Implementing Agencies

Dangerous Drugs Board

  • Formulate, develop and establish a comprehensive, integrated, unified and balanced national drug use prevention and control strategy.
  • Promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of RA No. 9165, including the manner of safekeeping, disposition, burning or condemnation of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical under its charge and custody, and prescribe administrative remedies or sanctions for violations of such rules and regulations.
  • Conduct policy studies, program monitoring and evaluations and other researches on drug prevention, control and enforcement.
  • Initiate, conduct and support scientific, clinical, social, psychological, physical, and biological research on dangerous drugs and dangerous drugs prevention and control measures.
  • Develop an educational program and information drive on the hazards and prevention of illegal use of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical based on factual data, and disseminate the same to the general public, for which purpose the Board shall endeavor to make the general public aware of the hazards of any dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical by providing among others, literature, films, displays or advertisements and by coordinating with all institutions of learning as well as with all national and local enforcement agencies in planning and conducting its educational campaign programs to be implemented by the appropriate government agencies;

Armed Forces of the Philippines

  • Assist the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in the conduct of routine anti-drug operations nationwide by providing intelligence support.
  • Assist the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in the conduct of major anti-drug operations nationwide by providing troop augmentation, airlift/sealift and/or armor assets/capabilities.

Anti-Money Laundering Council

Investigation of Money Laundering Officers

  • Conduct anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism investigations and other related operations/proceedings against financing activities (link) of drug syndicates, financiers and other target personalities.
  • Enlist the assistance of law enforcement agencies and intelligence partners in the conduct of anti-money laundering operations against drug syndicates/personalities.
  • Issue orders allowing bank inquiry into the accounts of suspected drug traffickers.

Prosecution

  • Cause the freezing and forfeiture of properties and monetary instruments of suspected drug traffickers through the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG).
  • Prosecute for money laundering and financing of terrorism.

Supervision

Effectively supervise concerned persons to ensure that they are not used to launder proceeds of drug trafficking

Intelligence Analysis and Dissemination

Generate analysis reports and disseminate to law enforcement agencies and other intelligence partners

Policy Development

Develop policies to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism and implement the same.

Capacity Building

Assist LEAs and other intelligence partners in building the capacity of their investigators in the conduct of financial investigations and analysis

Cooperation with Domestic and International Commitments

  • Implement the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing Terrorism Strategy (NACS), Executive Order No. 68, Series of 2018, which includes an anti- illegal drugs component with Department of Justice (DOJ).
  • Implement the international commitments to ensure the prevention of Money Laundering.

Bureau of Fire Protection

  • Prevention and suppression of destructive fires in buildings and structures for drug- prevention and rehabilitation.
  • enforcement of hazardous material safety regulations in accordance with the Fire Code of the Philippines.
  • Assistance to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and other intelligence agencies in so far as information gathered on suspicious drug-related activities during the conduct of fire safety inspection.
  • Response to hazardous materials incidents in clandestine drug laboratories in accordance with PDEA and other law-enforcement agencies

Bureau of Immigration

Assist the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in the conduct of anti-drug operations by providing intelligence support, data and other information in detecting, monitoring and/or locating the presence/ activities/ whereabouts of foreign nationals, who are persons of interest, suspected/ potential drug traffickers, financiers, and others.

Bureau of Internal Revenue

  • Participate in the anti-drug financing link operations through the conduct of financial investigation.
  • Coordinate with law enforcement agencies upon finding of existing drug operations/drug related cases.
  • Implement appropriate tax deduction or other similar programs for private companies supporting the anti-drug campaign by providing livelihood opportunities and job placements to recovering drug dependents.

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology

  • Enhance anti-illegal drug measures in all district, city and municipal jails.
  • Assist the DDB and other agencies in the collection of data on drug-related crimes.

Bureau of Corrections

  • Enhance anti-drug measures in prisons, penal colonies and other related facilities.
  • Assist DDB and other agencies in the collection of data on drug-related crimes.

