The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) stated on Saturday, December 21, that it has relentlessly pursued plans towards a unified approach in enhancing the country’s capacity to combat the challenges posed by illicit substance use.
The Dangerous Drugs Board stated on Saturday, December 21, that it has relentlessly pursued plans towards a unified approach in enhancing the country’s capacity to combat the challenges posed by illicit substance use.
“The EWS is a vital mechanism designed to enable the swift exchange of information among law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and health authorities,’’ the DDB explained. DDB Deputy Executive Director Assistant Secretary Maria Belen Angelita Matibag explained the vital role that civil society groups, faith-based organizations, and private sectors play in tackling these pressing issues, encouraging active community involvement in promoting a drug-resilient environment.
The DDB also noted that it is committed to addressing the challenges of substance abuse by implementing comprehensive and health-based strategies that encompass preventive education, rehabilitation, and reintegration of persons who use drugs into society.
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