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Lesson 4.1
Republic Act. No. 9165:
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
Lesson Goal:
This lesson aims to provide the participants salient knowledge on
Republic Act. No. 9165 also known as Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
Lesson Objective:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
L.O 1. Define what is Drug;
L.O 2. Discuss what is drug abuse;
L.O 3. Explain drug dependence;
L.O 4 Identify the reasons why people turn to drugs; and
L.O 5. Enumerate the types of drugs.
What is DRUG?
• A drug is a chemical substance that brings
about physical, emotional or behavioral change
in a person taking it.
What is DRUG ABUSE?
• Drug abuse is the use of any chemical
substance, licit or illicit, resulting to individual’s
physical, mental, or social impairment
• Using, without benefit or prescription, useful
drugs which have the capacity to alter the mood
or behavior.
What is DRUG ABUSE?
• 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 purposes other
than research.
TYPES of DRUGS
Natural: anything that comes with nature
Synthetic: anything that is produced artificially or
processed in the laboratory
CLASSIFICATION of DRUGS
INHALANTS: Volatile chemical substances that
contains psycho-active (mind/mood altering)
vapors producing a state of intoxication (ex. Glue
and Adhesive Cement/Rugby/Super Glue/Thinner)
CLASSIFICATION of DRUGS
NARCOTICS – the term narcotic is derived from
the Greek work for stupor, originally referred to a
variety of substances that induced sleep.
- Also called Opiates, which is medical used to relieve
pain
- When abused it causes insensibility, stupor, and
dullness of mind with delusions.
- (Ex: Cough syrups, Opium, Cocaine, Morphine)
CLASSIFICATION of DRUGS
Stimulants – Also known as “uppers”.
Any of a group of drugs that excite the central
nervous system. It increases alertness, alleviate
fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of
well-being.
What is DRUG DEPENDENCE?
• Drug dependence describes the state when an
individual is dependent upon the drug for
normal physiological functions
WhaTypes of Drugs:t is Child Abuse?
• Natural – anything that comes from nature.
• Synthetic – anything that is produces artificially
or processed in the laboratory.
Classification of Drugs:
• Inhalants – Volatile chemical substances that
contains psycho-active (mind/mood altering)
vapors producing a state of intoxication (ex.
Glue and Adhesive Cement/Rugby/Super
Glue/Thinner)
Classification of Drugs:
• Narcotics – the term narcotic is derived from
the Greek work for stupor, originally referred to
a variety of substances that induced sleep.
Classification of Drugs:
- Also called Opiates, which is medical used to
relieve pain
- When abused it causes insensibility, stupor,
and dullness of mind with delusions.
- (Ex: Cough syrups, Opium, Cocaine,
Morphine)
Classification of Drugs:
Stimulants – Also known as “uppers”.
Any of a group of drugs that excite the central
nervous system. It increases alertness, alleviate
fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of
well-being.
Ex. Cocaine, Methamphetamine (SHABU)
Classification of Drugs:
Depressants – also called as “downers” or “barbs”.
any drug or chemical that decreases the activity of
any bodily function. The term is most often used to
refer to drugs that reduce the activity of the central
nervous system.
(Ex: Sedatives, Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers)
Classification of Drugs:
Hallucinogens – Also called “psychedelics”
First developed as appetite suppressant
Any natural or synthetic psychoactive drugs that
produce marked distortion of the senses and
changes in perception (Ex: MJ, LSD, Ecstasy,
Ketamine)
Reason why People turn to Drugs:
• Family Problems
• Lack of Parental Guidance
• Peer Pressure and Curiosity
• Boredom, Frustration
• Weak Personality, Desire to Escape from
Reality
Common Signs of Drug Abuse:
• Stealing items which can be readily sold for
cash (to support a drug habit)
• Changes in Mood
• Association with known drug abusers
• Change from normal capabilities (work habits,
efficiency, etc.)
Common Signs of Drug Abuse:
• Change in attendance at work or school
• Wearing sunglasses constantly at
inappropriate times
• Poor physical appearance, including
inattention to dress and personal hygiene
MGA KAPARUSAHAN NG PAGLABAG NG
BATAS NG ILLEGAL NA DROGA
Section 5: Pagtutulak/pagbebenta ng iligal na
droga
MATAAS NA KAPARUSAHAN:
• Habang buhay na pagkakulong Multa (Php
500,000 to 10,000,000)
MGA KAPARUSAHAN NG PAGLABAG NG
BATAS NG ILLEGAL NA DROGA
Section 6: Drug Den
MATAAS NA KAPARUSAHAN:
• Habang buhay na pagkakulong
• Multa (Php 500,000 to 10,000,000)
MGA KAPARUSAHAN NG PAGLABAG NG
BATAS NG ILLEGAL NA DROGA
Section 8: Paggawa ng iligal na droga
MATAAS NA KAPARUSAHAN:
• Habang buhay na pagkakulong
• Multa (Php 500,000 to 10,000,000)
MGA KAPARUSAHAN NG PAGLABAG NG
BATAS NG ILLEGAL NA DROGA
Section 11: May Hawak o dala na iligal na Droga
MATAAS NA KAPARUSAHAN:
Habang buhay na pagkakulong
Multa (Php 500,000 to 10,000,000)
MGA KAPARUSAHAN NG PAGLABAG NG
BATAS NG ILLEGAL NA DROGA
Section 15: Paggamit ng iligal na droga
KAPARUSAHAN:
Unang Pagkakasala - minimum of 6 mos of
rehabilitation
Pangalawang Pagkakasala - 6 yrs and 1 day to
12 yrs
MGA AHENSYA NA PWEDENG MALALAPITAN:
• BADAC (Barangay officials)
• MSWDO/CSWDO (LGU)
• Police Stations
• PDEA
• PNP-DEG
Why we should avoid Dangerous Drugs?
• • It is illegal and prohibited by law (RA 9165);
• • It damages our brain and body;
• • It destroys one’s behavior and causes one
to commit crime;
• • It against the will of God.
Questions?
