Drug Education

DRUG EDUCATION
REPORTERS:
DIANNE SABLAYAN
JUSTINE JOY IGNACIO
MICHAELA STA MARIA
MARK ALVIN IGLESIAS
FRANCES ANN JAVIER
BS PYCH 1A
DRUG, DRUG ABUSE, & DRUG
ADDICTION
 DRUG – is any substance that brings physical,
psychological, emotional, and behavioral changes when
used.
 DRUG ABUSE - is the continuous misuse of any
substance, licit, illicit, which results in changes in an
individual’s physical, mental, or behavioral condition.
 DRUG ADDICTION - the state of chronic intoxication
caused by repeated and improper consumption of any
regulated or prohibited substance.
DRUG DEPENDENCE, TOLERANCE,
& WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME
 DRUG DEPENDENCE - the state of an uncontrollable drive to take
a particular substance to achieve physical and psychological
stability following a continuous but improper use of the same
substance.
 DRUG TOLERANCE – a condition in which the body builds up a
resistance to the effects of a drug so that larger quantities are needed
to obtain the same effect.
 WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME - the condition in which the user
becomes uncomfortable and very irritable of the drug taken.
WHY DO PEOPLE TURN TO DRUGS?
PEER PRESSURE
CURIOSITY
ADVENTURE
FEEL GOOD
ESCAPE FROM REALITY
EASY ACCESS
HISTORY AND COMMONLY ABUSED
DRUGS IN THE PHILIPPINES
 PRE MARTIAL LAW ERA :
1. Hallucinogens – drugs which affect sensation, thinking,
and emotion. (e.g Marijuana, Hashish, LSD)
2. Sedatives – drugs which reduces anxiety and excitement.
(e.g Barbiturates, tranquilizers, alcohol)
3. Narcotics – drug that relieve pain and induce sleep.
(e.g opium and derivatives like heroin, morphine,
codeine)
HISTORY AND COMMONLY ABUSED
DRUGS IN THE PHILIPPINES
 MARTIAL LAW ERA:
1. Cough Syrups – with narcotic and non-narcotic cough suppressants.
(e.g Corex, Endotussin, Robitussin, AC, etc.)
2. Inhalants – chemicals used by manufacturing industries.
(e.g Rugby, glue, thinner)
 AFTER EDSA REVOLUTION:

1. Stimulants – drugs which increase alertness. (e.g Amphetamine,
Deivative, Cocaine)
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A PERSON IS
ON DRUGS?
CHANGES IN :
1. Appearance
2. Mood
3. Behavior
4. Interest
ILL EFFECTS OF DRUGS
 MENTAL HEALTH/ PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
A. Disturbance in Perception
B. Disturbance in Orientation
C. Disturbance in Memory
D. Disturbance in Judgement
 PHYSICAL HEALTH/ PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
SYSTEMIC:
A. Cardiac Pathology
B. Pulmonary Illnesses
C. Hepatic Problems
D. Renal Diseases
ILL EFFECTS OF DRUGS
 PHYSICAL HEALTH/ PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

GENERAL HEALTH:
1. Malnutrition or Weight Loss
2. Infections
3. Accidents
4. Blood Transmitted Disease
 BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS
Substance seeking behavior can lead to various criminal and
anti-social acts.
COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE
 Changes in attendance in school or work
 Changes in the usual capabilities in school or work
 Abrupt changes in overall attitude
 Generally lazy, irritable discourteous, aggressive
 Usually untrustworthy and lacks-self confidence
 Manipulative
 Have a distorted view of reality
 Low frustration tolerance
 Con-game player
 Lacks interests in studies or work
 No respect from rights of others etc.
CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG
ABUSERS
 EXPERIMENTERS – people who abuse the drug(s) for an experimental basis.
 OCCASIONAL USERS – abuse the drug occasionally/whenever there are
special occasions. (Once in two weeks to twice a week)
 REGULAR USERS – abuse the drug regularly approximately three to four
times a week or every other day.
 DRUG DEPENDENTS – people who tend to abuse the drug(s) every day,
almost everyday, or about five to seven times a week.
 MENTALLY-ILL CHEMICAL ABUSER/ SUBSTANCE-INDUCED PSYCHOSIS –
drug abusers who manifest signs and symptom of psychotic disorders caused
by the effects of drugs (hallucinations, delusion, etc.)
SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY AND
KEEPING DRUG FREE
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR
DRUG DEPENDENCY?
 Withdrawal symptoms
 Needto take drugs to overcome withdrawal
symptoms
 Compulsion
 Tolerance
 Relapse
 Reduced Social / Occupational Act
HOW CAN WE STAY AWAY FROM
DRUGS?
 Devote ourselves to our studies and other productive activities
 Stay away from people, places, and events that promote drug
use
 Learn to manage feelings and cope with stress without using
drugs
 Develop a strong moral and spiritual foundation
 Educate yourself about the effects of drug abuse
 Always say NO
WHAT IS THE COUNTER-MEASURES
FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE?
CLASSIFICATION MANAGEMENT
ABTAINER PREVENTIVE EDUCATION
EXPERIMENTERS COUNSELLING
OCCASIONAL USERS COUNSELLING
REGULAR USES COUNSELLING
DRUG DEPENDENT DRUG REHABILITATION
MENTALLY-ILL CHEMICAL ABUSER PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RANDOM DRUG
TESTING FOR TERTIARY LEVEL STUDENTS
1. Is there a legal basis for the conduct of random drug testing for tertiary
students?
- Article III Section 36c of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise
known as the Comprehensive dangerous drug Act of 2002”
2. Who is going to be arrested?
- Based on the guidelines, random drug testing shall apply to
students in public and private, tertiary/higher education institutions.
3. What agencies are participating in this endeavor?
- Department of Education
- Commission on Higher Education
- Technical Educational Skill Development Authority
4. Do these agencies have to conduct drug testing?

