CHAPTER 3

Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention and Control

Introduction
Drug education program for the youth is a significant undertaking in order to free them
from danger and keep them away from drugs. The youth of today comprise the most vulnerable
group that can be affected by prohibited drugs that are commonly abused. According to General
Edgar C. Galvante, Former Executive Director, Dangerous Drugs Board, must drug users start
their habit early, usually during teenage years. They are particularly susceptible to the drug
experience because adolescence is the period of experimentation, exploration, curiosity, and
search for identity. It is believed that young people with problematic backgrounds are more
vulnerable and are more likely to continue abusing drugs, once they have started, and to
develop other aggravating problems, if not processed. These young people in difficult
circumstances are associated with poverty, family disintegration, relocation, discrimination, and
lack of suitable alternative activities.
Drug abuse prevention, done through problem awareness, education and strategy
implementation, is very vital to the success in controlling and stopping drug abuse. Positive
behavior, including the constructive handling of feelings and responsibilities, should be installed
and encourage in our own families during the early life of young family members and carried on
up to the later stage of life. These should be nurtured by a caring and understanding
community.
It has been known that the foremost reason why our youth is dragged into the abyss of
drug abuse is the lack of guidance from the family itself. There are aspects of this reason. First,
maybe the parents are too busy with their jobs, giving less time to their children. Second,
parents have not finished schooling, making them less informed and less aware of the effects of
drugs. Third, the type of discipline of the parents include physical violence, thus, in most cases
in the Philippines, drives away the kids from home.

Chapter Learning Outcomes

At the end of this chapter, students are expected to:
1. Explore the nature and effects of drug abuse and substances such alcohol, tobacco, and
others on personal health and social relationships.
2. Synthesize accurate information on the health, legal and social consequences of a drug
and substance abuse and examine how this negatively impacts the person who uses the
drug, and his or her family, friends, and community; and
3. Make a personal commitment to remain drug free and develop a plan to address drug
and substance abuse.
Pre-activity
Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
Instructions: Provided below is the lyrics of the popular song Anak by Freddie Aguilar. Play the
song and do the following activity. Do this on a separate sheet of pad paper. INDICATE your
NAME, COURSE and SECTION in your answer sheet.

Anak
By Freddie Aguilar
Noong isilang ka sa mundong ito
Laking tuwa ng magulang mo
At ang kamay nila ang „yong ilaw

At ang nanay at tatay mo‟y

„Di malaman ang gagawin
Minamasdan pati pagtulog mo

At sa gabi‟y napupuyat ang iyong nanay sa pagtimpla ng gatas mo

At sa umaga nama‟y kolang ka ng iyong amang tuwang-tuwa sa „yo

Ngayon nga ay Malaki ka na

Nais mo‟y maging Malaya
„D man sila payag, walang magagawa

Ikaw nga ay biglang nagbago

Naging matigas anf iyong ulo
At ang payo nila‟y sinuway mo

„Di mo man lang inisip na ang kanilang ginagawa‟y para sa‟yo

„Pagkat ang nais mo‟y masunod ang layaw mo, „di mo sila pinapansin

Nagdaan pa ang mga araw

At ang landas mo‟y naligaw
Ikaw ay nalulong sa masamang bisyo

At ang un mong nilapitan

Ang „yong inang lumuluha
At ang tanong, “Anak, ba‟t ka nagkaganyan?‟

At ang iyong mga mata‟y biglang lumuha nang „di mo napapansin

Pagsisisi ang sa isp mo‟t nalaman mong ika‟y nagkamali

Pagsisisi ang sa isp mo‟t nalaman mo‟t nalaman mong ika‟y nagkamali
Pagsisisi ang sa isp mo‟t nalaman mo‟t nalaman mong ika‟y nagkamali

Part A
Based on the song Anak, write at least five positive and negative traits as observed in its lyrics.
Present your answers using a table. Should you have identified the negative traits, think of ways
by which these can be rectified or corrected.
Part B
1. Write a prayer that will manifest your intension to improve the negative traits that you have
identified.
Lesson 1: The Nature of Drug and Drug Abuse (FAQs)
What is a drug?
A drug is a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional or behavioral
change in a person taking it.

How are drugs taken?

1. Ingestion
2. Inhalation
3. Injection
4. Used as suppository
5. Applied topically

When are drugs harmful?

Any drug may be harmful when taken in excess. Some drugs can also be harmful if
taken in dangerous combination or by hypersensitive (allergic) person in ordinary or even small
amounts.

