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What does the term 'administer' refer to in the context of dangerous drugs?
What is the primary objective of the State's policy towards individuals who have fallen victims to drug abuse or dangerous drug dependence?
What is the purpose of a confirmatory test in relation to drug testing?
What is a clandestine laboratory?
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What is the main purpose of a controlled delivery?
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What does the term 'chemical diversion' refer to?
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What is the Board referred to in the Act?
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What are the centers referred to in Section 34, Article VIII of the Act?
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What is the title of the Act that was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress?
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What is the primary goal of the State according to the Declaration of Policy?
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What is the purpose of the government's campaign against dangerous drugs?
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What is the date when the Twelfth Congress, First Regular Session began?
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What is being repealed by the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002?
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What is the main objective of the government's anti-drug abuse policies, programs, and projects?
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What is the significance of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002?
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What is the consideration of the government in its national drug control program?
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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.