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DANGEROUR DRUG BOARD

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

PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSER


(Facility Based)
CY 2002
AGE : Mean age of 27 years
SEX : Ratio of male to female 11:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single 52.95%
Married 33.51%
FAMILY SIZE : Two (2) to three (3) siblings
STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT : Private Employee 30.17%
Government Employee 1.26%
Unemployed 31.76%
Self Employed 12.65%
Students 6.38%
Out of school youth 0.69%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : College Level 30.96%
ECONOMIC STATUS : Average Monthly Family Income Php11,114.29
PLACE OF RESIDENCE : Urban (specifically Metro Manila)

DURATION OF DRUG - TAKING : More than two (2) years


I.Q. : Average
NATURE OF DRUG TAKING : Mono drug use
DRUGS/SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE :
1.Shabu
2.Marijuana
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
For the year 2002, majority of center admissions were males with 91.74%. The ratio of male to
female is 11:1. Single clients comprised 52.95%, while married ones represented 33.5%. Significantly,
of the total number of admissions, 7.20% had live-in partners while 5.30% were separated from their
spouses.
Percent distribution as to educational attainment showed that most of the centers clients were in
the high literacy level. Of the total number, 29.23% were in high school, 14.01% were high school
graduates, 30.96% in the college level while 9.10% were already college graduates prior to their
admission in the centers.

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.

INTEGRATED CENTRAL CASE REGISTRY AND MONITORING SYSTEM


A total of 5,965 admission cases were reported by various residential and out-patient centers
nationwide in 2002. Of this number 4,565 were reported by various residential facilities, of which
1,062 are readmission while 338 came from our-patient centers.

NUMBER OF REPORTED CASES


(Facility based)
CY 2002
TYPE OF ADMISSION
No.

New Admissionl

4,903

82.20

Re-Admissions

1,062

17.80

Total

5,965

100.00

CENTER BASED ADMISSIONS


Analysis of Data

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%).

MOST COMMONLY USED/ ABUSED DRUGS


(FACILITY BASED)
CY 2002
DRUGS USED/ABUSED

No.

1. Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)

3,349

68.31

2. Cannabis (Marijuana)

1,366

27.86

3. Inhalants (Rugby)

82

1.67

4. Corex DM (Cough/Cold Preparation)

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

AGE : Mean age of 28 years


SEX : Ratio of male to female 11:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single 51.65%
Married 34.44%
STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT : Unemployed 38.87%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : High school Level 29.41%
ECONOMIC STATUS : Average Monthly Family Income Php 12,358.48
PLACE OF RESIDENCE : Urban (Specifically NCR)
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)
** Poly drug users abuse drugs one after the other or in combination with other intoxicating
substances.
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

NUMBER OF REPORTED CASES BY GENDER

(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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities


ANALYSIS OF DATA

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.

1. Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)

6,195

87.09

2. Cannabis (Marijuana)

2,229

31.34

3. Inhalants (Contact Cement Ex.: Rugby)

109

1.53

4. Robitussin-AC (Cough/Cold Preparations

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

9. Trecodin-DM (Cough and/Cold Preparations)

35

0.49

10. Nubain (Narcotic/Analgesic)

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

PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSERS


(Facility based)
CY 2004
AGE : Mean age of 29 years
SEX : Ratio of male to female 9:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single 53.15%
FAMILY SIZE : Three (3) to four (4) siblings
OCCUPATION : Unemployed 38%
Workers / Employees 29.53%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : High School level 28.93%
ECONOMIC STATUS:Average monthly family income P13,553.36
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)
Cough/Cold Preparations
Benzodiazepines

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

* Total reported cases from residential and out-patient facilities

STATISTICS ON DRUG ABUSE


The Integrated Central Case Registry and Monitoring System (ICCRMS)

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

Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, commonly known as Shabu, remains as the no. 1 drug of


abuse with 4,887 cases (63.43%). Marijuana is in No. 2 with 1,836 cases (23.83%) while in the third
position are the cough/cold preparations having 216 cases (2.80%). Benzodiazepines were also
commonly used by 215 (2.79%). Inhalants came in at fifth with 190 (2.47%) cases while Ecstasy
ranks sixth with 83 (1.08%) cases.
The routes of administration are that of inhalation or sniffing and oral ingestion.

