The Davao City Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Drug Dependents exceeded its annual average of patients in 2024, highlighting the growing need for accessible and comprehensive drug rehabilitation services in the region. The center emphasizes the importance of aftercare programs for successful reintegration into society.
THE Davao City Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Drug Dependents treated around 353 individuals with substance use disorders in 2024, exceeding its annual average of 200 to 300 patients.Dr. Michelle Maville Schlosser, officer-in-charge and manager of DCTRCDD , said the center has a bed capacity of 100 and regularly accommodates new patients as others graduate from its six-month rehabilitation program.
Beyond medical treatment, the center provides therapy, spiritual enhancement, and personal development programs, including livelihood training in driving and welding.Schlosser underscored the importance of aftercare and outpatient programs to support recovering individuals after completing their rehabilitation. These programs monitor patients’ progress and aim to prevent relapse by helping them transition back into society.
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