result to physical, psychological, social, or occupational

impairment
OLIVAREZ COLLEGE TAGAYTAY b. Drunkard - A person who habitually consumes or is
E. Aguinaldo Highway, Brgy. San Jose Tagaytay City under the influence of alcoholic beverages are either
CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT dangerous or harmful to themselves or others.

SUBJECT: VICE AND DRUGS EDUCATION c. Alcoholic dependence - A chronic loss of control
CONTROL over the consumption of alcoholic beverages despite
2ND Semester 2023-2024 signs of psychological or physical harm to the person.
For alcoholic dependents, increasing quantity of
CHAPTER 1 alcoholic beverage consumption is needed as abrupt
discontinuance may result to withdrawal symptom.

VICE
Alcoholism or “Alcohol Dependence Syndrome" is a
The word vice came from the Latin word “Vitium" disease characterized by the following:
which means defect or failing. It is defined as bad
1. Cravings - The strong need or compulsion to drink
habits or immoral activities. alcoholic beverages.
It can also refer to a moral failing or a bad habit. 2. Loss of control – The person's inability to stop
However, anything can be a vice, if it is viewed or consuming alcoholic beverages once the person has
considered as a bad behavior or a moral weakness started drinking. or

3. Physical dependence - The occurrence or

emergence of withdrawal symptoms, such as shakiness
What are the causes of vices? and anxiety when alcohol use is discontinued
1. Peer pressure
2. Broken Home Problems resulting from alcoholism:

3. Personal problems 1. Loss of employment which can lead to financial

problems;
4. Induce Positive Feeling(“Itjust feels good")
2. Marital conflict which can contribute to domestic
5. Curiosity and Experimentation violence; and

6. Escape from reality 3. Drinking at inappropriate times which can lead to to

inappropriate behavior with legal consequences, Such
as public disorder (alarm and scandal).
TYPE, LEGAL PROVISIONS, AND
JURISPRUDENCE ON VICES
RA 10586 otherwise known as “Anti-Drunk and
Drugged Drivng Act of 2013” is an act, approved in
May 27. 2013, penalizes the person driving under the
ALCOHOLISM infuence of alcohol, dangerous drugs, and similar
substances.
It refers to the excessive and habitual consumption
(a) Alcohol - refers to alcoholic beverages classified into
of alcoholic beverages which can lead to the injury
beer, wine and distilled spirits, the consumption of which
of the drinker or other individuals. The harm may produces intoxication.
be in the form of physical, mental emotional, social,
legal, or economic (b) Breath analyzer - refers to the equipment which can
determine the blood alcohol concentration level of a
person through testing of his breath.
a. Alcoholic - An alcoholic is a person who regularly (c) Chemical tests - refer to breath, saliva, urine or
Consumes excessive amounts of alcohol which may blood tests to determine the blood alcohol concentration
level and/or positive indication of dangerous drugs and
similar substances in a person's body.
Section 5. Punishable Act. – It shall be unlawful for
(d) Driving under the influence of alcohol refers to the any person to drive a motor vehicle while under the
act of operating a motor vehicle while the driver's blood influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs and/or other
alcohol concentration level has, after being subjected to similar substances.
a breath analyzer test, reached the level of intoxication,
as established jointly by the Department of Health
(DOH), the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Under Article 15 of the Revised Penal Code,
and the Department of Transportation and intoxication is considered as an alternative
Communications (DOTC) circumstances
(e) Driving under the influence of dangerous drugs • It is considered a mitigating circumstances when
and other similar substance refers to the act of the offender has committed a felony in a state of
operating a motor vehicle while the driver, after being intoxication, if the same is not habitual
subjected to a confirmatory test as mandated under • It is considered an aggravating circumstances,
Republic Act No. 9165, is found to be positive for use of when the intoxication is habitual or intentional
any dangerous drug.

