Strategies
Inter-ministerial Substance Use Response Strategy for Lebanon 2016-2021
Author: The National Mental Health Programme
Source: MOPH
Source: MOPH
The Ministries of Public Health, Social Affairs, Education and Higher Education, Interior and Municipalities and Justice have launched the “Inter-ministerial Substance Use Response Strategy for Lebanon 2016-2021” on December 22, 2016.
The strategy was the result of a participatory process involving all stakeholders in order to respond to the challenges posed by substance use, including alcohol, drug and tobacco use. The goals and domains of action of the Strategy constitute a framework that will guide national efforts engaged for the prevention of substance use disorders; the harm reduction, treatment, rehabilitation and re-integration into society of persons with substance use disorders, and supply reduction.
The strategy was the result of a participatory process involving all stakeholders in order to respond to the challenges posed by substance use, including alcohol, drug and tobacco use. The goals and domains of action of the Strategy constitute a framework that will guide national efforts engaged for the prevention of substance use disorders; the harm reduction, treatment, rehabilitation and re-integration into society of persons with substance use disorders, and supply reduction.
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