- It is not the responsibility of the said three agencies to conduct drug
testing, but they must coordinate closely with the DOH-Accredited Testing
Center/Laboratories that will do the testing in schools.
5. What, therefore, are the responsibilities of the CHED with regards to the
implementation of this program?
- The 3 major participating agencies shall:
a. Issue an appropriate CHED order informing all schools under their
supervision about the government’s actions against dangerous drugs.
b. Formulate and conduct training programs on drug counseling for
guidance counselors to enhance their skills in handling drug dependency cases.
6. Who shall be the Drug Testing Coordinator?
- The drug testing coordinator shall be the President / Chief Executive

Officer in Tertiary/higher education
7. If found to be positive of drugs, the student may be a subject of

discrimination among his schoolmates. How will this concern be prevented?
- Nobody will know the results of the drug test except the Drug Testing
Coordinator. The results of the test shall be treated with utmost confidentiality. No
school is allowed to publish or post results whether the student is positive or
negative.
8. If found to be positive, will the students be expelled from the school?

- A positive confirmatory drug test shall not be a ground for expulsion or any
disciplinary action against the student. But in the event that its determined that the student is
a drug dependent, the school may impose the appropriate sanctions against the student as
provided for in the schools’ Student Handbook of Regulations and the Manual Regulations
for Private Schools, if the student shall then be allowed to re-enroll.
9. How is the process of rehabilitation done?

- It includes after-care and follow-up treatment directed towards the physical,
psychological, vocation, social, and spiritual change/enhancement of a drug dependent to
enable him/her to develop his/her capabilities and potential and render him/her to become a
law-abiding and productive member of the community.
10. Who selects the Drug Counselor of the School and what are his/her
tasks?
- The drug testing counselor shall designate a drug counselor, a
person trained in the techniques and guidance counseling particularly dealing
with cases of drug dependency
11. If after the counseling period the student shows no sign of
improvement, what will be the next step?
- If the student fails the drug test the second time, the DOH-
Accredited facility or physician may make a recommendation to the student,
parent, and drug testing coordinator to have the student referred to a DOH-
Accredited facility suited to the student’s level of dependency.
12. Can it be detected if the students are using drugs for medical treatment
purposes and not for illegal use of the drugs?
- Before the drug testing, the selected students shall be asked to
reveal the prescription medicines, vitamins, food supplements that they had ingested
within the past five days. The Drug testing Coordination shall keep the list and shall
utilize this in the evaluation of the confirmatory drug test.
13. What if a student selected for the drug testing refuses to undergo a test?
Will he be penalized for such an act?
- Students who refuse to undergo random drug testing shall be dealt
with the rules and regulations of the schools; provided that at no time shall refusal
to undergo testing give rise to the presumption of drug use or dependency, provided
further that the school may impose sanction on such refusal other than the offense of
drug abuse or dependency.
14. Who pays for the Drug Test?

- The government shoulders the costs of random drug testing of
students.
15. Is there a penalty imposed on schools that refuse to implement the
drug testing program?
- Schools that refuse to implement the random drug testing
program shall be liable under Section 32 of RA 9165 without prejudice to other
administrative sanctions imposed by the Supervising Agencies. The Supervising
Agency shall report the same to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
(PDEA) and the Dangerous Drug Board (DDB).
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
(PDEA) (RA 9165)
 MISSION
As the Lead Agency in the Enforcement of the anti-drug law, the PDEA:
• Suppresses the supply of dangerous drugs;
• Implements Dangerous Drugs Board policies:
• Controls and regulates the legitimate use of dangerous drug and controlled
precursors and essential chemicals;
• Supervises the anti-drug activities of the drug law enforcement agencies;
• Coordinates the participation of all stakeholders in the anti-drug campaign.
IMPORTANT PROVISIONS IN THE RA 9165 or the
“Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”
 SEC 5 – sale, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution, and transportation

of dangerous drugs.
 SEC 6 – maintenance of den, dive, or resort
 SEC 11 – possession of dangerous drugs
 SEC 15 - use of dangerous drugs
 SEC 19 – unlawful prescription of dangerous drugs
 SEC 36 – authorized drug testing
 SEC 54 – voluntary submission of a drug dependent to rehabilitation
 SEC 60 – confidentiality of records under the voluntary submission
 SEC 61 – compulsory confinement of a drug dependent who refuses to apply under
the voluntary submission
DRUG EDUCATION
REPORTERS:
DIANNE SABLAYAN
JUSTINE JOY IGNACIO
MICHAELA STA MARIA
MARK ALVIN IGLESIAS
FRANCES ANN JAVIER
BS PYCH 1A

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DRUG EDUCATION

 AFTER EDSA REVOLUTION:

 PHYSICAL HEALTH/ PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

ABTAINER PREVENTIVE EDUCATION

OCCASIONAL USERS COUNSELLING

REGULAR USES COUNSELLING

DRUG DEPENDENT DRUG REHABILITATION

MENTALLY-ILL CHEMICAL ABUSER PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT

4. Do these agencies have to conduct drug testing?

6. Who shall be the Drug Testing Coordinator?

- The drug testing coordinator shall be the President / Chief Executive

7. If found to be positive of drugs, the student may be a subject of

8. If found to be positive, will the students be expelled from the school?

9. How is the process of rehabilitation done?

14. Who pays for the Drug Test?

 SEC 5 – sale, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution, and transportation

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