COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector: ALL
Qualification: ALL
Unit of Competency: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
Learning Outcome: Prevent and Control Drug Abuse
TESDA REGION IV-A
 ACHIEVING COMPETENCE IN
Preventing and Controlling Drug Abuse

PREVENT AND CONTROL DRUG ABUSE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents Page no.

Table of contents 3
How to use Learning Guide 4
Module Content 5
Definition of Terms 6
Learning Experiences 7
Information sheet 1 8
Self –check 1 12
Answer key 1 13
Information Sheet 2 14
Task Sheet 1 18
Information sheet 3 20
Task Sheet 2 23
Information sheet 4 24
Self Check 2 26
Answer key 2 27
Information Sheet 5 28
Self Check 3 31
Answer key 3 32
Information Sheet 6 33
Task Sheet 3 37

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HOW TO USE THIS LEARNING GUIDE

This Learning Guide will lead you through a series of activities which will require you
to work at your own pace. These activities will ask you to complete associated
learning and practice activities in order to gain the knowledge and skills you need to
achieve the learning objectives stated earlier.

Refer to Learning Experiences to know the sequence of learning tasks to undergo

and the appropriate resources to use in each task. This page will serve as your road
map towards the achievement of objectives.

Read the information sheets. This will give you an understanding of the concepts
that will be presented.

Complete the activities as directed in the task sheets. These will test your
knowledge and understanding of the ideas presented. Should you require some
assistance and clarification, consult your trainer or facilitator. They should be
available anytime you need them.

Answer self-checks found in each section of the learning guide. Do not write
anything on this learning guide; provide separate sheets for your answers. Self-
checks will let you know how you are going. To know how you fared with self
checks, review the answer keys found at the end of the learning guide.

When you had completed all the tasks required in this learning guide, an assessment
exercise will be given to evaluate if you are already competent with the specified
learning outcomes in and ready for the next task. .If you feel ready for the
assessment, consult the facilitator.

You may already have some or most of the knowledge and skills covered in this
learner’s guide. Talk to your trainer about having them formally recognized. If you
have qualification or certificate of competence from previous training, show it to your
trainer. If the skills you acquired are still current and relevant to the unit of
competency they may become part of the evidence you can present for Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL). If you are not sure about the accuracy of your skills,
discuss it with your trainer.
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MODULE CONTENT

MODULE CONTENT
Learning Learning Content Progress Training
Outcomes Check Duration
 Identification of Drugs
 Effects of Drugs
 Preventive measures
against drug abuse
 Legal Implications of
Prevent and Drug Problems
Control Drug  Interventions and
Abuse Services for Drug
Dependents
 Misconceptions on the
use of dangerous drugs

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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Addiction— Someone has an addiction when he or she becomes dependent on or
craves a drug all of the time.

Depressant— A depressant is a drug that slows a person down.

Hallucinogen — A hallucinogen is a drug that changes a person's mood and makes

him or her see or hear things that aren't really there or think strange thoughts.

High — A high is the feeling that drug users want to get when they take drugs.

Inhalant— An inhalant is sniffed or "huffed" to give the user an immediate rush.

Narcotic— A narcotic dulls the body's senses (leaving a person less aware and alert
and feeling carefree) and relieves pain.

Stimulant— A stimulant speeds up the body and brain.

Substance Abuse-Pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering

purposes

Drug abuse-The use of dangerous drugs or abuse of prescription/ over the counter
drugs for purposes other than those it is intended for

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 user’s life

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LEARNING EXPERIENCES
In order to accomplish the objectives stated in this leaning guide, you must perform
the learning steps below. Beside each step are the resources or special instructions
you will use to accomplish the corresponding activity.

