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1. “SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS
”
ELWIN GANO-AN
CSP

2. 1 million or 10% of Metro amanilas
population are substance abusers .
Nowadays, the number of drug users
in the Philippines has declined by more
than 50% from 4 illion in 2016 to 1.67
million in 2017 , three years after
President Rodrigo Duterte launched a
crackdown on drug use, from a survey
conducted by the Dangerous Drugs
Board ( DBD) of the Philippines.
Cannabis Sativa L or Marijuana
and methampetamine
hydrochloride are the most
commonly abused dangerous
drug.
Before the war on drugs of
Duterte’s Administration , the
Philippines is a 2nd to Mexico
among the biggest marijuana
producers in the world. Its a
transpoint for cocaine and heroin
shipments. Most of the heinous
crimes reported were committed
by people high on drugs.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DRUG ABUSE

3. •Physical Security
01
•Information Security
02
•Personnel Security
03
SECURITY PROCESSES / ASPECTS

4. CLASSIFICATION OF COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS
NARCOTICS
DEPRESSANTS
STIMULANTS
HALLUCINOGENS
INHALANTS
ALCOHOL
ABUSED
DRUGS

5. TYPES OF NARCOTICS
1 2 3
NARCOTICS OF
NATURAL
ORIGIN
 Morphine
 Codeine
 Thebeine
SEMI-
SYNTHETIC
NARCOTICS
 Heroin
 Hydromorphone
 Oxycodone
SYNTHETIC
NARCOTICS
 Meperidine
 Methadone

6. • most effective drug for relief of pain. Its
legal use is restricted to hospitals.
01
• its odorless, tastes bitter and darkens with
age.
02
• Addicts administer it intravenously , but
can be smoked or taken orally.
03
• Both physical and psychological depedence
is rated high.
04
MORPHINE
KIND OF NARCOTICS
KINDS OF NARCOTICS

7. • Produced from orphine. It
produces less analgesic, sedation
and respiratory depression than
morphine.
01
• comes into two forms:
 Tablets ( aspirin )
 Liquid/ Syrup ( Robitussin AC and
Cheracon )
02
CODEINE
KIND OF NARCOTICS
KINDS OF NARCOTICS

8. • a principal alkaloid present in a specie
of poppy.
01
• By itself, its not used medically in the
US.
02
• Converted into a variety of medically
important compounds including
codeine.
03
THEBAINE
KIND OF NARCOTICS
KINDS OF NARCOTICS

9. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
• As a general rule, background checks
should be carried prior to the
commencement of employement and after
the offer of employment.
• The completed application form should
include a signed declaration as to acuracy
and authority for checks to be made and
acknowledgement that misstatements will
lead to termination.

10. DANGERS OF NARCOTICS ABUSE
Narcotic abusers neglect
themselves and usually
suffer from malnutrition.
infevctions, diseases ad
injuries
Fatal infections can be
readily transmitted to
the abusers body.
The body of an abuser is
prone to toxic reactions
due to impurities in the
narcotic.

11. WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
WATERY EYES
RUNNY NOSE
YAWNING
LOSS OF APPETITE
IRRITABILITY
TREMORS
PANIC CHILLS AND SWEATING
NAUSEA

12. EFFECTS OF OVERDOSE
SHALLOW
BREATHING
1 CLAMMY SKIN
2
CONVULSIONS
3 POSSIBLE DEATH
4

13. CLASSIFICATION OF COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS
DEPRESSANTS
STIMULANTS
HALLUCINOGENS
INHALANTS
ALCOHOL
ABUSED
DRUGS
NARCOTICS

14. • aka “downers”which are drugs that act on
the nervous systems promoting relaxation
and sleep.
01
• If used excessively, it induces intoxication
similar to alcohol.
02
• Intoxicating doses result in impaired
judgment, disorientation, slurred speech,
drunken behavoior without the odor of
alcohol and loss of motor coordination.
03
DEPRESSANTS

