1. Who wrote the Daytop Philosophy?
The Philosophy was written by Richard Beauvais in 1965 which has been read at the morning
meeting of Daytop Village in order to help them attain the wish-fulfillment image.
2. What does Daytop Philosophy means?
The DAYTOP Philosophy is a manifesto for the individual seeking to reclaim their lives from the
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual grip of addiction. Although written by Richard Beauvais in the
mid 1960's and adopted as the Philosophy, it is universal, for all addicts, no matter where they may be
seeking to engage the recovery process which they go between the lines and read between each line to
draw out its true meaning.
3. Why it has been called as “DAYTOP”?
Daytop was an acronym for Drug Addicts Treated on Probation'. Another account gives the
name to be an acronym for "Drug Addicts Yield to Persuasion". The Daytop program, one of the oldest
drug-treatment programs in the United States, emphasizes the role of peer interaction in their modes
of treatment. Considered one of the most successful programs of its kind, it is described as "a
supportive emotional community in which people feel secure but at the same time are held strictly
accountable for their behavior".
4. Applicable din ba sa Philippines ang Daytop Philosophy since madami din naman nag uundergo
through rehabilitations dito due to drug addictions?
Today, the Daytop Philosophy has been adapted by various Therapeutic Communities in the
Philippines as TC Philosophy and has been widely accepted not only by different drug rehabilitation
centers but by the Parole and Probation Office and even the different detention facilities in the country
like jails manned by the BuCor and the BJMP. In fact the Theraputic Community Modality Program has
been adapted by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology as a model in the implementation of its
Inmates Welfare and Development Program.
5. Does it mean ba na Daytop Philosophy is accepting individual's weakness and finding someone
to help?
Yes, parang ung saying na 'no man is an island' in order for us to overcome our weakness, fears
and hesitations, we need someone to help us to show us the light and the way.
6. What's your basis when comes in 12 signs and symptoms of inner peace?
As to this report, our basis in the 12 signs and symptoms of inner peace was derived from an
article written by Saskia Davis, a registered nurse who is also an author of “INNER PEACE SYNDROME
WORLD PANDEMIC”.
7. What is the importance of having inner peace in minds of individuals?
Inner peace plays a crucial role in life of an individual by fostering harmony in relationships,
supporting mental well-being, and creating a stable environment for personal and societal
development.