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History
In 1972, the drug problem was just at its incipient stage, with only 20,000 drug users and marijuana as the top choice among the users in the Philippines. This was the drug scenario when
Republic Act 6425, otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 was approved on March 30, 1972.
Following the proclamation of Martial Law and the promulgation of Presidential Decree No. 44, amending RA 6425, the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, organized the Dangerous
Drugs Board on November 14, 1972 under the Office of the President.
The DDB was mandated to be the policy-making and coordinating agency as well as the national clearing house on all matters pertaining to law enforcement and control of dangerous
drugs; treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents; drug abuse prevention, training and information; research and statistics on the drug problem and the training of personnel engaged
in these activities.
Seven national agencies in the country formed part of the Dangerous Drugs Board. These are the Department of Health, Department of Social Service and Development, Department of
Education, Culture and Sports, Department of Justice, Department of National Defense, Department of Finance and the National Bureau of Investigation.
In the same year, Presidential Proclamation No. 1192 declaring every second week of November of every year as Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week, was promulgated. This, we
celebrate every year along with our anniversary.
Since its creation, the DDB has led the national advocacy against drug abuse by establishing a responsive and dynamic partnership between the government and the society.
From law enforcement to preventive education and treatment and rehabilitation the seventies have been witnessed to a number of programs launched by the Board in partnership with
other agencies and organizations.
In 1974, the Inter-Agency Committee on Drug Abuse Prevention Education was formed to strengthen the relationship among the various agencies and the Dangerous Drugs Board.
As it responds to the drug abuse situation in the country, efforts of the DDB are also recognized by counterparts abroad and other international agencies.
The Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme funded a program of the DDB, the First National Workshop on Drug Abuse Prevention Education. It is also in this decade when the DDB
hosted an international program, the Fourth Regional International Drug Enforcement Association Conference.
With then First Lady and Metro Manila Governor Imelda R. Marcos waging an all-out campaign against drug abuse, Anti-Drug Abuse Councils in all cities and municipalities in Metro
Manila were established.
In 1982, another procedural amendment to RA 6425 was made through Batas Pambansa 179 which itemized prohibited drugs and its derivatives. Narcotics preparations such as opiates,
opium poppy straw, leaves or wrappings, whether prepared for use or not were classified as dangerous drugs.
The number of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu users was also seen to have increased in this decade. Given this, the government with the help of other social agencies have also
heightened drug abuse prevention and information program.
It is also during this decade when we started to celebrate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking or IDADAIT along with other United Nations member countries
in the world.
With pop culture on the rise during the 90's, the need for creative and innovative programs that can compete with the different messages that seek to capture peoples interest
and attention has become DDB's main task.
In 1995, the DDB launched Oplan Iwas Droga which has become the national flagship program on drug abuse prevention. A mascot was created to stand as an icon or representation of
the program. The mascot was named KID Listo. KID being an acronym for Kalaban ng Ilegal na Droga.
KID Listo was brought to different schools and communities all over the country to promote the anti-drug advocacy.
A citizens movement against drugs dubbed as Mamamayan Ayaw sa Droga or MAD also gained popularity during the latter part of the decade. This movement was a product of the
collaboration of agencies such as the Department of Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police, National Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Immigration, National
Prosecution Service, Bureau of Customs and the Dangerous Drugs Board that comprised the National Drug Law Enforcement and Prevention Coordinating Center, created by virtue of
Executive Order No. 61 in January 1999.
In 1998, the five pillar global drug control approach Drug Supply Reduction, Drug Demand Reduction, Alternative Development, Civic Awareness and Response, and Regional and
International Cooperation was adopted by the ASEAN and China Cooperative Operations in Response to Dangerous Drugs (ACCORD) in which the Philippines is a member during the
UN General Assembly Special Session on Drugs. These are strategies which have continued to prove relevant and effective in addressing the countrys problem on drugs up to the present.
The new millennium has truly brought a lot of changes including in the field of drug prevention and control. In 2002, Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of
2002 repealed RA 6425.
RA 9165 expanded the membership of the Board to include the agencies such as the Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of
Foreign Affairs, Commission on Higher Education, National Youth Commission, and the newly established Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. The law also streamlined the functions
of the Board and ushered in new programs and initiatives.
To get by with the fast changing and developing phase of this decade, the DDB launched a number of programs that utilize the power of technology to improve processes, share drug data
and information and also elicit peoples participation.
Motivated by the publics increasing participation in anti-drug advocacy programs, the DDB Drug Information Action Line or DDB-DIAL was launched. This is an action center created
to receive reports and complaints related to drug abuse as well as to provide relevant information and assistance to the public.
