Anti-drug campaigns in the Philippines

As soon as President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office in 2016, the Philippine government launched a nationwide antidrug campaign based on enforcement-led anti-illegal drugs policies primarily implemented by the national police.

What are the 4 types of drug?

There are four main groups of drugs, divided according to their major effects, plus a few substances that do not easily fit into any category.

The main categories are:

• Stimulants (e.g. cocaine)
• Depressants (e.g. alcohol)
• Opium-related painkillers (e.g. heroin)
• Hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)

How can you prevent drugs? Know your triggers!

• Avoiding places where you know drugs and alcohol will be available.
• Surrounding yourself with friends who don't use drugs.
• Knowing how to resist temptation.
• Learning how to cope with stress and relax without drugs.
• Distracting yourself with activities like exercise or listening to music.