The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 or Republic Act No. 9165 is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1858 and House Bill No. 4433. It was enacted and passed by the Senate of the Philippines and House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 30, 2002 and May 29, 2002, respectively. It was signed into law by President Gloria MacapagalArroyo on January 23, 2002. This Act repealed the Republic Act No. 6425, otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, as amended, and providing funds for its implementation. Under this Act, the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) remains as the policymaking and strategy-formulating body in planning and formulation of policies and program on drug prevention and control. It also created the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) under the Office of the President, which serves as the implementing arm of the DDB, shall be responsible for the efficient and effective law enforcement of all the provisions on any dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals as provided in this Act. Article II Unlawful Acts and Penalties Section 4 Importation of Dangerous Drugs Penalty Life Imprisonment to death with fine of P500,000 to P10,000,000.

Laws Regarding Theft Theft from a person of items with a value exceeding $5 constitutes grand larceny in Virginia. Grand larceny is a felony carrying a penalty of 1 to 20 years in prison. In lieu of prison, a judge or jury may decide to punish someone convicted of grand larceny with a different sentence. This sentence can include jail time of up to 12 months. It can also include a fine of up to $2,500.

Laws Regarding Possesssion of Controlled Substances Virginia's Drug Control Act describes the six Schedules into which it categorizes all controlled substances. Substances controlled by these Schedules require registration and permission by the State to manufacture, possess and distribute them. For example, most prescription drugs fall into Schedules II through IV, including many barbiturates, amphetamines, opiates and narcotics.

Unlawful possession of controlled substances carries penalties that depend on both the Schedule of the drug in question, and the amount possessed. For example, possession of a Schedule I or II drug is a Class 5 felony, while possession of Schedules III to VI drugs are various degrees of misdemeanor. Thus, the more severely controlled the drug in question, and the more of it illegally possessed, the more severe the penalties for that crime are.

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Looking for James R Finley? Find James R Finley on Facebook. Sign Up Free Now! www.Facebook.com Laws Regarding Prescription Fraud Prescription fraud holds its own place in Virginia law, as a Class 6 felony. It includes misrepresenting oneself to gain possession of controlled substances, as well as forging prescriptions or even stealing prescription pads. Theft of prescription drugs from a person can involve some form of prescription fraud, and may be prosecuted as such. Prescription

fraud carries penalties of 1 to 5 years in prison, or up to 12 months in jail, along with a fine of up to $2,500.

Penalties for Stealing Prescription Drugs Theft of prescription drugs from a person can therefore lead to the following range of criminal charges, and their attendant punishments:

At the minimum, a conviction for petit larceny (theft of drugs, with a value of less than $5, from another person), a Class 1 misdemeanor, along with a conviction for possession of a Schedule VI drug, a Class 4 misdemeanor, would result in jail time of up to 12 months, and fines not to exceed $2,750.

At the maximum, a conviction for grand larceny, an unclassified felony, along with a conviction for possession of a Schedule II drug, a Class 5 felony, as well as a conviction for prescription fraud, a Class 6 felony, could result in up to 15 years in prison.

Tranquilizers act as depressants to the central nervous system and are used to calm, induce sleep, or decrease anxiety. This drug is injected or swallowed in a pill form. Tranquilizers depress the effectiveness of the central nervous system which in turn slows the body down.

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There are two types of tranquilizers Major tranquilizers: These tranquilizers are known as "anti-psychotics", which are used for the treatment of mental illness. Minor tranquilizers: These tranquilizers decrease anxiety as well as induce sleep. They also act as a general anesthetic.

Common street names: Barbiturate names: tuinal, seconal, nembutal, barbs, downers, blues, reds, sekkies, sleeping pills, sleepers, amytal, seonal, goof balls, christmas trees. Tranquiliser names: valium, librium, ativan, tranx, downers, benzos, eggs, jellies, temazepam, mogadon.

How they are taken: Most barbiturates come in powdered form and are sold in coloured capsules which are swallowed. they are also available as ampoules, suppositories or syrup. tranquillisers are as usually available in pill form, but are sometimes injected.

Effects: Both barbiturates and tranquillisers have similar effects of calming, sleep induction and anxiety reduction. in small doses barbiturates help people to relax. Large doses produce a drunken effect - slurred speech, clumsiness and unconsciousness; In small doses tranquillisers can relieve anxiety, but higher doses can cause drowsiness and make people lethargic. There is a high risk of accidents when driving or operating machinery. Tranquilizers disrupt the psycho-motor, intellectual, and perceptual functions. This drug accumulates in the body tissue after prolonged use. The risks barbiturates: Barbiturates have many risks, dependence can develop and sudden withdrawal from high doses can result in death. effects of withdrawal are irritability, nervousness, delirium, sleeplessness, fainting, sickness, twitching and even fits. Overdose is an easy mistake caused by just a few extra tablets as a normal dose is very close to a lethal dose.. very dangerous when mixed with alcohol.

The risks tranquillisers: Tranquillisers also have many risks. alertness is reduced and driving is affected. Tranquillisers release aggression and can cause convulsions. takers quickly become dependant. When mixed with alcohol, may cause coma and death, overdose is a very real threat. Tolerance can develop quickly so larger doses are needed to get the same effects. Withdrawal from regular use can lead to anxiety, nausea and confusion.