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new demand for cocaine. The Cali Cartel became the number one
cocaine trafficker after the death of Pablo Escobar.
Pablo Escobar - the founder of the Medellin Cartel who was
killed by the police in late 1993.
Chemicals is any substance taken into the body, which alters the
way, the mind and the bodywork.
Chemical Abuse is an instance when the use of a chemical has
produced a negative or harmful consequence.
Codeine - Methylmorphine is an opiate used for its analgesic,
anti-tussive and anti-diarrheal properties. It is marketed as the
salt codeine sulfate and codeinephosphate. It is also often used
as recreational drugs. This is primarily because of its easy
availability over the counter or on prescription in combination
of products.
Dangerous Drugs - are those that have high tendency for abuse and
dependency, these substances may be organic or synthetic, and pose
harm to those who use them.
Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 - marked the government assurance to strict
policy against drug abuse. The act was subsequently amended through
Presidential Degree No. 44. Dangerous Drug Board was created to
implement the provisions of the Dangerous Drug Act as the national
policy making body and deal with other related matters on drug abuse
prevention and control.
Dangerous Drugs Board - is the policy making and strategy-formulating
body, under the office of the President, in the planning and
formulation of policies and programs on drug prevention and control.
The late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, organized the Dangerous
Drugs Board on November 14, 1972 under the Office of the President.
National Agencies Forming Part of the Dangerous Drugs Board
1. DOH - Department of Health
2. DSWD - Department of Social Welfare and Development
3. DECS - Department of Education, Culture and Sports
4. DOJ - Department of Justice
5. DND - Department of National Defense
6. DOF - Department of Finance
7. DILG - Department of the Interior and Local Government