DRUGS EDUCATION AND VICE CONTROL

DENIS E. TORINO
Rcrim, MSCJ
SLSU-CCJ Instructor
What is DRUGS?
These are any substance, either synthetic or natural, used as medicine or in making medicine and have a potential for abuse to the
user.
 Two kinds Of Drugs
 Prescriptive drugs
 OTCD “ NPM”
 Self-medication Syndrome:
possible effect – 1. possible toxicities, through overdose
2. adverse reaction allergies
3. non-response of the body to drugs
4. possible habit-forming
DOSES of drugs
a. Minimal - smallest amount
b. Maximal - largest amount
c. Toxic
d. Abusive - produce the side effect and action desired by the individual who improperly use it.
e. Lethal
How drugs are administered?
 Oral
 Injection
 Inhalation
 Topical
 Iontophoresis

Poisonous
Allergy
Property

DANGEROUS
Overdose Side Effects
EFFECTS OF DRUGS

Idiosyncrasy

MEDICAL USES OF DRUGS

 Analgesics
 Antibiotics
 Antipyretics
 Antihistamines
 Contraceptive
 Decongestant
 Sedatives and tranquilizer
 Vitamins
 Laxatives
 Expectorants – ease the expulsion of phlegm & mucus.
HISTORY OF DRUG ABUSE
 Holy Bible - narcotics
 Cannabis Sativa Lima ( MJ)- oldest cultivated plant by Incas of Peru , “ sacred tree” and “ laughter provoker”
 Hashish (THC) - a resin of MJ plant derived from the name Hassan or Hashasin ( Muslim cult leader)
 Opium poppy plant (Papaver Somniferum) 7000 years BC cultivated and prepared by Summerians. First harvested in
MESOPOTAMIA.
 1806, Friedrich Serturner, German pharmacist
 1896, Alder Wright, British Chemist
 HIPPOCRATES 5000 BC - “father of medicine”
HISTORY OF DRUG ABUSE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Fermented Alcohol ic beverages

and masticatory preparation Before 1521- no opium
know as “nga-nga” (Spanish and coca bush plant
1780 1908
era)

• In 1953, RA 953 was enacted which

provided registration of collection
and imposing fixed and special taxies
to those who import, distribute, sell,
produce or deal in or distribute or
give away opium, MJ, opium poppies
or coca leaves. It prohibit the
cultivation of MJ and opium.

March 30,
RA 9165 1972, RA
6425 signed
into law by
TERMS TO PONDER IN THE STUDY OF DRUG ABUSE
Administer
The act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body of any person with or without his knowledge
Chemical
It is any substance taken into the body that alters the way and the mind and the bodywork.
Chemical Abuse
It is an instance when the use of chemical has produced negative or harmful consequences.
Cultivate
It means the act of knowingly planting, growing, raising of any plant which is the source of a prohibited drug.
Drugs
Traditionally, drugs are synthetic chemicals used as medicine or in the making of medicines, which affects the body and mind and
have potential for abuse.
Drug Abuse
It is the illegal, wrongful or improper use of any drug.
Drug Addiction
It refers to the state of periodic or chronic intoxication produced by repeated consumption of a drug
Drug Dependence
It refers to the state of psychic or physical dependence or both on dangerous drugs in the following administration or use of that
drug. WHO defines it as the periodic, continuous, repeated administration of a drug.
Drug Syndicate
It is a network of illegal drug operations operated and manned carefully by groups of criminals who knowingly traffic through
nefarious trade for personal or group profit.
Manufacture
The production, preparation, compounding or processing a dangerous drug either directly or indirect or by extraction from
substances of natural origin or by chemical synthesis.
Narcotic Drug
It refers to drugs that produces sleep or stupor and relieves pain due to its depressant effect on the CNS. The term Narcotic comes
from the Greek word “narcotikos”. It is sometimes known as “opiates”.
Physical Dependence
An adaptive state caused by repeated drug use that reveals itself by development of intense physical symptoms when the drug is
stopped (withdrawal syndrome)
Psychological Dependence
An attachment to drug use which arises from a drug ability to satisfy some emotional or personality needs of an individual.
Pusher
Any person who sell, administer, deliver or give away to another, distribute, transport any dangerous drug.
Rehabilitation
It is a dynamic process directed towards the changes of the health of the person to prepare him from his fullest life potentials and
capabilities, and making him law abiding and productive member of the community withot abusing drugs.
Tolerance
It is the tendency to increase the dosage of drugs to maintain the same effect in the body.
What is Drugs?

