Republic of the Philippines

Office of the President

PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Pelaez Sports Complex A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City

ROSEMARIE AUTOR BAJAO

Public Information Officer III
 THE
NATIONAL
DRUG
SITUATION
 THE PHILIPPINE DRUG
SITUATION
The drug market in the Philippines is estimated to
be a P4-billion industry
More than 5, 000 drug patients in rehabilitation
centers still increasing

70 % of brutal/ heinous crimes are drug related

More than 20,000 drug cases per annum clog

dockets of court: justice delayed, justice
denied
 Illegal Drug
Activities in the
Philippines
Cultivation of
marijuana
Cultivation of marijuana

TRI-BOUNDARY:
La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan
 Smuggling:
Finished Products
And
Controlled Precursors &
Essential Chemicals
Critical Entry Points into the Country

Mail & Parcel

Services

Airports

Vast Seaports
Shoreline
DRUG TRAFFICKING HIERARCHY
BULK TRAFFICKING FOREIGN
DRUG
SYNDICATES
RETAILING

STREET LEVEL LOCAL DRUG

PUSHING SYNDICATES

CONSUMERS
Local Production:
Methamphetamine
Hydrochloride
Local Production: Strategic Shift
 Local Production of Shabu
Dismantled Clan Laboratories 2012

AYALA, ALABANG
06 Jan 2012

AYALA, ALABANG
13 Jan 2012

ACACIA, MALABON PARANAQUE CITY KAYBIGA, CALOOCAN

04 May 2012 05 June 2012 19 Jan 2012
 TRENDING:
ILLEGAL DRUG SMUGGLING
VS LOCAL PRODUCTION
Period Covered: 2002-2012
Modus Operandi
of Drug Groups
Employment
of minors as
runners
Minors Arrested for Involvement
in Illegal Drug Activities
Period Covered: 2003-2012

*RA 9344 or the Juvenile Justice Act of 2006 re

Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility (MACR)
 Electronic
transactions
The use of bank
to bank
transactions

Bank wire
deposits as mode
of payment
 Money
Laundering
The use of hotels
and casinos during
transactions
The use of other
legitimate business
to cover up traces
of drug money
Continuous
illegal drug
activities
even when
in jail
 Drug couriers
employed by
African Drug
Syndicates
False compartments
external body packing
Ingestion
 Drug
Organizations
Hierarchy
Drug Syndicate Hierarchy

Transnational Drug Syndicates

Local Drug Syndicates

Pushers

Users
 Flow of Transactions
TRANSNATIONAL SYNDICATES

SMUGGLING

DISTRIBUTOR

DANGEROUS
FINANCIER DRUGS DISTRIBUTOR
RETAILER

DISTRIBUTOR RETAILER

LOCAL RETAILER
PRODUCTION

CPECS LAB STREET LEVEL

EQUIPMENT PUSHER

CHEMIST

LOCAL DRUG GROUPS

Profile of Drug
Users
 Profile of Drug Users
Mean Age: 29 yrs old
Sex Ratio (Male:Female): 9:1
Civil Status: 52.64% (single)
Employment: 33.73% (unemployed)
Education: 29.54% (college)
Economic Status:
Php 7,545.14/mo
Area of Residence:
Urban (NCR) 43.75%
Duration: more than 6yrs
Nature: Polydrug Use
DRUG
IDENTIFICATION and
CLASSIFICATION
D UGS
- Any substance
which when taken-
in by an individual
may affect bodily
functions
 ARE ALL
DRUGS
HARMFUL?
Drugs are:
HELPFUL HARMFUL
When a drug is taken When taken more than
upon prescription, what is prescribed and
according to right even when not needed
dosage to cure or treat
certain ailments When continued intake
has negative effects

When taking a drug has

become ADDICTIVE
 SUBSTANCE DRUG
ABUSE ABUSE
Pattern of harmful The use of
use of any dangerous drugs or
substance for abuse of
mood-altering prescription/ OTC
purposes drugs for purposes
other than those it
is intended for
 Levels of Abuse
CHEMICAL ADDICTION
Compulsive continued use of drugs and a complete
inability to stop

