Antipolo LGU and DOH-TRC sign a memorandum of understanding focused on providing assistance and hope to PWUD

By Lily Gut Antipolo LGU and DOH-TRC sign a memorandum of understanding focused on providing assistance and hope to PWUD (Photo from Jun-And...

By Lily Gut

Antipolo LGU and DOH-TRC sign a memorandum of understanding focused on providing assistance and hope to PWUD (Photo from Jun-Andeng Ynares)

ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal - The Antipolo City government and the Department of Health Treatment Rehabilitation Center (DOH-TRC) in Bicutan recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement that is expected to provide assistance and hope to people who have recently used drugs or PWUDs in order to change their lives and avoid the prohibited drugs.

Under the agreement, the DOH-TRC will provide technical assistance and training to Antipolo City's local government unit to establish a community-based drug rehabilitation program. This initiative aims to address the increasing number of drug users in the city and provide them with better access to rehabilitation services.



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 aftercare, follow-up programs, projects, and activities. program.

The LGU also stated that the PWUDs' confidentiality and privacy will be strictly adhered to, and that their human rights will be respected throughout the intervention process. Furthermore, the LGU assured the PWUDs that they would continue to receive support and assistance even after they had completed the 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, according to Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares, 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.