Learning Activities Resources

1. Read information sheet 1.  Information Sheet 1
2. If you feel that you are ready to take the
exam, proceed to self – check 1.  Self-Check 1
3. Compare your answers to answer keys
provided  Answer Key 1
4. After finishing activity sheet 1 proceed to
information sheet no. 2.  Information Sheet 2
5. Read information sheet no. 2.
 Task Sheet 1
6. If you feel that you are ready, proceed to task
sheet # 1
 Information Sheet 3
7. After finishing task sheet 1, proceed to
information sheet 3
 Task sheet 2
8. If you feel that you are ready, proceed to task
sheet 2
 Information sheet 4
9. After task sheet 2, proceed to information
sheet 4.
10. Read information sheet 4.
11. If you feel that you are ready answer self  Self check 2
check 2.
12. Compare your answer to answer key 2.  Answer key 2
13. After finishing self check 2, proceed to
information sheet 5.  Information sheet 5
14. Read information sheet 5.
15. If you feel you are ready take self check 3.  Self check 3
16. Compare answer to answer key 3.
17. After finishing self check 3, proceed to  Answer key 3
information sheet 6.
18. Read information sheet 6.  Information sheet 6
19. If you feel that you are ready, accomplish
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 Task sheet 3
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task sheet 3.

REMINDERS: If you need further instructions and explanations to understand the

module don’t hesitate to approach your instructor.

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INFORMATION SHEET NO. 1

IDENTIFICATION and CLASSIFICATION

OF DRUGS
Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. It brings about
physical, emotional or behavioral change in a person taking it. Drug is helpful when it
is taken upon prescription, according to right dosage to cure or treat certain ailments
but it is harmful if it is taken when not needed and it is not prescribed by a doctor. It
will also have an ill effect when its continued intake has negative effects and it
becomes addictive. Following are considered as addictive and dangerous drugs.

Medicines are legal drugs, meaning doctors are allowed to prescribe them for
patients, stores can sell them, and people are allowed to buy them.

When people talk about a "drug problem," they usually mean abusing legal drugs or
using illegal drugs, such as marijuana, ecstasy, and shabu.
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WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?

 Using, without benefit or prescription, useful drugs which have the capacity to
alter the mood or behavior.
 Using drugs and substances for a purpose different from the one from which
the drug has been prescribed.
 Using drugs and substances having no legitimate medical application or
purpose

COMMONLY ABUSE DRUGS

SHABU – (Methamphetamine hydrochloride) also known as Ice, chalk, meth,

crystal, crank, fire, glass, speed, poor man's cocaine

MARIJUANA – (Cannabis) also known as "damo", pot, mary jane, blunt, joint,
roach, nail

ECSTASY – (Methylenedioxymethampetamine – MDMA) also known as E, X, XTC,

Adam, clarity, Lover's speed
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INHALANTS

1. RUGBY – a product that is usually use as adhesive but has addictive properties

2. VOLATILE SOLVENTS – liquids that are flamable is being abuse due to its
addictive smell/fragrance and effect.

CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS

BASED ON ORIGIN

1. NATURAL DRUGS – anything that comes from nature without mixing it to other
chemicals or drugs like marijuana, opium, cocaine etc.

2. SYNTHETIC DRUGS - anything that is produced artificially or processed in the

laboratory.
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PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

1. STIMULANT - “UPPERS”
excite the central nervous system, increase alertness, alleviate fatigue, reduce
hunger and provide a feeling of well-being. Examples are shabu and cocaine.

2. DEPRESSANT – "DOWNERS" OR "BARBS"

Decrease the activity of any bodily function. Reduce activity of central nervous
system. Examples are sedatives, sleeping pills and tranquilizers.

3. HALLUCINOGENS – "PSYCHEDELICS"
Appetite suppressant, produces marked distortion of the senses and changes in
perception. Examples are marijuana, ketamine and ecstasy.

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SELF- CHECK NO. _1_

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Enumerate the following.

Commonly Abused Drugs

1.
2.
3.
4.

Identify the following.

__________________1. Considered as legal drugs, meaning doctors are allowed to

prescribe them for patients, stores can sell them, and people are allowed to buy
them.

__________________2. Decrease the activity of any bodily function. Reduce

activity of central nervous system. Examples are sedatives, sleeping pills and
tranquilizers.

__________________3. Drugs that are produced artificially or processed in the

laboratory.