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Continued pattern of drug use in spite of recurring
significant problems
SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER
When use begins to cause continuing or growing
problems in the users life
Common Signs
of Drug Abuse

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 Changes in
Appearance

Changes in Changes in
Behavior Mood
Changes in Appearance

Deterioration in physical appearance due to lack of

grooming and proper hygiene:

- Drastic weight-loss
- Haggard
appearance
- Pale skin
- Lack-luster hair
- Constricted pupils

Before After
Changes in Personality and Behavior

Irritability
Discourtesy
Defiance
Aggressiveness
Unwillingness to listen to criticisms
Frequenting odd places
Association with known drug
personalities
Involvement in petty theft
Changes in Mood

Extreme mood-
swings:

- from a state of
exhilaration and
euphoria
- to uncontrollable
giggling and
laughter
- to extreme anger
and melancholy
 ILL-EFFECTS AND
CLASSIFICATION OF

DRUGS
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Deterioratio Deterioration
n of Physical of Mental
Health Health
 Deterioration of Physical Health

Heart Diseases

Lung Diseases

Liver Diseases

Kidney Diseases
 Deterioration of Mental Health

Perception

Orientation

Memory

Judgment
CLASSIFICATION OF

DRUGS
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 Natural - anything that
comes from nature.

Marijuana

Ecstasy Synthetic - anything that

is produced artificially or
processed in the
Shabu laboratory.
STIMULANTS

HALLUCINOGENS
shabu cocaine
Depressants
downers or barbs
Decrease the activity of any bodily function.
reduce the activity of the central nervous
system

Sedatives, Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers

Hallucinogens
psychedelics
appetite suppressant
produce marked distortion of the senses and
changes in perception

MJ, LSD, Ecstasy, Ketamine

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DRUGS
Of Choice

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 COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS
Some dangerous contents of shabu

1
Shabu
COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS

2
Marijuana
3
Ecstasy
OTHER SUBSTANCES ABUSED

Paint thinners, gasoline, TBCC

products, volatile solvents
 Alcoholism
and
Alcohol Abuse
 The path from alcohol abuse to
alcoholism
Not all alcohol abusers become full-blown
alcoholics, but it is a big risk factor.
Sometimes alcoholism develops suddenly
in response to a stressful change, such
as a breakup, retirement, or another
loss. Other times, it gradually creeps up
on you as your tolerance to alcohol
increases. If youre a binge drinker or
you drink every day, the risks of
developing alcoholism are greater.
Signs and symptoms of alcoholism
(alcohol dependence)
Alcoholism is the most severe form of problem
drinking. Alcoholism involves all the symptoms
of alcohol abuse, but it also involves another
element: physical dependence on alcohol. If
you rely on alcohol to function or feel
physically compelled to drink, youre an
alcoholic.
Withdrawal: The 2nd major warning
sign of alcoholism
Need to drink to steady the shakes in the
morning; Drinking to relieve or avoid
withdrawal symptoms is a sign of alcoholism
and a huge red flag. When you drink heavily,
your body gets used to the alcohol and
experiences.
Tolerance: The 1st major warning
sign of alcoholism

Drinking a lot more than you used to

in order to get buzzed or to feel
relaxed.
It is a sign of tolerance, which can be
an early warning sign of alcoholism.
Tolerance means that, over time, you
need more and more alcohol to feel
the same effects.
 Signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse
Repeatedly neglecting your responsibilities at
home, work, or school because of your drinking.

Using alcohol in situations where its physically

dangerous, such as drinking and driving, operating
machinery while intoxicated, or mixing alcohol with
prescription medication against doctors orders.

