MODULE 2

DRUG EDUCATION

Learning Outcome
At the end of this module, the students can:
Suggest ways on how to keep people away from drugs

Objectives:
1. Explain the classification of drugs based on their uses
2. Identify the kinds of drugs and their effects

CONCEPT

WHAT IS DRUG DEPENDENCY?

This is the state of physical and psychological dependence, or both, on a dangerous

drug, or drugs, experienced by a person following the use of that substance on a
periodic or continuous basis. A person dependent on drugs will experience withdrawal
reactions (also known as “cold turkey”, symptoms that occur after long-term use of a
drug is reduced or stopped abruptly) after abstaining from drugs.

WHAT IS ADDICTION?

Drug addiction is a complex, and often chronic, brain disease. It is characterized by

excessive drug craving, seeking, and use. Addiction is caused by brain changes caused
by constant drug use.

Drug Abuse: By the Numbers

Estimated Drug Users in the Philippines: 1.3 Million
Mean Age: 20-29 years’ old
Ratio of Male is to Female Users: 10:1

Commonly Abused Substances:

(1) Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)
(2) Cannabis (Marijuana)
(3) Inhalants (Contact Cement)

32
 MOST COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS AND THEIR EFFECTS

METHAMPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (SHABU)

Methamphetamine hydrochloride is found to have harmful
effects to the brain. It changes how the brain functions.
Studies have shown that methamphetamine abusers have
reduced motor skills and impaired verbal learning as a
result of alterations in the activity of the dopamine, a
neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, experience
of pleasure and motor function.

Street names: shabs, ice, meth, crystal, kristal, basura, tawas

Other adverse effects of methamphetamine:

• Extreme weight loss
• Severe dental problems (“meth mouth”)
• Anxiety
• Confusion
• Insomnia
• Mood disturbances
• Violent behavior

CANNABIS SATIVA (MARIJUANA)

Marijuana use impairs a person's ability to form new memories and to
shift focus. Its active component, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) also
disrupts coordination and balance, posture, and reaction time
(experience commonly referred to as “spacing out”). Thus, chronic
marijuana use significantly reduces a person’s capacity to learn,
carry-out complicated tasks, participate in sports, driving and
operating other machineries. Studies also show that marijuana use
can lead to lung cancer and other problems in the respiratory and immune systems.

Street names: weed, jutes, pot, grass, damo, chongke

Health problems that come with the use of marijuana include:

• Problems with memory and learning
• Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch)
• Trouble with thinking and problem solving
• Loss of motor coordination
• Increased heart rate and palpitations

33
INHALANTS

The effects of inhalants are similar to that of alcohol, including

slurred speech, lack of coordination, euphoria and dizziness.
Inhalant abusers may also experience light-headedness,
hallucinations, and delusions.
Harmful irreversible effects of inhalants include:
• Hearing loss
• Limb spasms
• Central nervous system or brain damage
• Bone marrow damage

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A PERSON IS ON DRUGS?

Changes in…
1. Appearance
2. Mood
3. Behavior
4. Interest

These are several effects of drugs:

A. MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

a. Disturbance in Perception – auditory and visual hallucination
b. Disturbance in Orientation – paranoia, psychosis
c. Disturbance in Memory
d. Disturbance in Judgment – depression that may lead to suicide

B. PHYSICAL HEALTH/PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

a. Systemic
1. Cardiac (HEART) Pathology – irregularity of heart beat, elevated or lowered
blood pressure,
1. chest pain, convulsions or death from cardiac arrest
2. Pulmonary (LUNG) Illnesses
3. Hepatic (LIVER) Problems
4. Renal (KIDNEY) Diseases

COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE

The profile of a drug dependent or a substance abuser is as follows:

 Changes in attendance in school or work
 Changes in the normal capabilities in school/work
 Abrupt changes in overall attitude
 Generally lazy, irritable, discourteous, aggressive
 Usually untrustworthy and lacks self-confidence
 Manipulative

