Category: Update
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Community-based Interventions
In 2024, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted a series of community engagements that went far beyond standard drug prevention. While operating under the administrative oversight of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and in collaboration with social welfare and other ministries/ Organization, the agency took a lead role in providing both medical and…
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The IOM intervention
The directorate of drug prevention, education and training in collaboration with international organization for migrants (IOM) provides structured psychosocial support to 856 returned migrants to facilitate their reintegration and overall well-being. The intervention focuses on addressing emotional distress, trauma, substance use risks and social adjustment challenges commonly experienced after return. The program begins with an…
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Safeguarding the Nation: An Overview of Sierra Leone’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
Illicit drugs pose serious threats to public health, national security, and social development. In Sierra Leone, the fight against drug trafficking and abuse is led by a dedicated institution: the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Established to confront the growing challenges associated with narcotics, the NDLEA plays a critical role in protecting communities, strengthening…