__________________4. It is a drug also known as Adam or lover's speed

__________________5. The "uppers", they are drugs that excite the central nervous
system.

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ANSWER KEY NO. 1

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Commonly Abused Drugs

1. shabu
2. marijuana
3. ecstasy
4. inhalants

Identification

1. medicines
2.depressants
3. synthetic drugs
4. ecstasy
5. stimulants

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INFORMATION SHEET NO. 2

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 EFFECTS OF DRUGS

Some of the side effects of illegal drugs could actually limit your ability to have the
'good time' you might have thought the drug was going to provide. The side-effects
multiply, compound and can cause permanent damage the more frequently you take
the drugs. Side effects include:

SHORT TERM EFFECTS

 Increased alertness
 Sense of well-being
 Paranoia
 Intense high
 Hallucinations
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 Aggressive behavior
 Increased heart rate
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 Extreme rise in body temperature (as high as 40 degree C)

 Convulsions
 Uncontrollable movements
 Violent behavior
 Insomnia
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  Impaired speech
 Dry and itchy skin
 Loss of appetite
 Acne and sores
 Numbness

LONG TERM EFFECTS

 Fatal kidney and lung disorders

 Possible brain damage
 Depression
 Hallucinations
 Disorganized lifestyle
 Permanent psychological problems
 Violent and aggressive behavior
 Weight loss
 Insomnia
 Paranoid schizophrenia
 Decreased social life
 Malnutrition
 Poor coping abilities
 Disturbance of personality development
 Lowered resistance to illness
 Liver damage
 Stroke
 DEATH

The highly addictive characteristics of drugs compounds may take away any control
you have over the continuation of self-inflicted damage. The cost of feeding an
inevitable addiction that regular use will cause, may mean you find yourself involved
in serious crime, facing a lengthy jail term, and dealing with serious health problems
including permanent mental illness, the risks of communicable diseases like
HIV/AIDS, and overdosing. You might also lose the support of your family and
friends along the way.

EFFECTS OF DRUGS TO FAMILY

People who abuse substances are likely to find themselves increasingly isolated
from their families. Often they prefer associating with others who abuse substances
or participate in some other form of antisocial activity. These associates support and
reinforce each other’s behavior.
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Different treatment issues emerge based on the age and role of the person who uses
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substances in the family and on whether small children or adolescents are present.
In some cases, a family might present a healthy face to the community while
substance abuse issues lie just below the surface.

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One or more of the following are likely to be present in a family that includes parents
or children abusing alcohol or illicit drugs:
1. Negativism. Any communication that occurs among family members is
negative, taking the form of complaints, criticism, and other expressions of
displeasure. The overall mood of the household is decidedly downbeat, and
positive behavior is ignored. In such families, the only way to get attention or
enliven the situation is to create a crisis. This negativity may serve to reinforce
the substance abuse.
2. Parental inconsistency. Rule setting is erratic, enforcement is inconsistent,
and family structure is inadequate. Children are confused because they
cannot figure out the boundaries of right and wrong. As a result, they may
behave badly in the hope of getting their parents to set clearly defined
boundaries. Without known limits, children cannot predict parental responses
and adjust their behavior accordingly. These inconsistencies tend to be
present regardless of whether the person abusing substances is a parent or
child and they create a sense of confusion—a key factor—in the children.
3. Parental denial. Despite obvious warning signs, the parental stance is: (1)
“What drug/alcohol problem? We don’t see any drug problem!” or (2) after
authorities intervene: “You are wrong! My child does not have a drug
problem!”
4. Miscarried expression of anger. Children or parents who resent their
emotionally deprived home and are afraid to express their outrage use drug
abuse as one way to manage their repressed anger.
5. Self‐medication. Either a parent or child will use drugs or alcohol to cope with
intolerable thoughts or feelings, such as severe anxiety or depression.
6. Neglected children. Some of the children will be neglected or disregarded
because attention of family is drawn to the child who has drug problems.
7. Financial problems. This will arise due to the need of the family member to
have money t buy drugs or during the treatment of the person involve.
In all of these cases, what is needed is a restructuring of the entire family system,
including the relationship between the parents and the relationships between the
parents and the children.

