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Changing Experiences of Rehabilitees of Bridgehall Rehabilitation
Center Incorporated in Indang, Cavite: A Case Study

Joyce Ann L. Derije and Norlyn M. Santander

Cavite State University, General Trias City, Cavite

An effective and appropriate rehabilitation program is vital to any drug
dependents’ complete recovery. Thus, this study aimed to assess the

effectiveness of the program implemented by the rehabilitation center under
study. Moreover, this current research aimed to study the life experiences of
the rehabilitees of Bridgehall Rehabilitation Center Inc. in Indang, Cavite
through their life experiences covering the changes in the rehabilitees’ social,

emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. Eight participants who
have been staying in the center for the shortest period of time and diagnosed

with Substance Abuse Disorder were observed within two months period of time
provided with pre-interview and post interview. The results were thematically
analyzed. Based on the life experiences of the rehabilitees, the rehabilitation
program was able to change the lives of the rehabilitees, camaraderie and
openness in terms of social aspect were developed, they became emotionally
stable, and they had healthy lifestyle and proper hygiene, realization and
appreciation also became present in their life. Moreover, rehabilitees learned

positivity, acceptance, surrendering and reflection during their stay in the center.
The researchers would recommend that aside from the rehabilitation program,
family support must be present during the treatment of drug dependents in
order to attain a holistic recovery. And as to the results of the study, there were
positive changes that happened to the lives of the rehabilitees.

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