Why do people turn to drugs?

There are various reasons – ranging from the reason that “medicines” can solves
problems, to widespread access to various drugs, to “peer pressure”, to the notion that drugs
give enjoyment to users and in the context that is used as an alcoholic substitute.

What is drug abuse?

Drug abuse is the use of chemical substance, licit or illicit, which result in an individual‟s
physical, mental or social impairment. It may refer to any of the following practices:
1. Using, without benefit or prescription, useful drugs which have the capacity to alter mood
or behavior;
2. Using drugs or substances for a purpose different from the one for which the drug has
been prescribed; and
3. Using drugs and substances having no legitimate medical application for purposes other
than research.

Are there products other than drugs ever abused?

Substances like glue, paint thinners, gasoline and other volatile (breathable) solvents
contain a variety of dangerous chemicals. They should be sold and used with caution.
What are the types of drugs?
Drugs that are commonly abused, depending on pharmacological effects, maybe
classified into:
1. Stimulants. Drugs which increase alertness and physical disposition
Examples: amphetamine, cocaine, caffeine and nicotine
2. Hallucinogens (Psychedelics). Drugs which affect sensation, thinking, self-awareness
and emotion. Changes in time and space perception, delusions (false beliefs) and
hallucinations may be mild or overwhelming, depending on dose and quantity of the
drug.
Examples: LSD, Mescaline and Marijuana
3. Sedatives. Drugs which may reduce anxiety and excitement
Examples: Barbiturates, Non-barbiturates, Tranquilizers, and alcohol
4. Narcotics. Drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep
Examples: Opium and its derivatives such as Morphine, Heroin and Codeine

What is drug abuser?

Anyone can be a drug abuser. Drug abuse is no respecter of age, sex and social status.
It is very difficult to come up with an accurate profile of a drug abuser that can be applied to all
because people are different in many ways.

How can you tell when one is abusing drugs?

A lot of changes – in behavior, in appearance and in mood – occur in a person who is
abusing drugs. Sudden changes occur in the person‟s disposition from pleasant to unpleasant.
Thus, he:
1. Is often associated with known drug abusers;
2. Is irritable, discourteous, defiant and aggressive;
3. Is untrustworthy and lack self-confidence;
4. Is unhealthy and unconcerned with good grooming;
5. Has low frustration tolerance;
6. Lack interest in his study/work;
7. Blames everybody but not himself for his problems;
8. Develop changes in normal capabilities in school/work; and
9. Borrows money and at times steals various items unusually.

Common Signs of Drug Abuse

1. Injection Marks
2. Unusual effort made to cover arms in order to hide needle marks
3. Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash to support a drug habit
4. Changes in mood – depending on the drug taken
Examples: becoming depressed or becoming elated and euphoric
5. Association with known drug abuser
6. Change in normal capabilities (deteriorating work habit and efficiency, etc.)
7. Change in attendance at work or school
 8. Wearing of sunglasses constantly at inappropriate places and time.
When indoors or at night to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate
for the eye‟s inability to adjust to sunlight.
9. Poor physical appearance including inattention to dress and personal hygiene.

Lesson 2: The National Drug Situation

National Drug Situation

All of us are very much aware of the nature of the drug problem. It has been condemned
by governments all over the world and billions in resources have been spent to contain it, yet
drug trafficking and/or drug abuse is still here.
In fact, it is today‟s most profitable underground business which has spawned, yet
considered as another crime and source of money laundering on a global scale. The Vienna-
based International Narcotic Control Board (INCB) points out that “No Country, rich or poor,
large or small, equipped with sophisticated machinery to fight money – laundering or not, can
consider itself safe from money – laundering activities”.
The Philippine situation is not any different from other countries of the world that are
affected by drug problem and is in fact following the trends in other countries. In 1978, there
were only about 20,000 drug users in the country. Almost all of them were from in Metro Manila.
Today, the Dangerous Drug Board (DDB) estimates that the approximate 6.7 M drug users are
now down to 1.7 million.
Three (3) major abused drugs dominate the drug scene in the country. The first is
methamphetamine hydrochloride commonly known as “Shabu”, which is the main drug used by
drug abusers. The second is marijuana. According to some sources, the Philippines has
become the world‟s second biggest source of marijuana after Mexico, producing about 1.4
billion worth each year. The third is methylene dioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or ecstasy,
which is now sweeping the elite market.

