The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
Concretizes government's "intensive and unrelenting campaign against the
trafficking and use of dangerous drugs, and 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 the 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 concepts 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-industry.
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. Misconceptions 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.
Government Trust to Eradicate Prohibited Drugs
Improved Policies for Strategy Implementation
As Chair of the Dangerous Drugs Board Supply Reduction Committee, PDEA
Director General Isidro S. Lapeña sponsored several regulations that were approved
by the Board barely one month after he assumed office.
1. DDB Regulation No. 1, s 2016 OPERATION: LAWMEN Operation:
Lawmen runs in conformity with Republic Act 9165, Article II, Section 22
concerning the
Grant of Compensation, Reward and Award.
It is designed specifically to recognize the exceptional accomplishments of law
enforcers or members of anti-illegal drugs units resulting from the conduct of
meritorious
anti-drug operations.
2. DDB Regulation No. 2, s 2016 RECLASSIFICATION OF DRUG-AFFECTED
BARANGAYS.
This amended DDB Regulation No.2, series of 2007. This amended regulation
reclassifies drug-affected barangays according to the degree of affectation to provide
a
clearer view of the drug problem in the community. This helps the local government
units
in formulating policies and law enforcers in implementing appropriate anti-drug
strategies
in clearing drug-affected barangays.
3. DDB Regulation No. 3, s 2016 HANDLING OF VOLUNTARY
SURRENDERERS.
This resolution established standard procedures on handling drug personalities who
have voluntarily surrendered to authorities as a result of PNP's Operation: Tokhang.
"It
mandates the local government units, through their Anti-Drug Abuse Councils
(ADACs),
to coordinate with the concerned national government agencies and non-government
organizations for programs concerning livelihood and training programs for
surrenderers
to help reintegrate them into the community as productive and drug-free citizens.
The Youth and Government's Response to the Drug Problem: A Timeline and
Overview
The role of the youth in the nation building is crucial. They are problem solvers, have
a
positive influence in other young people and the nation, and are extremely ambitious.
They have
the ability to create an identify for themselves and move the nation forward.
A. Legislation for elicit drug control
1. 1972 - The Dangerous Drug Act was established
2. 2002 - The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act was implemented.
- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency was established.
- An integrated drug abuse data information network was created to monitor the
drug abuse/use.B. Government Response to the Problem
1. Preventive education programs
2. Treatment and rehabilitation programs
3. Intensified campaigns against illegal drugs and trafficking
4. Judicial and legislative measures
5. National, regional and international cooperation to fight illegal
trafficking and abuse of dangerous drugs
6. Drug testing
7. Drug Information and Action Line
C. 10 Ways to Say No to Drugs
1. Be vocal, just say "NO" to drugs and mean it.
2. Project an image of a clean living for yourself.
3. Get into sports.
4. Choose your friend and influence them positively.
5. Get involved into community-based projects.
6. Join organizations (church, school, community, or social ) or youth
clubs or form your 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 sisters and brothers.
10. Enhance your talent and skills by taking part on workshops, trainings,
or seminars.