Another significant project developed by the Board within this decade is the Integrated Drug Abuse Data and Information Network or IDADIN. The IDADIN is an online drug data
pooling and collection system that allows better management and assessment of the over-all drug demand and supply reduction efforts undertaken by the government.
It is designed as an online or web-enabled reporting system and consists of thirteen interactive forms. Quarterly reports come from public and private hospitals, forensic and drug testing
laboratories, treatment and rehabilitation centers, law enforcement and prosecution agencies and prison population profile from municipal, city and provincial jails. The IDADIN has
allowed easier processing of drug data, and ensured up-to-date statistics and convenient reporting.
The network of anti-drug advocates and warriors also continue to grow. Through the flagship program of the Board, the Barkada Kontra Droga or Peer Group Against Drugs, more and
more Filipinos are tapped as potent allies in the anti-drug campaign.
Barkada Kontra Droga is a peer-based program designed as a preventive education and information strategy to counter the dangers and disastrous effects of drug abuse. It aims to empower
individuals to be catalysts within their peer groups in advocating healthy, drug-free lifestyles through involvement in various wholesome activities.
And since its inception in 2004, the group has grown to more than 250 chapters all over the country with more than 60,000 members.
2002 Statistics
The age groups of 20-24 and 25-29 occupy the highest percent distributions of center clients
admitted in 2002, with 22.64% and 19.56%, respectively. The mean or the average age remains to be
27 years old.
As to the occupational status, 32.65% of the total number of reported cases belonged to the
workers group, 12.65% self-employed, students, 6.38% and out-of-school youths, 0.69%.
The average monthly income of center clients rose to P11, 114.29 as compared to P7, 800.81 in
2001. Increase in the average monthly income was more likely brought by the income of those clients
who belonged to the rich families in the private centers.
New Admissionl
4,903
82.20
Re-Admissions
1,062
17.80
Total
5,965
100.00
To date, there were 45 residential and 4 out-patient centers nationwide reporting actively to the
Secretariat.
As of CY 2002, a total of 5,965 admissions were reported by these centers. Of this number, 4,565
were newly admitted from residential centers, 1,062 were relapsed cases, and 338 were reporting in
out-patient centers. Compared to the previous year (2001), there was a decrease rate of 17.53% in new
admissions and an increase rate of 6.09% in relapse cases. The decrease in the number of new
admissions were more likely the result of overcrowding in government centers, high cost of treatment,
and rehabilitation in most private centers and the passage of the stricter Comprehensive Dangerous
Drugs Act of 2002. The increase in the number of relapse cases may be attributed to some clients who
were not yet motivated to change or accept the reality that they need professional help. It may also be
due to peer pressure, which they found difficult to resist after discharge from the rehabilitation centers.
The highest percent distribution of cases came from the National Capital Region or Metro Manila
area with 2,497 or 51% of the total admissions nationwide. It was followed by Region III (20.58%)
and Region IV (16.42%).
No.
3,349
68.31
2. Cannabis (Marijuana)
1,366
27.86
3. Inhalants (Rugby)
82
1.67
72
1.47
5. Hashish (Cannabis)
57
1.16
6. Cocaine (Stimulant)
52
1.06
7. Brownies/Cake (Cannabis)
50
1.02
8. Ecstacy (Stimulant)
38
0.78
9. Trazepam ( Benzodiazepine
36
0.73
Nubain (Narcotic/Analgesic)
36
0.73
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or Shabu remains the No. 1 drug of abuse with 3,349 cases or
68.31%. It was followed by Marijuana, 1,366 (27.86%), Rugby or Inhalant, 82 cases (1.67%).
Significantly, Ecstasy, the emerging drug of abuse in the country, was reported as No. 8 with 38 cases
or 0.78%. Route of administration was reported to be that of inhalation, sniffing or taken orally.
2003 Statistics
PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSER
(Facility Based)
CY 2003
For the year 2003, Center-admissions were predominantly male with a ratio of 11:1; single clients
comprised 51.65%while married ones 34.44%; those who have live-in partners 8.30% and 4.7 % were
separated.
As to educational attainment those who were in the school level had the highest percent
distribution with 29% followed closely by those in the college level with 28% and 17% were clients
who
have
graduated
in
high
school
prior
to
rehabilitation.
The highest percent distribution of center clients remains in the age groups 20-24 and 25-29, with
22.40% and 21.76% respectively. The mean or average age is 28 years old.
With regard to occupation, 39% of the total admissions were unemployed, 31% were workers and
12% were self employed prior to their admission in the center.
The average family monthly income of the center clients rose to Php 12,358.48 from the previous
years Php 11,114.29.
(Facility based)
CY 2003
TYPE OF ADMISSION
No.
