Drug addiction is an existing problem across the country that involves even the Filipino youths. There are lots of people who are concerned or worried about someone’s drug use. With the government’s strong desire to address the drug abuse problem, the Dangerous Drugs Board launched the Barkada Kontra Droga in 2004 as integration with the National Drug Education Program (NDEP).
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
GENERAL:
To promote people empowerment in leading a healthy lifestyle thatis drug-free and productive.
SPECIFIC:
a. To establish a Barkada Kontra Droga movement.
b. To train the people in advocating a healthy and productive drug-free lifestyle.
c. To create a fully drug-free environment in the home, school, workplace, and community.
d. To encourage productive use of time and alternative activities; and
e. To provide support services towards the adoption of Barkada concept among families, educators, professionals, work forces, peer groups, and other sectors.