Strengthening mental health initiatives and care pathways for families affected by the Philippine drug war

Addressing an opportune time to revise the Philippine Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

“…The authors also underlined the necessity of reforming the two-decades-old Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act. 1 This stance is consistent with the position of local and international advocates, students, researchers, and academics who have called upon the Philippine government to revise the Act in accordance with scientific evidence and human rights principles. 2 Therefore, it is an opportune time to revise the Act.…”

“…Smith et al. 1 emphasized the imperative of implementing evidence-based public health programs and advancing social justice in drug rehabilitation and treatment within the Philippines. The authors also underlined the necessity of reforming the two-decades-old Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.…”

“…Third, PWUDs can be subjected to fines ranging from PhP 50,000 to PhP 200,000 (approximately USD 1000–4000). 3 Since reports indicate that economically disadvantaged Filipinos have been disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs, 1 , 2 it is essential to eliminate financial penalties to prevent exacerbating their economic hardships.…”