Bureau of Customs

  • As part of its border control and anti-drug smuggling mandates, conduct anti-drug operations at airports and seaports, in close coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
  • Assign a boarding officer to be part of the CIQ (Customs, Immigration and Quarantine) Team to assist the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in the conduct of drug interdiction operations within the country’s territorial waters.
  • To strictly implement all existing tariff and customs laws, and other related laws, rules and regulations, over all cargos being imported into or exported from the Philippines.

Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

  • Help ensure Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) controlled airport terminals and facilities are drug-free.
  • Assist the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) in the prevention of drug abuse among its employees and airmen.

Commission on Higher Education

  • Participate in the primary prevention program for the Demand Reduction Drive by strengthening the implementation of the National Service Training Program.
  • Participate in the conduct of Supply Reduction Drive by causing the arrest of drug violators in the school, its immediate vicinity, or even beyond if they are in attendance at any school or class function in an official capacity as school heads, supervisors and teachers.
  • Support the primary prevention efforts through the development and publication of information and educational materials on dangerous drugs and distribution of these to students, faculty, parents and the community.
  • Capacitate school administrators and personnel on preventive drug education and utilization of support instructional materials.

Civil Service Commission

Promote and monitor drug-free workplace programs and policies in government offices, government-owned and controlled corporations, local government units, and state colleges and universities.

Department of Agriculture

  • Support alternative development plan and actions to address the drug problem in the country.
  • Participate in providing alternative development/livelihood for marijuana cultivators toward the improvement of farm income and generate work opportunities.
  • Assist other agencies in providing employment support to recovering drug dependents.

Department of Education

  • Participate in Drug Demand Reduction through preventive drug education by:

A. Integrating in the curriculum for elementary and secondary (JHS and SHS) schools, whether public or private, instruction on drug abuse prevention and control as provided in Section 43 of RA 9165, to include: Adverse effects of the abuse and misuse of dangerous drugs on the person, the family, the school and the community; Preventive measures against drug abuse; Health, socio-cultural, psychological, legal and economic dimensions and implications of the drug problem; Steps to take when intervention on behalf of a drug dependent is needed, as well as the services available for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents; and, Misconceptions about the use of dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to, the importance and safety of dangerous drugs for medical and therapeutic use as well as the differentiation between medical patients and drug dependents in order to avoid confusion and accidental stigmatization in the consciousness of the students.

B. Developing, publishing and distributing information and educational materials on dangerous drugs to students, faculty, parents and the community as provided in Section 45 of RA 9165;

C. Ensuring that student governments and student organizations shall include in their activities a program for the prevention and deterrence of the use of dangerous drugs, and referral for treatment and rehabilitation as provided in Section 42 of RA 9165;

D. Capacitating school heads, guidance counselors, and teaching and non-teaching personnel on preventive drug education and utilization of instructional, educational and information materials on preventive drug education.

E. Conducting authorized drug testing of officials, personnel, and secondary students, as provided in Section 36 of RA 9165, as part of preventive drug education.

  • Contribute in drug supply reduction by fulfilling the role of school heads, supervisors and teachers as persons in authority, as provided in Section 44 of RA 9165.
  • Actively engage in related inter-agency mechanisms and activities on anti-illegal drugs.

Department of Foreign Affairs

  • Promote and harness international cooperation to strengthen the anti-drug campaign in the Philippines.
  • Facilitate international, regional and bilateral agreements and information exchange and participation/ attendance to foreign meetings, conferences and trainings.

