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| Date 29/07/10 |
Contact |
383, Kotte Road,
Rajagiriya,
Sri Lanka. |
Tel : 94 11 2868794-6 |
Fax : 94 11 2868791-2 |
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IF YOU KNOW ANY DRUG RELATED INFORMATION PLEASE
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| STATUTARY FUNCTIONS |
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The Board shall have the power to:
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Formulate and review a national policy relating to the prevention and control of the abuse of dangerous drugs and to advise and make recommendations to the Minister on such policy;
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Call for such information and particulars from individuals, organizations, government departments and public corporations as may reasonably be necessary to exercise the powers of the Board;
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Provided however that no member shall disclose any information or particulars obtained under the provisions of this paragraph, except where he is required to do so by a court of law or in order to comply with any other provisions of this Act;
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Co-ordinate the activities of agencies engaged in the prevention and control of dangerous drugs;
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Promote treatment and rehabilitation measures for drug dependent persons and conduct national drug abuse and preventive educational programs for children and adults;
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Conduct and undertake research studies into the prevalence, aetiology and legal, medical, social, cultural and economic implications of the abuse of dangerous drugs;
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Maintain liasion with national, regional and international organizations and agencies involved in drug control activities.
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News |
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To commomorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and
Illicit Trafficking - 26 June, Board is organising a Public
Rally, Meeting and a Concert
Public Rally was started from Maligawatta Grounds at 3.00 pm on 26th June,
and the Meeting and Concert was held after the rally at Sugathdasa
Stadium
In addition to the above function, Board had organized many
other activities to commomorate this day
The Board has extended the duration of residential treatment
programme to ensure the success of the programme. Re-organized
and scheduled contents we included.
Board is inviting talented people to join us as Volunteers
to work towards a drug free society.
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