15. KINDS OF DEPRESSANTS
BARBITURATES
01
02
03
04
MEPROBAMATE
METHAQUALONE
BENZODIAZEPINES

16. KINDS OF DEPRESSANTS
MEPROBAMATE
• a muscle relaxan
prescribed mainly fthe
relief of anxiety, tension
and muscle spasms
• first synthesized in 1950
and introduced as mild
tranquilizers.
BARBITURATES
• small dosage calms
down nervous
conditions.
• Larger doses causse
sleep 20 to 60
minutes after taking
orally
BENZODIAZEPINES
• relieves anxiety,
tension and muscle
spasms
• Have slow onset but
have long duration
of action
• To obtain “high” ,
they are taken with
marijuana and
METHAQUALONE
• synthetic sedative,
causes serios
poisoning
• Large doses can
cause comatose
accompanied by
convulsion.

17. DEPRESSANTS
STIMULANTS
HALLUCINOGENS
INHALANTS
ALCOHOL
ABUSED
DRUGS
NARCOTICS
CLASSIFICATION OF COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS

18. • Drugs used to increase mental activity
01
• relieve fatigue
02
• increase alertness and offset drowsiness
03
• They are usually known as “ uppers”.
04
STIMULANTS

19. KINDS OF STIMULANTS
COCAINE
• the most potent stimulant of
natural origin.
It is extracted from the
leaves of the shrub
“ Erythrocylon Coca”
• AKA “ COKE”
• “Coca” is grown in the
Andean highland of South
America.
• Illegal cocaine is in the form
of white crystalline powder
and ssnorted through the
nose.
SHABU
• The most abused stimulant
drug in the Philippines
today.
• It is commonly known as
“ poor man’s cocaine”
• White, odorless crystal or
crystalline powder with
bitter taste.
• can be injected or inhaled.
• Other names such as:
 “Shabs”, “Ubas”
 “S” “Siopao”
 “Sha” , “Ice” or “Meth”
in the US.

20. CLASSIFICATION OF COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS
DEPRESSANTS
STIMULANTS
HALLUCINOGENS
INHALANTS
ALCOHOL
ABUSED
DRUGS
NARCOTICS

21. • Drugs that can produce changes in mood
and behavior.
01
• can produce delusions and hallucinations.
02
• A user may speak of “ hearing colors” and
“ seeing sounds “.
03
• They are usually known as “ psychedelics”.
04
HALLUCINOGENS

22. KINDS OF HALLUCINOGENS
MESCALINE
• derived from the fleshy part
of peyote cactus
• produces hallucinations and
illusions lasting ro 5 to 12
hours.
PSILOCYBIN
• derived from psilocybe
mushroom grown by Indians
for centuries.
• When the mushroom is
eaten, it produces effect
similar to mescaline and LSD.
LSD ( LYSERGIC ACID
DIETHYLAMIDE )
sold in the form of tablet,
thin squares of gelatin.
used as a tool for research
to study the mechanism of
mental illness.
PHENYCYCLIDINE
( PCP )
• Causes greater risk to the
user than any other drug
of abuse , ecept shabu.

23. KINDS OF HALLUCINOGENS
• annual plant that
grows wild in many
temperate part of the
world
• used as a tranquilizer by
veterinarians.
• popular as a “party drug”
that produces tripping
effecss the whole night.
• term used for group of
“ designer drug’ closely
related to Amphetamine.
• aka XTC, ADAMA or Eden
tablet , “ hug drug
“ or”yuppie drug”.
MARIJUANA ECSTASY KETAMINE

24. GENERAL EFFECTS OF HALLUCINOGENS
 Increased heart
rate and pulse
rate.
 Elevated or
increased
blood pressure.
 Increased activity
of the body due
to the effect on
the brain
 Enlarged ordialted
pupils of the eyes.
 Increased body
temperature.
 Paleness of the
face and skin
of the body.

