Government Initiative Against drug abuse

DDAPTP was created as a specialized program of the Department of Health, under the Office for Health
Services Development, serving as the directing, coordinating, and monitoring office for national health
matters and public health issues related to drug abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation in the
country.

ROLES OF DDAPTP:

1. Formulate & review policies, develop strategies, and strengthen partnerships to ensure proper
implementation of the DOH mandates on drug abuse prevention and control.
2. Lead in the development, implementation, and evaluation of DOH plans, programs, and
procedures on drug abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.

5 PILLARS:

1. Drug Supply Reduction

The object is to take away the drugs from the person through market denial operations and prevention
of diversion from the licit to the illicit market.

A. Law Enforcement B. Regulatory Compliance C. Judicial & Legislative Measures

2. Drug Demand Reduction

The aim is to take away the person from drugs and reduce his desire to abuse drugs.

A. Policy Formulation B. Preventive Education Programs C. Treatment and Rehabilitation

Programs D. Research
3. Alternative Development

Aims to reduce the production of marijuana and eventually eliminate its cultivation through sustainable
rural development & alternative livelihood programs.

4. Civic Awareness and Response

The concept is to promote public awareness on the evils of dangerous drugs & social response by
advocating the non-use of dangerous drugs. Production and Distribution of Information, Education,
Communication (IEC) materials and collaterals.

5. Regional and International Cooperation

The intent is to forge and foster cooperation with regional and international agencies. Adhering to
treaties, formulating agreements, conducting tie-up projects.Attending foreign conferences, exchanging
drug reports, hosting study tours and field visits, sharing of best practices.

VISION

”Drug-Free Philippines”

MISSION
Lead in the implementation of a unified and rational health response in the country’s drug abuse
prevention and control, aligned with the Duterte Health Agenda (Philippine Health Agenda)

OBJECTIVES

To develop a more effective leadership and governance for drug abuse prevention, treatment and
rehabilitation;

To implement strategies for advocacy, health promotion and drug abuse prevention;

To ensure provision of comprehensive & integrated health care services in treatment and rehabilitation
centers, (TRCs) and community-based settings

To strengthen information systems, M&E, research, networking and link aging.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

To develop a more effective leadership and governance for drug abuse prevention, treatment and
rehabilitation;

To implement strategies for advocacy, health promotion and drug abuse prevention;

To ensure provision of comprehensive & integrated healthcare services in treatment and rehabilitation
centers, (TRCs) and community-based settings

To strengthen information systems, M&E, research, networking and linkaging.

Database and Information System

Development of Model Programs

Monitoring and Evaluation

Research

Linkage/Networking

Financing