What is RA 9165?

A policy imposed by the government to

deal with the states problem with illegal
drugs,particularly hot it affects the youth

What is RA 9165

The Policy covers different drug-related

situations such as trafficking, possesion,
usage, and even the rehabilitation of
previous drug users

What is the consequence?

The penalty for any of the given

situations ranges from 6 months for
possesion of drug paraphernalia to life
sentence or even death sentence for
maintaining drug den.

This law includes the following:

Fast destruction of dangerous drugs that

are seized
Punishment for policemen and law
enforcers who delay drug cases
Mandatory drug test for drivers
Random drug test for students and
government and private workers
Compulsory education on dangerous
drugs in all school levels

What are the aims for this law?

Protect the integrity of all Filipinos from the harmful

effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental
well being.
Pursue a serious and an intensive campaign against the
trafficking and use of dangerous drugs and other similar
substances
Make sure that people with legitimate medical needs,
including the use of dangerous drugs, are not adversely
affected by this program.
Provide effective mechanisms or measures to reintegrate into society the individuals who have fallen
victims to drug abuse or dangerous drug-dependence
through sustainable programs of treatment and
rehabilitation.

Group 3
Adrian Barrera
Ryan Delmoro =)