Commonly Abused Drugs

1. Shabu (Methamphetamine Hydrochloride).
Methamphetamine is the most popular abuse
drug in the country today. In the 1990s, stimulant
abuse emerged in many ASEAN countries. This
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 noted in 1986 among the affluent, entertainment and artist population. The status of
methamphetamine or “shabu” abuse at that time seemed well confined. However, in 1987,
the abuse spread to the general population.
Today, methamphetamine is available in varying degrees throughout the country. This
widespread availability is illustrated by increasing methamphetamine seizures, arrests, and
cases filed in court. Over a six – year period, the increase is almost 50. In 1996, a total of
18,904 arrests were made; in 2001, the number increased to 32,227. In 1996, some 792 kgs
of shabu was seized; in 2001, the total seizure was some 1,561 kgs.
Of all the regions in the country, methamphetamine is more widely available throughout
Regions 1,2,3,4, CAR, ARMM, and the NCR.

2. Ecstasy or Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA).

Ecstasy is fast making its presence felt in the country.
There is an increase in reports about the use
of “ecstasy” among young people, particularly
in night clubs. Ecstasy, or MDMA, is a
synthetic drug that acts simultaneously as
a stimulant and as a hallucinogen. It

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While some users confine their consumption to occasional
use at social, music and dance events, others develop regular use profile, while the third
group uses both frequently and intensively.
There are reports stating that ecstasy is shipped directly from Amsterdam and other
countries in Europe. There are close to thousand varieties of ecstasy tablets and capsules
and among them, which are now available in Metro Manila, are Orange Grin Hornets,
Aigners, Achtung, and Mitsubishi. Studies abroad reveal that the damage caused by ecstasy
to one‟s health is irreversible.

3. Marijuana
Marijuana abounds in the Philippines.
But since the early nineties, it has seized to
be the drug of choice. Most of what is
produced locally is intended for foreign
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Europe, and the US, the UNDCP has identified the Philippines as a major marijuana
producer and exporter.

The Cordillera Autonomous Region is the biggest producer of cannabis or marijuana in the
country as evidence by the number of plants and seed confiscated within a ten – year period
from 1992 to 2001, with a total of 112,467,372 plants and seeds seized. Shown are the top
producing regions of the country and the number of marijuana plants/seeds that were seized
during operations conducted from 1992 – 2001.
 PROCAR 112,467,372
PRO 1 51,227,234
PRO 1 3,818,903
PRO 2 3,387,801
PROARMM 3,261,374
PRO 12 2,889,193

In 1972, there were only nine (9) identified sites engaged in marijuana cultivation. Today,
the number of marijuana producing barangays has ballooned to ninety – eight (98), located in
nine different regions in the country. Marijuana – producing areas in Northern Luzon are
Located in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Region 1 and Region 2. In the Visayas, the
cultivation sites are found in Region 7, while marijuana plantations can also be found in Regions
10,11,12, 13 and ARMM in Mindanao.

Drug Trafficking
Methamphetamine hydrochloride continues to be smuggled into the country through four
major revenues: the seaports and special economic zones, the international airports, the mail
and parcel services, and the expanse of Philippines coastline.
The use of the seaports was exemplified by the seizure of 158 kilograms of shabu
stashed inside two (2) container vans at the Manila International Container Port in two different
occasions in 1999.
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport continues to be the preferred trucking avenue for
small quantities from less than one kilo to multi – kilo shipments by traffickers using false
compartments in luggage or through body packing. The gravity of the problem can be gleamed
from the seizure of 116.88 million pesos worth of drugs by the NAIA Drug Interdiction Task
Group in 2001. It was on September 11 and 14, 2004 respectively, when two Taiwanese
nationals were intercepted carrying (5) kilograms of shabu each on board q flight originating
from Xiamen, China.
The mail and parcel system is preferred in foreign destinations that have large Filipino
communities like Guam, US, Australia, England and Middle East. A case in point was the
seizure or 39.8 kilos of shabu from a FED EX shipment from Hong Kong on September 11,
2001 by the Bureau of Customs. The vast and relatively unpatrolled shoreline of the country is
where most of the huge shipments are smuggled. Major drug shipments intercepted by law
enforcement authorities include the 420 kilograms hauled in Pangasinan in 1999, the 365
kilograms in Sariaya, Quezon, 125 kilograms in Ilocos Sur, and 33 kilograms in Zambales, all in
2000. For the year 2001, 503 kilograms of shabu were intercepted in Real, Quezon on October
13, 200, allegedly from the shoreline of Panukulan, Quezon and said illegal drugs were
personally escorted by the Mayor of said town. Also 2001,350 kg of shabu was seized on San
Narciso, Zambales.