EFFECTS OF DRUGS TO SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

The cumulative impact of individuals represents impact on the society. In this regard
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the costs are very virtually incalculable. It is the society that ultimately bears the
costs associated with individual abuse including:
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- Treatment in public and private institutions, including hospital/rehab admissions
and duration of stay.
- Deaths or serious injuries by homicide, accident, or suicide associated with
psychoactive substance use.
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- Increased stress and psychological burdens on society, especially in response to
escalating serious crime rates associated with the trade including property loss,
murders and kidnappings.
- Cost of premature death.
- Substance abuse reduction costs associated with creating awareness and
encouraging attitudinal and behaviour change for current, past and non-users.

-Child Abuse and Neglect

-A third dimension to the drug-related crime aspect is the crime that is generated
from the traffic and sale of the drugs themselves. Violent crimes, in particular, have
long been associated with the drug trade. Competition for customers and territory,
and disputes between the individuals involved in the trafficking can easily lead to
violence.
-drop-outs and violence in schools
-absences in class and lack of interest to study

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TASK SHEET NO. 1

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 INSTRUCTION: Watch the documentary film "Taghoy sa Dilim" and then answer the
following questions.

Questions:

1. Why do you think drug users are abusing these dangerous/illegal drugs? State the
common reasons.

___________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________

2. What are the ill-effects of these drugs to the person using it and to their family and
community?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________

3. How did these drugs change the lives of the drug users?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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4. What led the users to finally get out of drug addiction and start a new life?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________

State your conclusions regarding the documentary film. (What can you say
about the film?)

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INFORMATION SHEET NO. 3

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 PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST DRUG ABUSE

1. Simply say "NO TO DRUGS". Inculcating in your

mind that drugs will not get in your way and keeping
your stand against this menace.

2. Say NO repeatedly and consistently. Be

consistent and determined to avoid drugs.

3. Give an excuse or reason not to use drugs. Just think of your family, think of
the things that is good around you like your friends,
your hobbies, the goodness of God.

4. Just walk away from drugs. This means simply

keeping away from influences of people and
surroundings that may inflict you to use drugs.

5. Avoid situations. Events, situations or conditions that

may push you or encourage you to take drugs should be
avoided. Like joining group of friends who encourages the
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6. Ignore the existence. Simplest of all preventive measures, just ignore that you
heard or knew about drugs.

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7. Cultivate your talents. One of the most common
way to avoid drug problems is to do the things you
enjoy most. Like playing basketball, joining a theater
play, playing the musical instruments or any other
activity that may improve oneself.

Preventing drugs is tackled in three main ways.

 There are those who focus on reducing the supply of drugs by tackling those
who cultivate and provide the drugs. The aim is to try to reduce the availability
and legal trade through different policy, policing and other measures aimed at
restricting the supply to consumers.
 A second way is to focus on the demand side to try and reduce the demand
for drugs through various education and prevention strategies aimed at
making the potential user less likely to use or become involved with
problematic, harmful or illegal drug use.
 The third approach for prevention involves the effort to intervene with ex-drug
users who need help to prevent them from becoming involved again after the
treatment they have received.

Supply Control
 Law enforcement efforts thru anti-drug operations
 Arrest of drug personalities
 Neutralization of drug groups
 Dismantling of illegal drug facilities
 Recovery of drug and non-drug evidence
 Filing of drug cases in court
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 Destruction of dangerous drugs, CPECs and laboratory equipment

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Demand Reduction

 Anti-drug advocacy complemented by referral for treatment and rehabilitation

 Conduct of anti-drug lectures, seminars, for a and other similar activities
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  Referral for treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents

REASONS WHY PEOPLE TURN TO DRUGS

1. Drugs can solve problems

You'll hear a lot of people saying things like "I'm so stressed, I need to get messed
up!" or "Drugs help me relax" or whatever. What they're really saying is "Drinking or
doing drugs is just easier than dealing with my problems or reaching out for help."
The thing is, the problems are still there when they come down--and not only do they
still have to deal with it, they have to deal with it when they're not 100% and feeling
guilty or even worse when they're not thinking straight.