NEW ADMISSIONS
7,113
86.86
RE-ADMISSIONS
1,076
13.14
TOTAL
8,189
100.00
In 2003, there were 49 residential and 3 outpatients facilities reporting in the Integrated Central
Case Registry and Monitoring System (ICCRMS).
There were 7,663 cases (93.58%) admitted from the residential facilities and 526 cases (6.42%)
from the outpatient centers totaling to 8,189 cases reported, of which, 7,113 newly admitted and 1,076
re-admitted cases were noted. There is an increase of 45.07% in the new admission and 1.52% in
relapse cases as compared to the previous year (CY 2002). This significant increase in new admissions
may be a result of the advocacy programs of the government where more people became aware of the
importance of rehabilitation. The increase in the relapse cases, on the other hand, may be attributed to
some clients resistance to change and peer pressure since they return to the same environment.
The NCR showed the highest percent distribution of cases with 3,554 or 49.96% of the total
admission nationwide. Region III and Region IV followed with 21.13% and 17.22% admission
respectively.
MOST COMMONLY USED/ ABUSED DRUGS
(FACILITY BASED)
CY 2003
DRUGS USED/ABUSED
No.
6,195
87.09
2. Cannabis (Marijuana)
2,229
31.34
109
1.53
82
1.15
5. Trazepam (Benzodiazepine)
69
0.97
6. Ecstacy (Stimulant)
57
0.80
7. Hashish (Cannabis)
47
0.66
8. Brownies/Cake (Cannabis)
44
0.62
35
0.49
30
0.42
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, commonly known as Shabu, remains as the no. 1drug of abuse
with 6,195 cases (87.09%). Marijuana is no. 2 with 2,229 cases (31.34%) and Inhalant or rugby, has
109 cases (1.53%). Cough Syrup is also being commonly used by 1.15%.
2004 Statistics
Inhalants
*Residential and Out-Patient Facility
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
For the year 2004, the reported cases were predominantly male with a ratio of 9:1. Most of them
are single (53.15%) while the rest are either married (32.26%); with live-in partners (7.57%), or were
separated (5.94%).
The highest percent distribution of center clients is steady within the age groups 25-29 and 20-24,
with 21.50% and 19.70%, respectively. The mean or average age is 29 years old.
REPORTED CASES BY GENDER
(Facility - Based)
CY 2004
MALE
FEMALE
GRAND TOTAL
TYPE OF ADMISSION
NO.
NO.
NO.
NEW ADMISSIONS
4,196
72.51
484
8.36
4,680
80.87
READMISSIONS
840
14.52
47
0.81
887
15.33
OUT - PATIENT
189
3.27
31
0.54
220
3.80
TOTAL
5,225
90.29
562
9.71
5,787
100.00
Year-end submissions for 2004 received from 53 residential and 1 outpatient facilities reporting
with the DDB revealed a total of 5,787 cases for the year to include 4,680 (80.87%) new admissions,
887 admissions, relapse and outpatient cases as compared to the figures of 2003. This may be
attributable to the high cost of treatment in private rehabilitation centers, which may have served as a
deterrent for drug dependents to seek the appropriate intervention.
The region with the most number of cases of 2004 is the NCR with 51.46%. Regions IV-A
(16.81%), III (16.54%), VII (4.94%), and XI (3.75%) follow to complete the first five ranking. The
least number of cases come from the ARMM with only .03%.
As to educational attainment, those who were in the high school level has the highest percent
distribution with 28.93% followed closely by those in the college level with 27.91% while 16.76%
were clients who have graduated in high school before they sought treatment and rehabilitation.
With regard to the classification of patients, 38% of the total cases were employed, 29.53% were
workers, 8.92% were either businessmen or self-employed, 5.37% were students, and .79% were outof-school youth prior to their admission for treatment.
Of the total workers/employees group of 1,709, the unskilled workers (those who are untrained
or inexperienced like the bet takers, baggers, barkers, etc.) ranked first with 39.20%. Following
closely are the semi-skilled ones (those who require less training and exercise less independent
judgment such as the service crews, tailors, drivers, and others who operate machines) with 37.39%.
The professionals comprised 17.50% while the skilled workers (those who have been trained or are
experts in a particular occupation like the technicians, chefs, etc.) represented 5.91%.
The average family monthly income of the center clients rose to 13,553.36 from the previous
years 12,358.48.
84.45% of the total cases abused Shabu, Marijuana (31.73%); cough/cold preparations (3.73%);
benzodiazephines (3.72%) inhalants (3.28%); Ecstasy (1.43%); Cocaine (1.26%); Nalbuphine
Hydrochloride (.81%); opium (.90%); Psilocybin (.19%); Mescaline (.10%); and Datura or
Talampunay (.07%).
