insecticide
 Tar- ingredient in asphalt
 Vinyl chloride- plastic manufacture
 Cyanide- poison gas
 DDT- use to kill cockroach
 Formaldehyde (formalin)- used for embalming.
Immediate Effect
1. Smelly breath
2. Stained teeth
3. Increase heart rate
4. Stimulated central nervous system
5. Smoking expose “the smokers” and others to health risk
Long Term Effects

6. Sickness
7. Heart Attack
8. Cancer
9. Bronchitis and Emphysema
10. Ulcers
11. Infertility
Republic Act 9211
TOBACCO REGULATION (ACT OF JUN 23 2003)
Prohibited Act:
• Allowing minors to man stalls selling tobacco
• Selling tobacco under 18 yrs old
• Minors smoking tobacco or cigarettes
• Selling tobacco within 100m from playground, school and youth facilities.
• Smoking in public places
• Tobacco sponsorship is restricted
• No tobacco ads (Jan 1, 2007)
• No tobacco ads in public (July 1, 2007)
• No tobacco ads in mass media (July 1, 2008)
• No tobacco sponsorship (July 1, 2008)
Alchohol
 It is a powerful drug. Contains “ethanol” (ethyl alcohol)

that is toxic and poisonous drug.
 It damages all major organs. It is also consider as a depressant drug, not

a stimulant. It vary in color and taste depending on ingredients use.

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MAPEH 9 REVIEWER

The Drug Scenario in the Philippines

The most common type of substance of abuse among Filipinos are:

• Relief from • Increase

PDEA: Philippine Drug Enforcement

• Regular law enforcement agency.

 Signed June 7, 2002

Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3

Why should we avoid dangerous drugs?

Illegal- prohibited by law Psycho-social- destroys

Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topik 4

 A chemical substance that brings about physical,

 Any substance other than food or water that is

Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4

WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?

o It is the use of any chemical substance, licit or illicit, resulting to

It may refer to any of the ff.

1. Sex- ratio of male to female is 9:1

THE CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS

Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3

- Also known as “uppers”

Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topik 4

 Also called as “downers” or “barbs”

 This decreases the act of any bodily function.

Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4

 Also called as “psychedelics”

Immediate Effects Long term Effects

Long Term Effect

Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3

Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topik 4

 Also known as tranquilizers or Benzodiazepines

 Classified as short, medium and long acting.

Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4

 Curved leaves of tobacco plant “nicotiana

Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4

Long Term Effects

 It is a powerful drug. Contains “ethanol” (ethyl alcohol)

 It damages all major organs. It is also consider as a depressant drug, not

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