By Lily Gut Antipolo City LGU signs memorandum of understanding with DOH-TRC. (Photo from Jun-Andeng Ynares) ANTIPOLO CITY - The Antipol...
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| Antipolo City LGU signs memorandum of understanding with DOH-TRC. (Photo from Jun-Andeng Ynares) |
ANTIPOLO CITY - The Antipolo City government and the Department of Health Treatment Rehabilitation Center (DOH-TRC) in Bicutan have recently signed a memorandum of understanding that is expected to provide assistance and hope to persons who used drugs, or PWUDs, in their efforts to change their lives and avoid the prohibited medicine.
Under the agreement, the DOH-TRC will provide technical assistance and training to Antipolo City's treatment and rehabilitation center for PWUDs, while the local government will ensure that the facility has the necessary resources and personnel to effectively deliver services to those in need.
According to the Antipolo City LGU's official statement, PWUDs referred by the LGU to the DOH-TRC Bicutan under voluntary or compulsory submission will be subject to proper interventions, including after-care, follow-up programs, projects, and activities. program.
The city government also stated that PWUDs will be given special attention so that they can restart their lives with the help of the Antipolo City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ACADAC) and the intervention of DOH-TRC Bicutan.
The families of PWUDs will not have to worry about their expenses because the local government will cover everything.
The mayor also stated that the city government intends to expand the program through collaboration or partnership with various private rehabilitation centers in the city to strengthen their anti-drug campaign.
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