MOST COMMONLY USED DRUGS/SUBSTANCES
(Facility Based)*
2004
DRUGS USED /
ABUSED
NEW
ADMISSIO
NS
READMISSIO
NS
OUTPATIEN
T
GRAN
D
TOTA
L
%
based
on the
total
number
of
respons
es
(7,703)
% based
on the
total
number
of
admissio
ns
(5,787)
1. SHABU
(STIMULANT)
3,929
807
151
4,887
63.44
84.45
2. MARIJUANA
(CANNABIS)
1,395
289
152
1,836
23.83
31.73
3. COUGH /
COLD
PREPARATIONS
157
59
216
2.80
3.73
4.
BENZODIAZEPI
NES
138
77
215
2.79
3.72
5. INHALANTS
161
14
190
2.47
3.28
6. ECSTASY
(STIMULANT)
70
13
83
1.08
1.43
7. COCAINE
(STIMULANT)
51
22
73
0.95
1.26
15
8. OPIUM
(MORPHINE /
HEROIN)
27
25
52
0.68
0.90
9. NUBAIN
(NARCOTIC /
ANALGESIC)
25
22
47
0.61
0.81
10. PSILOCYBIN
(MAGIC
MUSHROOM)
11
0.14
0.19
11. MESCALINE
(HALLUCINOGE
N)
0.08
0.10
12. DATURA
(TALAMPUNAY)
OTHER DRUGS
62
TOTAL
23
0.05
0.07
83
1.08
1.43
7,703
100.00
2005 Statistics
FEMALE
GRAND TOTAL
TYPE OF ADMISSION
NO.
NO.
NO.
NEW ADMISSIONS
3,858
71.74
366
73.94
4,224
71.62
READMISSIONS
765
14.22
34
6.87
799
13.60
OUT - PATIENT
755
14.03
95
19.19
850
14.47
TOTAL
5,378
91.57
495
8.43
5,873
100.00
The National Capital Region (NCR) had the highest percent distribution of cases with 3,330 (or
56.70%) of the total national admissions. Regions IV-A and III followed with 15.21% and 13.18%
admissions, respectively.
Center admissions were predominantly male with a ratio of 10:1. Single clients comprised
54.40%; married (30.05%); with live-in partners (9.38%); and separated (4.5%). As to educational
attainment, high school level had the highest percent distribution with 27.58%
Most of these clients were unemployed (38.19%) prior to admission. For those who were
previously employed before undergoing rehabilitation, 32.93% were workers/ employees while 7.59%
were self-employed/businessman. The average monthly family income of these Center clients is
13,063.13
MOST COMMONLY USED/ABUSED DRUGS/SUBSTANCE
(Facility Based)
CY 2005
NEW
ADMISSIONS
No.
%
READMISSIONS
No.
%
OUTPATIENT
No.
%
GRA
TOT
No.
1. SHABU (STIMULANT)
3,492
59.46
716
12.19
570
9.71
4,77
2. MARIJUANA (CANNABIS)
1,178
20.06
324
5.52
474
8.07
1,97
3. INHALANTS
200
3.41
23
0.39
60
1.02
283
4. BENZODIAZEPINES
123
2.09
70
1.19
0.09
198
85
1.45
59
1.00
0.09
149
6. ECSTASY (STIMULANT)
68
1.16
25
0.43
0.05
96
7. COCAINE (STIMULANT)
46
0.78
22
0.37
0.03
70
8. NUBAIN (NARCOTIC /
ANALGESIC)
33
0.56
25
0.43
0.02
59
16
0.27
11
0.19
0.02
28
12
0.20
0.10
0.00
18
OTHER DRUGS
0.12
0.02
0.00
Filipino drug abusers, being multiple abusers, take drugs in combination with other similarly
intoxicating substances.
For 2005, Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or Shabu, remained as the top drug of choice and was
abused by 81.36% (4,778) of clients recorded. Marijuana was second with 1,976 cases (33.65%)
while inhalants placed 3 abused were benzodiazepines (3.37%), cough/cold preparations (2.54%), and
Ecstasy (1.63%).
These drugs were commonly taken through inhalation or sniffing and by oral administration.
2006 Statistics
PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSERS
(Facility based)
CY 2006
The average monthly family income is 13,706.43. The lowest monthly income is reported to be
300. The most popular source of drugs is friends/peers (50.56%) and pushers (33.64%).
FEMALE
GRAND TOTAL
TYPE OF ADMISSION
NO.
NO.
NO.
