Community-based Drug Recovery Support in the Phiippines: Implementing Katatagan Kontra droga sa Komunidad
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2020
Abstract
This chapter documents the describes the process of developing a community-based drug rehabilitation (CBDR) program for moderate-risk clients. The katatagan Kontra Droga sa Komunidad program consists of 6 modules on recovery skills; 6 modules on life skills and 3 family modules. The program was pilot-tested in Quezon City and results revealed significant decrease in substance dependence symptoms and increase in adaptive coping and psychological wellbeing. It shares the enablers of CBDR including family support; social support; spritual support; community support. It also recounts barriers to CBDR including shame and stigma; limited understanding of drug use; fragmented approach to CBDR; lack of human resources; attitudes towards monitoring and evaluation; language issues; particpant attendance; safety and security; and compliance vs voluntary treatment. Given these; recommendations include taking a holistic approach; incorporating culture in designing interventions; and continuing support through aftercare; resources; coordination; capacity building; citizen engagement; need for interventions for the youth; prevention; policy and media and advocacy.
Recommended Citation
Hechanova, M. R., Calleja, M., Alianan, A., Melgar, I., Acosta, A., Bautista, B., Padasas, I., Reyes, J., & Bunagan, K. (2020). Community-based drug recovery support in the Phiippines: Implementing Katatagan Kontra Droga sa Komunidad. In F. C. Gutierrez (Ed.), Crime and Punishment in the Philippines: Beyond Politics and Spectacle (pp. 181–206). Philippine Social Science Council.
