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
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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 to be 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.
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The President shall designate a Chairman of the DDB from among the 3 permanent
members who shall 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 been 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.
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The PDEA Director General and the 2 Deputy Director Generalmust possess
adequate knowledge, training 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
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They shall have a rank of Assistant Secretary and both are appointed by the
President of the Philippines uponrecommendation 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
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PDEA shall establish regional offices.
PDEA Academy - Shall be established either in Baguio City or Tagaytay City and in such
other places as may be necessary.
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PDEA Academy shall be headed by a Superintendent with the rank of Director. He
shall be appointed by 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 when 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
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Depressants
Narcotics
Tranquilizers
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
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
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Afghanistan
Pakistan
Iran
India
Classification of Drug user/Abuser
1. Situational user - those who use drugs to keep them awake or for additional energy
to perform an important 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 supplies. 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, tranquilizers 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
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glassy red eye
loud talking
inappropriate laughter followed by sleepiness
loss of interest, motivation
weight gain or loss
2. Depressant
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contracted pupils
drunk-like
difficulty concentrating
clumsiness
poor judgement
3. Stimulants - ex. cocaine, amphetamines
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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
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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
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changes in appetite
anxiety
irritability
lots of cans,aerosols in the trash
5 . Hallucinogens - ex. LSD, PCP
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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
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contracted pupils
no response of pupils to light
needle marks
sleeping at unusual time
sweating
vomiting
coughing, shiffling
twitching
loss of appetite
7. Alcohol
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clumsiness
difficulty walking
slurred speech
sleepiness
poor judgement
dilated pupils
possession of false ID cards
8. Tobacco/Nicotine
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smell of tobacco
stained fingers or teeth
Analgesic - any drugs such as salicylates, morphine or opiates used primarily for the relief
of pain.