because it is not just the lives of those who become hooked
but also the lives of those in the family and the community
that are destroyed.
| Drug abuse in the Philippines is a serious problem
According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines”
Narcotics Command, ages 15 to 29 years are commonly
? hooked to drugs.
According to the International Narcotics Control Board
(INCB), The Philippines is listed as one of the countries in
Southeast Asia where drug trafficking is growing in numbers,
Drug Scenario in the Philippines
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In the Philippines, drug use and abuse is a social and health
concern. Poverty has become an increasing cause for involvement in
the illegal drug trade.
Foreign drug syndicates take advantage and exploit the poor and
use promises of ‘easy money’ to entice the people to serve as couriers
and runners.
According to the 2012 statistics available in the
Dangerous Drug Board Website, the most common type
of substance of abuse among Filipino are: Shabu,
Marijuana, Inhalants.
Drug Scenario in the Philippines
Rodrigo Duterte said that based on the data from the
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), there were about
3 million drug addicts in the country two or three years ago,
and possibly 3.7 million now.
| On the first State of the Nation Address of President
According to 2015 data the Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency (PDEA), one fifth of barangays or villages in the
#4 Philippines have drug-related cases. Metro Manila is the
> region most affected by drugs with 92% of its barangays
having drug-related cases,
Drug Scenario in the Philippines
This is the reason why the government is
steadfast in the fight of eradicating the supply and
demand of illegal drugs.
President Rodrigo Duterte launched
an all-out war against drug abuse and
drug trade because these are destroying
the lives and future of the people.
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decrease the chances of using, misusing, and abusing
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Use of drugs at an early age Self- control behavior
Risk taking behavior Good reasoning skills
Experimentation Excellent social skills
Poor social skills and interaction Positive interaction with people
Childhood problems Sense of belonging
Feeling of isolation
FAMILY (Weak Parental Guidance vs. Strong Parental Guidance)
RISK FACTORS PROTECTIVE FACTORS
History and pattern of drug use Good communication with people
Attitudes toward drug use Positive family relationship
Poor parenting and child rearing Clear and consistent family rules
Inconsistent family rules Strong family values
Positive expectation to child's
Poor family values success in family, school and
community
Reliance on family for emotional
Poor family ties
support
PEERS AND FRIENDS (Substance Abuse vs. Academic Excellence)
Risk Factors Protective Factors
Association with peers and friends
known to use gateway drugs
(cigarettes and alcohol).
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who do not use gateway drugs
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friends than with Emily Formation of friendships
Reliance on friends for emotional
support
Inviting friends at home to know
the family
SCHOOL (Availability of Drugs vs. Strong Anti Drug Policies)
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conflicts
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relationships activities for the youth
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»Drugs that a non-drug user might try which can lead him
or her to more dangerous drugs such as marijuana and
shabu.
»Some common examples of these
are cigarettes and alcohols, which
are not allowed to minors.
- Also known as “downers”, it slows down a person's
central nervous system. It relaxes muscles and nerves.
» Depressants include alcohol, barbiturates and
tranquilizers.
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central nervous system.
- Caffeine is a kind stimulant which is found in soft drinks,
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energy drinks, coffee, tea and chocolate.
- legal stimulants are Cocaine, Nicotine, and
Methamphetamine or Shabu, and Ecstasy.
>Also known as “painkillers”, it relieves pain and induce
sleepiness.
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