2005 Statistics

PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSERS


(Facility based)
CY 2005
AGE : Mean age of 29 years
SEX : Ratio of male to female 10:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single 54.40%
FAMILY SIZE : Three (3) to four (4) siblings
OCCUPATION : Unemployed 38.19%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : High School level 27.58%
ECONOMIC STATUS:Average monthly family income P13,063.13
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
*Residential and Out-Patient Facility

NUMBER OF REPORTED CASES BY GENDER


(Facility - Based)
CY 2006
MALE

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

STATISTICS ON DRUG ABUSE


FACILITY-BASED ADMISSIONS
For the year 2005, the reporting centers totaled to 55 residential and 3 outpatient facilities,
registering an additional 2 residential and another 2 out-patient centers, as compared to those of 2004.
A total of 5,873 cases were recorded, broken down as 5,023 cases (86%) from the residential
facilities and 850 cases (14%) from the outpatient centers. Out of the total residential cases, 4,224
(84%) were newly admitted while the remaining 799 (16%) were re-admitted cases. As compared to
the figures of 2004, it was noted that there was an increase of 3.55% in the new admissions while
there was a 9.92% decline in relapse cases. A significant rise, though, was observed in the out-patient
cases from the 2004 figure of 220 to 2005s total of 850.

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

DRUGS USED / ABUSED

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

5. COUGH / COLD PREPARATIONS

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

9. OPIUM (MORPHINE / HEROIN)

16

0.27

11

0.19

0.02

28

10. KETAMINE (NARCOTIC /


ANALGESIC)

12

0.20

0.10

0.00

18

OTHER DRUGS

0.12

0.02

0.00

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities


MOST COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS

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

AGE : Mean age of 28 years


SEX : Ratio of male to female 9:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single 57.77%
OCCUPATION : Unemployed 35.81%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : High School level 29.79%
ECONOMIC STATUS:Average monthly family income P13,706.43
PLACE OF RESIDENCE : Urban (specifically NCR 58.32%)
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 Ex.: Rugby)
*Residential and Out-Patient Facility
** Poly drug users abuse drugs one after the other or in combination with other intoxicating
substances.

THE DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF FACILITY-BASED CLIENTS FOR 2006


There were more males than females in the centers population; the ratio is 9:1. Most of the
admitted cases, 889 (18.90% were in the age group of 25 to 29 years old. The average or mean age is
28 years old; the youngest is 6 years old (from an outpatient facility) while the oldest is 73 years old
(from a residential facility). The initial drug use, as claimed by the clients, happened between ages 15
to 19 years old. It was also noted that the duration of drug taking prior to admission is six years and
above.
More than half or 57.77% (2,717) of the total admission were single; 25.77% (1,212) were
married; 10.91% (513) have live-in partners, and 4.25% (200) were separated. Of the 4,703 cases,
35.81% (1,684) were unemployed. For those who were employed, 34.42% (1,619) were workers, and
9.74% (458) were self-employed/ businessmen, prior to admission.
Urban areas had the highest percentage of cases specifically the NCR with 58.32% (2,743),
followed by Region IV-A, 11.67% (549). The distribution of cases can be seen below:
As to educational attainment, most of the clients reached high school level (29.79%) while others
have college education (25.11%).

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%).

NUMBER OF REPORTED CASES BY GENDER


(Facility - Based)
CY 2006
MALE

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities

MOST COMMONLY USED/ ABUSED DRUGS


(Facility Based)
CY 2006
DRUGS USED
/ ABUSED

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities


Drug abusers remain to be poly drugs users as indicated by their most commonly abused drugs
which are Methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu), 69.23% and cannabis (marijuana), 38.42%.
Abuse of contact cement (ex. Rugby) is also reported at 11.97%.
Others preferred Benzodiazepines, 3.68% and cough/cold preparations, 2.72%. The common
route/mode of use is still inhalation/sniffing and oral ingestion.

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)

*Residential and Out-Patient Facilities


**Poly drug users - abuse of more than one (1) drug

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

NUMBER OF REPORTED CASES BY GENDER


(Facility - Based)
CY 2007
MALE
TYPE OF ADMISSION

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities

ADMISSIONS FROM VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL AND OUTPATIENT CENTERS


NATIONWIDE
For 2007, a total of 4,278 cases were admitted in 55 residential and 3 out-patient centers nationwide.
Of this, 3,456 clients were admitted in the treatment facilities while 822 were from outpatient centers.

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.

MOST COMMONLY USED/ ABUSED DRUGS


(Facility Based)
CY 2007
DRUGS USED /
ABUSED

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities

2008 Statistics
PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSERS
(Facility based)
CY 2008

AGE : Mean age of 28 years


SEX : Ratio of male to female 9:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single
OCCUPATION : Unemployed
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : High School
ECONOMIC STATUS:Average monthly family income P15,064.72
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)
*Residential and Out-Patient Facilities
**Poly drug users - abuse of more than one (1) drug

PROFILE OF DRUG DEPENDENTS


There were more male than female drug users with ratio of 9:1. The youngest admitted case was aged
9 and the oldest, 70. Majority were between 25 and 29 pegging the average age of drug dependents
under rehabilitation at 28 years old.
Patients confessed of first experimenting on drugs at 15 to 19 years old, pointing to their peers as their
primary source of illicit substance. Regular pushers were relegated to secondary spot.
With regard to civil status, 57.23% were single; 25.16%, married; and 10.58%, with live-in partners.
As to occupational status, 33.92% were unemployed; 20.02%, workers; 9.78%, self-employed; and
9.27%, students.
Nearly 32% reached high school while 25.18%, college level. Their average monthly family income
was 15,064.72.