Drug Abuse Jargons

Jargon Meaning
1. Opiate 1. narcotic
2. On-the nod / nodding 2. Suspended sleep
3. mainline/ to shoot 3. Injecting a drug into the vein
4. A Hit 4. Slang term for injection of drugs
5. Work 5. Apparatus for injecting a drug
6. A fix 6. One injection of opiate
7. Juni 7. Heroin
8. Junkie 8. An opiate addict
9. Skin popping 9. To inject a drug under the skin
10. A Bag 10. A pocket of drug
11. Cold Turkey 11. Withdrawal effects of opiate use
12. Track 12. Scars on skin due injection
13. Overdose 13. Death occured
14. Speed 14. Amphetamines
15. Speed Freaks 15. Amphetamine addicts
16. uppers 16. Street slang for amphetamines
17. Rush 17. In the beginning of high
18. High 18. Under the inflence of drugs
19. Coke 19. street slang for cocaine
20. Flashback 20. Drug use after stoppage
21. Acid 21. Slang term for LSD
22. Acid Head 22. LSD user
23. Drop 23. Taking drug orally
24. Joint 24. An MJ Cigar
25. Roach 25. Butt end of a joint
26. Stoned 26. Intoxicating effect of a drug
27. Trip 27. Reaction that is caused by drugs
28. Head 28. Drug user
29. Downer 29. Street slang for deppresant

DRUG SYNDICATE ( “drug cartel”)

 Is a group of organized and professional criminals with a formal hierarchy of organization set in illicit drug trade.
(like in Philippines: Narco-Politics part of drug trade)
 A group of persons concerted in formal hierarchy engaged in illegal drug business.
 Any organized group of two (2) or more persons forming or joining together with the intention of committing any offense
prescribed under RA 9165.
There are three transnational drug organizations operating in the Philippines, namely:
a. Chinese or Filipino-Chinese drug syndicates dominate the drug market in the country. They facilitate production,
manufacturing and bulk smuggling of dangerous drugs in the country. These activities ensure the supply of drugs in the
market. Their activities are largely concentrated within their group, with the inclusion of very few and well-selected locals;
b. African Drug Syndicate (ADS) is responsible for smuggling drugs through the airports using drug couriers/swallowers; and
c. The Mexican-Sinaloa Drug Cartel is a new drug group operating in the Philippines. They associated with the Chinese drug Group to
penetrate the Philippine market.
Drug Cartel
 It is any criminal organization with the intention of supplying drug trafficking operations. They range from loosely managed
agreements among various drug traffickers to formalized commercial enterprises.
What is a Mule
 A lower-echelon criminal, recruited by a smuggling organization to cross border carrying drugs, or sometimes drugs are
planted to no knowing person or vehicle for the purpose of retrieving the drugs else where.
What are the two primary means of distribution of Dangerous Drugs?
1. Hub and Spoke
2. Hierarchy
Differentiate Drug Trafficking and Drug Smuggling
1. Drug Trafficking (illegal drug trade)- it is a global market activity consisting of cultivation, production, distribution, packaging, and
sale of illegal psychoactive substance.
2. Drug Smuggling- it is the illegal transportation of dangerous drugs, plants source of dangerous drugs, Controlled Precursors and
Essential Chemicals from one place to another, or across border or from one country to another.
Worlds most Famous DRUG CARTELS
 Columbian Medellin cartel - worlds known drug syndicate in 1980s, responsible for organizing world’s drug trafficking
network
founded by: (Pablo Escobar Gaviria and drug bosses Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha and the top aid cocaine barons Juan
David and the Ochoa Brothers)
 Cali Cartel -another drug cartel based in the south part of Columbia, around the city of Cali. According to some estimates
as its height the Cali cartel controlled 80% of the cocaine exports from Columbia to the united states.
  Founder: Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela founded the Cali cartel in the 1970’s with his brother Miguel Rodriguez
Orejuela, Jose Santa Cruz Londono and Helmer “Pacho” Herrera.
- “ Los Pepes”
 Norte del Valle Cartel or North Valley Cartel -1990s, operate in north valley del Cauca region of Columbia
 Founder: Diego Leon Montoya “ Don Diego”, Wilber Varela, Hernando Gomez Bustamante.
ILLICIT DRUG TRAFFIC ROUTES
First important Drug Traffic Route