Experiencing repeated legal problems on account

of your drinking. For example, getting arrested for
driving under the influence or for drunk and
disorderly conduct.
Continuing to drink even though your alcohol
use is causing problems in your relationships.
Getting drunk with your buddies, for example, even
though you know your wife will be very upset, or
fighting with your family because they dislike how
you act when you drink.

Drinking as a way to relax or de-stress.

Many drinking problems start when people use
alcohol to self-soothe and relieve stress. Getting
drunk after every stressful day, for example, or
reaching for a bottle every time you have an
argument with your spouse or boss.
 Common Signs of Alcohol Abuse

Anxiety Depression
Shakiness or Irritability
trembling

Sweating Fatigue
Vomiting Loss of appetite
Insomnia Headache
Effects of alcoholism and alcohol abuse
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can affect all
aspects of your life. Long-term alcohol use can
cause serious health complications, affecting
virtually every organ in your body, including
your brain. Problem drinking can also damage
your emotional stability, finances, career, and
your ability to build and sustain satisfying
relationships. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can
also have an impact on your family, friends and
the people you work with.
 The effects of alcoholism and alcohol
abuse on the people you love

Despite the potentially lethal damage that heavy

drinking does to the bodyincluding cancer, heart
problems, and liver diseasethe social consequences
can be just as devastating. Alcoholics and alcohol
abusers are much more likely to get divorced, have
problems with domestic violence, struggle with
unemployment, and live in poverty.
But even if youre able to succeed at work or hold your
marriage together, you cant escape the effects that
alcoholism and alcohol abuse has on your personal
relationships. Drinking problems put an enormous
strain on the people closest to you.
Often, family members and close friends feel obligated
to cover for the person with the drinking problem. So
they take on the burden of cleaning up your messes,
lying for you, or working more to make ends meet.
Pretending that nothing is wrong and hiding away all of
their fears and resentments can take an enormous toll.
Children are especially sensitive and can suffer long-
lasting emotional trauma when a parent or caretaker is
an alcoholic or heavy drinker.
 Helping a loved one with
alcoholism or alcohol abuse

If someone you love has a drinking problem,

you may be struggling with a number of painful
emotions, including shame, fear, anger, and self-
blame. The problem may be so overwhelming
that it seems easier to ignore it and pretend that
nothing is wrong. But in the long run denying it
will be more damaging to you, other family
members, and the person with the drinking
problem.
 What Not To Do
Don't attempt to punish, threaten, bribe, or preach.
Don't try to be a martyr. Avoid emotional appeals that
may only increase feelings of guilt and the compulsion
to drink or use other drugs.
Don't cover up or make excuses for the alcoholic or
problem drinker or shield them from the realistic
consequences of their behavior.
Don't take over their responsibilities, leaving them
with no sense of importance or dignity.
Don't hide or dump bottles, throw out drugs, or shelter
them from situations where alcohol is present.
Don't argue with the person when they are impaired.
Don't try to drink along with the problem drinker.
Above all, don't feel guilty or responsible for another's
behavior.
You cannot force someone you love to stop
abusing alcohol. As much as you may want to,
and as hard as it is to watch, you cannot make
someone stop drinking. The choice is up to them.
Dont expect the person to stop drinking and
stay sober without help. Your loved one will
need treatment, support, and new coping skills to
overcome a serious drinking problem.
Recovery is an ongoing process. Recovery is
a bumpy road, requiring time and patience. An
alcoholic will not magically become a different
person once sober. And the problems that led to
the alcohol abuse in the first place will have to be
faced.
 When your teen has a
drinking problem
Discovering your child is drinking can
generate fear, confusion, and anger in
parents. Its important to remain calm
when confronting your teen, and only
do so when everyone is sober. Explain
your concerns and make it clear that
your concern comes from a place of
love. Its important that your teen
feels you are supportive.
 Five steps parents can take:

Lay down rules and consequences: Your teen should understand that drinking
alcohol comes with specific consequences. But dont make hollow threats or set rules
that you cannot enforce. Make sure your spouse agrees with the rules and is prepared
to enforce them.

