Philippine National Police

Drug Enforcement Group

DRUG PREVENTION
AND AWARENESS
 Outline of Presentation
❖Background of Gateway Drugs
❖Origin of Drugs
❖Salient Provisions of R.A. 9165
❖Classification of Drugs and Its Effects
❖Drug Routes & Methods of
Concealment
❖ Addiction Indicators
❖ Reasons why People Use Drugs
DRUG MENACE
Drug addiction

also called substance use disorder, is a disease that

affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an
inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or
medicine. Substances such as alcohol, marijuana and
nicotine also are considered drugs. When you're addicted,
you may continue using the drug despite the harm it
causes.

DRUG MENACE/DRUG ADDICTION

EFFECTS OF DRUGS ABUSE

Increased strain on the liver, which puts the person at risk

of significant liver damage or liver failure. Seizures, stroke,
mental confusion and brain damage. Lung disease.
Problems with memory, attention and decision-making,
which make daily living more difficult.

DRUG MENACE/DRUG ADDICTION

 GATEWAY TO
ILLEGAL DRUGS

MARIJUANA ALCOHOL
& CIGARETTE
 ORIGIN OF DRUGS
Marijuana
Natural - anything that comes
from nature.

Synthetic - anything that is produced

artificially or processed in the
laboratory.

Shabu & Ecstasy

What is Drugs?

Any substance other than a food

that can affect the way your mind and
body works.
 Background
Republic Act 9165
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

signed on June 7, 2002 and took

effect on July 4, 2002.

Creation of …
Dangerous Drugs Board as the policy and
strategy formulating body.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

(PDEA) as its implementing arm.
 Declaration of Policy
( Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of
2002 )
It is the policy of the State to safeguard the integrity of its territory and
the well being of its citizenry particularly the youth, from the harmful
effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental well-being,
and to defend the same against acts or omissions detrimental to their
development and preservation.

(Section 2, RA 9165)
 UNLAWFUL ACTS:
Section 4
⮚Importation of Dangerous Drugs
⮚Financier of Drug Operations
⮚Punishable by LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO DEATH
PENALTY
Section 5
⮚DISTRIBUTORS, BROKERS, TRANSPORTERS,
SELLERS, TRADERS
OF DANGEROUS DRUGS
⮚Punishable by LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO DEATH
PENALTY
Section 6,
⮚MAINTENANCE OF DEN/RESORT FOR DRUG
⮚Punishable by Life Imprisonment to death
Section 7
⮚ Employees and Visitors of a Den, Dive or Resort. -
The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years
and one (1) day to twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from
One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed
Section 11
Possession of Dangerous Drugs.
10 grams or more of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana resin
or marijuana resin oil;
50 grams or more of methamphetamine hydrochloride or "shabu";
500 grams or more of marijuana
10 grams or more of other dangerous drugs "ecstasy",
paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA), trimethoxyamphetamine (TMA), lysergic acid
diethylamine (LSD), gamma hydroxyamphetamine (GHB),
Punishable by Life Imprisonment
Possession, under the law, includes, not only
actual possession, but also constructive
possession-

Actual possession exists when the

drug is in the immediate physical possession
or control of the accused,

and Constructive possession exists when the

drug is under the dominion and control of the
accused or when he has the right to exercise
dominion and control over the place where it
is found.

(People vs. Tira, 430 SCRA 134)

Section 15
Use of Dangerous Drugs
A person apprehended or arrested found to be positive for use of any dangerous
drug
After a confirmatory test.

SHALL BE IMPOSED A PENALTY OF A MINIMUM OF

6 MONTHS REHABILITATION IN ANY GOVERNMENT/ACCREDITED
CENTER FOR THE FIRST OFFENSE

FOR SECOND TIME VIOLATION – IMPRISONMENT, 6 YEARS AND 1 DAY

TO 12 YEARS PLUS FINE, 50K TO 200K
Section 16
Cultivation or Culture of Plants
Classified as Dangerous Drugs or
are Sources Thereof

Plant, cultivate or culture

marijuana, opium poppy or any
other plant regardless of
quantity, which is or may
hereafter be classified as a
dangerous drug or as a source
from which any dangerous drug
may be manufactured or
derived.
CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS
DRUGS AND EFFECTS OF DRUG
ABUSE
 PHARMACOLOGICAL
CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS

o Stimulants – Also known as “UPPERS”

Any of a group of drugs that excite the central nervous system,

in which increase alertness, alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and
provide a feeling of well being.

Ex. (Amphetamine) Shabu

and Cocaine
Immediate Effects:

✓Dilated pupils
✓Increase in blood pressure / Heart
rate / Breathing rate / Body
Temperature
✓Involuntary muscle twitching
✓A sense of well being
✓Feels energetic/alert
✓Less hunger
✓Slurred speech
 PHARMACOLOGICAL
CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS

oDepressants – Also known as “Downers” or “Barbs”

Any drug or chemical that decreases the activity of any
bodily function. The term most often is used to refer to
drugs that reduce the activity of the central nervous system.

Ex. SEDATIVES, SLEEPING PILLS TRANQUILIZERS,

OPIUM, HEROIN, KETAMINE, ALCOHOL“RUGBY”
SHOCKING previously unseen
photos have revealed the extent of
Michael Jackson's drug abuse -
showing multiple needle marks
covering his legs.

