Hogar Crea is an international institution, founded in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

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, that helps drug addicts break their habits.

In 1968, Jose Juan Garcia

José Juan García

Jose Juan Garcia a.k.a CheJuan was the founder of the international institution called Hogares Crea.-Early years:...

 founded "Hogar Crea". The word "Crea" means for the re-education of the addict and the community. Those who enter the program do not have to pay a fee, but must agree to the program's strict rules. Breaking a drug habit is not easy and those who enter the program must adopt new habits which are conducive to recovery. They must go to church on Sundays and sell caramel custards and garbage bags door to door. They also must wash cars and do community services.

The program is not financed by the government.

Hogares Crea have over 152 facilities worldwide. Some of the other countries besides Puerto Rico where Hogares Crea are established are: the United States

United States

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, Costa Rica

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, Venezuela

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, Colombia

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, Dominican Republic

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, Panama

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, El Salvador

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, Honduras

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 and Nicaragua

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