Actions in Holguin to Prevent and Combat Drug Use

While drug prevention and control efforts are part of the daily work of the relevant authorities and institutions in Holguin province. These activities are intensified during the third week of each month. In this regard, the health sector has carried out various drug control and monitoring activities.

According to Mariagni Fernández Suárez, head of the Pharmaceutical and Optical Services section of the General Directorate of Health (DGS). The Provincial Drug Program Commission visited provincial hospitals to inspect storage areas. For medications, narcotics, psychotropic substances, and substances with drug-like effects.

Regarding other actions undertaken by professionals in the sector, the official reported on recent visits to centers. Such as the Holguin Municipal Main Pharmacy, known as “La Carril.” Actions extended to other municipalities such as Cacocum, Calixto García, Frank País, and Moa. Also where the Drug Control and Enforcement Exercise took place.

In the municipality of Rafael Freyre, an educational intervention was carried out. In the waiting room area to address topics such as family responsibility in addiction prevention and mental health. At the Renato Olivier Galbán Special School in the municipality of Moa. Some teachers and students shared experiences on preventative work.

Work is underway on the development of a comprehensive strategy to address addictions. Which takes into account the development of Interest Groups related to Natural and Traditional Medicine (NTM) and First Aid Forces. As well as educational follow-up from the fields of psychopedagogy and nursing.

These visits are part of an ongoing effort to reach high-risk communities. With preventative actions that promote risk awareness and discourage drug use. The aim is to involve families in the education and protection of their youngest members. Emphasizing that addiction is a scourge that has gained ground in contemporary society.

Now more than ever, families must understand the magnitude of the problem they face. In order to join forces in the fight against this phenomenon. Which carries high personal, social, and familial costs for users and addicts.

Drug use affects the physical and mental health. As well as the personal and professional development of those who embark on this destructive path.

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Control and oversight actions carried out in health institutions. Photo: Courtesy of the interviewee

Other actions undertaken by the health sector include interventions supported by mental health specialists. In educational centers at different levels, in workplaces, and meetings with patients rehabilitated from addiction.

As a society, we must act promptly to contribute to the reintegration of those who at some point in their lives turned to drugs as an escape from their problems.

Cuba’s firm position has always been one of zero tolerance in the fight against drug trafficking.
Maylín Betancourt Verdecia
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