34
  Have a distorted view of reality
 Low frustration tolerance
 Con-game player
 Lacks interest in his studies/work (withdrawal from responsibilities)
 Blames everybody but himself (blame tosser) No respect for the rights of others
 Prefers to stay with peers (barkada)
 May frequently go to odd places (to take drugs)
 Poor physical appearance (unconcerned with grooming and hygiene)
 Wearing of sunglasses at inappropriate times
 Unusual effort to cover arms to hide needle marks (long- sleeved garments)
 Stealing items which can be readily sold
 Unusual borrowing of money from relatives and friends
 Association with known drug abusers

CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG ABUSERS

Substance abusers can be classified according to the frequency of their substance use.
1. Experimenters – people who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.
2. Occasional Users – abuse the drug occasionally/whenever there are special
occasions. They abuse the drug once every two (2) weeks to two (2) times a
week.
3. Regular Users – abuse the drug on a regular basis approximately three (3) to
four (4) times a week or every other day.
4. Drug Dependents – people who tend to abuse the drug(s) everyday (almost
every day) or about five (5) to seven (7) times a week.
5. Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser/Substance Induced Psychosis – drug abusers who
manifest signs and symptom of psychotic disorders caused by the effects of
drugs (hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, etc.)

SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY AND KEEPING DRUG-FREE

What are the criteria for drug dependency?

 Withdrawal symptoms
 Need to take drugs to overcome withdrawal symptoms
 Compulsion
 Tolerance Relapse
 Reduced social/occupational act

How can you stay away from drugs?

 Devote yourself to your studies and other productive activities at home or in
school
 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

35
  Educate yourself about the effects of drug abuse. Always say NO

WHAT ARE THE COUNTER-MEASURES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE

REPUBLIC ACT 9165

An act instituting the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002, repealing

Republic Act 6425, otherwise known as the Dangerous Drug Act of 1972, as amended
providing funds thereof and for other purposes.

Section 1

Short Title
This Act shall be known as the “Comprehensive Drug Act of 2002

Section II
Declaration of Policy- 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 of 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 most 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 the people with legitimate medical
needs are not prevented from being treated with adequate amount of appropriate
medications, which include the use of dangerous drugs.

It is further declared the policy of the State to provide effective mechanism or measures
to re-integrate into society individuals who have fallen victims to drug abuse or
dangerous drug dependence through sustainable program of treatment and
rehabilitation.

RA 9165 and the PDEA

PGMA signed RA 9165 on June 7, 2002 and it took effect on July 4, 2002.

Creation of PDEA
PDEA is now the lead agency in the campaign against illegal drug trafficking and abuse
in the country.

Reorganization of the Philippine Drug Enforcement System

 Creation of the New Dangerous Drug Board

36
  The Philippine Drug Enforcemant Agency (PDEA) as its implementing arm.
 The Secretariat of the National Drug Law Enforcement and Prevention
Coordinating Center or DEP Center has been absorbed by the new agency.
 The Narcotics of the PNP, the Narcotics Division of the NBI and the Narcotics
Interdiction Unit of the Bureau of Customs have also been abolished.
 The PDEA is not under the Philippine National Police
 The PDEA is under the office of the President
 Its head, the Director General, has the equivalent rank of Undersecretary

Prevention of Drug Abuse

1. Maintain good health and personal decision
2. Use drug properly and appropriately preferably with doctor’s advice
3. Accept and respect yourself for what you are and your family
4. Engage in wholesome, productive and fulfilling activities and develop your
potentials
5. Learn to relate effectively with others and cope with your problems squarely
without using drugs

Roles of the Community

1. Conducting anti-drug abuse campaigns, cooperating with authorities in the arrest
of drug pushers
2. Helping drug users from drug rehabilitation centers and dismantling the drug
base network existing in the community through police station
3. Plan a community action program involving young people, civic welfare and
religious organizations in trackling the drug problem.
4. Organizing worthwhile and constructive ctivities such as recreational, social and
economic projects which will serve as positive alternative to drug abuse.

UNLAWFUL ACTS AND PENALTIES OF COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUG

ACT OF 2002

Importation of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals

 The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500, 000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10, 000,000.00) shall be
imposed upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall import or bring
into the Philippines any dangerous drug, regardless of the quantity and purity
involved, including any and all species of opium poppy or any part thereof or
substances derived therefrom even for floral, decorative and culinary purposes.

 The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to
twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall import any controlled
precursor and essential chemical.