Jackson was taking a combination of painkillers

when he died on June 25 and had been
regularly using the drugs since he burned his
hair during the filming of a Pepsi advert in 1984.

Initial investigation has pinpointed the

anesthesic Propofol as the primary cause of his
unexpected demise. Vials of Propofol were
found in Jackson's home after he died.
 PHARMACOLOGICAL
CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS
oHallucinogens – Also known as “PSYCHEDELICS”

⮚Any one of a large number of natural or synthetic psychoactive drugs

that produce marked distortions of the senses and changes in perception.
Drugs capable of provoking changes in sensation, thinking, self-
awareness and emotion. Alteration of time and space perception and
hallucination.

Ex. Marijuana, Ketamine, Ecstacy,LSD and others.

 Most Abuse Illegal Drugs
Meth or Shabu
- addictive
- paranoia
- wakefulness

Marijuana
- psychoactive drug
- paranoia
- wakefulness

Ecstasy
- club drugs
- party drugs
- recreational drugs
 Other Harmful Substances
• Inhalants
- volatile chemicals found in ordinary
households

• Ketamine
- Methylamino Cyclohexane
- Fine and White crystalline powder, it
can be liquid or tablets or capsules
forms.
Victims of INHALANTS
Faces of Meth
(Courtesy Multnomah County Sheriff’s Department, Oregon, USA)
 “Meth Bugs”

HE KNOWS THEY ARE NOT REAL BUT IT

DOESN’T STOP HIM FROM TRYING TO PICK
THEM OUT OF HIS SKIN
TEETH OF DRUG ABUSER
 Drug Routes and Trafficking
Entry Points
Airports

Source: PDEA & PNP

 Drug Routes and Trafficking
Entry Points
Seaports

The use of the Seaports was exemplified by the seizure of 158 kilos of
shabu hidden inside 2 container vans at the MICP
Source: PDEA & PNP
 Drug Routes and Trafficking
Entry Points
Mail & Parcel Services
the mail and parcel is preferred
in destinations that have large
Filipino communities like Guam,
US, Australia and England and
Middle East.

Source: PDEA & PNP

 Party Drugs through Postal
Package Services

Source: PDEA & PNP

 Concealment Methods

Concealed in Sandals and Shoes

Source: PDEA & PNP

 Concealment Method

Concealed in Shampoo Concealed in canister chips

Source: PDEA & PNP

 Concealment Method

Concealed inside a car

Source: PDEA & PNP
 Other Modus Operandi
▪ Use of Hotels and Casinos in illegal drug transactions

Source: PDEA & PNP

 Other Modus Operandi
▪ Drug transaction in Prison

Drug traffickers continue their illicit business behind bars

Source: PDEA & PNP

 Other Modus Operandi
▪ Bank to bank transaction as mode of payment
Drug Syndicate
will establish a Syndicate’s broker
legitimate Bank negotiates a drug
Accounts or deal with
Entity prospective buyer

Buyer distributes
items to small scale Parties will arrive at a
pushers/users for concession and
consumption agreement (Quantity
and Other Details)
LOCAL DRUG
DISTRIBUTORS

Buyer will be informed thru the broker as to Buyer will be advised

the pick up area Syndicate will to deposit payment
call the bank to in a specified bank
confirm the account
payment

Exchange of Car Keys Hotel Room Keys Baggage Counters

 Other Modus Operandi
▪ Malls as distribution points
• Shopping malls have become the
favorite venue of drug traffickers for
transacting business.

Baggage Counters • Drug traffickers feel safe inside

shopping malls because mall
security appears to be lax when it
comes to banned items.
Parking area
• Security guards are not trained to
detect and apprehend drug couriers

Stalls
Source: PDEA & PNP
 Other Modus Operandi
▪ Use of Taxi’s and TNVS

Source: PDEA & PNP

Indicators of addiction
INDICATORS OF DRUG ADDICT
INDICATORS OF DRUG ABUSER

CHANGES IN MOOD
INDICATORS OF DRUG ABUSER

ASSOCIATION
STEALING WITH KNOWN
ITEMS DRUG ABUSERS
INDICATORS OF DRUG ABUSER

Change
from
normal
capabilities
⮚ WORK HABITS
⮚ EFFICIENCY
INDICATOR OF DRUG ABUSER

Change in
attendance

⮚WORK
⮚SCHOOL
INDICATOR OF DRUG ABUSER

poor physical appearance

INDICATORS OF DRUG ABUSER

INJECTION MARKS
Reasons why people use
drugs
REASONS FOR USING DRUGS
REASONS FOR USING DRUGS

Problem…..Problem….. Problem………

LO
FAM
ILY
VE Pro
LI
FE
blem
Pr !!
ob
le PROBLEM
m G
!! IN
L DA
PROBLEM
b lem A
M KA
ro R
L P BA
OO
H
SC
WORKPLACE Problem PROBLEM
REASONS FOR USING DRUGS

FAMILY
PROBLEM

Parents Frequent
Fighting
Communication Gap
Sibling Rivalry
Favoritism
Lack of Parental
Guidance
REASONS FOR USING DRUGS

PEER PRESSURE
Experimentation
CURIOSITY
LETS US MAKE A STAND
AGAINST
ILLEGAL DRUGS
LETS US MAKE A STAND