Jason in the DOH Drug-Free Poster(Poster design by Weng Bunoan)
Poster Translation:I’m Drug-Free . This is the Good Trip! Drug Testing is Available in All DOH Hospitals
Profile of Filipino Drug Abuser
Based on reported 4,703 cases admitted in the different treatment and rehabilitation centers, both residential and out-patient facilities in 2006. (Source: Department of Health’s Dangerous Drugs Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program)
Age:Mean age of 28 years old
Sex Ratio:9 males: 1 female
Civil Status:Single (57.77%)
Occupation:Unemployed (35.81%)
Educational Attainment:High School Level (29.79%)
Economic Status:P13,706 (US$133) average monthly family income
Place of Residence:Urban, specifically Metro Manila (58.32%)
Duration of Drug Abuse:More than 6 years
Top 10 Drugs/Substances of Abuse
1. Methampethamine Hydrochloride (Shabu) – 3,256 cases
2. Cannabis (Marijuana) – 1,807 cases
3. Contact Cement (example: “Rugby”) – 536 cases
4. Benzodiazepines – 173 cases
5. Cough/Cold Preparations – 128 cases
6. Methylenedioxymethampetamine or MDMA (Ecstasy) – 71 cases
7. Cocaine – 53 cases
8. Nalbuphine Hydrochloride – 29 cases
9. Psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) – 23 cases
10. Solvents (acetone, thinner) – 16 cases
Note that poly drug use (or abuse drugs one after the other or in combination with other intoxicating substances) is common among drug abusers.
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(Poster design by Weng Bunoan)
Poster Translation:
I’m Drug-Free . This is the Good Trip!
Drug Testing is Available in All DOH Hospitals
Profile of Filipino Drug Abuser
Based on reported 4,703 cases admitted in the different treatment and rehabilitation centers, both residential and out-patient facilities in 2006. (Source: Department of Health’s Dangerous Drugs Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program)
Age:Mean age of 28 years old
Sex Ratio:9 males: 1 female
Civil Status:Single (57.77%)
Occupation:Unemployed (35.81%)
Educational Attainment:High School Level (29.79%)
Economic Status:P13,706 (US$133) average monthly family income
Place of Residence:Urban, specifically Metro Manila (58.32%)
Duration of Drug Abuse:More than 6 years
Top 10 Drugs/Substances of Abuse
1. Methampethamine Hydrochloride (Shabu) – 3,256 cases
2. Cannabis (Marijuana) – 1,807 cases
3. Contact Cement (example: “Rugby”) – 536 cases
4. Benzodiazepines – 173 cases
5. Cough/Cold Preparations – 128 cases
6. Methylenedioxymethampetamine or MDMA (Ecstasy) – 71 cases
7. Cocaine – 53 cases
8. Nalbuphine Hydrochloride – 29 cases
9. Psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) – 23 cases
10. Solvents (acetone, thinner) – 16 cases
Note that poly drug use (or abuse drugs one after the other or in combination with other intoxicating substances) is common among drug abusers.