M- discovery, plantation,
cultivation,harvest

US-M and D T- P for D

E-M, S, R

2. Second Major Drug Traffic Route (GOLDEN TRIANGLE

THAILAND

LAOS MYANMAR(BURMA)

Produced approximately 60 % of OPIUM in the world, 90% in eastern part of Asia

Drugs that Originates from (GOLDEN CRESCENT)
A-
P-
I-
I-
Produced opium, MJ and heroin in western Part of Asia, 85% - 90% of illicit heroin channelled in drug underworld market
Dangerous Drugs Classified according to its effects
 Depressants/downers - depresses the CNS
 Stimulants/uppers - stimulates the CNS
 Hallucinogens/ psychedelic- mind altering or mood distortion
Legal Classification of DD under RA 6425 of 1972
1. Prohibited Drugs- a. Narcotics
b. stimulants- group of drugs as cocaine alpha and beta eucaine
c. hallucinogens
2. Regulated Drugs - a. Barbiturates
b. hypnotics – mandrax,
Quaalude, fadormir etc…
c. Amphetamines- Benzedrine, Dexedrine, ephedrine, preluden etc…
3. Volatile Substance- (P.D. 1619)- group of solid, liquid, or mixed substance having the property of releasing toxic vapour or
fumes that produced the desired effect of the user.
(Nota bene: by the advent of RA 9165 declassified)
Depressant Drugs( downer)
 Narcotics - potent pain reliever and produce profound sleep or stupor.
 Opium (Papaver Somniferum)
 3- 6ft. in height.
 First harvested in Mesopotamia
 Meconic Acid- the analgesic property
 MORPHINE-
 effective pain killer
 six times (6) more potent than opium
 Heroin – 3 to 5 times more powerful than morphine (the most addictive of all drugs)
 Codeine - one of the derivative of opium and is widely abused by youth because easy to obtain, one of the ingredient in
cough syrup.
 Paregoric - a tincture of opium in combination of camphor. It is used to control diarrhea in adults and children, as an
expectorant and cough medicine, to calm fretful children, and to rub on the gums to counteract the pain from teething.
 Paregoric - a tincture of opium in combination of camphor. It is used to control diarrhea in adults and children, as an
expectorant and cough medicine, to calm fretful children, and to rub on the gums to counteract the pain from teething.
Tranquilizer
 – a drug that calm, relax and diminished anxiety. Used in treatment of nervous state and in some mental disorders w/o
producing sleep.
Barbiturates
 Used in inducing sleep in persons suffering anxiety, mental stress, and insomnia. Used for treatment of epilepsy and
hypertension cases.
Volatile solvents - inhalant drugs
Alcohol - “king of all drugs”
STIMULANTS (Uppers)
 They produce effects opposite to that of depressants. Instead of bringing about relaxation and sleep, they produce
increased mental alertness, wakefulness, reduce hunger, and provide a feeling of well being.
1. Amphetamine
- used medically for weight reducing in obesity, relief of mild depression and treatment.
2. Cocaine
- the drug taken from the coca bush plant (Erythroxylon Coca). It is usually in the form of powder that can be taken orally,
injected or sniffed as to achieve euphoria or an intense feeling of “highness”. “the most strongest among all type of stimulants
3. Caffeine
- it is present in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola drinks, and some wakeup pills.
4. Shabu or “poor man’s cocaine”
- chemically known as methamphetamine hydrochloride. It is a central nervous system stimulant and sometimes called
“upper” or “speed”. It is white, colourless crystal or crystalline powder with a bitter numbing taste. It can be taken orally, inhaled
(snorted), sniffed (chasing the dragon) or injected.
5. Nicotine
- an active component in tobacco which acts as a powerful stimulants of the central nervous system. A drop of pure nicotine
can easily kill a person.
Hallucinogens (Psychedelic)
These are mind-altering drugs, which distort reality, thinking and perceptions of time, sound, space and sensation. The user
experiences hallucination (false perception).
1. Marijuana
The effects of marijuana include a feeling of grandeur. It can also produce the opposite effect, a dreamy sensation of time
seeming to stretch out.
2. Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
- this drug is the most powerful of the psychedelics obtain from ergot, a fungus that attacks rye kernels. LSD is 1,000 times
more powerful than marijuana. This causes perceptual changes so the user sees color, shapes or objects more intensely than the
normal and may have hallucinations of things that are not real. The users may experience “scent” of music and sounds in “color”.
3. Peyote
- it is derived from the surface part of a small Gray brown cactus. Peyote emits a nauseating odor and its user suffers from
nausea. This drug causes no physical dependence and therefore, no withdrawal symptoms, although in some cases psychological
dependence has been noted.
4. Mescaline
- it is alkaloid hallucinogen extracted from the peyote cactus and can also be synthesized in the laboratory. It produces less
nausea than peyote and shows effects resembling those LSD although milder in nature.
- Mescaline does not cause physical dependence.
5. STP (Serenity, Tranquillity, and Peace)
- it is a take-off on the motor oil additive. It is a chemical derivative of mescaline claimed to produce more violent and
longer effects than mescaline dose. It is less potent than LSD although its effects are similar to those psychedelics.
6. Psilocybin
- This hallucinogenic alkaloid from small Mexican mushrooms are used by Mexican Indians today. These mushrooms
induced nausea, muscular relaxation, mood changes with visions of bright colours and shapes, and other hallucinations..
7. Morning Glory Seeds
- the black and brown seeds of the wild tropical morning glory are used to produce hallucinations. Prolonged psychosis is
also one of its effects.
Characteristics of Drug Addiction
 Uncontrollable craving - the addicts feels compulsive craving to take drugs repeatedly and by all means try to procure
the same.
 Tolerance
 Addiction
 Physical Dependence
 Psychological dependence
 Withdrawal Syndrome- first, nervous & restless; after about 12 hours, sweating begins, watery eyes and nose continuously
for another 12 hours; followed by vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and sleep, respiration, blood pressure, and
temperature rises continuously up to 3 days.
How drug addiction is acquired
 Association - look for peer groups where he feels being wanted and accepted.
 Experimentation - try or explore due to “curiosity”.
 Inexperienced Doctors- unnecessarily prescription of drugs.
 Habituation

