The perceived effects of the anti-illegal drug campaign

Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences. During the initial decision to take drugs, the brain changes can be persistent, which is why drug addiction is considered a “relapsing” disease. People in recovery from drug use disorders are at increased risk for returning to drug use even after years of not taking the drugs. It is common for a person to relapse, but relapse does not mean that treatment does not work. As with other chronic health conditions, treatment should be ongoing and should be adjusted based on how the patient responds. Treatment plans need to be reviewed often and modified to fit the patient's changing needs. Generally, this study aimed to determine the perceived effects of the President's anti-illegal drug campaign in the municipality of Tuao. This study used the descriptive-correlational research design. Respondents of the study were the barangay officials of the different barangays of Tuao. From the total number of barangays in the municipality, only 8 barangays were randomly picked as the respondents of the study. Total enumeration was used in selecting the barangay officials. The main instrument used to gather information and data was a self-administered questionnaire. Interview was also conducted to verify and clarify some information taken from the respondents. The data were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. To determine the difference on the perception of the respondents when grouped according to their profile, the Analysis of Variance was used. From the findings of this study, it is concluded that most of the respondents favor the program of the government to stop the proliferation of illegal drugs and support the move of the government to stop this problem. From the above findings of the study, it is strongly recommended that in spite of the support of the people on the government, the government should consider the rights of the suspected users and pushers in its campaign by giving due process for every arrested suspect. Further, rehabilitation programs of the government should become accessible to all parts of the country.