Department of the Interior and Local Government

  • In accordance with RA 9165, advocate, in coordination with the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), National Youth Commission (NYC), and Department of Social Work and Development (DSWD), the immediate establishment of SDECs in each province and encourage highly urbanized and independent component cities to establish their own SDEC that shall be supervised by the local government units.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance of Local Government Units to RA 9165 on the allocation of substantial portion of their respective annual budget to assist in the anti-drug campaign in their respective localities and in maintaining their workplaces drug-free.
  • Enjoin all local government units to revitalize and strengthen its respective Anti- Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs), ensure its functionality, and to monitor and supervise the establishment of the community-based treatment rehabilitation and reintegration program. Engage the LGUs to conduct drug awareness, prevention and advocacy campaigns with the support of local stakeholders in the advocacy and education campaign against anti-illegal drugs and in the effective implementation of the community-based drug rehabilitation and reintegration program.
  • Assist in determining the type, capacity and suitable locations of the DATRCs, taking into consideration the need of the localities and the accessibility and manageability of facilities.
  • Enjoin the cooperation of LGUs in the establishment and support of the DATRCs and the establishment of CBDRPs, in cooperation with Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and Department of Health (DOH).
  • Establish partnerships with the private sector in relation to the establishment of DATRCs and in the conduct of advocacy and education campaigns against illegal drugs.

Department of National Defense

  • Assist in the development of policies that will support law enforcement initiatives.
  • Promulgate and implement Drug-Free Workplace and Drug-Free Camp Program
  • Strengthen the Anti-Drug Advocacy Campaign Mechanism to active military/ civilian personnel, veterans and their families and dependents
  • Provide the utilization of available military reservation for the establishment of rehabilitation centers

Department of Finance

Assist in the development of policies that will support drug abuse prevention and control efforts.

Department of Health

REGULATORY FUNCTIONS:

  • Support the national drug control program to ensure access to quality drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation services to those in need.
  • Review and harmonize existing treatment practices across various levels of care, including aftercare programs, between the public and private sectors through the cooperation between DOH-Dangerous Drugs Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program and community of practice to develop a Manual of Operations or practice guidelines.
  • Develop policies in the regulation and accreditation of physicians who shall conduct Drug Dependency Examination as well in the management of aftercare and follow-up program Regulate Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers (DATRCs) by issuing standards, Permit to Construct and License to Operate for both private and public DATRCs and update Manual of Operation and Standard Designs as needed.
    Continuously adhere to the relevant mandates of RA No. 9165 in the regulation of prescribing dangerous drugs through reproduction and improvement (as necessary) of the Special Prescription Forms for Dangerous Drugs.
  • Assist in the establishment, operations and maintenance of drug testing centers in government hospitals through licensure and accreditation, provided at least with basic technologically advance equipment and materials, qualified and duly trained technical and other personnel as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this provision.
  • Establish, operate and maintain regional Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers (DATRCs). The DATRC system is a compulsory residential system based on court orders, whereas Recovery Facilities are community-based facilities which are fully voluntary system.
  • Assist Local Government Units in the establishment and operation of Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Recovery Clinics and Recovery Homes. Recovery Clinics and Recovery Homes (halfway houses) are fully voluntary clinical operations with Philippine law protecting the privacy and confidentiality of medical records. Because of the fully voluntary nature of Recovery Clinics and Recovery Homes, they do not accept court-ordered patients until court orders have been lifted. They will accept admissions of surrenderers who are not court-ordered and may accept “step-down” referrals for aftercare from DATRCs only after a court order has been lifted. Recovery Clinic patients are free to discontinue treatment at will, without punishment or prejudice or civic reporting.

Department of Justice

  • Through its National Prosecution Service, prosecute all drug cases expeditiously and effectively;
  • Assist in the conduct of continuing seminars for prosecutors to enhance their capabilities in the prosecution of drug-related cases;
  • Prosecute money laundering cases in support of the AMLC; and
  • Implement/handle mutual legal assistance treaties with other countries.

Department of Justice – National Prosecution Service

  • Conduct the inquest, preliminary investigation and prosecution of cases involving violation of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”.
  • Monitor criminal cases involving violations of R.A. No. 9165, which were filed with the Office of the Prosecutor General; maintain an updated record of the status of drugs cases; adopt systems, and procedures and conduct special research on illegal drugs, as will expedite their monitoring and disposition

Department of Labor and Employment

  • Develop, promote and implement a national drug abuse prevention program in the workplace to be adopted by private companies with ten or more employees. Such program shall include the mandatory drafting and adoption of company policies against drug use in the workplace in close consultation and coordination with the DOLE, labor and employer organizations, human resource development managers, and other such private sector organizations.
  • Support the reintegration of recovering drug dependents through policy development and implementation.