Involvement of foreign Nationals in Drug Trafficking

 The involvement of foreign nationals is very apparent in almost all the big volume
seizures of government law enforcement authority. Data from the Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency in 1993 to December 31, 2001 reflected 258 foreign nationals arrested in the Philippines
for violation of Republic Act. No. 6425 (Dangerous Drug Act 1972, as amended). Of this total,
182 or 70.54% were Chinese nationals while other nationalities made up the remaining 76 or
29.463%. More importantly, the volume of shabu seized from foreign nationals over the same
period totaled 2,889 kilograms or 64.24% of the total volume of shabu seized in the country in
over the same period. Chinese nationals on the other hand, accounted for 2,873 kilograms for
the period January 1, 1998 to December 31, 2001 or 63.888% of the aggregate national‟s
seizures of shabu.
The local drug scene has recently gained a new dimension. Today, supply comes not
only from importation but also from local manufacturing. Since 1997, there have been nine
discoveries of clandestine laboratories in San Juan. All along, cland labs were thought of as
makeshift and unsophisticated, until San Juan. On July 18, 2002, another clandestine laboratory
was dismantled at Loyola, Quezon City by members of the Metro Manila Drug Enforcement
Group. Seven (7) Chinese nationals were arrested and 44.540 kilograms of shabu, 50.67
kilograms of ephedrine and shabu laboratory equipment and paraphernalia were seized.
Another clandestine laboratory was dismantaled in Executive Heights Subdivision, Parañaque
City on November 1, 2002. Just recently, on February 2012, 90 million pesos worth of illegal
drugs ingredients were seized by the bureau of Customs, including that of the popular ecstasy‟.

Transit Points of Drugs

A huge portion of shabu that enters the Philippines comes directly from Southern China
where most of the shabu laboratories are located. Of the 15 major interdictions since 1993,
seven (7) shipped directly from Southern China. Five (5) shipments were from South China but
they passed through Hong Kong first before they were rerouted to the Philippines. At least one
shipment passed through Taiwan. Lately, we learned that the shipments at Quezon and
Zambales came directly from North Korea.
Identified landing points are mainly through the shorelines of the Northern and Central
Luzon regions and Southern Tagalog, Specifically Batanes, Cagayan, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan,
Zambales, Aurora, Quezon and Mindoro provinces. Reports also indicate Palawan and Masbate
as probable landing sites for shabu smuggling.

Facts and Figures

Organized Drug Groups
As a result of Intelligence Workshop conducted by PDEA, eleven (11) Transnational
Drug Syndicates were identified to be operating in the country while, the number of local
organized drug groups is pegged at 215. NCR and Region 3 have the highest number of drug
groups with 30 group each, followed by Region 7 with 27 groups and Region 9 with 22 groups.
The Regions with the lowest number of drug groups are Cordillera Administrative Region and
CARAGA Region with one drug group each.

Personalities in the BADAC Watch List

 As of September, the nationwide total number of drug personalities perfected in the
Barangay Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) Watch list is pegged at 37,076. Among the regions,
NCR has the highest number if identified drug personalities with 10,879 or 29,348 of the total
number of drug personalities nationwide followed by PRO 4 with 7,958 or 21,468 and PRO 3
with 6,443 or 17,378.

Drug Rehabilitation
The number of drug patients is increasing. Based on the records of Government
Residential Centers‟ Admission, from 1,466 in 1974, the number reached 5,945 in 2001.
Statistics from rehabilitation centers show the following data:
1. Majority of the patients are in the 15-29 age group.
2. The main age of drug user is 27 years old.
3. Shabu and/or Marijuana are their drug of choice.
4. The ratio of male users to female is 14:1.
5. Workers comprised 43.718% of the drug patience population.
6. Unemployed comprised 5,138.
7. Out of school youth comprised 1,183.

Drug – Affected Barangay

Record shows that the number of drug – affected barangays as of September this year
represents 8,508 or 3,577 of the country‟s 42,061 barangays. Comparing all the regions, Region
4 has the highest number of drug affected barangays with 1,026 of its 5,463 barangays,
followed by Region 3 with 492 of its 3,175 barangays, and Region 7 with 279 of its 3,003
barangays. While Region 12 has the lowest with 32 of its 1,192 barangays .

