Abu Dhabi to focus on rehabilitation, treatment under new anti-drugs initiative

Government officials in the United Arab Emirate’s capital of Abu Dhabi have said they will put treatment and rehabilitation at the focus of a new drugs policy designed to combat the use of narcotics.

The Abu Dhabi Media Office tweeted on Monday that the ‘Integrated Strategy to Combat Addiction’ has several main objectives — preventing substance use, enabling early identification and intervention, providing appropriate treatment to substance users and ensuring fast reintegration of those recovering into their families and society.

“The strategy focuses on supply reduction, prevention efforts, and early intervention through targeted awareness campaigns, as well as education programs for parents and key stakeholders from the academic, health and social sectors,” it tweeted.

It said Abu Dhabi will focus on limit access to illegal drugs, while ensuring addicts are treated rather than punished.

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