On 26 June (International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking), the Department of Social Development, Paarl, in collaboration with Drakenstein Municipality, Badisa Wellington and Child Welfare Wellington, implemented a substance abuse awareness programme. It started with a march in the Voordorp area with the aim of creating awareness around substance abuse. After the march a programme was presented regarding available services for people and families struggling with substance abuse. The theme of this year’s campaign is people first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention”. World Drug Day, is honoured on 26 June every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse. Other stakeholders that are involved in the programme include: Saps Wellington Credit: SYSTEM
March against drugs
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