in olongapo, the mayor has former addic buildining coffins provided to poor families who can't pay foruneral services. robert: since i began taking part in the mayor's project, i finally have work. it was good that i turned myself in. reporter: for many of the former addicts, this is the first time they've had a chance to learn skills and earn a wage. angelito: we have hope once again. something's changed. someone cares about us -- the mayor and the department for business start-ups. reporter: mayor rolen paulino hands out chocolates and chats with the trainee craftsmen. he wants to turn the jobs-for-addicts scheme into a cooperative that builds and sells furniture. mayor paulino: i said, do it properly and change yourselves, otherwise the coffin you are making might be your own. reporter: elsewhere, recovering drug users are encouraged to exercise and eat well. joan: we see zumba as a priority. the participants can detox their bodies, and they can make new friends. and then they are more likely to cooperate in our program and to get healthier. reporter: that's the theory. but it will