Department of Science and Technology

  • Provide central direction, leadership and coordination of scientific and technological efforts and ensure that results therefrom are geared and utilized in areas of maximum economic and social benefits for the people.
  • Through the Industrial Technology Development Institute, conduct drug-related researches, provide advanced analytical testing and characterization of illicit interrelated drug samples, and conduct calibration and measurements services in coordination with DDB and other concerned agencies.

Department of Transportation

  • Assist the PDEA in the conduct of anti-drug operations through its sectoral and attached agencies.
  • Assist the DDB in advocacy programs on the prevention of drug abuse among transport personnel.

Department of Public Works and Highways

  • Support the alternative development program through construction of farm-to-market roads, irrigation systems and other necessary infrastructure in coordination with the Department of Agriculture to promote income-generating activities in the countryside.
  • Coordinate with other agencies in providing employment support to recovering drug dependents.

Department of Social Welfare and Development

  • Develop policies and programs on aftercare, reintegration and support services for recovering persons who used drugs (RPWUDS) and their families.
  • Provide capacity building to LSWDOs along social case management of RPWUDs.
  • Provide technical assistant and resource augmentation to LGUs and partners in the implementation of aftercare and reintegration support services.
  • Accredit SWDAs that implement aftercare and reintegration programs for RPWUDs.
  • Formulation and implementation of Drug Free Workplace Program anchored in drug-free workplace policy of the Department
  • Promote multi-sectoral campaigns against illegal drugs, and establish partnerships with civic society organizations and other stakeholders.

Department of Trade and Industries

  • Support the alternative development program by providing trade promotion services to products derived from the program.
  • Provide technical/ skills training/ livelihood start-up kits.
  • Provide an avenue to market the products produced by the target beneficiaries.
  • Provide assistance in availing loan facility program through the Small Business Corporation.
  • Provide product development assistance such as packaging and labeling for the marketability of the product.
  • Provide business-related assistance through the Negosyo Centers established on over 1,000 municipalities nationwide.

Local Government Unit

  • Appropriate a substantial portion of their respective annual budget to assist in or enhance the anti-drug campaign in their respective localities giving priority to preventive education and treatment/rehabilitation of drug dependents.
  • Establish/reactivate/strengthen anti-drug abuse councils at various local government levels which shall initiate and monitor preventive drug education, treatment and rehabilitation programs, and supervise the implementation of SDECs, FDAPPs and other anti-drug campaign programs.
  • Maintain, with the assistance of other concerned agencies, the effective operation of SDECs in their respective provinces and highly-urbanized cities and independent component cities. Participate/assist in providing alternative development/livelihood for their constituents, who are recovering drug dependents, marijuana cultivators, etc., with the use of local resources (IRA, local budget, etc.)
  • Assist in the conduct Barangay Clearing Operations in the different drug-affected barangays to clear and convert them into anti-drug self-policing communities through active drug education campaigns.
  • Assist law enforcement agencies in the Supply Reduction Drive, in accordance with existing policies.
    Initiate/implement community-based prevention and treatment or community-based rehabilitation programs

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board

  • Assist DDB in the collection of data relative to RA No. 10586, otherwise known as the “Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013” for all Public Utility Vehicle drivers.
  • Assist DDB in advocacy programs on the prevention of drug abuse among PUV drivers and other public utility transport personnel.

Land Transportation Office

  • Submit and collect data in relation to RA No. 10586, otherwise known as the “Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013”.
  • Assist DDB in advocacy programs on the prevention of drug abuse among drivers and other transport personnel.

Manila Jockey Club Incorporated

  • Provide funds for the establishment of adequate drug rehabilitation centers in the country, maintenance and operations of treatment and rehabilitation centers, and other anti-drug programs.
  • Further provide fund or sponsorships for anti-drug awareness seminars/lectures within the community where the business of MJCI is located.

