The Ministry of Health recognises substance dependence as an individual and public health problem, stressing that it has a multi-level impact on the wider society. The Ministry said this in a statement on the occasion of the World Day against Drugs and Illicit Trafficking, which was established on 26 June by the UN General Assembly.
"Today, more than ever, following unprecedented health and humanitarian challenges that have shaken the social fabric, the WHO, with its message for this year's World Day, highlights the need to tackle the scourge of substance addiction," the Ministry said in a statement, adding that "universal mobilisation and concerted effort are required to tackle the phenomenon".
It also states that everyone's attention remains focused on supporting people with substance dependence problems. "Guided by our values and the needs of our country, we are investing in a social policy to tackle addiction based on European standards," the statement continues.
The aim, it goes on to say, is "that we can all feel that science-based steps have been taken towards a society as shielded as possible from substance dependence." It points out that in this direction, the state has joined forces with the Cyprus Addiction Treatment Authority (CTA) and declares its full support for its work.
"Together with CTA, we support the vision of creating a protective environment that supports every person who needs help," the Ministry's statement concludes, stressing that help must be provided under any circumstances.
"Together with CTA, we support the vision of creating a protective environment that supports every person who needs help," the Ministry's statement concludes, stressing that help must be provided under any circumstances.
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