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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 drugprevention 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 members2. 2 regular members3. 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

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

1. Depressants2. Narcotics3. Tranquilizers4. Stimulants5. Hallucinogens6. Solvents/Inhalants

Classifications of Drugs according to LegalCategories

1. Prohibited Drugs2. Regulated Drugs3. Volatile substances

Golden Triangle of Drug Trafficking

1. Laos2. Thailand3. Burma

The Golden Crescent

1. Afghanistan2. Pakistan3. Iran4. 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

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 NBI2. 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 ofdangerous 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 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.

 The PDEA Director General and the 2 Deputy Director General must 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.

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 andcaffeine.

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

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 Philippines 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 be necessary.

 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.

 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.