Data on Arrests, Cases, and Seizures

C.Y 2000 35,753
Total number of drug-related arrests C.Y 2001 32,227
As of September 2002 22,860
C.Y 2000 14,258
Number of cases filed in court C.Y 2001 22,021
As of September 2002 14,9798
C.Y 2002 P3.998B
Value of drugs seized C.Y 2001 P3.9B
As of September 2002 P1.2B

The emergence of East and Southeast Asia as the fastest growing region in terms of
manufacture, trafficking and consumption of Amphetamine type stimulants seriously affects the
Philippines. Being a major ATS consuming country, it is therefore important to maintain close
cooperation with the countries in the region in the common fight against illegal drugs.
 The discovery and dismantling of clandestine laboratories in the country indicates a
major shift in strategy to manufacture shabu in the country as opposed to traditional trafficking
of shabu in its processed form. Control of precursors and essential chemicals and the
prevention of diversion to illegal use are therefore more urgent than before.

Marijuana cultivation expanded despite the decline in preference of Filipino drug abusers
due to increase in trafficking to other boundaries like Japan, Australia, and other countries in
Europe. While it may not affect Filipinos directly, the resulting stigma as a source country for the
drug is equally damaging to the standing of the country in the international community.

Profile of Drug Abusers in the Philippines

Age Mean age of 28 years old
Sex Male to female ratio 9:1
Civil Status Single 51.56%
Married 34.44%
Family Size Siblings 3-4
Employed 30.94%
Self-employed 12.4%
Occupation Unemployed 38.87%
Students 5%
OSY 0.09%
College Level 23.23%
Educational Attainment High School Level 29.41%
High School Graduate 16.74%
Economic Status Average Monthly Income P15,064.00
Duration of Drug Taking More than 6 years
Nature of Drug Taking Poly Drug Use
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride
(Shabu)
Abused Drugs Cannabis (Marijuana)
Inhalants (Contact cement)
Place of Residence Urban, specifically in NCR

Lesson 3: Myth versus Fact: Drug abuse and Illicit Trafficking

1. Why the Big Outcry? Drugs aren’t Really a Big Problem. The fact is… They are
tremendous problem, the seriousness of which is becoming more apparent everyday. There
are millions of drug users throughout the world abusing all sorts of illegal substances. These
people are damaging their health and well – being, jeopardizing their chances for a healthy
and productive life. Furthermore, there billions of innocent victims of drug abuse – families of
 users, communities, employers and societies. The problems caused by drug abuse and illicit
trafficking are the most serious facing the world today, threatening future generations and
thus, the future of life.
2. “Recreational” Use of Drugs is not Harmful. The Fact is……
All illegal drugs are dangerous and cause physical and psychological change in the user.
Prolonged drug used exacerbates these harmful effects that can lead to addiction. The
health hazards of these drugs are very real and, for much the same reason, prescription
drugs should always be properly administered and used only at the discretion of a
physician. Moreover, the user or potential user must where the money goes that is spent on
illegal drugs. The traffickers gain the largest share of the profits from this illegal trade. They
in turn use the money to destabilize governments through “buying votes” and through
corruption, intimidation and violence.

3. Marijuana is no Worse than Using Alcohol or Tobacco. The Fact is Marijuana is

very dangerous. Unlike alcohol, which usually leaves the body within 24 hours because it is
water – soluble, marijuana is fat – soluble, which means that the psycho-active chemicals
attach themselves to the fatty parts of the body (usually the brain and productive organs)
and be detected up to 30 days after initial use. Extensive research has indicated that
marijuana impairs short – term memory and slow learning; interferes with normal
reproductive functions; adversely affects heart functions; has serious effects on perception
and skilled performance, such as driving and other complex tasks involving judgement or
fine motor skills; and greatly impairs lung and respiratory functions. A marijuana cigarette
contains more cancer – causing agents than the strongest tobacco cigarette.

4. Everybody is Taking Drugs. The Fact is…….

This common argument is used by drug users in an effort to gain acceptability for their
deviant behavior. No matter how alarming drug use statistics may be, majority of the people
of the world do not use illegal drugs. Peer pressure is always difficult to cope with and it
takes more courage and strength to stand up for what you is right, and to resist drugs,
when friends try to convince you that “everybody is doing it”. In fact, everybody is not using
drugs; those who use them are far less likely to be happy and productive lives than those
who remain drug – free.

