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New batch of drug reformists graduate from DavOr's Balay Silangan


DAVAO DEL NORTE, Mar. 22 (PIA) -- Another batch of drug reformists composed of 22 individuals graduated yesterday from the 21-day intensive Rural-Based Treatment for Outpatient Rehabilitation Program in Davao Oriental.


The drug reformists conducted their rehabilitation process at the "Balay Silangan: Bagong Bahay Para sa Bagong Buhay," situated at Sitio Magay, Barangay Don Martin Marundan, in the City of Mati which is run by the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental.

These individuals were apprehended by the law enforcement authorities after using or possessing illegal drugs who availed of the plea-bargaining program afterward.

As a sanction to their case, they were instead enrolled to a short-term residential treatment called Rural-Based treatment (RBT) at the Balay Silangan.

The program's approach includes evidence-based engagements and structured activities which are cost and time efficient, conducive to continuous monitoring.

After the said 21-day program, continued monitoring will be observed for the drug reformists' aftercare programs.

The Provincial Government of Davao Oriental established the first-government-run rehabilitation center in Davao Region in strengthening the war on drugs effort in the province. (PIA XI / Ezri Coda Jr. with reports from PIO - Davao Oriental) 





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