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• Republic Act 9165


  Also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, a law in the Philippines that aims to combat illegal drug trade and abuse.
• Effects of Drugs


  Negative consequences on mental, physical, and behavioral health due to drug abuse.
• Psychological Effects of Drugs


  Disturbances in perception, memory, judgment, and orientation caused by drug abuse.
• Physical Effects of Drugs


  Health complications such as cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, renal diseases, malnutrition, infections, and accidents due to drug abuse.
• Behavioral Effects of Drugs


  Substance-seeking behavior leading to criminal acts and anti-social behavior.
• Drug Dependency Criteria


  Includes withdrawal symptoms, compulsion to take drugs, tolerance, relapse, and reduced social/occupational functioning.