It is one of the most notorious problems that has been ravaging many countries all over the world for many generations – the addiction of prohibited drugs. It has been destroying individual lives, families and many other social units. This pushed law enforcement agencies to devise various methods so it can be neutralized, or better yet, get totally eradicated.
So far, the current president of our country is doing really well on the battle against drug addiction. But he is just one man, and his efforts would still amount to nothing if the majority of the citizens of the country would just sit idly and watch as the problem of prohibited drugs continue to exist and thrive within the communities.
How the government put the prohibited drugs problem on the topmost portion of its “priority list” can be traced back to the fact that nearly all of the heinous crimes infesting the country are mostly drug-related: rape, murder, extortion, and kidnapping. It doesn't take an intelligent political analyst to realize that by solving drug problems, these crimes can be solved as well.
Every responsible Filipino is obliged to give a helping hand in solving this problem. Whether you are a working class citizen, a privileged wealthy descendant, or simply a laborer within the borders of the poverty level, you are meant to lend your strength and resources to help your fellow Filipino.
This piece of digital manuscript, though written simply and may gain only very little recognition, aims to help solve the narcotics epidemic. With the well-researched and thoroughly analyzed stipulations written here, the author believes that any reader can be enlightened and encouraged... to make his or her move to help the victims, punish the perpetrators... and make this country a better place to live in.
Read on... and be awakened.
What are the goals of this article series?
This digital writeup aims to give the reader a better understanding about drug-addiction by:
providing basic and crucial information about the most prevalent addictive substances
laying-out historical and current facts that pertain to the manufacturing and selling of such substances
offering alternatives and possible solutions as to how the existing social units can work collaboratively so that drug-related epidemics can be systematically neutralized.
Discussing possible future trends which can help the government as well as the people anticipate drug trends before they even get conceived.
Why does this case study matter?
Without a doubt, this paper is of great significance since drug-addiction is a serious problem inflicting our country and the world in general. This can enlighten and awaken anyone who wishes to have the problem eradicated and neutralized.
This can also serve as the basis for others who wish to conduct their own research so that the same problem can be dealt with. The facts here could be a platform they can improve upon, or this could be simply a small piece of work that can spark new ideas as to how widespread social problems can be handled and prevented.
What is the reality behind the problem?
Many areas of the country are conducive for marijuana cultivation, especially in rural or areas of Northern Luzon, Eastern Visayas and in various farms in Mindanao.
It can also be proven statistically that the local distribution of marijuana increased in 2012, deeming that the eradication of plantation sites do not guarantee the elimination of illegal drugs and its marketability. This fact has been confirmed by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
With increasing cases of illegal drug trade, authorities emphasized the importance of law enforcement measures with the enactment of R.A. 9165 to deal with the drug problem in the country.
During the entire span of 2012, a total number of 9,885 nationwide operations have been conducted by PDEA, which led to the arrest of at least 10,159 persons. A majority of 5,724 of this number were identified as drug pushers, and 1,965 as users. A total number of 12,534 cases have been filed in the same duration covered.
In spite of these resilient acts by the authorities, the Philippines is still one of the most fertile hubs where drugs thrive and blossom. This country has been declared by the United Nations as the nation with the highest rate of Shabu use in east Asia.
Crimes are committed, lives are destroyed. Some aspects of the society are now in ruin and are nearly beyond repair. Some kids who are even too young to actually grasp what’s really happening are gone too soon because of the deeds of those who got intoxicated by illegal substances that can be bought nearly by anyone.
This calls for immediate action and solution.
What is the range of this case study?
This paper revolves around the spectrum of drug-addiction awareness and in combating it. The author gathered relevant data for the education of anyone who wants to learn about this controversial subject. The following pages are thoroughly thought of, researched, and rechecked to ensure accuracy and relevance.
The facts herein are only within the borders of the problem about illegal drugs in the Philippines and doesn't include other aspects of social destabilization. While many historical and scientific facts are included here, this manuscript rarely includes key-points that are no longer relevant to the main subject matter, which is about solving the drug problems of the country.
Some portions may appear to be too broad as they address other social problems as well, but they can be summed up into the same convergence point, which is to combat the spreading and usage of illegal drugs.
A great portion of the facts stated in this 5-part article series is highly useful though, for everyone who wishes to get educated about what are the basic facts about drug usage and addiction, and how to combat it using methods that can be understood and applied by the simplest of the layperson.
The wide range of methods here are explained and expounded, without misleading the reader.