2. Escape from reality

Many people go through extremely traumatic events in their life, many times as
children, and turn to drugs to cover the horrible memories. Children are extremely
susceptible to trauma, whether physically or emotionally, and those feelings can
haunt them into their adulthood. These people could benefit from working with
psychologists to help repair their damaged mind. Drugs usually only deepen the
issue. Sometimes people turn to drugs not so much for themselves, but to make a
statement against someone else, such as their families or society in general.
Somehow taking drugs makes them outlaws or more individual. The problem is
taking drugs, ultimately, robs these people of their ability to be independent, because
it makes them dependent--on drugs and their drug connections.

3. Peer pressure

No one wants to be the only one not participating. No one wants to be left out. So
sometimes they make bad decisions, like taking drugs, to cover-up their insecurities.
They don't think about how drugs can isolate you from your friends and family. They
forget to look past that one party to see how things could turn out. Or maybe they
just don't see the people around them who aren't using drugs. 

4. Curiosity

It's human nature to want to experiment. Trying things out helps you decide if they're
right for you. But it's also human nature to avoid things that are obviously bad for
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you. You wouldn't experiment with jumping off Liberty Hall.  The point is, there are a
zillion better things to experiment with sports, music, dying your hair, seeing bad
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movies, eating spicy food.

5. Enjoyment

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Lots of people turn to drugs for a little excitement because they say there's nothing
else to do but watch the same Simpsons' rerun for the tenth time or hang out at the
Burger King. But people who make these kinds of decisions usually find out that
drugs are ultimately really a waste and painful. Drugs don't change the situation, and
they just might make it worse.

COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE

1. Stealing items which can be readily sold for cash (to support a drug habit)
2. Changes in Mood – depending on the drug taken. Example: depressed or
becoming elated and euphoric.
3. Change in attendance at work or school
4. Wearing sunglasses constantly at inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at
night) or only to hide dilated or constricted pupils but also to compensate for the
eyes’ inability to adjust to sunlight. Marijuana causes bloodshot eyes.
5. Poor physical appearance, including inattention to dress and personal hygiene

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TASK SHEET NO. 2

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INSTRUCTIONS: List down activities that you may do with your friends, family or in
the neighborhood that may keep you away from drugs. List down as many as you
can and compare it to your classmates to find out things that you have in common.
You can plan your activities to make it more enjoyable and interesting. Share some
of the activities to the class.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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INFORMATION SHEET NO. 4

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 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF DRUG PROBLEMS

Republic Act 9165 also known as the "Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of
2002" declares that 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. In view
of the foregoing, the State needs to enhance further the efficacy of the law against
dangerous drugs, it being one of today's more serious social ills.

Toward this end, the government shall pursue an intensive and unrelenting
campaign against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs and other similar
substances through an integrated system of planning, implementation and
enforcement of anti-drug abuse policies, programs, and projects. The government
shall however aim to achieve a balance in the national drug control program so that
people with legitimate medical needs are not prevented from being treated with
adequate amounts of appropriate medications, which include the use of dangerous
drugs.

It is further declared the policy of the State to provide effective mechanisms or

measures to re-integrate into society individuals who have fallen victims to drug
abuse or dangerous drug dependence through sustainable programs of treatment
and rehabilitation.

ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITIES BASED ON R.A. 9165

SALE, TRADING, DELIVERY, DISTRIBUTION, TRANSPORTATION- Life

imprisonment and P500K- 10M fine, regardless of quantity and purity.

MANUFACTURE OF DANGEROUS DRUGS & OR CONTROLLED

PRECURSORS AND ESSENTIAL CHEMICALS (CPECs) - Life imprisonment and
P500K- 10M fine

Aggravating Circumstances

• Involvement of minors, professionals and/or public officials

• Manufacturing area is:

- w/in 100m from residential, business, church and schools

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- secured by booby traps
- concealed using legitimate business
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Organizers , Managers & Financiers of illegal activities

POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS - Life imprisonment and P500K- 10M

fine

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  10 grams or more of cocaine
 50 grams or more of shabu
 500 grams or more of marijuana

POSSESSION OF EQUIPMENT & OTHER PARAPHERNALIA FOR DANGEROUS

DRUGS - 6 months to 4 years imprisonment and P10K- 50k fine

POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS DURING PATIES, SOCIAL

GATHERINGS AND MEETINGS - Maximum penalty (life imprisonment and 500 K to
10 M pesos fine), involves atleast three persons