Monitor your teens activity: Know where your teen goes and who he or she hangs
out with. Remove or lock away alcohol from your home and routinely check potential
hiding places for alcoholin backpacks, under the bed, between clothes in a drawer,
for example. Explain to your teen that this lack of privacy is a consequence of him or
her having been caught using alcohol.

Encourage other interests and social activities. Expose your teen to healthy
hobbies and activities, such as team sports, Scouts, and afterschool clubs.

Talk to your child about underlying issues. Drinking can be the result of other
problems. Is your child having trouble fitting in? Has there been a recent major
change, like a move or divorce, which is causing stress?

Get outside help: You dont have to go it alone. Teenagers often rebel against their
parents but if they hear the same information from a different authority figure, they may
be more inclined to listen. Try seeking help from a sports coach, family doctor,
therapist, or counselor.
 How to talk to teens about
responsible drinking
As a parent, grandparent, teacher, or friend, you have a
major impact on the choices that the children in your life
make, especially during the preteen and early teen
years. One study reported that adolescents from
families with alcohol problems were less likely to use
alcohol themselves if they felt a sense of control over
their environments, had good coping skills, and had
highly organized families. Other researchers have found
that preserving family rituals, such as keeping
established daily routines and celebrating holidays, also
can make a difference in steering kids clear of alcohol
abuse.
Start the conversation early

1. Start the conversation early.

While most people recognize the importance
of discussing alcohol with kids, they arent
always sure when to initiate this discussion.
Adolescents are often nervous and confused
as they face their first opportunities to try
alcohol and are often interested to hear your
thoughts on the subject.
Set the stage early by letting your teenager
know that he or she can talk to you about
anything, without judgment or lecturing.
2. Open up and listen.

Ask open-ended questions, and

listen to the answers without
interrupting.

3. Talk openly about your family

history.

If your family has had problems

with alcohol, your child should know
about it. Be open about your own
experiences, too.
4. Set clear expectations, and
communicate your values.

Youngsters are less likely to drink when they

know that parents and other important adults in
their lives have strong feelings about it.

5. Control your emotions.

If you hear something that upsets you, take a

few deep breaths and express your
feelings in a positive way.

6. Ask about your teenagers friends.

Express an interest in getting to know them

better. Getting to know these friends and their
parents will help you understand your teenagers
world.
SMOKING
What's in a cigarette?

There are approximately 600

ingredients in cigarettes. When burned, they
create more than 4,000 chemicals. At least
50 of these chemicals are known to cause
cancer, and many are poisonous.

Many of these chemicals are also

found in consumer products, most of which
have warnings labels because of their
poisonous effect if consumed or inhaled.
Here are a few of the chemicals in tobacco
smoke, and other places they are found:
Acetone found in nail polish remover
Acetic Acid an ingredient in hair dye
Ammonia a common household cleaner
Arsenic used in rat poison
Benzene found in rubber cement
Butane used in lighter fluid
Cadmium active component in battery acid
Carbon Monoxide released in car exhaust fumes
Formaldehyde embalming fluid
Hexamine found in barbecue lighter fluid
Lead used in batteries
Napthalene an ingredient in moth balls
Methanol a main component in rocket fuel
Nicotine used as insecticide
Tar material for paving roads
Toluene - used to manufacture paint
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How smoking affects the body
How smoking affects the liver
 Effects of secondhand smoke

The ban on smoking in public places

was designed to protect the health of
nonsmokers from the ravages of
secondhand smoke. Here are a few of the
consequences of brief and sustained
exposure to secondhand smoke:
Secondhand smoke causes numerous health
problems in infants and children, including
severe asthma attacks, respiratory
infections, ear infections, and sudden infant
death syndrome (SIDS)
Secondhand smoke increases the risk of
heart disease by as much as 30%.

Breathing secondhand smoke can increase

the risk of having a fatal heart attack.

