Philippine National Police
MASBATE CITY POLICE STATION
The PNP Operational Thrust against
Illegal Drugs
Outline of Presentation
Introduction and General Situation
Reasons to Avoid Drugs and Gateway Drugs
Differentiate Drugs to Drug Abuse
Classification of Drugs
Reasons Why People Turn to Drugs
Common Signs of Drug Abuse
Drug Control Strategy
Introduction
“The illegal drugs war will not be
sidelined – instead, it will be as
relentless and chilling, if you will, as
on the day it began.”
General Situation
The intensified anti-illegal
drugs campaign of the
national government put Shipside Smuggling
pressure to transnational
drug syndicates to shift their
modus operandi from
production to importation Mail and Parcel Smuggling
using various concealment
method.
Airport Smuggling
General Situation
4 Million estimated drug users
1.2 Million Drug Users Surrendered
251,617 Graduate of Recovery &
Wellness Program (RWP)
1,258 Minors Rescued
Source: #realnumbersph/DDB
WHY SHOULD WE AVOID
DANGEROUS DRUGS
1 Illegal – Prohibited by law (RA 9165)
2 Health – Damages our brain and body
3 Psycho-social – Destroys one’s behavior
and causes one to commit crime
4 Spiritual – Against the will of God
Gateway Drugs
HOW THE YOUNG BECOME DRUG
DEPENDENTS?
- Many people get their start on
drugs through:
Cigarette
Alcohol
Marijuana
WHAT IS DRUG?
A drug is a chemical substance that
brings about physical, emotional or
behavioral change in a person taking
it.
Is any substance other than
food or water that is intended
to be taken or administered
for the purpose of altering,
sustaining or controlling the
recipients physical, mental or
emotional state.
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.
It may refer to any of the following practices:
• Using, without benefit or prescription, useful drugs
which have the capacity to alter the mood or
behavior.
• 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
OrigiN
Natural -
anything that
comes from
nature.
Plants (Marijuana)
Synthetic - anything
that is produced
artificially or
processed in the
Shabu
laboratory.
Classification of Drugs
INHALANTS
NARCOTICS
STIMULANTS
DEPRESSANTS
HALLUCINOGENS
Drugs of abuse
No. 1 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
1. Inhalants
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS
• Prone to bleeding and bruises
• Loss of memory
• Difficulty in learning and seeing things clearly
• Loss of bodily control
• Cramps, pains and bad cough
LONG TERM EFFECT
• Permanent damage to brain, liver and kidneys
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
• Anxiety, depression and irritability
• Aggressive behavior
• Dizziness, shaking and nausea
• Insomnia
No. 2 Narcotics
The term narcotic, derived from the Greek word for
stupor, originally referred to a variety of substances
that induced sleep.
Also called OPIATES, which is medically used to
relieve pain.
When abused it causes insensibility, stupor, and
dullness of mind with delusions.
(Ex: Cough syrups, Opium, Cocaine, Morphine,
Heroine)
2. Narcotics
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS
• Restlessness
• Nausea and Vomiting
• For every large dosage; cannot be awakened
• Smaller pupils
• Cold, moist and bluish skin
• Slowed down breathing
• death
LONG TERM EFFECT
• Permanent damage to brain, liver and kidneys
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
• Uneasiness
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Chills
• Sweating
• Nausea
• Runny nose and eyes
No. 3 Stimulants
Also known as “uppers”
Any of a group of drugs that excite the central
nervous system. It increase alertness,
alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a
feeling of well-being.
Ex. Cocaine, Methamphetamine (SHABU)
No. 4 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
No. 5 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
Emerging Drugs of Abuse
New Psychoactive Substances Liquid ecstasy and cocaine
(Synthetic Cathinones) blended with energy drinks
Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL) “Kush” and Hybrid Marijuana
Source: PDEA and PNP
New Modus Operandi
Use of GRAB Transportation Online selling of Hybrid
Delivery Services Marijuana using minors as
couriers
Meth in stuffed toys sold in
public markets
Source: PDEA and PNP
Reasons why People turn to Drugs
Family Problems
Parents who always quarrel in front of
the children.
Irresponsible parents who don’t
have time for their children.
Reasons why People turn to Drugs
Lack of Parental
Guidance
Reasons why People turn to Drugs
Peer Pressure and
Curiosity
BAD Influence by
friends.
Reasons why People turn to Drugs
Boredom, Frustration
Reasons why People turn to Drugs
Weak Personality, Desire to
Escape from Reality
Lack of self-confidence
and inferiority complex.
Lack of self-confidence
and inferiority complex.
Common Signs of Drug Abuse
Stealing items which can be
readily sold for cash (to
support a drug habit)
Common Signs of Drug Abuse
Changes in Mood – depending
on the drug taken.
Example: depressed or
becoming elated and euphoric.
Common Signs of Drug Abuse
Association with known
drug abusers
Common Signs of Drug Abuse
Change from normal
capabilities (work
habits, efficiency, etc.)
Common Signs of Drug Abuse
Change in attendance
at work or school
Common Signs of Drug Abuse
Wearing sunglasses
constantly at
inappropriate times
(for instance, indoors
or at night) or only to
hide dilated or
constricted pupils but
also to compensate for
the eyes’ inability to
adjust to sunlight.
Marijuana causes
bloodshot eyes.
Common Signs of Drug Abuse
Poor physical
appearance,
including
inattention to dress
and personal
hygiene
Drug Control Strategy
5-Point Anti-Illegal Drug Strategy of the
Philippine National Police (PNP)
• Supply Reduction
• Demand Reduction
• Internal Cleansing
• Legal Offensive
• International Cooperation
Current PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign Plan
(Project “Double Barrel”)
• The Upper Barrel is the arrest of
o High Value Targets
• The Lower Barrel
o Tokhang
o Taphang
Source: PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign Strategy Project Double Barrel
Drug Control Strategy
• PNP measure to prevent drug abuse among the youths.
• The PNP shall implement a standard preventive
information and education program to educate and
protect the youth from the harmful effects of
dangerous drugs.
• It provides the implementing guidelines in the
formulation and institutionalization of a standard
preventive information and education program of the
PNP to protect the youth from the harmful effects of
Dangerous Drugs.
•it shall target high school students and out of school
youths in the community.
Drug Control Strategy
• PNP Recovery and Wellness Program for drug users who vo
luntarily surrendered (low risk classification).
• Moral Recovery Program
• Health Education
• Skills Livelihood Training
Drug Control Strategy
• Other PNP Community and Camp-based Rehabilitation
Programs.
“Bahay Pag-asa” Reformation Center in “Bahay Pagbabago” Drug Reformation
Bataan Police Regional Office 3 Center in Tarlac Police Regional Office 3
“IFUGAO” Reflection Camp
in Police Regional Office Cordillera
Drug Control Strategy
• Other PNP Community and Camp-based rehabilitation
Programs.
Treatment Program for Chemical “CADRE” Camp Based Drug
Dependency in Police Regional Rehabilitation Program in Police
Office 6 Regional Office 10
Drug Control Strategy
• Community organization and mobilization against
illegal drugs.
Community support for “TOKHANG”
Drug Control Strategy
• Other Community Engagement of PNP DEG
“ DRUGS are the ENEMIES of AMBITION and
HOPE……..
And when we fight against ILLEGAL DRUGS we
are fighting for the FUTURE”
Bob Riley
Ang Laban Kontra
Droga ay Laban ng
Buong Bayan,
MAKI-ISA NA!!!
Thank you and Mabuhay!!