REPORTED CASES BY GENDER


(Facility - Based)
CY 2008
MALE

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities

DRUG TREATMENT AND REHABILTATION ADMISSIONS


Drug abusers come from all walks of life, from different ages and from varied social backgrounds. In
2008, a total of 3,526 clients were admitted from both the residential and out-patient facilities
nationwide. Of this, 62% or 2,197 were new admissions, 16% or 564 were relapse or readmitted
cases, and 22% or 765 were referrals from the out-patient centers.
The National Capital Region (NCR) showed the highest percent distribution of cases with 1,964 or
55.70% of the total admission nationwide. Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region III (Central
Luzon) followed with 14.49% and 13.90% admission percentage respectively.

MOST COMMONLY USED/ABUSED DRUGS/SUBSTANCES


(Facility Based)
CY 2008

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities

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%

ECONOMIC STATUS:Average monthly family income P16,290.80


PLACE OF RESIDENCE : Urban (specifically NCR 47.92%)
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)
*Residential and Out-Patient Facilities
**Poly drug users - abuse drugs one after the other or in combination with other intoxicating
substances.

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.

REPORTED CASES BY GENDER


(Facility - Based)
CY 2009
MALE

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities

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.

MOST COMMONLY USED/ABUSED DRUGS/SUBSTANCES


(Facility Based)
CY 2009
DRUGS USED /
ABUSED

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities


DRUG ABUSE TREND: 2010 ANALYSIS
For the year 2010, thirty-nine (39) residential treatment and three (3) outpatient facilities
contributed data to the Integrated Drug Abuse Data and Information Network (IDADIN). These
facilities reported a total 2,745 cases. Of this number, 73.62% or 2,021 were new admission, 17.70%
or 486 were relapse cases and 8.67% or 238 were referrals from outpatient facilities.
A 7.29% decrease was recorded from previous year. The decline may be due to the following
reasons: people cannot afford the cost of treatment as most of the clients belong to the low income
group; and the stereotype denial syndrome common among drug dependents, where they insist that
they are in control of their drug-taking behavior and that any form of treatment. On the other hand, the
intensified operations conducted by the law enforcement against pushers and drug traffickers may
have contributed to the decline.

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities


Methamphetamine Hydrochloride commonly known as shabu, is still the most abused substance
with reports of 1,929 cases, followed by Cannabis or Marijuana with 1,064 cases. Abuse of Contact

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities


DRUG ABUSE TREND: 2011 ANALYSIS
For the year 2011, thirty (30) residential treatment and three (3) outpatient facilities reported to
the Integrated Drug Abuse Data and Information Network (IDADIN). These facilities reported a total
admission of 3,040 drug cases. Of this number, 78.75% or 2,394 were new admission, 13.98% or 425
were relapse cases and 7.27% or 221 were referrals from outpatient facilities.
A 10.75% increase was recorded from previous year. The increase may be attributable to the
intensified advocacy program done by the government to convince families that those who have drug
problems need to undergo treatment and rehabilitation. On the other hand, the increase on the arrests

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

MOST COMMONLY USED/ABUSED DRUGS/SUBSTANCES


(Facility Based)*
CY 2011
DRUGS USED /
ABUSED

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

* Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities

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.

REPORTED CASES BY GENDER


(Facility Based)*
CY 2012
MALE

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

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities


CY 2012 ANALYSIS
For the year 2012, twenty-nine (29) residential treatment and one (1) outpatient facilities reported
to the Integrated Drug Abuse Data and Information Network (IDADIN). These facilities reported a
total admission of 2,744 drug cases. Of this number, 79.88% or 2,192 were new admission, 14.72% or
404 were relapse cases and 5.39% or 148 were referrals from outpatient facilities.
A decrease of 9.74% was recorded from previous year which can be attributed to the following
reasons: financial constraints encountered by families with drug dependents, strict implementation of
law, and diversion to other forms of vices such as gambling, computer games, etc.

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

* Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities


Methamphetamine Hydrochloride commonly known as Shabu is the number one drug of abuse
with 2,167 cases, followed by Cannabis or Marijuana with 934 cases. Abuse of Contact Cement like
rugby with 129 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.

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