5. Only Weak Individuals Become Addicts. The Fact is……

The reverse is true: addicts become weak individuals. No one begins taking drugs with the
aim of becoming addicted. People take drugs for a variety of reasons, including to escape
from reality, to cope with daily life, or to be accepted by others. Drugs are very seductive
because, in most cases, they initially provide what the user is seeking. Their seductive
quality is one of the most strongest factors contributing to addiction. Consider cocaine, for
example. There are increasing reports of professionals in all fields who admit to cocaine
addiction. They experimented with it initially, so they say, with the intent of providing an
occasional “boost”, and thought they could continue in the same manner. The drug addict
often becomes so obsessed with attaining more of the drug that he or she will exhaust
money and assets, ruin a marriage and family life, and lose a career before admitting to
addiction, because of the mistaken view that only weak individuals become addicts.
Addiction is a difficult disease to accept and one for which many people never recover. No
one can assume he or she is immune from addiction. There is no “safe” way to use illegal
drugs, even when done only occasionally.
6. Drug Abuse is a “Victimless” Crime – It Only Hurts the User. The Fact is …. While
the health and social changes for a productive life are jeopardized for the individual drug
user, he or she is not only one to suffer. The family suffers disharmony and pain in
witnessing the self – destruction of a loved one. The consumer ultimately pays for the cost
of drugs in the workplace by buying inferior goods at higher prices. The taxpayers suffer
because it is their money which is needed to support efforts of governments, law
enforcement officials, and the treatment community in combating drug crimes and
rehabilitating users. The community, society and the nation suffer from all of the above.
Added to this is the financial support the user is giving to the criminal organizations which
profit from drugs, and criminal activity often engaged in by the user in an effort to support
the “habit”. Throughout society, there is suffering because of the self – indulgence of drug
addiction.

7. If A Person Wants to Take Drugs, Governments Should Interfere. The Fact is……
The legitimate rights of the individual must be consistent with the safety and welfare of the
general population. No individuals has an inalienable right to behave in a manner
destructive to others. For this reason, laws are established. Governments and societies do
not tolerate murder, robbery, arson or even drunk – driving.

8. All Drug Addicts Should Be Imprisoned. The Fact is……. Imprisonment of a drug
addict as such does not solve the problem. Drug users have committed a crime, but
detoxification, treatment and rehabilitation of the individual are essential if the addict is to
learn to live without drugs. This approach includes responding to immediate and acute
medical needs, with continuing availability of counseling and medical treatment, and of long
– term support in a non – drug environment. Furthermore, prison space in many countries
is usually limited and is more widely used for the detention of other criminals. Placing an
addict in prison does not cure the disease and, when the addict is released, he will usually
return to a destructive and deviant life – style.

9. The Cultivation of Drug Crops Gives a Poor Farmer a Chance to Make Money. The
Fact is….. The farmer is breaking the law and usually knows it. The income received by
the farmer for illicit narcotics production unfortunately, is higher than that received for
traditional food crops, often leading to increased illicit production to the exclusion of food
crops. This kind of illegal activity creates an artificially – based cash economy, making the
farmer completely dependent on the influx of money from drug dealers, putting him at the
mercy of criminal traffickers and in opposition to the government.
 10. Peddling Drugs is One Way the Poor can Earn Money. The Fact is….. Most drug
peddlers are addicts or become addicts. The money they earn does not help them or their
families; they are merely supporting a drug habit. As their addiction deepens, new: clients”
must be found to bring in more money to buy more drugs. They thus, seek new users for
their products. Each street drug peddler is the last link in the corruptive chain of criminal
activity, Not only destroying neighborhoods and terrorizing citizens as well.

11. Drug Use is a Way of Life in Some Countries. Why change it? The Fact is… It is
not a way of life to any country. Statistics show that in areas where drug use is common,
economic development can be seriously retarded. This is true in both developing and
industrialized countries.

Lesson 4: The Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002

Concretizes government‟s “intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking
and use of dangerous drugs, and other similar substances through an integrated system of
planning, implementation, and enforcement of anti – drug abuse policies, programs, and
projects”, R.A. 9165 is an act instituting the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002,
repealing Republic Act No. 6425, known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972.
1. PD 1619 “Volatile Solvents”
2. RA 9165 Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
It also serves as guide in the implementation of dangerous drug prevention and control
in the country. It guides everyone in the right approach towards issues geared against drug
activities.
1. What are the common responsibilities of CHED and TESDA?
RA 9165, Article IV mandates the following functions:
a. Provide continuing in – service training of teachers on the effective utilization of
the support instructional materials and on teaching strategies on drug education
b. Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and overall impact of drug
education program
c. Secure funds from local and foreign donors for the implementation of drug
education program.
2. What are the other functions of CHED and TESDA regarding drug abuse
prevention?

