Functions

• To keep under reveiw the situation in the islands with respect to the abuse of drugs.
• To formulate and develop drug prevention and rehabilitation policies and programmes.
• To advise the Minister on drug prevention and rehabilitation policies and programmes; the licensing and operation of treatment and rehabilitation centres; drug supply control measures; and law reform relating to the misuse of drugs.
• To educate the public, particularly the young, on the dangers of drug abuse, and to initiate, sponsor and support conferences, seminars, and meetings related to drug abuse.
• To educate the public, particularly the young, on the dangers of drug abuse, and to initiate, sponsor and support conferences, seminars, and meetings related to drug abuse.
• To promote and support training in the field of Drug Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation.
• To promote and encourage the establishment of a system to coordinate the treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers and the care of persons associated with drug abusers.
• To establish and operate treatment centres.
• To conduct research into, and develop and maintain a database of information on drug abuse in the islands.

National Drug Council 2003-2004

Standing (L-R) Mr. Jeff Jackson, Det. Superintendent Derek Haines, Dr. William Hrudey, Mrs. Ruth Anglin, Mr. Donald McLean, Mrs. Deanna LookLoy, Dr. Mark Lockhart, Ms. Andrea Bryan J.P., and Mrs. Judith Seymour: Seated (L-R) Mrs. Catherine Chesnut, The Hon. MLA Dr. frank McField and Mrs. Annie Multon: Missing Members: Mrs. Nyda Flately, Br. Bryan Bothwell, Mr. Buel Braggs, Mrs. Linda McField, Mrs. Margaret Ramsey-Hale, Mrs. Sarah Collins-Francis, Mr. Kenneth Jefferson and Ms. Dorine Whittaker