A Narrative Analysis of the Experiences of Barangay Officials Involved in Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to understand the phenomenon of community-based drug rehabilitation (CBDR) in the Philippine context from the perspective of barangay officials involved in CBDR. The research investigated the narratives of officials, both treatment facilitators and program overseers, regarding their experiences in implementing CBDR programs. The research used Murray's (2000) framework and elicited data on three levels: ideological, positional, and personal. The findings revealed ideological narratives of CBDR as an alternative response to the government's approach, CBDR as effective solution to treating drug use, and as part of a holistic approach to drug recovery. The positional narratives complement the ideological narratives as they described their roles as protectors, facilitators of growth, and partners. Similarly, their personal narratives revealed experiences of frustration, fulfillment, and commitment and personal growth. Implications of the findings regarding the implementation of CBDR and the promotion of restorative justice are discussed.

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“…With the end in view a thorough analysis of the contradictory data should be further explored as they are critical point in consideration of different intervention programs like CBDR. As it is one of the treatment programs that holistically approach the recovery of its participants (Allado et al, 2019;Antonio et al, 2018).…”