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is responsible for:

Enriching and updating the integration of dangerous drug prevention concepts in
the general education of all higher education course offerings and in the professional
subjects, especially in health – related and science teacher education courses.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is responsible for:
a. Integrating drug abuse prevention concept in the technical, vocational and agro-
industrial courses
 b. Integrating drug abuse prevention concepts in appropriate instructional materials for
technical education and skills development

3. Should drug abuse prevention and control be part of the school curricula?
Yes, Article IV, Sec. 43 of Republic Act 9164 stipulates that instruction on drug
abuse prevention and control be integrated in the elementary, secondary and tertiary
curricula of all public and private schools, whether general, technical, vocational or agro-
industrial.

4. What are the topics on drug abuse prevention and control that should be
integrated in the instruction?
According to Article IV, Sec. 43, the following topics should be covered:
a. Adverse effects of the abuse and misuse of dangerous drugs on the person, the
family, the school, and the community;
b. Preventive measures against drug abuse;
c. Health, socio – cultural, psychological, legal and economic dimensions and
implications of the drug problem;
d. Steps to take when intervening on behalf of a drug dependent is needed;
e. Services available for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents;
f. Misconception about the use of dangerous drugs but not limited to the
importance and safety of dangerous drugs of medical and therapeutic use; and
g. Differentiation between medical patients and drug dependents in order to avoid
confusion and accidental stigmatization in the consciousness of the students.

Lesson 5: The Youth and Government’s Response to the Drug Problem

By the turn of the 21st century, substance abuse has taken an alarming proportion in the
country. “Shabu” (the local name for methamphetamine) has become the number one drug
abuse, followed by marijuana and inhalants. The abuse of legal substances like nicotine and
alcohol continue to be worrisome. A survey by the University of the Philippines Population
Institute in 1996 showed the initial age of use of nicotine, alcohol, and drugs to be age 16 – 17,
that 40% of males surveyed were smoking and 37% of the youth regularly used alcohol. At
present, more than 1.5 million Filipinos are users of illegal drugs. The youth are especially hard
hit. They are the greatest number of drug users. Among them are more than 350,000 identified
high school students in the country. One can only speculate on the number of young people
abusing drugs not identified.

Various activities, to date, are initiated and are aimed to produce the following effects on
young people:
1. Lessen violent behavior;
2. Increase pro – social behavior and decrease negative, self – destructive behavior;
3. Increase the ability to plan ahead and choose effective solutions to problems;
4. Improve self – image and self – awareness;
5. Improve social and emotional adjustment;
 6. Improve handling of interpersonal problems and coping with anxiety;
7. Improve constructive conflict resolution with peers; and
8. Improve self – control

Early in 2004, the Dangerous Drugs Board Launched the program “Barkada Kontra
Droga” (or “Peers Against Drugs”). The specific thrust of this program is drug abuse prevention.
This concept tries to change the meaning of the word “barkada” or “peer” which
connotes a negative influence among peers. Each member of the “Barkada Kontra Droga”
pledges to keep his community and family safe and secure from the evils of illegal drugs.
Further, he is asked to commit to convince friends and relatives to join the fight against drugs
and trafficking, never to use drugs and to report clandestine laboratories, pushers and users.

Legislation for Illicit Drugs Control

1. 1972. The Dangerous Drugs Act was established.
2. 2002. The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act was implemented.
3. 2002. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) was established.
4. 2002. An Integrated Drug Abuse Data Information Network (IDADIN) was created to
monitor drug use/abuse.

Government response to the Problem

1. Preventive education programs to dissuade users or potential users from experimenting
with illegal drugs and/or continuing to use them
2. Treatment and rehabilitation programs aimed at facilitating abstinence
3. Intensified campaigns against illegal drugs and trafficking
4. Judicial and legislative measures
5. National, regional and international cooperation to fight illegal drug trafficking and abuse
of dangerous drugs
6. Some Philippine political figures are talking about drug testing employees of outsourced
call centers workers, other are calling for testing university students, and the government
is currently considering drug testing all government employees.
7. Drug information and action Line (DIAL) was created to receive reports and complaints
related to drug abuse and provide assistance to the public on drug – related cases.

