2002 Statistical Analysis
PROFILE OF DRUG ABUSER
(Facility Based)
CY 2002
AGE : Mean age of 27 years
SEX : Ratio of male to female 11:1
CIVIL STATUS : Single 52.95%
             Married 33.51%
FAMILY SIZE : Two (2) to three (3) siblings
STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT : Private Employee 30.17%
                       Government Employee 1.26%
                       Unemployed 31.76%
                       Self – Employed 12.65%
                       Students 6.38%
                       Out of school youth 0.69%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT : College Level 30.96%
ECONOMIC STATUS : Average Monthly Family Income Php11,114.29
PLACE OF RESIDENCE : Urban (specifically Metro Manila)
DURATION OF DRUG – TAKING : More than two (2) years
I.Q. : Average
NATURE OF DRUG – TAKING : Mono – drug use
DRUGS/SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE :
                    1.Shabu
                    2.Marijuana
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
    For the year 2002, majority of center admissions were males with 91.74%. The ratio of male to female is 11:1. Single clients comprised 52.95%, while married ones represented 33.5%. Significantly, of the total number of admissions, 7.20% had live-in partners while 5.30% were separated from their spouses.
    Percent distribution as to educational attainment showed that most of the centers clients were in the high literacy level. Of the total number, 29.23% were in high school, 14.01% were high school graduates, 30.96% in the college level while 9.10% were already college graduates prior to their admission in the centers.
    The age groups of 20-24 and 25-29 occupy the highest percent distributions of center clients admitted in 2002, with 22.64% and 19.56%, respectively. The mean or the average age remains to be 27 years old.
    As to the occupational status, 32.65% of the total number of reported cases belonged to the workers group, 12.65% self-employed, students, 6.38% and out-of-school youths, 0.69%.
    The average monthly income of center clients rose to P11, 114.29 as compared to P7, 800.81 in 2001. Increase in the average monthly income was more likely brought by the income of those clients who belonged to the rich families in the private centers.
INTEGRATED CENTRAL CASE REGISTRY AND MONITORING SYSTEM
    A total of 5,965 admission cases were reported by various residential and out-patient centers nationwide in 2002. Of this number 4,565 were reported by various residential facilities, of which 1,062 are readmission while 338 came from our-patient centers.Â
NUMBER OF REPORTED CASES
(Facility based)
CY 2002
TYPE OF ADMISSIONÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
 | No. | % |
New Admissionl | 4,903 | 82.20 |
Re-Admissions | 1,062 | 17.80 |
Total | 5,965 | 100.00 |
CENTER –BASED ADMISSIONS
Analysis of Data
    To date, there were 45 residential and 4 out-patient centers nationwide reporting actively to the Secretariat.
    As of CY 2002, a total of 5,965 admissions were reported by these centers. Of this number, 4,565 were newly admitted from residential centers, 1,062 were relapsed cases, and 338 were reporting in out-patient centers. Compared to the previous year (2001), there was a decrease rate of 17.53% in new admissions and an increase rate of 6.09% in relapse cases. The decrease in the number of new admissions were more likely the result of overcrowding in government centers, high cost of treatment, and rehabilitation in most private centers and the passage of the stricter Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The increase in the number of relapse cases may be attributed to some clients who were not yet motivated to change or accept the reality that they need professional help. It may also be due to peer pressure, which they found difficult to resist after discharge from the rehabilitation centers.
    The highest percent distribution of cases came from the National Capital Region or Metro Manila area with 2,497 or 51% of the total admissions nationwide. It was followed by Region III (20.58%) and Region IV (16.42%).Â
MOST COMMONLY USED/ ABUSED DRUGS
(FACILITY BASED)
CY 2002
DRUGS USED/ABUSED | No. | % |
1. Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu) | 3,349 | 68.31 |
2. Cannabis (Marijuana) | 1,366 | 27.86 |
3. Inhalants (Rugby) | 82 | 1.67 |
4. Corex –DM (Cough/Cold Preparation) | 72 | 1.47 |
5. Hashish (Cannabis) | 57 | 1.16 |
6. Cocaine (Stimulant) | 52 | 1.06 |
7. Brownies/Cake (Cannabis) | 50 | 1.02 |
8. Ecstacy (Stimulant) | 38 | 0.78 |
9. Trazepam ( Benzodiazepine | 36 | 0.73 |
Nubain (Narcotic/Analgesic) | 36 | 0.73 |
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    Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or Shabu remains the No. 1 drug of abuse with 3,349 cases or 68.31%. It was followed by Marijuana, 1,366 (27.86%), Rugby or Inhalant, 82 cases (1.67%). Significantly, Ecstasy, the emerging drug of abuse in the country, was reported as No. 8 with 38 cases or 0.78%. Route of administration was reported to be that of inhalation, sniffing or taken orally.