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

  • Promote and participate on its own or in collaboration and partnership with other stakeholders, various anti-drug campaign activities utilizing all available media and communication platforms in MMDA-owned and controlled facilities and other public spaces in Metro Manila.
  • Promote and participate in the conduct of trainings, seminars and other programs on drug abuse prevention education and rehabilitation in cooperation with Metro Manila Local Government Units and other stakeholders.
  • Actively liase with the Local Government Units thrrough their Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) in their efforts in drug abuse prevention
  • Participate in Dangerous Drugs Board and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on preventive drug education advocacy programs to be cascaded to the MMDA employees
  • Coordinate withh DDB and PDEA as regards their anti-drug campaign messagees to be posted in existing MMDA electornic billboards and island markers

National Bureau of Investigation

  • To conduct investigation and operation against illegal drugs/ anchored on its primary jurisdiction in transnational crime under R.A. No. 10867

Non-Governmental Organization, Civil Society Organization and other Organizations

  • Encourage and support programs on the integration of recovering drug dependents.
  • Participate and/or support the anti-drug campaign through the implementation of drug-related activities that would encourage citizens to become advocates.
  • Establish partnerships with relevant institutions for the effective implementation of anti-drug abuse programs in local communities.
  • Mobilize the citizenry in the conduct of special events on drug abuse prevention.
  • Encourage business organizations to include anti-drug programs in the exercise of their corporate social responsibility.
  • Encourage integration to society of recovering drug dependents.

National Intelligence Coordinating Agency

  • Continuously monitor drug-related activities involving government elected officials and uniformed personnel and share these information to concerned agencies for their appropriate action.

National Youth Commission

  • With the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) 2017-2022 as platform, coordinate the implementation of key youth development programs on drug abuse prevention and control, and youth drug dependents’ rehabilitation.
  • Integrate youth participation in drug abuse prevention as one of the theme in the conduct of the National Youth Assessment Study.
  • Issue policy advisories to national government agencies, Congress, and local government units on strengthening youth participation on drug abuse prevention.
  • Provide technical support in the planning and implementation of national and local drug abuse prevention campaigns among the youth.
  • Coordinate with the DILG and DSWD to come up with a strategic direction (2020-2022) in the establishment of Special Drug Education Centers (SDEC).

Office of the Solicitor General

  • Represent the government in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals in criminal proceeding involving illegal drugs
  • Develop and implement policies, activities, and programs on drug abuse prevention for officials and employees of the OSG
  • Provide legal services to the DDB and PDEA when necessary

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

  • Assist the Board in the implementation of drug abuse prevention education programs for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families.

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation

  • Provide funds for the establishment of adequate drug rehabilitation centers in the country, maintenance and operations of treatment and rehabilitation centers, and other anti-drug programs.

Public Attorneys Office

  • Assist authorized representatives of the Board in voluntary confinement cases filed before the regional trial court leading to treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents.

Philippine Coast Guard

  • Assist PDEA in the enforcement of laws on dangerous drugs and controlled chemicals at sea or along coastal areas by providing intelligence support, troop augmentation, K9 units, sealift capabilities within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines

Presidential Communications Operations Office

  • Facilitate the development and implementation of a Communications Engagement Plan for the PADS in coordination and with the participation/support of all NGAs, LGUs, GOCCs and participating NGOs.
  • Facilitate the airing of relevant anti-drug campaigns through all forms of media.
  • Assist in the development, printing and production of information, education and communication materials.

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office

Provide funds for the needs of Drug Rehabilitation Centers.

Facilitate linkages with INTERPOL General Secretariat and other foreign law enforcement agencies thru other INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCB) in anti-illegal drug operations.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

  • Coordinate the participation of all stakeholders and duty-bearers in the anti-drug campaign and act as chair of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD).
  • Act as lead agency in the enforcement of the provisions of the anti-drug law and implementer of the national drug control strategy.

