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www.nacada.go.ke is a comprehensive and up-to-date online source of information on substance abuse. This site provides free, accurate and independent information on various abused substances and related information.

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National Conference on Alcohol and Drug Abuse - 25th - 27th January, 2011

Owing the continued deterioration of the country’s drug abuse situation, NACADA plans to host a National Conference on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. The objectives of the conference are:-

a)    To create awareness amongst key stakeholders on the socio-economic effects of drug abuse towards declaration of ADA a national disaster;
b)    Provide a platform for key stakeholders to share their experiences in undertaking drug related programmes.
c)    Document best practices in the prevention, control and mitigation of alcohol and drug abuse.

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Alcoholic Drinks Licensing

The Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2010, the Alcoholic Drinks Control (Licensing) Regulations, the Alcoholic Drinks Licensing Application forms and the Guidelines for Implementing the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2010 are available here.

Trainings

1. Public Sector Trainings

Alcohol and drug abuse (ADA) in the work place has the potential to negatively affect the health, safety, performance
and productivity of employees which results in low business output in organizations. Therefore, for Kenya whose economy is labour intensive, the well being of the working community is paramount. To address this concern, NACADA Authority provides training for Public Sector institutions on prevention and management of ADA at the workplace. This Financial Year 2011-12, the Authority has planned two public sector institutions trainings.

Register early for an opportunity to attend this training and learn more on prevention and management of drug abuse at the workplace. This training has been specially designed to suit Public Sector Institutions in Kenya.

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2. Trainer of Trainers Training - TOT Training

NACADA Authority is mandated to coordinate the campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA). To achieve this, the Authority engages the services of trainers/ consultants in various regions in the country. This training has been designed to help the Authority to increase the number of resource persons on ADA in Kenya.

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The Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2010

The Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2010 is here to protect the individual family and community from alcohol abuse. We encourage all individuals and stakeholders to read and support its implementation.

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Helpline - 0800720033

In Kenya, persons affected by substance use disorders continue to suffer in silence owing to the stigma associated with addiction, denial and the apparent lack of information on alcohol and drug abuse. The availability of treatment and rehabilitation services is also a challenge to many. NACADA launched the national 24-Hour Helpline - 0800720033 on 1^st April 2010

Did you know…

Bhang (cannabis) contains more than 400 chemicals, many of which are harmful. Moreover, bhang smoke has more cancer-causing agents than cigarette smoke and is also known to slow down thinking and affect comprehension in users.

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Downloadable Documents

Please click here to view the Authority’s published and downloadable documents including the Service Charter, Strategic Plan 2009-14, Rapid Situation Assessment Survey 2007, guidelines for developing a workplace ADA policy,  National Standards for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Persons with Substance Use Disorders, Checklist for Treatment and Rehabs, Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2010, The Campaigner Newsletters.