The composition of the NACADA AUTHORITY Advisory Board includes among others, the Permanent Secretaries in the Ministries of State in charge of Provincial Administration and Internal Security, Treasury, Health, Education and Youth Affairs. In addition, the Board has two representatives of religious organisations, a youth representative, and a member of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. The Board constitutes a multi-sectoral response to alcohol and drug abuse. It also ensures the holding of national level meetings of the different stakeholders to plan, share responsibilities and exchange relevant information. The key stakeholders can be summarised as;