1. Rehabilitation of Drug
Dependents
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2. What is Drug Rehabilitation?
• Drug rehabilitation is a term for the
processes of medical or
psychotherapeutic treatment, for
dependency on psychoactive
substances such as alcohol, prescription
drugs, and street drugs such
as cocaine, heroine or amphetamines.

3. What is the treatment of Drug Abuse?
• Detoxification is the most common form of drug
treatment. This is a process of eliminating a
person’s dependence on drugs.
• Part of the detoxification process is to decrease
the daily dose of drugs that the dependent
person takes and thus gradually reduce
withdrawal symptoms.
• Another method of dealing with drug dependents
is to form a support group of fellow drug
dependents. They share their experiences and
learn from one another. Together, they recover
from their dependence and get better.

4. Government Agencies Responsible
for the Treatment and
Rehabilitation of Drug Dependents
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5. • The government plays a major role in
fighting drug addiction and ridding the
streets of drugs. This means passing
legislation on drug traffickers or those
who cultivate, manufacturer, and trade in
illegal drugs and narcotics.

6. 1. Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Network (DARN).
• It provides a comprehensive
rehabilitation and educational program
for drug victims in order to prevent and
control drug abuse in the country. DARN
provides integrated
medical, psychological, occupational, and
spiritual services.

7. 2. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
• This law-enforcement agency was the
first to establish a treatment and
rehabilitation center for drug dependents
in the Philippines. Established in
1965, the NBI Treatment and
Rehabilitation Centers (TRC) in
Tagaytay, Cagayan de Oro, and Cebu
provide a safe haven for drug
dependents.

8. 3. Dangerous Drug Board (DBB).
• This agency was created under the office
of the President through R.A. No. 9165
known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous
Drugs Act of 2002”. It establishes policies
and programs on drug prevention and
control throughout the country.

9. 4. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
• The PDEA is the implementing arm of
DDB. It is responsible for the efficient
and effective enforcement of the
provisions on any dangerous drug
and/or other known harmful
substances that were mentioned in
R.A. No. 9165.

10. 5. Department of Health (DOH).
• R.A. No.9165 commissioned the Department of
Health to monitor the coordination and
supervision of all drug rehabilitation
programs, interventions, projects, and
activities, as well as the
establishment, accreditation, maintenance, and
management of privately-owned drug
rehabilitation centers. It functions in
coordination with other concerned agencies
such as the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD), National Bureau of
Investigation (NBI), and the Philippines National

11. Non-Governmental Organizations
Involved in Drug Rehabilitation
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12. 1. SHALOM House, Inc.
• The Shalom House is a non-government
organization located in Baguio City. Not
only does it provide rehabilitation, but it
also supports researchers, training, and
seminars in order to educate the public
about drug dependence.

13. 2. Drug Abuse Research Foundation Inc.
(DARFI)
• This NGO was organized in the 1970s to
rehabilitate drug abusers, alcoholics, and
people with behavioral disorders. They
provide discussions and activities that will
help the drug victims change their
maladaptive behaviors and prepare them
to re-enter society as productive
members.

14. 3. Narcotic Foundation of the Philippines
(NFPI).
• This Foundation serves as a halfway
house (a house and rehabilitation center)
for drug addicts. The residents in this
foundation go through a three-stage
program to overcome drug dependence:
physical cure, emotional therapy, and
occupational therapy.

15. 4. ANG TAHANAN
• This semi-government rehabilitation
center in Quezon City provides
comprehensive and adequate treatment
and rehabilitation for drug dependents.

16. Responsible Decision Making
1. Set a good example. When you are using
prescription drugs, examine their uses and know
their possible side effects. An individual must be
prepared for an honest discussion about his or her
attitudes to both legal and illegal drugs.
2. Have a clear understanding of how drugs can
interfere with physical and emotional
development.
3. Learn to abide by what the school teaches about
drugs.

17. 4. Before going to any party, gently inquire from the
organizers about the anti-drug abuse measures set
up for the party. Explain that the inquiry is
intended to simply ensure that no untoward
incident would happen. An individual should not
attend the party unless he/she receives a
satisfactory reply.
5. Have trustworthy adults to turn to as well-
parents, teachers, relatives or counselors. They can
give the best ammunition to resist peer pressure
and the dangers of taking drugs.

18. 6. An individual should join spiritual activities in
his/her community. This will enhance his/her
understanding regarding the purpose of living.
7. Channel one’s energy toward sports and other
productive activities.
8. Develop close family ties. Having a strong moral
foundation and establishing trusting relationships
among family members help an individual express
his/her feelings.
9. An individual should choose his/her friends.
10. An individual should not start nor trying
prohibited drugs.