Republic Act 9165: Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'administer' refer to in the context of dangerous drugs?

The act of selling drugs illegally

The act of smuggling drugs across borders

The act of manufacturing drugs

The act of introducing drugs into the body of a person (correct)

What is the primary objective of the State's policy towards individuals who have fallen victims to drug abuse or dangerous drug dependence?

To isolate them from the rest of society

To provide effective mechanisms for re-integration into society (correct)

To punish them for their actions

To ignore the problem and focus on other issues

What is the purpose of a confirmatory test in relation to drug testing?

To provide a more general indication of drug use

To validate and confirm the result of a screening test (correct)

To punish individuals who test positive for drugs

To initially screen for drug use

What is a clandestine laboratory?

A facility used for the illegal manufacture of drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a controlled delivery?

To allow the investigative technique of tracking an unlawful consignment of drugs Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'chemical diversion' refer to?

The sale, distribution, or transport of controlled precursors and essential chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is the Board referred to in the Act?

The Dangerous Drugs Board Signup and view all the answers

What are the centers referred to in Section 34, Article VIII of the Act?

Rehabilitation centers for drug dependents Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the Act that was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress?

The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the State according to the Declaration of Policy?

To safeguard the integrity of its territory and the well-being of its citizenry Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the government's campaign against dangerous drugs?

To achieve a balance in the national drug control program Signup and view all the answers

What is the date when the Twelfth Congress, First Regular Session began?

July 23, 2001 Signup and view all the answers

What is being repealed by the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002?

Republic Act No. 6425 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the government's anti-drug abuse policies, programs, and projects?

To pursue an intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002?

It enhances the efficacy of the law against dangerous drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the consideration of the government in its national drug control program?

That people with legitimate medical needs are not prevented from being treated with adequate amounts of appropriate medications Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Republic Act No. 9165

Enacted on June 7, 2002, and known as the "Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002"
Repeals Republic Act No. 6425, otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, as amended

Declaration of Policy

Aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the Philippines' territory and the well-being of its citizens, particularly the youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs
Seeks to enhance the efficacy of the law against dangerous drugs and defend the country against acts or omissions detrimental to its development and preservation

Integrated System

Pursues an intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs and other similar substances
Aims to achieve a balance in the national drug control program to ensure that people with legitimate medical needs are not prevented from being treated with adequate amounts of appropriate medications

Reintegration into Society

Provides effective mechanisms or measures to reintegrate into society individuals who have fallen victims to drug abuse or dangerous drug dependence
Aims to achieve this through sustainable programs of treatment and rehabilitation

Definitions

"Administer" refers to introducing any dangerous drug into the body of any person, with or without their knowledge, by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means
"Board" refers to the Dangerous Drugs Board under Section 77, Article IX of this Act
"Centers" refers to treatment and rehabilitation centers for drug dependents under Section 34, Article VIII of this Act
"Chemical Diversion" refers to the sale, distribution, supply, or transport of legitimately imported, in-transit, manufactured, or procured controlled precursors and essential chemicals to any person or entity engaged in the manufacture of any dangerous drug
"Clandestine Laboratory" refers to any facility used for the illegal manufacture of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical
"Confirmatory Test" refers to an analytical test using a device, tool, or equipment with a different chemical or physical principle that is more specific, which will validate and confirm the result of the screening test
"Controlled Delivery" refers to the investigative technique of allowing an unlawful or suspect consignment of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical, equipment, or paraphernalia, or property believed to be derived directly or indirectly from a...

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This quiz is about the Philippines' Republic Act 9165, which repealed the 1972 Dangerous Drugs Act and instituted the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. It covers the provisions and implementations of this law.