Drug Education and Vice Control

RA no. 9165 - Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

RA no 6425 - Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 - the law that was repelled by RA no. 9165.
Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) - the policy-making and strategy-formulating body in the planning and
formulation of policies and programs on drug prevention and control.
Duties/Function of the DDB -To develop and adopt a comprehensive, integrated, unified and balanced
national drug abuse prevention and control strategy.
Composition of the DDB
1. 3 permanent members
2. 2 regular members
3. 12 ex officio members
The 12 ex officio members are the following:
1. DOJ secretary or his/her representative
2. DOH secretary or his/her representative
3. DND secretary or his/her representative
4. DOF secretary or his/her representative
5. DOLE secretary or his/her representative
6. DILG secretary or his/her representative
7. DSWD secretary or his/her representative
8. DFA secretary or his/her representative
9. DECS secretary or his/her representative
10. CHED chairman or his/her representative

11. National Youth Commission chairman or his/her representative

12. PDEA director general

The DDB is under the office of the President.

The Department Secretary's representative shall in no case be lower than Under Secretary.

The Two Regular Members of the DDB are:

1.

The President of The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)

2. The Chairman or President of a non-governmental organization involved in dangerous drug campaign t

appointed by the President of the Philippines.
Permanent Consultants of the DDB
1. Director of the NBI
2. Chief of the PNP
PDEA - implementing arm of the DDB.
Qualification of the 3 Permanent members of the DDB
- at least 7 years training and experience in the field of dangerous drugs and in any of the following fields:
law,medicine,criminology,psychology or social work.They are appointed by the President.

The President shall designate a Chairman of the DDB from among the 3 permanent members who sha
serve for 6 years.

The Chairman of the DDB shall have a rank of Under Secretary.

Term of office of the permanent members of the DDB - 6 years and until their successors shall have bee
duly appointed and qualified.

The PDEA shall be headed by a Director General with the rank of undersecretary.

The PDEA Director General shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines.

Duties/Functions of PDEA Director General

1. Responsible for the general administration and
management of the agency.
2. Perform other duties that may be assigned to
him/her by the President.

The PDEA Director General and the 2 Deputy Director General must possess adequate knowledge, tra
and experience in the field of dangerous drugs and in any of the following field: law enforcement, law,
medicine, criminology, psychology and social work.

There are 2 PDEA Deputy Director General

1. One for Administration
2. One for Operation

They shall have a rank of Assistant Secretary and both are appointed by the President of the Philippine
upon recommendation of the board.

Mandatory Services of the PDEA

1. Intelligence and Investigation
2. International Cooperation and Foreign Affairs
3. Preventive Education and Community Involvement
4. Plans and Operation
5. Compliance, Legal and Prosecution
6. Administrative and Human Resource
7. Financial Management
8. Logistic Management
9. Internal Affairs

PDEA shall establish regional offices.

PDEA Academy - Shall be established either in Baguio City or Tagaytay City and in such other places as may
necessary.

PDEA Academy shall be headed by a Superintendent with the rank of Director. He shall be appointed b
the PDEA Director General.

3 Pronged Approached in the Solution of Drug Problems

1. Law enforcement activities
2. Preventive Drug Education and Information
program in school and in communities.
3. Treatment and Rehabilitation programs for drug
dependent.
Classification of Drugs according to effect

1. Depressant - "downers" - a drug reducing functional or nervous activity. Lower the level of arousal whe
taken.
2. Stimulants - "Uppers" - increase mental and/or physical function. A substance that raises the levels of
physiological or nervous activity in the body.
3. Hallucinogens - "psychedelics" - a drug that causes hallucinations. Psychoactive drugs that
cause subjective change in perception,thought,emotion and consciousness.
Classification of Drugs according to Pharmacology
1. Depressants
2. Narcotics
3. Tranquilizers
4. Stimulants
5. Hallucinogens
6. Solvents/Inhalants
Classifications of Drugs according to Legal Categories
1. Prohibited Drugs
2. Regulated Drugs
3. Volatile substances

Golden Triangle of Drug Trafficking

1. Laos
2. Thailand
3. Burma
The Golden Crescent
1. Afghanistan
2. Pakistan
3. Iran
4. India
Classification of Drug user/Abuser

1. Situational user - those who use drugs to keep them awake or for additional energy to perform an impo
work. Such individual may or may not exhibit psychological dependence.

2. Spree user - school age user who take drugs for "kicks", adventure, daring experience or a means of fun

3. Hardcore addicts - those whose activities revolves almost entirely around drug use and securing supplie
They show strong psychological dependence on the drug.
4. Hippies - Those who are addicted to drugs believing that drug is an integral part of life.
Commonly abused drugs:

1. Sedatives - are depressant drugs which reduce anxiety and excitement such as barbiturates, tranquilizer
and alcohol.

2. Stimulants - are drugs which increase alertness and activity such as amphetamine, cocaine and caffeine

3. Hallucinogen/Psychedelics - drugs which affect sensation,thinking,self awareness and emotion.

4. Narcotics - drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep. This includes opium and its derivatives like
morphine,codeine and heroin.
5. Solvents - volatile substances which are found to be the most commonly abused.
Primary causes of drug addiction:
1. Pride - excessive feeling of self worth or self esteem or sense of self importance.
2. Anger - against, himself,family,friends and society in general.
3. Lust - burning sexual desire can distort the human mind to drug abuse.
4. Gluttony - "food trip" in the lingo of junkies.
5. Greed - wealth,fame,recognition as exemplified by people under pressure in their work of art such as
musician,actors and athletes who indulge in rug abuse.
6. Envy - to get attention from someone as sign of protest.
7. Laziness - "i cant syndrome" incapacity to achieve is a breeding ground of drug abuse and boredom
coupled with poor self image.
Warning Signs of Commonly Abused Drugs
1. Marijuana

glassy red eye

loud talking

inappropriate laughter followed by sleepiness

loss of interest, motivation

weight gain or loss

2. Depressant

contracted pupils

drunk-like

difficulty concentrating

clumsiness

poor judgement

3. Stimulants - ex. cocaine, amphetamines

dilated pupils

hyperactivity

euphoria

irritability

anxiety

excessive talking followed by depression or excessive sleeping

may go long period of time without eating or sleeping

weight loss

dry mouth and nose

4. Inhalants - ex. glues, aerosols, vapors

watery eyes

impaired vision, memory and thought

secretions from the nose or rashes around the nose and mouth

head aches and nausea

appearance of intoxication

drowsiness

poor muscle control

changes in appetite

anxiety

irritability

lots of cans,aerosols in the trash

5 . Hallucinogens - ex. LSD, PCP

dilated pupils

bizarre and irrational behavior including paranoia, aggression, hallucination

mood swings

detachment from people

absorption with self or other objects

slurred speech

confusion

6. Heroin

contracted pupils

no response of pupils to light

needle marks

sleeping at unusual time

sweating

vomiting

coughing, shiffling

twitching

loss of appetite

7. Alcohol

clumsiness

difficulty walking

slurred speech

sleepiness

poor judgement

dilated pupils

possession of false ID cards

8. Tobacco/Nicotine

smell of tobacco

stained fingers or teeth

Analgesic - any drugs such as salicylates, morphine or opiates used primarily for the relief of pain.