NEW ADMISSIONS
2,759
58.66
309
6.57
3,068
65.23
READMISSIONS
565
12.01
31
0.66
596
12.67
OUT - PATIENT
901
19.16
138
2.93
1,039
22.09
TOTAL
4,225
89.84
478
10.16
4,703
100.00
NEW
ADMISSIO
NS
READMISSIO
NS
OUTPATIEN
T
GRAN
D
TOTA
L
% based
on the
total
number
% based
on the
total
number
of
respons
es
of
admissio
ns
1.
Methamphetami
ne
Hydrochloride
2,219
523
514
3,256
52.23
69.23
2. Cannabis
(Marijuana)
1,057
229
521
1,807
28.99
38.42
3. Inhalants
(Contact
Cement Ex.:
288
32
243
563
9.03
11.97
Rugby)
4.
Benzodiazepine
s
102
64
173
2.78
3.68
5. Cough / Cold
Preparations
97
30
128
2.05
2.72
6. MDMA
(Ecstasy)
53
16
71
1.14
1.51
7. Nalbuphine
Hydrochloride
(Nubain)
21
29
0.47
0.62
8. Psilocybin
(Magic
Mushroom)
15
9. Solvent
10. Ketamine
10
23
0.37
0.49
16
0.26
0.34
15
0.24
0.32
2007 Statistics
PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSERS
(Facility based)
CY 2007
AGE : Mean age of 28 years
SEX : Ratio of male to female 9:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single 56.94%
OCCUPATION : Unemployed 32.82%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : High School level 30.62%
ECONOMIC STATUS:Average monthly family income P14,980.59
PLACE OF RESIDENCE : Urban (specifically NCR)
DURATION OF DRUG TAKING : More than six (6) years
NATURE OF DRUG TAKING : Poly drug use**
DRUGS OF ABUSE : Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)
Cannabis (Marijuana)
Inhalants (Contact Cement Adhesive)
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
For 2007, more males were admitted in most centers nationwide, with male-female ratio 9:1. As to
age, the youngest is 9 years old, the oldest 74, the average or mean age, 28 years old. Highest percent
distributions of clients fall under the age bracket of 25 to 29 and 15 to 19 years old, with 19.03 percent
and 18.02 percent admission, respectively.
More than half, 56.94 percent, of the center clients were married while 24.33 percent were single. It
was also noted that there were 10.94 percent who have live-in partners while 6.55 percent were
separated prior to their rehabilitation.
As regards to highest educational attainment prior to their confinement to the centers, 32.62 percent
(1,310) of the patients have reached high school level and 27.63 percent (1,182), college level.
With regard to their status prior to rehabilitation, of the 4,278 clients 32.82 percent were unemployed,
while 24.54 percent were workers, either skilled or unskilled.
The average monthly income is Php 14,980.59
NO.
FEMALE
NO.
GRAND TOTAL
NO.
NEW ADMISSIONS
2,555
59.72
284
6.64
2,839
66.36
READMISSIONS
571
13.35
46
1.08
617
14.42
OUT - PATIENT
741
17.32
81
1.89
822
19.21
TOTAL
3,867
90.39
411
9.61
4,278
100.00
In a residential treatment facility, patients are required to stay for a minimum of six months to a
maximum of one year, either on a voluntary or compulsory confinement basis. In an out-patient
facility, dependents are diagnosed for their drug-taking behavior and required to report for treatment
on a regular basis for a certain period of time.
As compared to 2006, a 9.04 percent decrease rate was observed in admission of clients. The decrease
in admission may be brought about by the closure of some centers due to failure to comply with
requirements or to apply for accreditation to the DOH. Another reason for the decrease may be
attributed to the relentless efforts on the demand and supply reduction campaign of the government
Of those (3,456) in the residential facilities, 2,839 or 82.14 percent were new admissions while 617 or
17.85 percent were relapsed or readmitted cases.
NEW
ADMISSIO
NS
READMISSIO
NS
OUTPATIEN
T
GRAN
D
TOTA
L
%
based
on the
total
number
of
respons
es
(5,673)
% based
on the
total
number
of
admissio
ns
(4,278)
1.
Methamphetamine
2,035
527
451
3,013
53.11
70.43
Hydrochloride(Sha
bu)
2. Cannabis
(Marijuana)
1,162
259
435
1,856
32.72
43.38
3. Inhalants
(Contact Cement
Ex.: Rugby)
189
27
141
357
6.29
8.35
4.
Benzodiazepines
116
37
154
2.71
3.60
5. Cough / Cold
Preparations
51
20
72
1.27
1.68
6. MDMA
(Ecstasy)
47
15
7. Nalbuphine
Hydrochloride
(Nubain)
27
8. Ketamine
16
9. Solvent
14
10. Psilocybin
(Katsubong, Magic
Mushroom)
66
1.16
1.54
18
45
0.79
1.05
10
26
0.46
0.61
14
0.25
0.33
12
0.21
0.28
2008 Statistics
PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSERS
(Facility based)
CY 2008
FEMALE
GRAND TOTAL
TYPE OF ADMISSION
NO.
