Frequently Asked Questions | Department of Health-Treatment and Rehabilitation Center-Cagayan de Oro City (2024)

• In-Patient
• Out-Patient
• After Care and Follow up Program

• For In-Patient
  • According to the RA 9165, Treatment and Rehabilitation shall not be less than 6 months and shall not exceed 12 months
• For Out-Patient
  • Minimum of Six (6) Months (if with case)
  • Minimum of Three (3) Months (if without case)
• For After Care and Follow up Program
  • 18 Months Minimum with or without court order

YES! Your family can visit you inside the Treatment Rehabilitation Center. The family is part of the treatment process to help in the patient’s recovery

There is no cure for addiction but it can be managed. Regardless of the duration of the rehabilitation, addiction doesn’t conclude after the rehab program. Recovery from addiction is a lifelong process that involves learning to go through life without using illicit drugs which needs dedication and hard-work.

Many changes occur in a person abusing drugs especially in behaviour, appearance and mood. Sudden changes also occur in the person’s disposition, from pleasant to unpleasant.

A drug user:

• is often associated with known drug users
• is irritable, discourteous, defiant, and aggresive
• is dishonest and lacks self-confidence
• is unconcerned about his/her health and grooming
• has a low frustration tolerance
• lacks interest in studies/work
• blames everybody but himself for his problems
• prefers to be with “barkada” where he feels accepted
• frequently goes to odd places (to take drugs)
• often wear sunglasses at inappropriate times
• often borrows money and sometimes steals various items
• shows changes in attending school/work
• develops changes in normal capabilities in school/work