  Toleration
 dependence
“seven deadly sins” Primary causes of drug abuse
 P
 A
 L
 G
 G
 E
 L
Group Classification of Drug Users
 Situational
 Spree users - school age users who take drugs for adventure or for fun.
 Hard core addicts - activities revolve almost around drug experience
 Hippies – believe that drug is an integral part of life.
The Effects of Drug Abuse
The General Effects
As to the Physical Effects:
a) Malnutrition- the life of an addict revolves around drug use. He misses even his regular meals. He losses appetite and
eventually develops malnutrition.
b) Skin infections and skin rashes- oftentimes the drug abuser neglects his personal hygiene, uses unsterilized needles and
syringes that result in skin infections or even ulceration at the sites of the needle puncture.. Infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis,
bronchitis, bronchial asthma, viral hepatitis, sequel of drug abuse . HIV/AIDS will be acquired also.
As to psychological effects:
The abuse of drugs can bring many psychological malfunctions such as the following:
a) Deterioration of personality with impaired emotional maturation.
b) Impairment of adequate mental function.
c) Loss of drive and ambition.
d) Development of psychosis and depression.
e) Loss of interest to study.
f) Laziness, lethargy, boredom, and restlessness.
g) Irritability, rebellious attitude.
h) Withdrawn forgetfulness.
As to the social effects:
The drug abuser may also experience social dysfunction such as the following:
a) Deterioration of interpersonal relationship and development of conflict with authority.
b) Commission of crimes.
c) Social maladjustment; loss of desire to work, study and participate in activities or to face challenges.
As to mental effects
Its mental effect would be deterioration of the mind. The dependent is a mental invalid in the sense that drugs can
manipulate him, make him lose his power, and prod him to behave contrary to what he usually think is right.
 This drugs are essentially reality modifiers, which create a masked since of well being by either dulling or distorting sensory
perception and providing temporary means of escape of personal difficulties, either real or imaginary.
As to the economic effect
Some economic problems are encountered due to drug abuse like:
• Inability to hold stable job.
• Dependence of family resources.
• Accident in industry.
Symptoms of drug abuse on the dangerous drugs
On the depressant
Narcotics – narcotic drugs produces lethargy and drowsiness.
The user often leaves:
 The user scratches self frequently, loss of appetite, sniffles, running nose, red watery eyes, and coughing which
disappears when user gets a “Fix”.
 Barbiturates/Tranquilizers – symptoms of alcohol intoxication without odor or alcohol on breath, staggering,
stumbling, falling asleep, unexplainably, drowsiness, may appear disoriented, lack of interest in school and family activities.
 Volatile solvents – there is unusual odor of substance on breath and clothes. Plastics or paper bags or rags,
containing dry plastic cement or other solvent, found at home or in locker at school or at work. Obvious slurred speech.
On the Stimulants
Amphetamines/Cocaine/Speed/Uppers – drugs categorized as speed or upper can give the following symptoms of abuse:
1. Pupils may be dilated
2. Mouth and nose dry, bad breath; licks lips frequently
3. Goes long periods without eating or sleeping; nervous; has difficulty sitting still
4. Chain smoking
5. If injecting drug, user may have hidden eye droppers and needles among possessions
Shabu – use of the drug Methamphetamine Hydrochloride can give the following symptoms of abuse:
1. Produces elevations of mood, heightened alertness and increased energy
2. Some individuals may become anxious, irritable or loquacious
 3. Causes decreased appetite and insomnia
On the hallucinogens
Marijuana – smoking of this kind of drug the user can experience the following symptoms:
1. May appear animated with rapid, loud talking and bursts of laughter
2. Sleepy or stupors
3. Pupils are dilated
4. Odor(similar to burnt rope) on clothing or breath
