Philippine National Police

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Drug Enforcement Group

The PNP Operational Thrust

against Illegal Drugs
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 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

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“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.”
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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
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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
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WHY SHOULD WE AVOID
DANGEROUS DRUGS
Illegal – Prohibited by law (RA 9165)

Health – Damages our brain and body

Psycho-social – Destroys one’s behavior

and causes one to commit crime
Spiritual – Against the will of God
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HOW THE YOUNG BECOME DRUG
DEPENDENTS?
- Many people get their start
on drugs through:

Cigarette
Alcohol
Marijuana
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 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.
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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
application or purposes other than research.
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Natural -
anything that
comes from
nature.

Plants (Marijuana)
Synthetic - anything
that is produced
artificially or
processed in the
Shabu
laboratory.
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INHALANTS
NARCOTICS
STIMULANTS
DEPRESSANTS

HALLUCINOGENS
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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)
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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
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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

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New Psychoactive Substances Liquid ecstasy and cocaine

(Synthetic Cathinones) blended with energy drinks

Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL) “Kush” and Hybrid Marijuana

Source: PDEA and PNP
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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
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Family Problems
Parents who always quarrel in front of
the children.

Irresponsible parents who don’t

have time for their children.
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Lack of Parental
Guidance
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Peer Pressure and

Curiosity

BAD Influence by
friends.
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Boredom, Frustration
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Weak Personality, Desire to

Escape from Reality
Lack of self-confidence
and inferiority complex.
Lack of self-confidence
and inferiority complex.
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Stealing items which can be

readily sold for cash (to
support a drug habit)
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Changes in Mood – depending

on the drug taken.
Example: depressed or
becoming elated and euphoric.
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Association with known

drug abusers
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Change from normal

capabilities (work
habits, efficiency, etc.)
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Change in attendance
at work or school
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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.
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Drug Abuse

Poor physical
appearance,
including
inattention to dress
and personal
hygiene
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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

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• 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.
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• PNP Recovery and Wellness Program for drug users who
voluntarily surrendered (low risk classification).

• Moral Recovery Program

• Health Education

• Skills Livelihood Training

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• 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
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• 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
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• Community organization and mobilization against
illegal drugs.

Community support for “TOKHANG”

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• Other Community Engagement of PNP DEG
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“ DRUGS are the ENEMIES of AMBITION and

HOPE……..
And when we fight against ILLEGAL DRUGS we
are fighting for the FUTURE”

Bob Riley
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Ang Laban Kontra

Droga ay Laban ng
Buong Bayan,
MAKI-ISA NA!!!
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Philippine National Police
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Drug Enforcement Group

Thank you and Mabuhay!!

PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PNP-DEG)

Camp BGen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City, Philippines
Tel No. 470-8922
pnp.deg2017@gmail.com