37
  The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any
person, who, unless authorized under the Act, shall import or bring into the
Philippines any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential
chemical through the use of a diplomatic passport, diplomatic facilities or any
other means involving his/her official status intended to facilitate the unlawful
entry of the same. In addition, the diplomatic passport shall be confiscated and
cancelled.

 The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any
person, who organizes, manages, or acts as a “financier” of any of the illegal
activities prescribed in this Section.

 The penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years of
imprisonment and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person, who acts as a “protector/coddler” of any violator of the
provisions under this Section.

Sale, Trading, Administration, Dispensation, Delivery, Distribution and Transportation of

Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals

 The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be
imposed upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall sell, trade,
administer, dispense, deliver, give away to another, distribute, dispatch in transit
or transport any dangerous drug, including any and all species of opium poppy
regardless of the quantity and purity involved, or shall act as a broker in any of
such transactions.

 The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to
twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall sell, trade, administer,
dispense, deliver, give away to another, distribute, dispatch in transit or transport
any controlled precursor and essential chemical, or shall act as a broker in such
transactions.

 For drug pushers who use minors or mentally incapacitated individuals as

runners, couriers and messengers, or in any other capacity directly connected to
the dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals trade,
the maximum penalty shall be imposed in every case.

38
 If the victim of the offense is a minor or a mentally incapacitated individual, or
should a dangerous drug and/or a controlled precursor and essential chemical
involved in any offense herein provided be the proximate cause of death of a
victim thereof, the maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be
imposed.

 The penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years of
imprisonment and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person, who acts as a “protector/coddler” of any violator of the
provisions under this Section.

Maintenance of a Den, Dive or Resort

 The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be
imposed upon any person or group of persons who shall maintain a den, dive or
resort where any dangerous drug is used or sold in any form.

 The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to
twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,
000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500, 000.00) shall be imposed upon
any person or group of persons who shall maintain a den, dive, or resort where
any controlled precursor and essential chemical is used or sold in any form.

 Should any dangerous drug be the proximate cause of the death of a person
using the same in such den, dive or resort, the penalty of death and a fine
ranging from One million (P1,000,000.00) to Fifteen million pesos
(P15,000,000.00) shall be imposed on the maintainer, owner and/or operator.

 If such den, dive or resort is owned by a third person, the same shall be
confiscated and escheated in favor of the government: Provided, that the criminal
complaint shall specifically allege that such place is intentionally used in the
furtherance of the crime; Provided, further, that the prosecution shall prove such
intent on the part of the owner to use the property for such purpose; Provided,
finally, that the owner shall be included as an accused in the criminal complaint.

 The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any
person who organizes, manages or acts as a “financier” of any of the illegal
activities prescribed in this Section.

 The penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years of
imprisonment and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed

39
 upon any person, who acts as a “protector/coddler” of any violator of the
provisions under this Section.

Employees and Visitors of a Den, Dive or Resort

 The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to
twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed
upon:
a. Any employee of den, dive or resort, who is aware of the nature of the place as such;
and
b. Any person who, not being included in the provisions of the next preceding paragraph,
is aware of the nature of the place as such and shall knowingly visit the same.

Manufacture of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals

 The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500, 000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10, 000,000.00) shall be
imposed upon any person, who unless authorized by law, shall engage in the
manufacture of any dangerous drug.

 The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to
twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person, who unless authorized by law, shall manufacture any
controlled precursor and essential chemical.

 The presence of any controlled precursor and essential chemical or laboratory

equipment in the clandestine laboratory is a prima facie proof of manufacture of
any dangerous drug. It shall be considered an aggravating circumstance if the
clandestine laboratory is undertaken or established under the following
circumstances:
a) Any phase of the manufacturing process was conducted in the presence
or with the help of minor/s;
b) Any phase or manufacturing process was established or undertaken
within one hundred (100) meters of a residential, business, church or
school premises;
c) Any clandestine laboratory was secured or protected with booby traps;
d) Any clandestine laboratory was concealed with legitimate business
operations; or
e) Any employment of a practitioner, chemical engineer, public official or
foreigner.

40
  The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any
person, who organizes, manages or acts as a “financier” of any of the illegal
activities prescribed in this Section.

