REQUIREMENTS ON THE APPLICATION FOR THE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF

DRUG DEPENDENTS:
1. Drug Dependency Examination (DDE)
a. Drug dependents can apply for Drug Dependency Examination (DDE) with the
Central Screening and Referral Unit (CSRU) at Rizal Medical Center, Pasig City.
b. If a drug dependent resides outside Metro Manila, they may coordinate with
their City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) for assistance and for their
resident DOH-Accredited Physician to conduct DDE.
2. Police Clearance and Barangay Clearance where the drug dependent resides.
3. RTC Clearance - Certificate of No Pending Case
4. If drug dependent is a minor and has a pending case in Court, he/she together with
his / her guardian must secure a Certification of Suspended Sentence from the RTC
where the case is filed.

STEPS ON TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF DRUG DEPENDENT (Voluntary
Submission, Voluntary thru Representation and Compulsory Confinement)
1. Secure referral form for DDE at the Legal Affairs, Division, Dangerous Drugs Board.
2. DDE is conducted by a DOH-accredited physician. The list of DOH-accredited
physicians can be found Click here to see the List of DOH-Accredited Physicians.
3. If the examination of the DOH-accredited physician results the issuance of a
Certification that the applicant is a drug dependent, he/she or his parents/guardian,
spouse shall submit the DDE result, together with the other requirements, to the
Legal Affairs Division. The drug dependent or his parents, relatives, guardian or
spouse must fill up the application form prior to the preparation of Petition for
Confinement, which shall be notarized and filed with the RTC where the drug
dependent resides. In the case of minor drug dependent, his/ her parent / guardian
must fill up the application and submit the same for the preparation of Petition for
Confinement.
4. In case of compulsory confinement, his/her parents, spouse, relatives must execute
an affidavit stating they are submitting for treatment and rehabilitation the alleged
drug dependent. The Board will prepare a petition for confinement and file the same
with the Court.

The drug dependent or his parent, spouse, relatives may decide on the treatment and
rehabilitation center of their choice. The Board may recommend government treatment
and rehabilitation center like DOH-TRC, Tagaytay City and DOH-TRC, Bicutan, Taguig City


CHD V BICOL
Name : Fulbert Alec R. Gillego
Email : none
Tel : (0920)2529398 / 4350832
Organization : City Health Office
Legaspi City
Position : City Health Officer II
Date Accredited : December 11, 2009
Name : Evy R. Sarmiento
Email : evysarmientomd_chds@yahoo.com
Tel : (0920)2920591 / (052)4830935 loc 512
Organization : DOH CHD Bicol Region
Legaspi City
Position : Medical Specialist II
Date Accredited : December 11, 2009
Name : Ma. Lourdes M. Anson
Email : ninaanson@yahoo.com
Tel : (0917) 5022059/(054) 830-5390
Organization : Malinao Treatment & Rehabilitation Center
Comun, Malinao Albay
Position : Medical Officer IV
Date Accredited : June 12, 2009
Name : Virginia M. Rayala
Email : none
Tel : (0919)7405118
Organization : Bicol Sanitarium
San Fernando, Cabusao, Camarines Sur
Position : Medical Officer III
Date Accredited : October 23, 2009
Name : Rey J. Millena
Email : millenary@yahoo.com
Tel : (0917) 5802050 / (054) 2556623
Organization : Municipal Health Office
Calabanga, Camarines Sur
Position : Municipal Helath Officer
Date Accredited : June 12, 2009
Program for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Drug Dependents
Section 54. Voluntary Submission of a Drug Dependent to Confinement,
Treatment and Rehabilitation. A drug dependent or any person who violates
Section 15 of this Act may, by himself/herself or through his/her parent, spouse,
guardian or relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity, apply
to the Board or its duly recognized representative, for treatment and
rehabilitation of the drug dependency. Upon such application, the Board shall
bring forth the matter to the Court which shall order that the applicant be
examined for drug dependency. If the examination by a DOH-accredited
physician results in the issuance of a certification that the applicant is a drug
dependent, he/she shall be ordered by the Court to undergo treatment and
rehabilitation in a Center designated by the Board for a period of not less than
six (6) months: Provided, That a drug dependent may be placed under the care
of a DOH-accredited physician where there is no Center near or accessible to
the residence of the drug dependent or where said drug dependent is below
eighteen (18) years of age and is a first-time offender and non-confinement in a
Center will not pose a serious danger to his/her family or the community.
Confinement in a Center for treatment and rehabilitation shall not exceed one
(1) year, after which time the Court, as well as the Board, shall be apprised by
the head of the treatment and rehabilitation center of the status of said drug
dependent and determine whether further confinement will be for the welfare
of the drug dependent and his/her family or the community.

Section 61. Compulsory Confinement of a Drug Dependent Who Refuses to Apply
Under the Voluntary Submission Program. Notwithstanding any law, rule and
regulation to the contrary, any person determined and found to be dependent
on dangerous drugs shall, upon petition by the Board or any of its authorized
representative, be confined for treatment and rehabilitation in any Center duly
designated or accredited for the purpose.
A petition for the confinement of a person alleged to be dependent on
dangerous drugs to a Center may be filed by any person authorized by the
Board with the Regional Trial Court of the province or city where such person is
found.
After the petition is filed, the court, by an order, shall immediately fix a date for
the hearing, and a copy of such order shall be served on the person alleged to
be dependent on dangerous drugs, and to the one having charge of him.
If after such hearing and the facts so warrant, the court shall order the drug
dependent to be examined by two (2) physicians accredited by the Board. If
both physicians conclude that the respondent is not a drug dependent, the
court shall order his/her discharge. If either physician finds him to be a
dependent, the court shall conduct a hearing and consider all relevant evidence
which may be offered. If the court finds him a drug dependent, it shall issue an
order for his/her commitment to a treatment and rehabilitation center under
the supervision of the DOH. In any event, the order of discharge or order of
confinement or commitment shall be issued not later than fifteen (15) days
from the filing of the appropriate petition