POSSESSION OF EQUIPMENT & OTHER PARAPHERNALIA FOR DANGEROUS

DRUGS during parties, social gatherings & meetings - Maximum penalty (6 months
to 4 years imprisonment, 10 K to 50 K pesos fine), involves atleast 3 persons

USE OF DANGEROUS DRUGS - 1st Offense: min 6 months rehabilitation, 2nd

Offense: imprisonment of 6-12 years and P50K-200K fine

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY BASED ON R.A. 9165

Involvement of the FAMILY - Education & Awareness ill effects of dangerous drugs,
Monitoring of family members

SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER – for out of school youths, operated by DILG,

DSWD and funded by LGU

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM - Development, promotion, and

implementation of a national drug abuse prevention program

LOCAL GOV’T UNITS ASSISTANCE - Allocation of budget prioritizing preventive

and educational program; and treatment and rehab, Creation of DILG MC’s on Anti-
Drug Abuse Councils

CREATION OF PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA)

To carry out the provisions of R.A. 9165, the PDEA, which serves as the
implementing arm of the Board, and shall be responsible for the efficient and
effective law enforcement of all the provisions on any dangerous drug and/or
controlled precursor and essential chemical as provided in this Act.
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The PDEA shall have the following Services, namely: Intelligence and Investigation;
International Cooperation and Foreign Affairs; Preventive Education and Community
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Involvement; Plans and Operations; Compliance; Legal and Prosecution;

Administrative and Human Resource; Financial Management; Logistics
Management; and Internal Affairs.

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TRUE OR FALSE: Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.

________________1. Possession of drug paraphernalias and possession of drugs

has the same penalty under the law.

________________2. The creation of PDEA is specially for the capture and

rehabilitation of drug pushers and dependents.

________________3. R.A. 9165 is also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous

Drugs Act of 2002.

________________4. The 1st offense for the use of dangerous drugs act is 6 months
rehabilitation.

________________5. 10 grams of shabu will cost you life imprisonment and a fine of
500 thousand to 10 M pesos.

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ANSWER KEY NO. 2

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1. F
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F

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INFORMATION SHEET NO. 5

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 INTERVENTION AND SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENTS

An intervention is a carefully planned process involving family and friends and

sometimes colleagues, clergy members, government institutions or organizations
and others who care about a person struggling with addiction. During the
intervention, these people gather together to confront the person about the
consequences of addiction and ask him or her to accept treatment.

The intervention:

 Provides specific examples of destructive behaviors and their impact on the

addicted person and loved ones
 Offers a prearranged treatment plan with clear steps, goals and guidelines
 Spells out what each person will do if a loved one refuses to accept treatment

STEPS IN INTERVENTION

It is suggested that the intervention should begin through family initiative depending
on the degree of addiction. No one will understand the drug dependent other than his
family member. An intervention usually includes the following steps:

1. Planning. A family member or friend proposes an intervention and forms a

planning group. It's best if you consult with an intervention professional
(interventionist), a qualified professional counselor or a social worker when
planning an intervention. An intervention is a highly charged situation and has
the potential to cause anger, resentment or a sense of betrayal. If you have any
concerns that the intervention may trigger anger or violent behavior, consult an
intervention professional before taking any action.
2. Gathering information. The group members find out about the extent of the
loved one's problem and research the condition and treatment programs. The
group may make arrangements to enroll the loved one in a specific treatment
program.
3. Forming the intervention team. The planning group forms a team that will
personally participate in the intervention. Team members set a date and
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location and work together to present a consistent, rehearsed message and a

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structured treatment plan. Do not let your loved one know what you are doing
until the day of the intervention.
4. Deciding on specific consequences. If your loved one doesn't accept
treatment, each person on the team needs to decide what action he or she will