People who already have heart disease

should take special precautions to avoid
even brief exposures

Secondhand smoke can increase

nonsmokers' risk of developing lung cancer
by 2030%.
Nonsmokers who are exposed to
secondhand smoke are inhaling
as many as 70 of the same
poisons as smokers.

Even brief secondhand smoke

exposure can damage cells in
ways that set the cancer process
in motion.

There is no risk-free level of

exposure to secondhand smoke.
UNLAWFUL ACTS
(Illegal Drug Activities)
As provided by RA 9165
 ILLEGAL DRUG
ACTIVITIES

SALE, TRADING,
DELIVERY, Life imprisonment
DISTRIBUTION, to death and
TRANSPORTATION
(Sec 5)
P500K- 10M fine

REGARDLESS OF QUANTITY AND PURITY

 ILLEGAL DRUG
ACTIVITIES

SALE, TRADING, Aggravating Circumstances

DELIVERY,
Transactions:
DISTRIBUTION, w/in 100m from schools
TRANSPORTATION Involving minors &
(Sec 5) mentally incapacitated
 ILLEGAL DRUG
ACTIVITIES

MANUFACTURE Life imprisonment

OF DANGEROUS DRUGS
&/OR CPECS
to death and P500K-
(Sec 8) 10M fine
 ILLEGAL DRUG
ACTIVITIES
Aggravating Circumstances
Involvement of minors,
professionals and/or public
MANUFACTURE officials
Manufacturing area is:
OF DANGEROUS DRUGS - w/in 100m from residential,
&/OR CPECS business, church and
schools
(Sec 8) - secured by booby traps
- concealed using legitimate
business
Organizers , Managers &
Financiers of illegal activities
in sec 8
 ILLEGAL DRUG
ACTIVITIES
POSSESSION
OF DANGEROUS
Life imprisonment
DRUGS to death and P500K-
(Sec 11) 10M fine

10 grams or more of cocaine

50 grams or more of shabu
500 grams or more of marijuana
 ILLEGAL DRUG
ACTIVITIES

POSSESSION 6 months to 4 years

OF EQUIPMENT & OTHER
PARAPHERNALIA FOR imprisonment and
DANGEROUS DRUGS P10K- 50k fine
(Sec 12)
 ILLEGAL DRUG
ACTIVITIES

POSSESSION
OF dangerous drugs during Maximum penalty
parties, social gatherings
and meetings
under section 11
(Sec 13)

Involves at least 3 persons

 ILLEGAL DRUG
ACTIVITIES

POSSESSION
OF EQUIPMENT & Maximum penalty
OTHER
PARAPHERNALIA FOR
under section 12
DANGEROUS DRUGS
during parties, social
gatherings & meetings
(Sec 13) Involves at least 3
persons
 ILLEGAL DRUG
ACTIVITIES
1st Offense: min 6
USE months
OF DANGEROUS rehabilitation
DRUGS 2nd Offense:
(Sec 15)
imprisonment of 6-
12 years and P50K-
200K fine
 EMPOWERING
THE COMMUNITY
EMPOWERING THE
COMMUNITY
- Education &
Involvement of the Awareness ill
effects of DD
FAMILY
(Sec 41) - Monitoring of
family members
EMPOWERING THE
COMMUNITY

- For OSY
SPECIAL
- OPR: DILG, NYC,
EDUCATION DSWD
CENTER - To be funded by
(Sec 46)
the LGU
EMPOWERING THE
COMMUNITY
- Development,
DRUG-FREE promotion, and
WORKPLACE implementation of
PROGRAM a national drug
(Sec 47-50)
abuse prevention
program
 THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
UNITS
Local Government Units

Allocation of budget
LOCAL GOVT prioritizing preventive and
UNITS educational program;
and treatment and rehab
ASSISTANCE Creation of DILG MCs on
(Sec 51) Anti-Drug Abuse Councils
 THANK YOU
AND
GOD BLESS US ALL !