Ten (10) Ways to Say “No” to Drugs

1. Be vocal, just sat “NO” and mean it!
2. Project an image of clean living for yourself.
3. Get into Sports.
4. Choose your friends and influence them positively.
5. Get involved in community – based project.
6. Join organizations (church, school, community or social) or youth clubs or form your own
drama group.
7. Learn how to manage stress
8. Join seminars on anti – drug abuse prevention
 9. Talk to your family, listen to the problems of your brothers and sisters.
10. Enhance your talents or skills by taking part in workshops, training or seminars.
The soundness of the activity we do today will contribute to the success of the program we
have together with our clients in the days to come.

Our involvement………

To be involved in drug prevention and control requires a S.T.R.O.N.G group:

S – Steadfast personality
T – Trustworthy in words and deeds
R – Respectable in relating with others
O – Open-minded in facing situations
N – Noble character
G – Gutsy action and ideas
As good citizens….
Let us be keepers of life and create a safe environment through our respective position.
Let us join hands in keeping our society a drug – free Philippines!
 UNIT TEST
Instructions: Read each item carefully and select the best answer from the given choices. Do
this on a separate sheet of pad paper. INDICATE your NAME, COURSE and SECTION in your
answer sheet.
Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention and Prevention
1. An Act instituting the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and repealing
Republic Act 6425
a. RA 9165 c. Article 9162
b. RA9163
2. The Article and Section of RA 9165 which stipulate the instruction on drug abuse
prevention and control to be integrated in the elementary, secondary, and tertiary school
curricula of all public and private school, whether general, technical, vocational or
industrial
a. Article IV Section 43 c. Article V Section 5
b. Article IV Section 10
3. The Dangerous drug commonly used by most Filipinos
a. Marijuana c. Ecstasy
b. Shabu
4. The five countries that are largely involved in the trafficking of drugs in the Philippines
a. China, Guam, Australia, England, Middle East
b. China, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Peru
c. China, Singapore, Korea, India, Thailand
5. The Agency responsible to carry out the provisions of Republic Act 9165 known as
Dangerous Drugs Act 0f 2002
a. PDEA c. CHED
b. DDB
6. The body responsible in making policies and formulating strategies and programs on
drug prevention and control
a. PDEA c. CHED
b. DDB
7. The term used to describe the secrets places of manufacturing drugs
a. Cannabis c. Stock house
b. Clandestine
8. An activity where drugs are spread or sold for consumption from one location to another
a. Drug trafficking c. Drug dependent
b. Drug lord
9. The commonly abuse drugs in the country and in the Asia Pacific region
a. Shabu and Marijuana c. All of the above
b. Ecstasy and Cough syrup
10. The modes of drug transfer used by foreign nationals in drug trafficking
a. FedEx shipment, mail and parcels
b. Compartment, Luggage, body packing and container vans
 c. all of the above
11. The common place where dangerous drugs are mostly seized
a. Seaports, airports
b. Economic lines and Philippine coastline
c. All of the above
12. The group of substances that are distributed to destroy health
a. Dangerous Drug c. Volatile
b. Controlled precursor
13. The substance which are useful and considered as essential drugs but dangerous when
used in excess
a. Controlled precursor c. Narcotics
b. Volatile
14. The early signs of individuals who are affected by dangerous drugs, except one
a. Irritable, discourteous, aggressive
b. Untrustworthy, prefer barkadas, nausea and vomiting
c. Good grooming
15. The effects of dangerous drugs to individuals, except one
a. Develop changes in normal capabilities in work
b. Loss memories
c. Good attention span
16. The age group level that composes the majority of patience affected by dangerous drugs
a. 30-40 years c. 40-50 years
b. 15-29 years
17. The region that has the highest number of affected barangays in the country
a. CAR c. Region 4
b. NCR
18. The region with the highest organized groups to fight drug abusers
a. Region 1 and 2 c. NCR and Region 3
b. Region 4 and 6
19. The highest marijuana – producing region in the land
a. CAR c. ARMM
b. Region 2
20. The number one source of dangerous drugs in the Philippines
a. Australia c. China
b. Thailand
 RUBRIC NAME
NSTP – Civic Welfare Training Service
Course Date June 30, 2020
LO 1. Explore the nature and effects of drug abuse and
substances such alcohol, tobacco, and others on
personal health and social relationships.
2. Synthesize accurate information on the health,
legal and social consequences of a drug and
substance abuse and examine how this negatively
impacts the person who uses the drug, and his or
her family, friends, and community; and
3. Make a personal commitment to remain drug free
and develop a plan to address drug and substance
abuse.
Topics Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Class Saturday
Schedule

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