NO.
NO.
NEW ADMISSIONS
1,951
55.33
246
6.98
2,197
62.31
READMISSIONS
526
14.92
38
1.08
564
16.00
OUT - PATIENT
689
19.54
76
2.16
765
21.70
TOTAL
3,166
89.79
360
10.21
3,526
100.00
DRUGS USED /
ABUSED
NEW
ADMISSIO
NS
READMISSIO
NS
OUTPATIEN
T
GRAN
D
TOTA
L
%
based
on the
total
number
of
respons
es
(4,751)
% based
on the
total
number
of
admissio
ns
(3,526)
1.
Methamphetamine
Hydrochloride(Sha
bu)
1,534
480
394
2,408
50.68
68.29
2. Cannabis
1,020
244
436
1,700
35.78
48.21
(Marijuana)
3. Inhalants
(Contact Cement
Ex.: Rugby)
146
31
126
306
6.44
8.68
4.
Benzodiazepines
92
21
119
2.50
3.37
5. Nalbuphine
Hydrochloride
(Nubain)
48
53
1.12
1.50
6. Cocaine
38
49
1.03
1.39
7. Cough / Cold
Preparations
35
8. MDMA
(Ecstasy)
27
9. Ketamine
10
10. Solvent
43
0.91
1.22
37
0.78
1.05
11
0.23
0.31
0.19
0.26
Methamphetamine hydrochloride commonly known as shabu remained as the top drug of abuse
with 2,408 cases (68.29%), followed by cannabis or marijuana with 1,700 (48.21%), and contact
cement at 8.93% of the entire patient population. The nature of drug taking was poly-drug use while
the routes of administration were inhalation/sniffing and oral ingestion.
Admitted cases were down by 18% in 2008. The decline may be attributed to: 1) financial constraints
that confront families of drug users, 2) closure of some rehabilitation centers due to change in
administration and some minor deficiencies that prevented them to operate, or sustain the operation, 3)
stringent requirements for accreditation of centers by the Department of Health, 4) denial on the part
of the family of drug dependents, and 5) relentless efforts of the government to eradicate the drug
abuse problem. This can be supported by the data on the increase of drugs seized and clandestine
laboratories dismantled during the year.
2009 Statistics
PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSERS
(Facility based)
CY 2009
AGE : Mean age of 28 years
SEX : Ratio of male to female 10:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single 58.02%
OCCUPATION : Unemployed 35.97%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : High School Level 30.06%
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
There were more males than female clients with a ratio of 10:1, with a mean age of 28 years old. The
youngest center client was 10 years old while the eldest was 74 years old. The highest percent belong
to age group of 15 to 19 years old with 569 or 19.22%.
More than half of the center clients were single (58.02%) followed by married (25.50%), 9.15% had
live-in partners and 6.08% were separated prior to rehabilitation.
As to educational attainment, 890 or 30.06% have reached high school level while 794 or 26.82%
were able to reach college level.
With regard to the status of employment, 35.97% were unemployed and 18.95% were either skilled or
unskilled workers prior to their stay in the centers. Their average monthly family income is Php
16,290.80.
FEMALE
GRAND TOTAL
TYPE OF ADMISSION
NO.
NO.
NO.
NEW ADMISSIONS
1,799
60.76
214
7.23
2,013
67.98
READMISSIONS
458
15.47
30
1.01
488
16.48
OUT - PATIENT
425
14.35
35
1.18
460
15.54
TOTAL
2,682
90.58
279
9.42
2,961
100.00
CY 2009 ANALYSIS
For the year 2009, a total of 2,961 cases were reported by the different rehabilitation facilities
nationwide. Of this number, 67.98% or 2,013 were new admission, 16.48% or 488 were relapse cases
and 15.54% or 460 were referrals from outpatient facilities.
A downward trend can be seen since 2006. The decline maybe attributed to the following: People
cannot afford the cost of treatment; there is misconception on what goes on inside treatment and
rehabilitation facilities, and the stereotype denial syndrome common among drug dependents, where
they insist that they are in control of their drug-taking behavior and that there is no need for them to
undergo any form of treatment. Another reason for the decline can be credited to the relentless efforts
of the government to eradicate the drug problem as supported by the data on the increased operations
conducted and the development and implementation of preventive education programs for different
target groups.
NEW
ADMISSIO
NS
READMISSIO
NS
OUTPATIEN
T
GRAN
D
TOTA
L
%
based
on the
total
number
of
respons
es
(3,908)
% based
on the
total
number
of
admissio
ns
(2,961)
1.