25. DEPRESSANTS
STIMULANTS
HALLUCINOGENS
INHALANTS
ALCOHOL
ABUSED
DRUGS
NARCOTICS
CLASSIFICATION OF COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS

26. • Volatile substance derived from ether or
chloroform. It is inhaled through the nose
to experience intoxication.
• These substances include the following:
1. Quick druing glue or plastic cement like
rugby.
2. Paint remover and lacquer as thinner and
solvent
3. Gasoline and gasolined based products.
4. Kerosene
5. Nail polish or polish remover “ acetone”.
6. Lighter fluid and dry cleaning fluid.
INHALANTS

27. EFFECTS OF INHALANTS
01
Unsteadiness and
restlessness
01 02
Drunkenness with
depression
leading to
unconsciousness
03
Irritability and
highly agitated
condition
04
Irritation of throat
and nasal
passages

28. DEPRESSANTS
STIMULANTS
HALLUCINOGENS
INHALANTS
ALCOHOL
ABUSED
DRUGS
NARCOTICS
CLASSIFICATION OF COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS

29. SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DRUG ABUSE
ALCOHOL
• refers to beverages whose effects are
related to their substance contents which
are extracted from chemical compound
ethyl and hydrocarbon.
01
• In the Phillippines, its the most abused
recreation drug.
02
• Physical dependence exist if taken regularly
in large quantities.
03
• Ethyl and hydrocarbon control nervous
system and may damage vital human
organs through misuse.
04

30. MAJOR SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOLISM
CRAVING - STRONG
COMPULSION TO
DRINK
01
02
03
04
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS:
SWEATING,
SHAKINESS, NAUSEA
IMPAIRED CONTROL
OR INABILITY TO
CONTROL THE
DRINKING URGE
NEED FOR INCREASED
DOSES OF ALCOHOL TO
MAINTAIN SAME LEVEL
OF INTOXICATION

31. WHY DO PEOPLE ABUSE DRUGS ?
Peer pressure
Curiosity
Pleasurable feeling
Want to forget
Pain killer
Working at night
For added strength
To lose weight

32. COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE
 Change in attendance at work or school.
Change from normal capabilities.
Poor physical appearance including inattention to
dress and personal hygiene.
Unusual effort made to cover arms in order to hide
needle marks.
Association with known drug abusers.
Stealing items which can be readily be sold for
cash.
Changes in mood depending on the drug taken.

33. EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Poor quality
products may
cause illness or
injury to
consumer.
Poor quality service
may cause
dissatisfaction to
consumers/ clients
Drug abusers and
alcoholics in the
transportation section
could cause serious
injury or loss of
innocent lives due to
negligence.
Increase in crime
will lower public
confidence.

34. EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL
 Hand tremors
 Dilated pupils
 Weight loss
 Frequent illness
 May lead to death
 Irritability
 Resentment
 Reduced
morale
 Nervousness

35. EFFECTS ON CO-WORKERS
Increased
workload due
covering up
activities for
colleague
Continous covering
up will lead to
conflicts
Growing possibilty of
acccidents resulting
from negligence and
impaired judgment.
Drug use
spreadng to co-
workers

36. EFFECTS ON EMPLOYER
 Sickness
increase in
medical cost
 Absenteeism
reduce output
due to loss of
manpower
 Pilferage and
theft
 Does not
respond well to
training
 Decline in worker
discipline creating
supervisory
problems
 Employee
embezzlement
 Damage of property
due to accidents
 Risk of company /
department secrets
being sold to
competitors or
unauthorized person.

37. HOW CAN SECURITY OFFICERS HELP IN THE PREVENTION AND
CONTROL OF DRUG ABUSE?
Security officers should find out whether there is
drug abuse in the company.
A study should be maade on the cause of low
productivity of work, frequent tardiness and
absenteeism, change of behavior and violence in
the workplace.
Identify potential drug abusers.
Identify sources of illicit drugs aand their contact
within the company
Render reports of drug abuse.

38. TR
“ THANK YOU
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