(f) Field sobriety test - refers to standardized test to

initially assess and determine intoxication, such as the The three common methods used in the treatment of
horizontal gaze nystagmus, the walk-and-turn, the one- alcoholism
leg stand, and other similar tests as determined jointly by
the DOH, the NAPOLCOM and the DOTC 1. Aversion Treatment (Medical) - Aversion
therapy involves using medication to create a
negative association with alcohol consumption.
One example of medication used in aversion
The following are the penalties stipulated in Section
therapy for alcoholism is disulfiram (Antabuse).
12 of RA 10586 Disulfiram works by causing unpleasant physical
(a) If the violation of Section 5 did not result in physical reaction (such as nausea, vomiting, flushing,
injuries or homicide, the penalty of three (3) months and palpitation) if alcohol is consumed after
imprisonment, and a fine ranging from Twenty thousand taking the medication. This aversive reaction
pesos (Php20,000.00) to Eighty thousand pesos serves as a deterrent to drinking alcohol, as
(Php80,000.00) shall be imposed. individuals learn to associate alcohol
consumption with discomfort.
(b) If the violation of Section 5 resulted in physical 2. Programs of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) -
injuries, the penalty provided in Article 263 of the Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) is a widely known
Revised Penal Code or the penalty provided in the next and respected mutual aid fellowship that
preceding subparagraph, whichever is higher, and a fine provides support and guidance for individuals
ranging from One hundred thousand pesos recovering from alcoholism. AA follows a 12-step
(Php100,000.00) to Two hundred thousand pesos program aimed at achieving sobriety and
(Php200,200.00) shall be imposed. maintaining abstinence from alcohol. Members
attend regular meetings where they share their
(c) If the violation of Section 5 resulted in homicide, the
experiences receive support from peers, and
penalty provided in Article 249 of the Revised Penal
work through the 12 steps, which emphasizes
Code and a fine ranging from Three hundred thousand
acceptance, surrender, and spiritual growth. The
pesos (Php300,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos
program promotes accountability, honesty, and
(Php500,000.00) shall be imposed; and
fellowship as essential components of recovery.
(d) The nonprofessional driver's license of any person be 3. Psychotherapy - Also known as talk therapy or
imposed; and found to have violated Section 5 of this Act counseling, is an essential component of
shall also be confiscated and suspended for a period of alcoholism treatment. Several types of
twelve (12) months for the first conviction and psychotherapy may be used to address the
perpetually revoked for the second conviction. The psycholigical and emotional aspects of alcohol
professional driver’s license of any person found to have dependence, including:
violated Section 5 of this Act shall also be confiscated a) Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) - It
and perpetually revoked for the frst conviction. The helps individuals identify and change
perpetual revocation of a driver’s license shall disqualify negative thoughts patterns and
the person from beinng granted any kind of driver’s behaviors related to alcohol use. It
license thereafter. focuses on developing coping
 strategies, problem-solving skills, and GAMBLING
relapse prevention techniques to
support long-term sobriety. It refers to the act of accepting, recording, registering
b) Motivational Interviewing (MI) - It is a bets, carrying on a policy game, any lottery or playing
client-centered approach that aims to any game of chance for money or other thing of value.
increase motivation and commitment to The wagering of money or something of material value
change drinking behavior. Therapist use on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary
empathy, reflective listening, and intent of winning additional money and/or material
collaborative goal-setting to help goods.
individuals resolve ambivalence and
build confidence in their ability to Presidential decree No. 1067-a (1975): PD No. 1067-A
change. is created the Philippine Amusement and Gaming
c) Mindfulness-Based Relapse Corporation (PAGCOR) and defines legal gambling in
Prevention (MBRP) - MBRP combines the Philippines. The decree also defines PAGCOR’S
mindfulness practices with cognitive- power and functions, how funding will be provided to the
behavior techniques to prevent relapse government corporation, and how revenue will be
and promote sustained recovery. It helps collected and used by PAGCOR. Signed into law in 1975
individuals develop awareness of by then president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
triggers, cravings, and automatic pattern
Presidential Decree No. 1602 (1978): PD 1602 creates
of behavior, empowering them to
hashers penalties for illegal gambling activities, Section
respond skillfully to challenging
1 list activities that are usually associated with legal
situations without resorting to alcohol
gambling in the Philippines: basketball, boxing, slots,
use.
poker, soccer, football, volleyball, horse racing, pinball,
and other sports which can be used for gambling. It
states that the punishment for wagering on those games
SMOKING without proper licensing shall be punished by
Medical definition - The act of inhaling and exhaling the imprisonment and a fine of up to 6 thousand pesos
flumes of a burning plant material. A variety of plant (PHP). Section 2 gives informants a rewards of 20%.
materials are smoked, including marijuana and hashish, Presidential Decree No. 1869 (1983): PD 1869 is the
but the act is most associated with tobacco as smoked in charter of the Philippines Amusement and Gaming
a cigarette, cigar, or pipe. Corporation (PAGCOR) on how to properly regulate the
Legal definition - The act of inhaling the smoke of any gambling industry. It provides guidelines to PAGCOR in
substance with smoking apparatus including, but not authorizing, licensing, and regualting all games of
limited to cigar, cigarettes, or pipes chance within the Philippines while laying out the legal
framework for corporation in obtaining licenses.
Republic Act No. 9211 or the Tobacco Regulation Act
of 2003: This comprehensive law regulates the Republic Act 9287 (2004): The Republic Act 9287 was
packaging, advertising, sale, distribution, and written into law on April 2, 2004 and was enacted by the
consumption of tobacco products in the Philippines. It Senate and the House of Representatives of the
includes provisions such as prohibiting the sale of Philippine Congress. The Act increases the penalty for
tobacco products to minors, banning smoking in certain illegal number games and its implementing rules.
public places, and mandating health warnings on Republic Act 10927 (2017): Implemented by the
tobacco product packaging. Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) on
Executive Order No. 26 or the Nationawide Smoking November 4, 2017 the Republic Act 10927 entails
Ban: In 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte signed special requirements for all Philippine-based casinos to
Executive Order No.26, which imposed a nationwide follow. The law requires for casino owners to implement
smoking ban in public places, both indoor and outdoor. risk management policies and to keep records for their
This includes schools, parks, bus stations, and players for at least 5 years. Casino owners are now
workplaces. The order aims to protect citizens from the ordered to allow compliance checks when the AMLC
harmful efffects of secondhand smoke and promote a suspects a case of money laundering or terrorist
smoke-free environment. financing. This new act also affects players. Players are
now required to give more detailed information about
themselves before setting up an account and no more
aliases will be accepted. The AMLC will also now be
notified whenever there is a bet or transaction of
$100,000 USD or more. Failure to abide by this new act
will result in stiff fine and/or penalties and could lead to a prostitutes who frequent truck stops or rest
revoke of operating licenses. areas, soliciting clients from truck drivers.
3. Street Prostitution - A type of prostitution where
a prostitute solicits customers on streets or in
PROSTITUTION public places. This is perhaps the most visible
form, where sex workers solicit clients in public
An act or practice of providing sexual services or spaces like streets, alleys, or other public areas.
engaging in sexual acts to another person in return for 4. Skeezers - A type of prostitution where the
payment in the form of money. It is the exchange of prostitute trades sex for illegal drugs.
money for the performance of sexual act. 5. Sex Tourism- A type of prostitution where the
prostitutes who are local residents offer
Prostitutes - The term refers to women, who for money
commercial sexual relations to tourists.
or profit, habitually indulge in sexual intercourse or
lascivious conduct. The word is customarily used, to DOOR KNOCKER - This is the occasional or selective
refer to a female person who engages in sex in type of prostitute. She is usually a newcomer in the
exchange for money as profession. business oftentimes, they are motivated by extreme
desire for money due to poverty or supporting their other
a. Whore - The common term used to refer to
vices. She makes contact thru information coming from
commercial sex worker or sex trade worker.
the professional who are friends who gives her
b. Hooker or street walker - A person who solicits addresses of prospective customers.
customers in public places.
FACTORY GIRLS - Are the real professional type of
c. Call girl - A sex worker who solicits customers and prostitutes. She works in regular houses of prostitution
makes appointments by phone. or brothels. She accepts all comers and has nothing to
do with the selecting and soliciting the customers. She
d. Gigolo - A male sex worker who offers services to works in regular hours or tour of duty under the direct
female customers. supervision of the madam or operator of the prostitution
house. She gets her share of the earnings by
e. Hustlers or rentboys - Persons who offers services
commission or per customers.
to male customers.
Philanderer - Refers commonly to men who are serial
f. Pimps and madams- Pimps are used for males and
cheater who betray their spouse or long term partner
madams for females. They are organizers of prostitution
repeatedly (although Women are also known to carry on
or procurers for customers.
affairs)
g. Johns or tricks - The term used for the customers of
Philandering - The act of having casual/illicit sex with a
prostitutes in North America.
number of people. It usually refers to men, and often in
h. Punters - The term used for British customer of the context of cheating on a wife or girlfriend.
prostitutes.

