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By Blessing Abianga.

The Recent introduction of a toll-free helpline center by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against illicit drugs has been commended by stakeholders.

Speaking in this regard, the Chairman/Chief Executive NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), stated that the Agency embarked on creating a toll-free helpline (0800 1020 3040) for drug users and addicts as an interventionist strategy. According to him, the Call Centre aims to provide telephone-based psychosocial support and addiction services in the War against Drug Abuse (WADA) and to provide NDLEA with information that will deepen its understanding of the country’s dynamics of drug use and potentially put it ahead of its game. He assured the public that the toll-free helpline will be open 24/7 and guaranteed anonymity, confidentiality, and safety.

The toll-free helpline is expected to be operated by a team of licensed and credible clinical psychologists, counselors, support workers, and mental health professionals. These professionals would provide the needed support in aiding recovery, managing social and emotional problems, improving quality of life, and enhancing the performance and productivity of the users of this service.

There is no gainsaying that this initiative is embedded with positive prospects. It is now left to the government and stakeholders to carry out awareness campaigns and orientations at public places such as schools, clubs, Local Government Areas etc to enlighten the general public of this innovative service. It is hoped that drug abusers, addicts, and users would utilize this service to the fullest.  

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