Over 500 former drug users finish rehab in Caloocan

A total of 588 former users of illegal drugs completed rehabilitation since July, said the local government of Caloocan City on Sunday, Jan. 15.

The rehabilitation program was established by the Community Assisted Rehabilitation and Research Outpatient Treatment and Training System (CARROTS) under the Caloocan Anti-Drug Abuse Office (CADAO), which aims to provide treatment and care services to former illegal drug users.

Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan Along applauded the organizations and the individuals who successfully finished their rehabilitation program.

“Patunay po ito na mayroong pangalawang pagkakataon, at sa panibagong buhay na naghihintay sa inyo, hangad po namin na gawin niyo po itong matiwasay at makabuluhan (This is the proof that there is a sec