VOLUNTARY REHAB

Section 54 of IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002”: Voluntary
Submission of a Drug Dependent to Confinement, Treatment and Rehabilitation. - A drug
dependent or any person who violates Section 15 of the 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 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.

The DOH, in consultation with the DDB, shall provide standards and guidelines for the
accreditation of the physicians.

Accredited Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers

This is a listing of accredited treatment and rehabilitation centers in the country. Click here to
view the list of accredited rehabilitation centers.
SOCCSKSARGEN DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Purok 4, Kawas, Alabel, Sarangani. Dr. Imelda K. Quinones, Center Chief
083-8925678 / soccsksargen.datrc @gmail.com

The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) assists clients relative to the filing of Petition for Voluntary
Submission or Compulsory Confinement of Drug Dependents with the Regional Trial Court
pursuant to Sections 54 and 61 of the Act, respectively.

REQUIREMENTS:
Drug Dependency Examination (DDE) Result. The conduct of a DDE shall be undertaken by
Department of Health (DOH)-Accredited Physicians only. For DDE appointments, please
coordinate with the City/Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council in the place of residence or the
nearest DOH-accredited Treatment and Rehabilitation Center from a DOH Accredited Physician.
Philippine National Police (PNP) Clearance
Certificate of No Pending Case from the Regional Trial Court (RTC) and Municipal Trial Court
(MTC)

Letter Request for treatment and rehabilitation with information on the manner of drug use of
the alleged drug dependent (this requirement is for petition for compulsory confinement only)

PROCEDURES IN AVAILING TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION

1. Clients, Families and ADACs may coordinate with Legal Personnel through mobile number
0919-0678101 and 0919-0678102 for the requirements of treatment and rehabilitation.
 2. Clients with complete requirements may send the scanned copy along with the information
below of the PWUD’s to ladtrc@ddb.gov.ph

1. Name of Patient
2. Age of Patient
3. Complete Address
4. Kinds of drugs use
5. Number of times the PWUD has been rehabilitated
6. For Compulsory Confinement: Name of Applicant / Guardian / ADAC Representative
7. Doctor who conducted the Drug Dependency Exam (DDE)
8. Treatment and Rehabilitation Facility

3. The applicant will receive a text message / email for an appointment at the DDB Office. The
applicant / representative should bring and present the original requirements and one set of
photocopies to the legal personnel on duty.