Drug Education

Drug

Substance that alters body and mind.

Drug Administration Routes

Ingestion, inhalation, injection, suppository, topical application.

Addiction

Compulsive behavior despite negative consequences; loss of control over use; not limited to substances.

Drug Addiction

Compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences; characterized by physical and psychological dependence.

Physical Dependence

Body requires the drug to function normally; withdrawal symptoms occur without it.

Psychological Dependence

Mind craves the drug's effects; difficulty functioning without it.

Drug Abuse

Use of substances that causes physical, mental, or social impairment.

Inhalants

Substances not typically medicinal but inhaled or sniffed for psychoactive effects; examples include rugby, gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, solvents, nail polish remover; effects appear instantly and last about 45 minutes; depress central nervous system.

Depressants

Drug class that slows down the central nervous system.

Narcotics

Drug class that relieves pain; highly addictive.

Stimulants

Drug class that increases alertness, energy, and activity.

Hallucinogens

Drug class that alters perception, consciousness, and reality interpretation.

Common Causes of Drug Abuse

Unhappy home environment, peer pressure, curiosity, desire to escape pain or problems.

Effects of Drug Abuse

Malnutrition, panic, physical damage to organs and systems.

Republic Act 9165 (2002)

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002; primary Philippine law regulating dangerous drugs and prescribing penalties.

Sale, Trading, Distribution of Dangerous Drugs (Sec. 5, RA 9165)

Unlawful act; penalty: life imprisonment and fine ₱500,000 to ₱10,000,000.

Maintenance of Den, Dive, or Resort (Sec. 6, RA 9165)

Establishing or maintaining place for drug activities; penalty: life imprisonment and fine ₱500,000 to ₱10,000,000.

Employees and Visitors of Drug Den (RA 9165)

Penalty: imprisonment 12 years and 1 day to 20 years; fine ₱100,000 to ₱500,000.

Possession of Dangerous Drugs (Sec. 11, RA 9165)

Penalty: life imprisonment and fine ₱500,000 to ₱10,000,000 for quantities at or above threshold levels (10g opium/morphine/heroin/cocaine/ecstasy/LSD; 50g shabu; 10g marijuana resin; 500g marijuana).

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Sec. 12, RA 9165)

Possessing equipment, instruments, or apparatus for drug use; penalty: imprisonment 6 months and 1 day to 4 years; fine ₱10,000 to ₱50,000.

Possession During Gatherings (Sec. 13, RA 9165)

Possessing drugs during parties, social gatherings, or in company of two or more persons; penalty: life imprisonment and fine ₱10,000,000.

Use of Dangerous Drugs (Sec. 15, RA 9165)

First offense: minimum 6 months rehabilitation in government center; second offense: imprisonment 6 years and 1 day to 12 years and fine ₱50,000 to ₱200,000.

Government Officials and Employees Offense (Sec. 28, RA 9165)

Penalty: life imprisonment and absolute perpetual disqualification from public office.

Dangerous Drugs Board

Primary policy-making and coordinating body for drug law enforcement.

Philippine National Police – Drug Enforcement Agency

Primary law enforcement agency responsible for drug operations.

National Drug Law Enforcement & Prevention Coordinating Center (NDLEPCC)

Coordinating body for drug enforcement and prevention efforts.

Philippine Center on Transnational Crime (PCTC)

Agency addressing transnational drug-related crimes.

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

Government investigative agency handling drug-related cases.

Drug Abuse Prevention Measures

Strategies including open communication, healthy coping through sports/music/meditation/prayer, developing new interests, building self-worth, strengthening family relationships, school education programs, community information campaigns, recreational alternatives, law enforcement, rehabilitation support, and government action.