The Eastern Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission held a seminar for Senior High School Guidance and Counselling Coordinators. This event took place in Koforidua.
The Narcotics Control Commission collaborated with the Ghana Education Service for this training. Promasidor Ghana also partnered in the initiative.
The seminar focused on school-based drug prevention strategies. This training aims to equip counsellors with tools to address drug issues among students.
This effort is part of a national strategy to tackle drug abuse in educational institutions. It seeks to create safer environments for young people.
Guidance and Counselling Coordinators are key in identifying and supporting students affected by substance abuse.
The National Drug Control Programme aims to reduce the prevalence of drug use. Educational institutions play a vital role in this programme.