Factors Affecting the Aftercare Program of Drug Dependents

AUTHOR(S)

Jacky V. Samson, RN

ABSTRACT

This study determined the extent of factors affecting the aftercare program of drug dependents at DOH-Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Center Dagupan. Descriptive quantitative research design was utilized in this study with a total of 15 respondents. The analysis of collected data is done through the use of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences were statistical tool such as frequency counts, percentage and weighted mean.
Findings revealed that the extent of internal factors affecting the aftercare program of drug dependents in terms of emotional factors has a descriptive equivalent of “Highly Affecting.” Then the extent of external factors affecting the aftercare program of drug dependents in terms of socioeconomic factors has a descriptive equivalent of “Highly Affecting.” On the other hand, the extent of external factors affecting the aftercare program of drug dependents in terms of work environment has a descriptive equivalent of “Affecting.” And lastly, most of the respondents experienced loss of interest in day-to-day activities, persistent feeling of sadness, and had experienced physical or emotional abuse that affects their recovery.
With that, it is recommended that all drug-dependent clients undergoing the recovery process must seek professional counseling to cope with any circumstances that may appear during their holistic recovery journey.