National Council on Drug Abuse - Central Regional Office

National Council on Drug Abuse - Central Regional Office The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) in Jamaica was established in 1983 as a voluntary non-profit organization.

The enactment bill of 1991 vested the body with the power to formulate and develop plans and projects for the prevention of drug abuse.

27/10/2021

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For more information on drug facts or help, contact the NCDA at 1-876-564-HELP (4357)⁣⁣⁣⁣

One of the most beautiful things about life is our ability to connect with each other as humans; our humanity! .We natur...
17/09/2021

One of the most beautiful things about life is our ability to connect with each other as humans; our humanity! .
We naturally feel this loving connection during the good times, but this feeling might be absent during difficult times.
However, let’s remember that even if our loved ones struggle with problematic drug use, we should try to build and maintain this ‘human’ connection.
So, let’s be more mindful of how we treat them, speak to them and above all to do try to support them along their journey to recovery.

15/07/2021

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"Old or New...Drugs can Harm You. Share Facts and Save Lives!"For more information on drug facts or help, contact the NC...
25/06/2021

"Old or New...Drugs can Harm You. Share Facts and Save Lives!"

For more information on drug facts or help, contact the NCDA at 1-876-564-HELP (4357)

Alcohol is the most widely used drug in Jamaica. It is largely accepted, misunderstood and not seen as a drug that can c...
23/06/2021

Alcohol is the most widely used drug in Jamaica. It is largely accepted, misunderstood and not seen as a drug that can cause significant damage to youth, overall health and road safety.

Effective drug education is important because young people are faced with many influences to use both licit and illicit drugs. Education can play a counterbalancing role in shaping a normative culture of safety, moderation, and informed decision making.

“Old or New, Drugs Can Harm You. Share Facts and Save Lives”

For more information on drug facts or help, contact the NCDA at 1-876-564-HELP (4357)

Many people don't understand why or how others become addicted to drugs.⁣⁣They may mistakenly think that those who use d...
22/06/2021

Many people don't understand why or how others become addicted to drugs.⁣
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They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they can stop their drug use by simply making a choice.⁣
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In reality, drug addiction is a brain disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions or a strong will.⁣
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Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to.⁣
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This is why it is important for families to understand the facts about drug addiction. It can help them to better cope with the situation and provide appropriate support for problematic substance users.⁣
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“Old or New, Drugs Can Harm You. Share Facts and Save Lives”⁣
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For more information on drug facts or help, contact the NCDA at 1-876-564-HELP (4357)⁣

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