LESSON 3: IMPORTANT

PROVISIONS OF R.A. 9165

ACTS PUNISHABLE BY LIFE IMPRISONMENT
TO DEATH

1. IMPORTERS OF DANGEROUS DRUGS

2. FINANCIERS OF DRUG OPERATIONS
3. DISTRIBUTORS/BROKERS/TRANSPORTERS/EVEN
THOSE WHO ARE JUST ASKED TO DELIVER
4. MAINTENANCE OF DEN/RESORT FOR DRUGS
 1. ACTS PUNISHABLE BY LIFE
IMPRISONMENT TO DEATH:
POSSESION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS
(UNDER SEC. 11)
 1. 10 G OR MORE OF OPIUM, MORPHINE, HEROINE, COCAINE, MJ
RESIN/OIL, SHABU
2. 500 G OR MORE OF MARIJUANA
3. 10 G OR MORE OF OTHER DANGEROUS DRUGS (LIKE ECSTASY, ETC.)
ECSTASY
METHYLENEDIOXYMENTHAMPHETAMINE
HUG DRUG/FEEL GOOD DRUG

PURPOSE:
1. REDUCTION/ELIMINATION
2. SUPPRESSION
2. ACTS PUNISHABLE BY LIFE
IMPRISONMENT TO DEATH
1. CULTIVATION AND/OR
CULTURE OF DANGEROUS
DRUGS (SEC. 16)

2. POSSESSION OF
DANGEROUS DRUGS DURING
PARTIES, MEETINGS OR
SOCIAL GATHERINGS,
2/MORE PERSON
3. ACTS PUNISHABLE BY
LESSER PENALTIES
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
1. 10 G/MORE BUT LESS THAN 5O G OF SHABU = 20 YRS. –
LIFE
2. 5/MORE BUT LESS THAN 10 G OF SHABU = 12 – 20 YRS.
3. LESS THAN 5 G OF ANY DANGEROUS DRUGS = 12 – 20
YRS.
4. PROTECTOR/CODDLER (SEC. 27) = 12 – 20 YRS.
5. UNNECESSARY PRESCRIPTION (SEC. 18) = LIFE TO DEATH
6. UNLAWFUL PRESCRIPTION (SEC. 19) = LIFE TO DEATH
3. OTHER PROVISIONS
POSSESSION OF THE
FF. FOR DANGEROUS
DRUGS:
1. EQUIPMENT
2. INSTRUMENT
3. APPARATUS
4. OTHER
PARAPHERNALIA
 1. PENALTY = 6 MONTHS TO 4 YRS.
IMPRISONMENT
USE OF DRUGS (SEC. 15)

1. 1ST OFFENSE = 6 MONTHS REHABILITATION

2. 2ND OFFENSE = 6 – 12 YRS. IMPRISONMENT
3. 3RD OFFENSE = 12 – 20 YRS. IMPRISONMENT
 2. LIFE – DEATH FOR ANY PUBLIC OFFICER
(SEC. 27)
A. MISAPPROPRIATE OR MISAPPLIES OR FAILS TO
ACCOUNT FOR CONFISCATED DRUGS
B. PLANTING OF EVIDENCE = DEATH (SEC. 29)
C. VIOLATIONS OF REGULATIONS ISSUED BY DDB
(SEC. 32) = 6 MONTHS – 4 YRS. PLUS ADMIN
SANCTIONS FROM THE BOARD
* MANDATORY DRUG TEST FOR MILITARY, POLICE,
& OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATORS
(SEC. 36-E)
A. ALL PERSONS CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL OFFENSE
= NOT LESS THAN 6 YRS. AND 1 DAY (SEC. 36-F)
B. APPREHENDED/ARRESTED FOR VIOLATION OF RA
9165 (SEC. 38)
* PROGRAM FOR TREATMENT & REHABILITATION
1. VOLUNTARY SUBMISSION OF A DRUG DEPENDENT
TO CONFINEMENT, TREATMENT & REHABILITATION
(SEC. 54)
2. COMPULSORY CONFINEMENT OF A DRUG
DEPENDENT WHO REFUSES TO APPLY UNDER THE
VOLUNTARY SUBMISSION PROGRAM (SEC. 61)
NEXT: ADDITIONAL FACTS
 GENERAL WARNING SIGNS
1. Irritable, discourteous, aggressive, untrustworthy and
lacks self-confidence.
2. Unhealthy/malnourished and unconcern with good
grooming.
3. Has a low frustration tolerance.
4. Lacks interest in his studies/works.
5. Prefers his “barkada” where he feels accepted.
6. Unusual borrowing of money and at all times stealing
various items.
7. Unusually wear sunglasses of inappropriate time.
8. Nausea and vomiting.
9. Drowsiness and weightlessness.
 POSSIBLE EFFECTS

1. Develop changes in normal capabilities in school.

2. Develop changes in attendance in school.
3. Loss of memory/inability to think.
4. Muscle cramps and weakness/numbness in
limbs.
5. Damage to the central nervous system, to the
kidneys, liver and possibly to the bone marrow.
IMPLICATION OF DRUG PROBLEMS

1. Panic reaction/crimes,
physical/physiological
damages.
2. Destruction of family
relationship.
 PREVENTIVE MEASURES
a) Learn to talk to people about your
problems
b) Learn to say “NO” and to ask help.
c) Open line of communication.
d) Proper education on dangerous drug.
e) Talking/meeting people who were
rehabilated.
 SERVES FOR TREATMENT

1. Therapy/rehabilitation
2. Physical exercise and sports for
relaxation.
3. Meditation
4. Learn to find new interest.
5. Meet new people.
 SOME MISCONCEPTS
1. Talking medicines can solve problems.
2. May increase the number of friends/barkadas/acceptance
in the culture he prefers.
3. Gives enjoyment to users and in the context that is used as
an alcohol substitute.
4. Using, without benefit of prescription, useful drugs which
have the capacity to alter the mood.
5. Using any drug substances for purposes different from drug
prescriptions.
6. Using drugs and substance having no legitimate medical
application but research
7. The soundness of the activity we do today will contribute to
the success of the program we have together with our
clients in the days to come.