Philhealth

Ensure the provision of the minimum standards of medical interventions to safely manage the acute physical symptoms of withdrawal associated with stopping drug use through a medical detoxification package

Philippine Ports Authority

  • Provide security to cargoes, port equipment, structure, facilities, personnel, and documents, provided however, that in ports of entry, physical security to import and export
  • Regulate entry to, exit from, and movement within the port of watercraft
  • Maintain peace and order inside the port, in coordination with local police authorities
  • Supervise private security agencies operation within the port area
  •  Enforce rules and regulations promulgated by authority pursuant to law

Functions as support to PADS:

  • Provide support by providing office to PDEA personnel and holding area for their K9 units
  • Provide security equipment and facilities at seaports that are capable to detect illegal drugs
  • Implement Drug-Free Workplace in compliance with DDB, CSC, and DOLE regulations for organic, non-organic personnel and port users

Philippine National Police

  • In coordination with PDEA, conduct intelligence-driven police operations in support of the supply reduction drive.
  • Legal offensive drive through filing of strong cases to ensure conviction in court.
  • Enhance the demand reduction strategy through PCR Advocacy Programs in partnership with all government agencies, NGOS, Faith-Based Organizations and other stakeholders.

Philippine Overseas Employment Administration

Monitor the program on drug abuse prevention education for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) through the conduct of Pre-Employment Orientation Seminars (PEOS)

Parole Probation Administration

  • Through its National Prosecution Service, prosecute all drug cases expeditiously and effectively;
  • Assist in the conduct of continuing seminars for prosecutors to enhance their capabilities in the prosecution of drug-related cases;
  • Prosecute money laundering cases in support of the AMLC; and
  • Implement/handle mutual legal assistance treaties with other countries.
    Coordinate thru referrals for background verification of PDLS applying for parole or executive clemency to PDEA and other concerned agencies
  • Establish information system to electronically gather information regarding clients with drug-related cases

PPC

  • Proper coordination with PDEA and Bureau of Customs in the conduct of anti-drug operations in detecting/interdicting drugs being shipped through mails, parcels and packages.
  • Proper implementation of customs regulation on parcels being transported through local and international entry and exit points and available platforms.

Professional Regulation Commission

Provide more funds for the establishment of adequate drug rehabilitation centers in the country, maintenance and operations of treatment and rehabilitation centers, and other anti-drug programs.

Provincial Jails

Enhance anti-drug measures in provincial jails.

Assist DDB and other agencies in the collection of data on drug-related crimes.

Philippine Statistics Authority

Provide technical assistance to the DDB in the conduct of the nationwide survey to determine drug abuse prevalence in the Philippines through review of the survey’s design/methodology and questionnaires.

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

  • Participate in the primary prevention program for the Demand Reduction Drive by integrating drug abuse prevention concepts in the technical and vocational education and training.
  • Participate in the conduct of Supply Reduction Drive by causing the arrest of drug violators in the school, its immediate vicinity, or even beyond if they are in attendance at any school (TVI) or class function in official capacity as school heads, supervisors and teachers.
  • Assist in the implementation of primary prevention programs through the development and publication of information and educational materials on dangerous drugs and distribution of these to students/trainees, faculty, parents and the community.
  • Provide skills training (whenever possible) for recovering drug dependents in Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers, Recovery Clinics, and Recovery Homes (halfway houses) and those enrolled in community-based treatment and rehabilitation programs.

CAPACITY BUILDING FUNCTIONS:

  • Help expand the pool of competent rehabilitation practitioners, as well the physicians who shall conduct Drug Dependency Examination (DDE) and implement programs related to drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation services.
  • Formulate standard training curriculum on dangerous drugs abuse prevention and treatment across various level of practice

SUPPORT TO FIELD OPERATIONS FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide technical assistance to programs of government and non-government organizations, communities and civil society organizations on matters related to drug abuse testing, substance use disorders, screening, assessment, prevention, treatment and control, including demand and harm reduction
  • Strengthen partnership and collaboration with other government agencies, non-government organizations and community groups in the implementation of primary, secondary and tertiary drug abuse programs.
  • Through the National Reference Laboratory, perform screening and confirmatory drug testing laboratory services, training, surveillance and external quality assurance program for laboratory tests as well as continuing assessment of the proficiency for both Screening and Confirmatory Drug Testing Laboratories.

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