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Drug Education and Vice Control RA no. 9165 - Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. RA no 6425 - Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 - the law that was repelled by RA no. 9165. Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) - the policy-making and strategy-formulating body in the planning and formulation of policies and programs on drug prevention and control. Duties/Function of the DDB -To develop and adopt a comprehensive, integrated, unified and balanced national drug abuse prevention and control strategy. Composition of the DDB 1. 3 permanent members 2. 2 regular members 3. 12 ex officio members The 12 ex officio members are the following: 1. DOJ secretary or his/her representative 2. DOH secretary or his/her representative 3. DND secretary or his/her representative 4. DOF secretary or his/her representative 5. DOLE secretary or his/her representative 6. DILG secretary or his/her representative 7. DSWD secretary or his/her representative 8. DFA secretary or his/her representative 9. DECS secretary or his/her representative 10. CHED chairman or his/her representative

11. National Youth Commission chairman or his/her representative 12. PDEA director general 

The DDB is under the office of the President.

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The Department Secretary's representative shall in no case be lower than Under Secretary.

The Two Regular Members of the DDB are: 1.

The President of The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)

2. The Chairman or President of a non-governmental organization involved in dangerous drug campaign t appointed by the President of the Philippines. Permanent Consultants of the DDB 1. Director of the NBI 2. Chief of the PNP PDEA - implementing arm of the DDB. Qualification of the 3 Permanent members of the DDB - at least 7 years training and experience in the field of dangerous drugs and in any of the following fields: law,medicine,criminology,psychology or social work.They are appointed by the President. 

The President shall designate a Chairman of the DDB from among the 3 permanent members who sha serve for 6 years.

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The Chairman of the DDB shall have a rank of Under Secretary.

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Term of office of the permanent members of the DDB - 6 years and until their successors shall have bee duly appointed and qualified.

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The PDEA shall be headed by a Director General with the rank of undersecretary.

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The PDEA Director General shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines.

Duties/Functions of PDEA Director General 1. Responsible for the general administration and management of the agency. 2. Perform other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the President. 

The PDEA Director General and the 2 Deputy Director General must possess adequate knowledge, tra and experience in the field of dangerous drugs and in any of the following field: law enforcement, law, medicine, criminology, psychology and social work.

There are 2 PDEA Deputy Director General 1. One for Administration 2. One for Operation 

They shall have a rank of Assistant Secretary and both are appointed by the President of the Philippine upon recommendation of the board.

Mandatory Services of the PDEA 1. Intelligence and Investigation 2. International Cooperation and Foreign Affairs 3. Preventive Education and Community Involvement 4. Plans and Operation 5. Compliance, Legal and Prosecution 6. Administrative and Human Resource 7. Financial Management 8. Logistic Management 9. Internal Affairs 

PDEA shall establish regional offices.

PDEA Academy - Shall be established either in Baguio City or Tagaytay City and in such other places as may necessary. 

PDEA Academy shall be headed by a Superintendent with the rank of Director. He shall be appointed b the PDEA Director General.

3 Pronged Approached in the Solution of Drug Problems 1. Law enforcement activities 2. Preventive Drug Education and Information program in school and in communities. 3. Treatment and Rehabilitation programs for drug dependent. Classification of Drugs according to effect

1. Depressant - "downers" - a drug reducing functional or nervous activity. Lower the level of arousal whe taken. 2. Stimulants - "Uppers" - increase mental and/or physical function. A substance that raises the levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body. 3. Hallucinogens - "psychedelics" - a drug that causes hallucinations. Psychoactive drugs that cause subjective change in perception,thought,emotion and consciousness. Classification of Drugs according to Pharmacology 1. Depressants 2. Narcotics 3. Tranquilizers 4. Stimulants 5. Hallucinogens 6. Solvents/Inhalants Classifications of Drugs according to Legal Categories 1. Prohibited Drugs 2. Regulated Drugs 3. Volatile substances

Golden Triangle of Drug Trafficking 1. Laos 2. Thailand 3. Burma The Golden Crescent 1. Afghanistan 2. Pakistan 3. Iran 4. India Classification of Drug user/Abuser

1. Situational user - those who use drugs to keep them awake or for additional energy to perform an impo work. Such individual may or may not exhibit psychological dependence.

2. Spree user - school age user who take drugs for "kicks", adventure, daring experience or a means of fun

3. Hardcore addicts - those whose activities revolves almost entirely around drug use and securing supplie They show strong psychological dependence on the drug. 4. Hippies - Those who are addicted to drugs believing that drug is an integral part of life. Commonly abused drugs:

1. Sedatives - are depressant drugs which reduce anxiety and excitement such as barbiturates, tranquilizer and alcohol.

2. Stimulants - are drugs which increase alertness and activity such as amphetamine, cocaine and caffeine

3. Hallucinogen/Psychedelics - drugs which affect sensation,thinking,self awareness and emotion. 4. Narcotics - drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep. This includes opium and its derivatives like morphine,codeine and heroin. 5. Solvents - volatile substances which are found to be the most commonly abused. Primary causes of drug addiction: 1. Pride - excessive feeling of self worth or self esteem or sense of self importance. 2. Anger - against, himself,family,friends and society in general. 3. Lust - burning sexual desire can distort the human mind to drug abuse. 4. Gluttony - "food trip" in the lingo of junkies. 5. Greed - wealth,fame,recognition as exemplified by people under pressure in their work of art such as musician,actors and athletes who indulge in rug abuse. 6. Envy - to get attention from someone as sign of protest. 7. Laziness - "i cant syndrome" incapacity to achieve is a breeding ground of drug abuse and boredom coupled with poor self image. Warning Signs of Commonly Abused Drugs 1. Marijuana 

glassy red eye

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loud talking

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inappropriate laughter followed by sleepiness

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loss of interest, motivation

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weight gain or loss

2. Depressant

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contracted pupils

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drunk-like

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difficulty concentrating

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clumsiness

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poor judgement

3. Stimulants - ex. cocaine, amphetamines 

dilated pupils

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hyperactivity

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euphoria

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irritability

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anxiety

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excessive talking followed by depression or excessive sleeping

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may go long period of time without eating or sleeping

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weight loss

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dry mouth and nose

4. Inhalants - ex. glues, aerosols, vapors 

watery eyes

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impaired vision, memory and thought

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secretions from the nose or rashes around the nose and mouth

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head aches and nausea

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appearance of intoxication

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drowsiness

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poor muscle control

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changes in appetite

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anxiety

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irritability

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lots of cans,aerosols in the trash

5 . Hallucinogens - ex. LSD, PCP 

dilated pupils

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bizarre and irrational behavior including paranoia, aggression, hallucination

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mood swings

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detachment from people

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absorption with self or other objects

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slurred speech

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confusion

6. Heroin 

contracted pupils

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no response of pupils to light

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needle marks

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sleeping at unusual time

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sweating

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vomiting

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coughing, shiffling

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twitching

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loss of appetite

7. Alcohol 

clumsiness

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difficulty walking

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slurred speech

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sleepiness

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poor judgement

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dilated pupils

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possession of false ID cards

8. Tobacco/Nicotine 

smell of tobacco

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stained fingers or teeth

Analgesic - any drugs such as salicylates, morphine or opiates used primarily for the relief of pain.