Methamphetamine
1,284
394
214
1,892
48.41
63.90
Hydrochloride(Sha
bu)
2. Cannabis
(Marijuana)
875
211
291
1,377
35.24
46.50
3. Inhalants
(Contact Cement
Ex.: Rugby)
195
25
60
280
7.16
9.46
4.
Benzodiazepines
87
33
128
3.28
4.32
5. Nalbuphine
Hydrochloride
43
47
1.20
1.59
(Nubain)
6. MDMA
(Ecstasy)
36
47
1.20
1.59
7. Cocaine
29
14
44
1.13
1.49
8. Cough / Cold
Preparations
19
25
0.64
0.84
9. Ketamine
11
0.28
0.37
10. Solvent
11
0.28
0.37
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride commonly known as Shabu is still the most drug of abuse with
1,892 cases, followed by Cannabis or Marijuana with 1,377 cases. Abuse of Contact Cement like
rugby with 280 cases was also noted. The nature of drug taking remained to be poly-drug use.
The routes of administration are inhalation/sniffing and oral ingestion.
2010 Statistics
PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSERS
(Facility Based)*
CY 2010
AGE : Mean age of 29 years
SEX : Ratio of male to female 9:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single 52.64%
STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT : Unemployed 33.73%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : College Level 29.54%
ECONOMIC STATUS : Average Monthly Family Income Php 17,545.14
PLACE OF RESIDENCE : Urban (Specifically NCR 43.75%)
DURATION OF DRUG - TAKING : More than six (6) years
NATURE OF DRUG - TAKING : Poly drug use**
DRUGS/SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE :
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)
Cannabis (Marijuana)
Inhalants (Contact Cement Adhesive)
*Residential and Out-Patient Facilities
**Poly drug users - abuse of more than one (1) drug
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
There were more male than female clients with a ratio of 9:1, with a mean age of 29 years old.
The youngest center client was a 7 year old while the eldest was a 69 year old. The highest percentage
belonged to age groups of 30 to 34 years old and 40 and above with 499 or 18.18%
More than half of the center clients were single (52.64%) followed by married (28.31%), 11.62%
had live in partners and 5.83% were separated prior to rehabilitation.
As for educational attainment, 739 or 26.92% have reached high school level while 811 or
29.54% were able to reach college level.
With regard to the status of employment, 33.73% were unemployed and 18.47% were either
skilled or unskilled workers prior to their stay in the centers. Their average monthly family income is
Php 17,545.14.
REPORTED CASES BY GENDER
(Facility Based)*
CY 2010
MALE
FEMALE
GRAND TOTAL
TYPE OF ADMISSION
No.
No.
No.
NEW ADMISSIONS
1,798
65.50
223
8.12
2,021
73.62
RE-ADMISSIONS
457
16.65
29
1.06
486
17.70
OUT-PATIENT
209
7.61
29
1.06
238
8.67
TOTAL
2,464
89.76
281
10.24
2,745
100.00
MOST
(Facility
CY 2010
COMMONLY
USED/ABUSED
DRUGS/SUBSTANCES
Based)*
DRUGS USED /
ABUSED
NEW
ADMISSIO
N
READMISSIO
N
OUTPATIEN
T
GRAN
D
TOTA
L
% based
on the
total
number
of
respons
es
(3,463)
% based
on the
total
number
of
admissio
ns
(2,745)
1.
Methamphetamine
Hydrochloride(Sha
1,354
423
152
1,929
55.70
70.27
bu)
2. Cannabis
(Marijuana)
777
161
126
1,064
30.72
38.76
3. Inhalants
(Contact Cement,
Adhesive)
123
13
145
4.19
5.28
4. Benzodiazepines
(Diazepam)
58
34
93
2.69
3.39
5. Cocaine
36
16
53
1.53
1.93
6. Cough / Cold
42
10
52
1.50
1.89
Preparations
7. Nalbuphine
Hydrochloride
41
49
1.41
1.79
MDMA (Ecstasy)
36
13
49
1.41
1.79
8. Solvent
0.23
0.29
9. Ketamine
0.12
0.15
Cement and other inhalants with 145 cases was also noted. The nature of drug taking remained to be
poly-drug use The routes of administration are inhalation or sniffing and oral ingestion.
