Illegal drugs, the law and rehabilitation

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The Duterte administrations campaign against illegal drugs has seen an increase in arrests, deaths and countless drug users voluntarily surrendering to authorities. Lawyer Lemuel Lopez explains the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 or Republic Act 9165 and provisions for rehabilitation Image: Lawyer Lemuel Lopez (second from right) at the La Trobe Asia Series 15 July 2016 (SBS Filipino)

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