“I destroy homes, tear families apart – take your children, and that’s just the start. I’m more costly than diamonds, more costly than gold – the sorrow I bring is a sight to behold. And if you need me, remember I’m easily found. I live all around you, in schools and in town. I live…
Smartphone Addiction
Mobile phone overuse is a proposed form of psychological or behavioural dependence on cell phones, closely related to other digital dependencies such as social media addiction or internet addiction disorder. Some mobile phone users exhibit problematic behaviours related to substance use disorders. With every passing day, technology is overtaking our daily lives. Regardless of age,gender, ethnicity, career or…
METHAMPHETAMINE
Methamphetamine is a dangerous synthetic drug that is highly addictive, often after just one use. This drug is illegal in most forms, such as powder and crystal, and is only legal in tablet or capsule when authorized by use of a prescription for certain medical conditions. Meth use changes a person, both physically and mentally,…
SPIRITUAL PROGRAM STRENGTHENS DRUG REHAB RESIDENTS
A strong faith is vital to one’s recovery, said Joey Ibañez, co-founder of TCI Village – a rehabilitation facility in Amadeo, Cavite. It is described as a “Healing place for persons with addiction and behavioral issue.” Ibañez and TCI program head/certified recovery specialist Duane Patrick Tan have both survive the harrowing disease of drug abuse…
TCI VILLAGE PROPERTY
The Village In the mid of green , where peace , tranquility, and healing reign. Built and owned, ours is a place unencumbered to last the lifetimes of those who braved the process of healing. A sanctuary where more and more flock and trust their lives to a change of meaning and bright. We aim…
Words from Joey Ibanez TCI Co-Founder
A home to all that struggled with the darkness of addiction, and through the night a guide of light shone on the path to salvation. This is our place, this is where we once belong. Back here we get strong, strong enough to strike our demons away. Behavioral therapy – is an umbrella term for types…
The Family’s Role In A Substance User’s Road To Recovery
By: Pocholo Concepcion On a Saturday morning, families arrive with food and refreshments at TCI Village, a government-accredited rehabilitation facility in Amadeo, Cavite, for people suffering from substance use disorder (SUD). Inside TCI’s newly constructed Graduates Hall, a male resident is delivering a talk, recalling the years when he was deep into drugs, admitting the period…