The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), has called for community partnership in the fight against drug and substance abuse in the country.
DEC Public Relations Officer, John Nyawali, said the Commission alone cannot manage to identify cases of drug abuse in communities hence requires the active involvement of the community in reporting such cases to the help bring culprits to book.
Mr. Nyawali told ZANIS in Lusaka that the Commission was ready to partner with stakeholders in safeguarding the young generation against the negative effects of drug and substance abuse.
He said the Commission has introduced programmes in schools to sensitize pupils on the dangers of drug abuse.
Mr. Nyawali said that the Commission will soon introduce debates on drug abuse in four schools, among them St Francis of Assisi Basic School, Makeni Ecumenical School, Chongwe and Kafue Boys High Schools.
He further said that the Commission offers counseling services to people, who have been finding difficulties in refraining from drugs.
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Drug abuse should not be taken for granted. It can ruin the entire country.
Good move
its true, will report the one i know
its up to each one of us to make sure that drug abuse is not in full function in our communities.