2016 Statistics

DDB to intensify anti-drug campaign overseas, enters into an agreement with CFO

The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) sealed its partnership with a memorandum of agreement signed yesterday.

DDB moves to strengthen drug-free workplace policies to cover local government units

Taking President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s marching order to intensify anti-illegal drug efforts during the recent State of the Nation Address, the Dangerous Drugs Board has taken proactive steps in strengthening the implementation of the drug free workplace policy by reiterating the one strike provision for dismissal that will be imposed upon government workers who are found positive for using illegal drugs.

DDB bent on implementing stringent sanction for public officials and employees involved in illegal drugs

The Dangerous Drugs Board reiterates to government officials and employees the stricter sanction set for those in the public sector who will be involved in illegal drugs.

DDB encourages newly-elected SK officials to participate in the anti-drug campaign

About 100 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members and Pederasyon Presidents from different cities and provinces across the country were gathered in a three-day summit at Hive Hotel, Quezon City.

DDB Chair Cuy pushes for the amendment of RA 9165

Speaking before the trainers and participants of the ASEAN Training on Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) on Substance Use held last week, DDB Chairman Secretary Catalino S. Cuy highlighted the need to allocate a “substantial” amount of the local government resources for the anti-drug campaign and advocacy.

Drug testing, not the only way to avert drug dependency among students – DDB

In light of issues on random drug testing in schools, the Dangerous Drugs Board reminded agencies that it should not be a stand-alone drug prevention strategy.

DDB and DILG partner to strengthen anti-drug abuse councils

The Dangerous Drugs Board ties up with the Department of the Interior and Local Government in the conduct of Training and Orientation on Strengthening Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs).

Philippines, other UN member states celebrate IDADAIT 2018

The Philippines, through the Dangerous Drugs Board and the local government of Compostela Valley spearheaded the celebration of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) 2018 on June 26 at the Provincial Capitol, Barangay Cabidianan, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province.

Philippines hosts drug prevention training for ASEAN member states

The ASEAN Training on Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) formally began its opening ceremony today, June 25, at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City.

The Philippines, through the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and ASEAN Training Center for Preventive Drug Education (ATCPDE) hosts the 5-day training-workshop from June 25-29, 2018.

Details: Published: 18 April 2017

REPORTED CASES BY TYPE OF ADMISSION AND SEX

(Facility Based)*

CY 2016

TYPE OF ADMISSION	MALE		FEMALE		GRAND TOTAL
TYPE OF ADMISSION	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
NEW ADMISSION	4,337	71.34	351	5.77	4,688	77.12
RE-ADMISSION	1,064	17.50	62	1.02	1,126	18.52
OUT-PATIENT	247	4.06	18	0.30	265	4.36
TOTAL	5,648	92.91	431	7.09	6,079	100.00

* Total Reported Cases from Residential and Out-Patient Facilities

PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSERS
(Facility Based)*
CY 2016

• AGE : Mean age of 31 years
• SEX : Ratio of male and female 13:1
• CIVIL STATUS : Single 48.96%
• STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT : Unemployed 44.69%
• EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : College Level 27.14%
• ECONOMIC STATUS : Average Monthly Family Income Php 13,937.65
• PLACE OF RESIDENCE : Urban (Specifically NCR 42.41%)
• DURATION OF DRUG USE : More than 6 years
• NATURE OF DRUG TAKING : Mono drug use**
• DRUGS/SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE :
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)
Cannabis (Marijuana)
MDMA (Ecstasy)
*Residential and Out-Patient Facilities
**Mono drug users - abuse of one (1) drug only