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 take. Examples include asking your loved one to move out or taking away
contact with children.
5. Writing down what to say. Each member of the intervention team should
detail specific incidents where the addiction has resulted in problems, such as
emotional or financial issues. Discuss the toll of your loved one's behavior while
still expressing care and the expectation that your loved one can change.
6. The intervention meeting. Without revealing the reason, the loved one is
asked to the intervention site. Members of the core team then take turns
expressing their concerns and feelings. The loved one is presented with a
treatment option and asked to accept that option on the spot. Each team
member will say what specific changes they will make if the addicted person
doesn't accept the plan.
7. Follow-up. Involving a spouse, family members or others is critical in helping
someone with an addiction stay in treatment and avoid relapsing. This can
include changing patterns of everyday living to make it easier to avoid
destructive behavior, offering to participate in counseling with your loved one,
seeking your own therapist and recovery support, and knowing what to do if
relapse occurs.
A successful intervention must be planned carefully to work as intended. A poorly
planned intervention can worsen the situation — your loved one may feel attacked
and become isolated or more resistant to treatment.

Consulting an intervention professional (interventionist), an addiction specialist,

psychologist or mental health counselor can help you organize an effective
intervention. It may be a good idea to have the intervention professional attend the
actual intervention to help keep things on track.

It's a good idea to get professional help if your loved one:

 Has a history of serious mental illness

 Has a history of violence
 Has had suicidal behavior or recently talked about suicide
 May be taking several mood-altering substances
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 Is in denial, likely to become angry or tends to minimize his or her situation

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It's especially important to consult an intervention professional if you suspect your

loved one may react violently or self-destructively.

The following content is limited to drug dependent only not including any other
related cases.
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Article VIII, Section 54 of Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Voluntary Submission of a Drug Dependent to Confinement, Treatment and

Rehabilitation. – A drug dependent or any person who violates Section 15 of this Act
may, by himself/herself or through his/her parent, spouse, guardian or relative within
the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity, apply to the Board or its duly
recognized representative, for treatment and rehabilitation of the drug dependency.
Upon such application, the Board shall bring forth the matter to the Court which shall
order that the applicant be examined for drug dependency. If the examination by a
DOH-accredited physician results in the issuance of a certification that the applicant
is a drug dependent, he/she shall be ordered by the Court to undergo treatment and
rehabilitation in a Center designated by the Board for a period of not less than six (6)
months: Provided, That a drug dependent may be placed under the care of a DOH-
accredited physician where there is no Center near or accessible to the residence of
the drug dependent or where said drug dependent is below eighteen (18) years of
age and is a first-time offender and non-confinement in a Center will not pose a
serious danger to his/her family or the community.

Confinement in a Center for treatment and rehabilitation shall not exceed one (1)
year, after which time the Court, as well as the Board, shall be apprised by the head
of the treatment and rehabilitation center of the status of said drug dependent and
determine whether further confinement will be for the welfare of the drug dependent
and his/her family or the community.

PDEA's TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROCESS

1. petition
2. personal appearance of patient in PDEA
3. counseling and initial assessment
4. drug dependency examination
5. medical examination and drug testing
6. securing of police clearance
7. securing of form for petition for court order, voluntary rehabilitation
8. filing of petition in court
9. issuance of court order for treatment and rehabilitation
10. admission to treatment and rehabilitation

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SELF-CHECK NO. 3
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Arrange the following to form the steps in the suggested steps in the
intervention for drug dependents.

The intervention meeting

Gathering information
Deciding on specific consequences
Planning
Follow-up
Forming the intervention team
Writing down what to say

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Steps in Intervention

1. Planning
2. Gathering information
3. Forming the intervention team
4. Deciding on specific consequences
5. Writing down what to say
6. The intervention meeting
7. Follow-up

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INFORMATION SHEET NO. 6

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE USE OF DANGEROUS DRUGS

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There are many misconception about the use of dangerous drugs some of these
maybe valid but some can be considered as myths. The beliefs should be compared
to real life situations and from the advice of professionals.

1. Drug addiction is voluntary behavior.

A person starts out as an occasional drug user, and that is a voluntary decision. But
as times passes, something happens, and that person goes from being a voluntary
drug user to being a compulsive drug user. Why? Because over time, continued use
of addictive drugs changes your brain -- at times in dramatic, toxic ways, at others in
more subtle ways, but virtually always in ways that result in compulsive and even
uncontrollable drug use.