5. Remnants of marijuana, either loose or in partially smoked ‘joints” in clothing or possessions
LSD/STP/DMT
1. User usually sits or reclines quietly in a dream or trance – like state
2. User may become fearful and experience a degree of terror which makes him attempt to escape from his group
3. Senses of sight, hearing, touch, body image and time are distorted
4. Mood and behavior are affected, the manner depending upon emotional and environmental condition of the user
Danger of abuse of the dangerous drug
 On the depressants
Users of depressants drugs may suffer the following:
a) Death due to respiratory arrest.
b) In large doses can cause respiratory depression and coma, the combination of depressant and alcohol can multiply the
effect of the drugs, thereby multiplying the risks.
c) Babies born to mothers who abuse depressants during pregnancy may be physically dependent on the drug and show
withdrawal symptom shortly after they are born. Birth defects and behavioral problems may also result.
On the stimulants
 Users of stimulants may suffer the following:
a) Death due to infections, high blood pressures.
b) Extremely high doses can cause a rapid or irregular heartbeat, tremors, loss of coordination, and even physical collapse.
 Shabu
a) Overdose leads to chest pains, hypertension, acute psychotic reaction, convulsions and death due to cardiac arrest
b) Due to the appetite suppressing effects of shabu, pregnant mother may become malnourished. This may affect the
nutritional needs of the baby.
c) Babies born to shabu-using women show sever emotional disturbance.
On the hallucinogens
 Users of hallucinogens may suffer the following :
a) Can lead to serious mental changes (psychoses) like insanity, suicidal and/or homicidal tendencies
b) Poor impulse control.
c) Damage to chromosomes, hence, affecting potentially the offspring.
d) Death due to paralysis of the respiratory system.
OPLAN’S Against illegal drugs
• Oplan Thunderbolt I - create impact to underworld
• Oplan Thunderbolt II - neutralize suspected illegal drug lab.
• Oplan Thunderbolt III - neutralize big time drug pushers ,dealers and Lords
• Oplan Iceberg - SOT in selected drug prone areas in order to get rid of illegal drug activities
• Oplan Hunter - operations against suspected military and police personnel involved in illegal drugs
activities.
• Oplan mecurion - drugs store which violates existing regulations on the scale of regulated drugs in coordination
with DDB, DOH and BFAD.
• Oplan Banat - focused in brgy. Level in cooperation with brgy. Officials
• Oplan Anthena - neutralize the 14k, bamboo gang and other local OCG involves in illegal drugs
• Oplan Cyclopes - Chinese triad members involved in illegal drugs particularly “SHABU”
• Oplan Tornado - drug notorious and high profile places.
• Oplan Green gold - nationwide MJ eradication in coordination with LGU and NGO
• Oplan Sagip-yagit - initiated by LGU and NGO offices to help eradicate syndicates involving street children
as conduit.
1. By-bust Operation
- a form of entrapment employed by peace officers as effective way in apprehending criminal in the act of
committing crime.
Poseur buyer - undercover police
(RA 10640)
2. Search for drug evidence with a warrant
3. Marijuana Eradication - involves the location and destruction of MJ, including the identification, arrest and prosecution of
planter, owner or cultivator. (new revised rule does not limit only to MJ)
4. Mobile Checkpoint operation - no other checkpoint other than mobile checkpoint are authorized for drug enforcement and
prevention operation.
5. . Airport and Seaport interdiction - involves the conduct of surveillance , interception and interdiction of persons and evidence
during travel by air or sea vessels.
6. Controlled delivery - Technique of allowing illicit or suspect consignment of dangerous drugs substituted for them to
pass out of, through or into the territory of one or more countries, with the knowledge and under the supervision of their
competent authorities to identify the persons involve, the source country and modus operandi of traffickers.
7. Undercover operation
EDUCATONAL APROACH
Three Strategy of the Government