 The penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years of
imprisonment and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person, who acts as a “protector/coddler” of any violator of the
provisions under this Section.

Illegal Chemical Diversion of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals

 The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to
twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person, who unless authorized by law, shall illegally divert any
controlled precursor and essential chemical.

Manufacture or Delivery of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus and Other Paraphernalia

for Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals

 The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to
twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person who shall deliver, possess with intent to deliver, or manufacture
with intent to deliver equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia
for dangerous drugs, knowing, or under circumstances where one reasonably
should know, that it will be used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest,
manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack,
repack, store, contain or conceal any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor
and essential chemical in violation of the Act.

 The penalty of imprisonment ranging from six (6) months and one (1) day to four
(4) years and a fine ranging from Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to Fifty
thousand pesos (P50,000.00) shall be imposed if it will be used to inject, ingest,
inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a dangerous drug in violation
of the Act.

 The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any
person, who uses a minor or a mentally incapacitated individual to deliver such
equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia for dangerous drugs.

Possession of Dangerous Drugs

41
 The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be
imposed upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall possess any
dangerous drug in the following quantities, regardless of the degree of purity
thereof:

 Otherwise, if the quantity involved is less than the foregoing quantities, the
penalties shall be graduated as follows:

1) Life imprisonment and a fine ranging from Four hundred thousand pesos
(P400,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00), if the quantity of
methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” is ten (10) grams or more but less
than fifty (50) grams;

2) Imprisonment of twenty (20) years and one (1) day to life imprisonment and a
fine ranging from Four hundred thousand pesos (P400,000.00) to Five hundred
thousand pesos
(P500,000.00), if the quantities of dangerous drugs are five (5) grams or more
but less than ten (10) grams of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine or cocaine
hydrochloride, marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil, methamphetamine
hydrochloride or “shabu”, or other dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to,
MDMA or “ecstasy”, PMA, TMA, LSD, GHB, and those similarly designed or
newly introduced drugs and their derivatives, without having any therapeutic
value or if the quantity possessed is far beyond therapeutic requirements; or
three hundred (300) grams or more but less than five hundred (500) grams of
marijuana; and

3) Imprisonment of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years and a
fine ranging from three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00) to Four hundred
thousand pesos
(P400, 000.00), if the quantities of dangerous drugs are less than five (5) grams
of opium,
morphine, heroin, cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride, marijuana resin or marijuana
resin oil, methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu”, or other dangerous drugs
such as, but not limited to, MDMA or “ecstasy”, PMA, TMA, LSD, GHB, and
those similarly designed or newly introduced drugs and their derivatives, without
having any therapeutic value or if the quantity possessed is far beyond
therapeutic requirements; or less than three hundred (300) grams of marijuana.

Possession of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus and

Other Paraphernalia for Dangerous Drugs

42
  The penalty of imprisonment ranging from six (6) months and one (1) day to four
(4) years and a fine ranging from Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to Fifty
thousand pesos (P50,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who, unless
authorized by law, shall possess or have under his/her control any equipment,
instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia fit or intended for smoking,
consuming, administering, injecting, ingesting, or introducing any dangerous drug
into the body: Provided, that in the case of medical practitioners and various
professionals who are required to carry such equipment, instrument, apparatus
and other paraphernalia in the practice of their profession, the Board shall
prescribe the necessary implementing guidelines thereof.

 The possession of such equipment, instrument, apparatus and other

paraphernalia fit or intended for any of the purposes enumerated in the preceding
paragraph shall be prima facie evidence that the possessor has smoked,
consumed, administered to himself/herself, injected, ingested or used a
dangerous drug and shall be presumed to have violated Section 15 of the Act.

Possession of Dangerous Drugs during Parties, Social Gatherings or Meetings

 Any person found possessing any dangerous drug during a party, or at a social
gathering or meeting, or in the proximate company of at least two (2) persons,
shall suffer the maximum penalties provided for in Section 11 of the Act,
regardless of the quantity and purity of such dangerous drugs.

 The phrase "company of at least two (2) persons" shall mean the accused or
suspect plus at least two (2) others, who may or may not be in possession of any
dangerous drug.