i. Kerb crawlers - Persons who drive along red-light

districts to solicit prostitutes.
TYPES OF PROSTITUTION HOUSE

1. DISORDERLY HOUSES
TYPES OF PROSTITUTION
• A “madam” or “maintainer” supervises the operation
1. Escort prostitution - In this type of prostitution,
supported by a staff of teller (cashier), bell or room boys,
an escort mainly functions as a company to the
register clerks, watchmen, pimps and security guards
client in a soc1al event or function or to provide
known as bouncer.
entertainment in exchange for money. Sex
workers, often referred to as escorts, provide • Their operation appears to be a legitimate business
sevices to clients on a appointment basis. These entity mostly under the protection of crooked policemen
appointments can occur in various settings, or law enforcement authorities and their location is
incuding hotels, private residences, or social prominently known to all their customers.
events.
2. Lot Lizard - A type of prostitution where a • They have number of small rooms with the prostitutes
prostitute looks for potential customers in a truck staying there at where they wait for customers. At times,
stop or in any areas which can be considered a the house provided with secret exits ready for escaping
lot. This term is commonly used to describe in case of police raids.
2. FURNISHED ROOM HOUSE

• Usually operated by an experienced “madam” who rent

rooms to legitimate roomers in order to maintain an
appearance of responsibility. Purposely, the madam
leaves several rooms not rented to legitimate roomers
for ready use of the prostitution.

• These prostitutes are mostly the call girls who make

the room their designated places in perpetrating their
business.

• Their rent is on per customers basis or they maintain

the rent continuously but the prostitutes do not live there
permanently but elsewhere to maintain their anonymity
and identity.

• These houses could be found mostly in flashy

subdivision or residential areas.

3. MASSAGE CLINICS

• These houses are operated under a licensed or permit

issued by the government but acts as a front for
prostitution where the act maybe done or as per
arrangement.

• They operate with barbershops with manicurists or

“attendants” and “massagists” who while servicing their
customers may make contacts or the prostitutes or
themselves.

• These prostitutes are sometimes the newcomers in the

business who do not earn much as attendants or
massagists.