1. Demand reduction – reducing the desire to obtain drugs

2. Supply reduction - stop the production and supply.
3. Strategies for the reduction of the adverse effect of drug use- to reduce the impact of drug use and drug related activities on
individuals and community.
Drug Abuse Prevention Education - it bringing about changes in the peoples knowledge, attitudes and practices towards drug
abuse.
Drug education - learning situations during seminars, workshops, lecture and forum.
Drug Information - focused on the dissemination of basic facts of causes and effect of drug abuse.
Alternatives - includes number of ideas for stimulating meaningful involvement for the youth . Ex. Sports ,arts,
dance group.
Intervention - applied to experimenters and potential drug users, ex. Peer counseling
Effective Techniques and Learning Activities;
1. Values Formation or development- articulation of personal values.
2. Role Playing - a technique used to help the students identify closely with historical figures which will help them sensing
problems and testing solution w/o taking any risk.
3. Decision Making and problem Solving - techniques using conflict resolution focused on problem solving, which
help the student identifying alternatives to solve problem. (coping mechanism no need of drugs)
4. Individual Contact – involves working with individual with emphasis of making him feel at ease. Ex, individual counseling, house
visitation.
5. Small Group Approach - involves contact with number of people assemble in isolated group. ex. Lecture, panel discussion, small
group discussion, symposium, seminars.
6. Community Approach - involves working together about their common problems. Ex. Community assembly, Sports Festival,
church related activities.
TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION APPROACH
TREATMENT - the medical service rendered to client for the effective management of mental and physical conditions
related to drugs.
DETOXIFICATION - it is a medically supervise elimination of drugs from the system of any addicted person.
Ex. Reduction Method
REHABILITATION - the dynamic process directed towards the physical, emotional/psychological, vocational and spiritual
change to prepare a person for fullest life and be a productive member of the community. EX. Individual/ group therapy.
ALCOHOL
- “king of all drugs”
- colorless, tasteless clear liquid

what are the two kind of Alcohol?