Possession of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus and Other Paraphernalia for

Dangerous Drugs during Parties, Social Gatherings or Meetings

 The maximum penalty provided for in Section 12 of the Act shall be imposed
upon any person, who shall possess or have under his/her control any
equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia fit or intended for
smoking, consuming, administering, injecting, ingesting, or introducing any
dangerous drug into the body, during parties, social gatherings or meetings, or in
the proximate company of at least two (2) persons.

 The phrase "company of at least two (2) persons" shall mean the accused or
suspect plus at least two (2) others, who may or may not be in possession of any
equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia for dangerous drugs.

Use of Dangerous Drugs

43
  A person apprehended or arrested, who is found to be positive for use of any
dangerous drug, after a confirmatory test, shall be imposed a penalty of a
minimum of six (6) months rehabilitation in a government center for the first
offense, subject to the provision of Article VIII of the Act. If apprehended using
any dangerous drug for the second time, he/she shall suffer the penalty of
imprisonment ranging from six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and
a fine ranging from Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) to Two hundred thousand
pesos (P200,000.00): Provided, that this Section shall not be applicable where
the person tested is also found to have in his/her possession such quantity of any
dangerous drug provided for under Section 11 of the Act, in which case the
provisions stated therein shall apply.

Cultivation or Culture of Plants Classified as Dangerous Drugs or are Sources Thereof

 The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be
imposed upon any person, who shall plant, cultivate or culture marijuana, opium
poppy or any other plant regardless of quantity, which is or may hereafter be
classified as a dangerous drug or as a source from which any dangerous drug
may be manufactured or derived: Provided, that in the case of medical
laboratories and medical research centers which cultivate or culture marijuana,
opium poppy and other plants, or materials of such dangerous drugs for medical
experiments and research purposes, or for the creation of new types of medicine,
the Board shall prescribe the necessary implementing guidelines for the proper
cultivation, culture, handling, experimentation and disposal of such plants and
materials.

 The land or portions thereof and/or greenhouses on which any of said plant is
cultivated or cultured shall be confiscated and escheated in favor of the State,
unless the owner thereof can prove lack of knowledge of such cultivation or
culture despite the exercise of due diligence on his/her part. If the land involved
is part of the public domain, the maximum penalty provided for under this Section
shall be imposed upon the offender.

 The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any
person, who organizes, manages or acts as a “financier” of any of the illegal
activities prescribed in this Section.

 The penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years of
imprisonment and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person, who acts as a “protector/coddler” of any violator of the
provisions under this Section.

44
Maintenance and Keeping of Original Records of Transactions on Dangerous Drugs
and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals

 The penalty of imprisonment ranging from one (1) year and one (1) day to six (6)
years and a fine ranging from Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to Fifty
thousand pesos (P50,000.00) shall be imposed upon any practitioner,
manufacturer, wholesaler, importer, distributor, dealer or retailer who violates or
fails to comply with the maintenance and keeping of the original records of
transactions on any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential
chemical in accordance with Section 40 of the Act.
 An additional penalty shall be imposed through the revocation of the license to
practice his/her profession, in case of a practitioner, or of the business, in case of
a manufacturer, seller, importer, distributor, dealer or retailer.

Unnecessary Prescription of Dangerous Drugs

 The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to
twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) and the additional
penalty of the revocation of his/her license to practice shall be imposed upon the
practitioner, who shall prescribe any dangerous drug to any person whose
physical or physiological condition does not require its use or in the dosage
prescribed therein, as determined by the Board in consultation with recognized
competent experts who are authorized representatives of professional
organizations of practitioners, particularly those who are involved in the care of
persons with severe pain.

Unlawful Prescription of Dangerous Drugs

 The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be
imposed upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall make or issue a
prescription or any other writing purporting to be a prescription for any dangerous
drug.

45
 CONGRATULATIONS! YOU CAN NOW PROCEED
TO THE NEXT MODULE AFTER THIS…

Activity 3
In your own words answer the following:
1. What are the kinds of drugs according to their uses?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
__________________

2. What are the classification of drugs and their effects?

Classification of Drugs Effects

46
3. What ways can you suggest for people to keep away from drugs?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________

Reflection

Write something about your learning experiences in this module, if given the chance to
use drugs would you dare do it and why? (200 words only)

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

47
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________

48