Drug Scenario In the Philippines Flashcards
What are illegal drugs?
Contraband except for specific medical uses.
Highly addictive, high abuse potentiol.
Result in “crazed” behavior.
How many people use drugs in the Philippines?
Filipinos aged 10 to 69 years old
1.8 million users or 2.3% of population
What is shabu?
Methamphetamine hydrochloride
Most used illegal drug in the Philippines
Highest rate of use in East Asia
Followed by marijuana
Average age
Facility Based Profile of Drug Abusers in the Philippines
32 years old
Sex
Facility Based Profile of Drug Abusers in the Philippines
Male to Female Ratio
9:1
Civil Status
Facility Based Profile of Drug Abusers in the Philippines
(Relationship status)
51.20% single
Employment
Facility Based Profile of Drug Abusers in the Philippines
50.06% unemployed
Education
Facility Based Profile of Drug Abusers in the Philippines
Highschool level 28.14%
Economic Status
Facility Based Profile of Drug Abusers in the Philippines
Average family income: PHP 11,265.10
Residence
Facility Based Profile of Drug Abusers in the Philippines
Urban (specifically NCR (4.81%)
Duration of use
Facility Based Profile of Drug Abusers in the Philippines
More than six years
Nature of intake
Facility Based Profile of Drug Abusers in the Philippines
Mono drug use (abuse of one drug only)
Substance of use
Facility Based Profile of Drug Abusers in the Philippines
- Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)
- Cannabis (Marijuana)
- Contact Cement (Rugby)
What are the effects of drug abuse in our society?
“Drugs have destroyed the lives of many people, relationships and marriages, a problem that has been the root of criminalities, and breakdowns on families.”
President Rodrigo Duterte, 2016