Intoxication as alternative circumstance (art. 15 RPC)
TOBACCO
-“ NICOTIANA TABACUM”
what are the three component of tobacco?
1. Nicotine - the addictive chemical present in tobacco
2. Carbon Monoxide - poisonous gas similar to the gas emitted from cars exhaust pipe.
3. TAR - a brownish viscous substance known to be the cancer causing component of tobacco smoking.
GAMBLING
- wagering on games or events in which chance largely determine the outcome.
Laws Governing DANGEROUS DRUGS
 RA no. 6425 Dangerous drug act of 1972(repealed)
 RA no. 9165 Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
(approve on June 7, 2002- effective on July 4, 2002)
Punishable Acts and Penalties
 Importation of dangerous drugs and/ or controlled precursor and essential chemicals ( life imprisonment-500,000-10 m)
 Sale, trading, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution and transportation of Dangerous Drugs and/ or controlled
precursor and essential chemicals ( at par)
 Maintenance of a den, dive or resort ( at par)
 Manufacture of dangerous drugs and/ or controlled precursor and essential chemicals ( at par)
 Position of Dangerous Drugs ( at par):
10 g or more opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine or cocaine HCl, marijuana resin or oil, ecstasy, LSD
50 g or more “shabu”
500 g marijuana
  Sec. 15. use of dangerous drugs
- penalty
-fines
 R.A. 10640 (amending sec. 21)
“Custody and Disposition of Confiscated, Seized, and/or Surrendered Dangerous Drugs, Plant Sources of Dangerous Drugs,
Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals, Instruments/Paraphernalia and/or Laboratory Equipment.

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.
 Develop and adopt a comprehensive , integrated , unified, and balance national drug abuse prevention and control
strategies.
(Under the Office of the president)
COMPOSITION OF DDB
 3 permanent members
 2 regular members
 12 ex officio members:
Sec./ rep. of DOJ, DOH, DND, D of F, DOLE, DILG, DSWD, DFA, DepEd, CHED, NYC, D.G. of PDEA
( NBI director and PNP chief, permanent consultant)
PDEA
 The implementing arm of DDB for the efficient and effective enforcement of RA 9165 on any DD and or CP and EC.
 PDEA DG. Aaron Aquino
M.C. no. 16( OPLAN TOKHANG PROGRAM)
 PNP ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUGS CAMPAIGN PLAN - PROJECT: "DOUBLE BARREL"
 July 1, 2016
MISSION:
 The PNP shall implement the PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign Plan — PROJECT: "DOUBLE BARREL" in order to clear all drug
affected barangays across the country, conduct no let up operations against illegal drugs personalities and dismantle drug
syndicates.
Why double barrel?
 because it is composed of two (2) phases;
1. The lower barrel approach will be the conduct of PROJECT TOKHANG in all drug-affected barangays throughout the
country in coordination with the Local Government Units (LGUs) particularly the Provincial/City/Municipal/Barangay Anti-Drug
Abuse Councils (ADACs), Non-Government Organizations (NG0s), stakeholders, and other law enforcement agencies.
(In OPLAN TOKHANG RELOADED it is already named LVT)
2. PROJECT HVT
- The PROJECT HVT is a massive and reinvigorated conduct of anti-illegal drugs operations targeting illegal drugs
personalities and drug syndicates.
Conducted by the following:
1. AIDG shall conduct anti-illegal drug operations focusing on national and regional level traffickers and international
trafficking;
Station Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operation Task Group (SAIDSOTG)
headed by the Station Commander/COP shall be responsible for eradicating street-level distribution through barangay
drug clearing operations pursuant to DDB Regulation No.2 Series of 2007.
 Provincial Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operation Task Group (PAIDSOTG) – it is headed by the Provincial Director, PPO.
 District Anti- illegal Drugs Special Operation Task Group (DAIDSOTG)- it is headed by the District Director, NCRPO.
 City Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operation Task Group (CAIDSOTG)- it is headed by the City Director, CPO/COP, CPS.
(the three tasked group mentioned above shall conduct operations against illegal drug trafficking across city/municipal
boundaries).
Regional Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operation Task Group (RAIDSOTG)- it is headed by the Regional Director, PROs
shall concentrate on illegal drug trafficking across district/provincial boundaries;
Date Rape Drugs
It is illegal drugs that are sometimes used to overpower victims and sexually assaulted them.
Two most common Date Rape Drugs
1. Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
- a clear liquid or white powder that is often mixed with carbonated, alcohol, or health food drinks.
- it produce feelings of intoxication and euphoria.
2. Flunitrazepam
- is a powerful sleeping pill that is better known by its brand name Rohypnol. Approximately 10x stronger than Valium -
(reduce anxiety and stress).
What does Rohypnol looks like?
 Tablets are white
 Word “roche” on one side and an encircled “1” or “2” ( depending on the dosage).
 tasteless, odourless and colourless.
Why Rohypnol called a date rape drug?
 Because it makes the victims lose control and forgot what happened during significant periods of time.

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