An integrated system followed by the UAE in confronting the scourge of drugs, on top of which is the vigilance of the security services that follow up this phenomenon in all its details, and make great efforts in the face of weak souls who aim to threaten the security and safety of society, and are also working to pursue new innovative criminal patterns, which has contributed to curbing This phenomenon and the besieging of its promoters, in addition to the awareness-raising role played by these devices, which supports the efforts of social institutions in warning young people of falling into the clutches of drug abuse.
On the International Day for Drug Control, which falls on June 26 of each year, the Emirati role in containing this scourge is highlighted, through the national drug control strategy, which was keen to present a clear vision divided between prevention and treatment, health, social, economic and security, and cooperation with the international community to cordon off this illegal trade. Legitimacy, as our security services were able to strike networks of drug smuggling and promotion and thwart drug dealers’ plans to destroy members of society.
Despite the great efforts made and the legislation aimed at encircling it and fighting it forcefully and firmly, and the availability of treatment programs in accordance with international standards, the most important weapon for defeating the phenomenon is awareness, particularly among the youth; Therefore, the efforts are complementary, starting from the family, to educational institutions and even places of worship, to raise awareness of the harms of drugs and their danger in destroying future generations. Therefore, joining forces between official and societal efforts, raising the pace of awareness and education, and promoting moral values, is the way towards protecting our children from addiction and eliminating drugs.
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