2011 Statistics
PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSERS
(Facility Based)
CY 2011
AGE : Mean age of 29 years
SEX : Ratio of male to female 9:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single 51.94%
STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT : Unemployed 35.16%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : College Level 30.23%
ECONOMIC STATUS : Average Monthly Family Income Php 15,818.10
PLACE OF RESIDENCE : Urban (Specifically NCR 48.42%)
DURATION OF DRUG - TAKING : More than six (6) years
NATURE OF DRUG - TAKING : Poly drug use**
DRUGS/SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE :
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)
Cannabis (Marijuana)
Inhalants (Contact Cement Adhesive)
*Residential and Out-Patient Facilities
**Poly drug users - abuse of more than one (1) drug
REPORTED CASES BY GENDER
(Facility Based)*
CY 2011
MALE
FEMALE
GRAND TOTAL
TYPE OF ADMISSION
No.
No.
No.
NEW ADMISSION
2,148
70.66
246
8.09
2,394
78.75
RE-ADMISSION
410
13.49
15
0.49
425
13.98
OUT-PATIENT
190
6.25
31
1.02
221
7.27
TOTAL
2,748
90.39
292
9.61
3,040
100.00
of users based on the intensified operations conducted by the law enforcement on pushers/users
may also have contributed to the increase of admission in the treatment and rehabilitation facilities
* Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities
NEW
ADMISSIO
N
READMISSIO
N
OUTPATIEN
T
GRAN
D
TOTA
L
% based
on the
total
number
of
respons
es
% based
on the
total
number
of
admissio
ns
(3,692)
(3,040)
1.
Methamphetamine
Hydrochloride(Sha
bu)
1,812
380
116
2,308
62.51
75.92
2. Cannabis
(Marijuana)
767
136
89
992
26.87
32.63
3. Inhalants
(Contact Cement,
Adhesive)
156
10
175
4.74
5.76
4. Benzodiazepines
41
14
58
1.57
1.91
(Diazepam)
5. Cocaine
37
6. Solvent
16
7. Nalbuphine
Hydrochloride
(Nubain)
25
8. MDMA
(Ecstasy)
18
50
1.35
1.64
31
0.84
1.02
28
0.76
0.92
27
0.73
0.89
13
15
2012 Statistics
PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSERS
(Facility Based)*
CY 2012
AGE : Mean age of 29 years
SEX : Ratio of male to female 10:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single 52.11%
STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT : Unemployed 38.67%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : College Level 32.22%
ECONOMIC STATUS : Average Monthly Family Income Php 15,789
PLACE OF RESIDENCE : Urban (Specifically NCR 47.70%)
DURATION OF DRUG - TAKING : More than six (6) years
NATURE OF DRUG - TAKING : Poly drug use**
DRUGS/SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE :
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)
Cannabis (Marijuana)
Inhalants (Contact Cement Adhesive)
* Residential and Out-Patient Facilities
** Poly drug users - abuse of more than one (1) drug
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
There were more males than female clients, ratio of 10:1. The mean age remained to be 29 years
old, youngest, is 8 years old while the eldest is 73 years old. The highest percentage belongs to age
group of 30 to 34 with 566 or 20.63%.
More than half of the center clients are single (52.11%) followed by married (27.88%), 14.83%
with live-in partners and 3.97% were separated prior to rehabilitation.
As to educational attainment, 701 or 25.55% have reached high school while 884 or 32.22% were
able to reach college level.
With regard to the status of employment, 38.67% were unemployed and 17.09% were either
skilled or unskilled workers prior to their stay in the centers. Their average monthly family income is
Php 15,789.
FEMALE
GRAND TOTAL
TYPE OF ADMISSION
No.
No.
No.
NEW ADMISSION
1,990
72.52
202
7.36
2,192
79.88
RE-ADMISSION
377
13.74
27
0.98
404
14.72
OUT-PATIENT
125
4.56
23
0.84
148
5.39
TOTAL
2,492
90.82
252
9.18
2,744
100.00
MOST
(Facility
CY 2012
COMMONLY
USED/ABUSED
DRUGS/SUBSTANCES
Based)*
DRUGS USED /
ABUSED
NEW
ADMISSIO
N
READMISSIO
N
OUTPATIEN
T
GRAN
D
TOTA
L
% based
on the
total
number
of
respons
es
(3,472)
% based
on the
total
number
of
admissio
ns
(2,744)
1.
Methamphetamine
1,734
377
56
2,167
62.41
78.97
Hydrochloride(Sha
bu)
2. Cannabis
(Marijuana)
772
128
34
934
26.90
34.04
3. Inhalants
(Contact Cement,
Adhesive)
108
18
129
3.72
4.70
4. Solvent
39
13
54
1.56
1.97
5. Cocaine
33
18
51
1.47
1.86
6. Benzodiazepines
35
14
49
1.41
1.79
(Diazepam)
7. MDMA
(Ecstasy)
20
8. Nalbuphine
Hydrochloride
(Nubain)
14
30
0.86
1.09
17
0.49
0.62