Reformation center for drug offenders opens in Angeles City
- Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1038534
- Tuesday, June 19, 2018
- By Ric Sapnu (PNA)
ANGELES CITY — A new drug reformation center has been opened here as part of the continuing efforts of local authorities to strengthen the program on drug rehabilitation.
The Bahay Pagbabago, which is a joint project of the city government and the Angeles City Police Office (ACPO), aims to help drug surrenderers and drug dependents in the city to withdraw and recover from drug abuse.
The facility, located at the Camp Tomas J. Pepito in Sto. Domingo, is the city’s answer to the call of President Rodrigo Duterte to immediately address the country’s drug problem by tapping the barangays in accelerating the drive against drug abuse and trafficking through community participation.
The community-based program will be run by the Angeles City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ACADAC) and the ACPO, with the support of various non-government and faith-based organizations.
Drug reformists will undergo a 30-day rehabilitation program, which includes the provision of proper guidance and counseling, education about drug addiction, health and wellness through physical activities, skills training, and various community service activities.
They will also be provided with a 15-day post-treatment service after the 30-day reformation cycle.
“We at the local government are doing our best to give people who fell into drug abuse a chance of changing their lives with our program,” Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan on Monday said, citing the facility as part of the city’s fight against illegal drugs.
“As we help our people heal and recover, we are also helping our city in obtaining peace and securing safety to the people,” he added.