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This study examined the impact of Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 as enforced in Barangay Macanaya, Aparri, Cagayan. Specifically, it determined the level of community awareness regarding selected commonly violated provisions of the law, assessed the perceived extent of its implementation, and identified the perceived effects of its enforcement in the community. A mixed-method descriptive research design was employed. Data were collected from thirty community respondents using a structured questionnaire anchored on Sections 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, and 16 of RA 9165. A three-point Likert scale was used to measure awareness and extent of implementation, while Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) tested significant differences. Results showed that respondents were "Very Much Aware" of the provisions of the law (overall mean = 2.61) and perceived its implementation as "Well Implemented" (overall mean = 2.67). Significant differences were found across provisions in both awareness and perceived implementation (p < .05). Qualitative findings revealed perceived reductions in drug-related activities and increased compliance with the law, although some respondents expressed fear associated with enforcement operations. The study concludes that enforcement of RA 9165 in the barangay is perceived as effective, but sustained community education and balanced implementation strategies are recommended.