2. More than anything else, drug addiction is a character flaw.

Drug addiction is a brain disease. Every type of drug of abuse has its own individual
mechanism for changing how the brain functions. But regardless of which drug a
person is addicted to, many of the effects it has on the brain are similar: they range
from changes in the molecules and cells that make up the brain, to mood changes,
to changes in memory processes and in such motor skills as walking and talking.
And these changes have a huge influence on all aspects of a person's behavior. The
drug becomes the single most powerful motivator in a drug abuser's existence. He or
she will do almost anything for the drug. This comes about because drug use has
changed the individual's brain and its functioning in critical ways.

3. People don't need treatment. They can stop using drugs if they really want
to.

FACT: It is extremely difficult for people addicted to drugs to achieve and maintain
long-term abstinence. Research shows long-term drug use actually changes a
person's brain function, causing them to crave the drug even more, making it
increasingly difficult for the person to quit. Especially for adolescents, intervening
and stopping substance abuse early is important, as children become addicted to
drugs much faster than adults and risk greater physical, mental and psychological
harm from illicit drug use.

4. Treatment just doesn't work. 

FACT: Treatment can help people. Studies show drug treatment reduces drug use
by 40 to 60 percent and can significantly decrease criminal activity during and after
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5. There should be a standard treatment program for everyone.

FACT: One treatment method is not necessarily appropriate for everyone. The best
programs develop an individual treatment plan based on a thorough assessment of
the individual's problems. These plans may combine a variety of methods tailored to
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address each person's specific needs and may include behavioral therapy (such as
counseling, cognitive therapy or psychotherapy), medications, or a combination.
Referrals to other medical, psychological and social services may also be crucial
components of treatment for many people. Furthermore, treatment for teens varies
depending on the child's age, maturity and family/peer environment, and relies more
heavily than adult treatment on family involvement during the recovery process.
"[They] must be approached differently than adults because of their unique
developmental issues, differences in their values and belief systems, and
environmental considerations (e.g., strong peer influences)."

6. People who continue to abuse drugs after treatment are hopeless.

FACT: Drug addiction is a chronic disorder; occasional relapse does not mean
failure. Psychological stress from work or family problems, social cues (i.e. meeting
individuals from one's drug-using past), or their environment (i.e. encountering
streets, objects, or even smells associated with drug use) can easily trigger a
relapse. Addicts are most vulnerable to drug use during the few months immediately
following their release from treatment. Children are especially at risk for relapse
when forced to return to family and environmental situations that initially led them to
abuse substances. Recovery is a long process and frequently requires multiple
treatment attempts before complete and consistent sobriety can be achieved.

7. You can’t get addicted to marijuana.

Fact: Research shows that marijuana use can lead to psychological addiction. Each
year, more kids enter treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence
than for all other illicit drugs combined.

8. Quitting is expensive.

Fact: Treatments cost is far less expensive than the consumption cost.

9. If you can’t quit the first time you try, you will never be able to quit.

Fact: Quitting is hard. Usually people make two or three tries, or more, before being
able to quit for good.

10. Drugs can make you feel better.

Of course, when you take drugs you will have the feeling of euphoria but that feeling
will get you addicted to drugs and later realize that this feeling will turn you down one
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11. Some dangerous drugs can be used to treat weight problems.

Weight loss because of the use of the illegal drugs is one of the ill-effects. You are
heaving weight loss because the effect of drugs makes you skip your meals or loss
your appetite.
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12. You can get addicted to drugs only if you use it for a long time.

Fact: Drugs can cause the brain to send the wrong signals to the body. This can
make a person stop breathing, have a heart attack or go into a coma. This can
happen the first time the drug is used.

13. One can try drugs just once and then stop.

Fact: Almost all the drug addicts start by trying just once.

14. Drugs increase creativity.

Fact: Drug use looses clarity of perception and thinking and coherence in action.

Drugs are helpful when taken with prescription and in the right dosage but it
becomes harmful when it is taken continuously besides its negative effects and in
too much dosage.

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TASK SHEET NO. 3

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State one of the misconception about drug abuse that you already heard. Bring in
out to the class and start discussing about it with your trainer.

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