Seventh Batch of Drug Abuse Victims Begins Rehabilitation in Hastings
Deborah Sorie The Ministry of Social Welfare has admitted the seventh batch of drug and substance abuse victims into rehabilitation at the Peace Mission Training Centre in Hastings.
The admission ceremony brought together parents, social workers, and security representatives. The program is part of the government’s efforts to address substance abuse by providing structured rehabilitation, counseling, and reintegration support.
Lt. Col. Christopher Jones thanked the participants for their willingness to begin the rehabilitation journey. He urged them to remain disciplined and committed, noting that the center offers an opportunity for personal transformation. He said overcoming addiction requires determination and collective support, and encouraged participants to focus on rebuilding their lives.
Dr. Abdul Karim Mbawah of the Sierra Leone Public Health Agency said drug and substance abuse remains a critical public health challenge requiring coordinated interventions. He stressed the importance of prevention, community awareness, and sustained rehabilitation efforts to help individuals recover and reintegrate successfully.
Minister of Social Welfare Melrose Karminty emphasized the role of families and communities in supporting recovery. She said recovery is both a medical process and a social responsibility. The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening policies and programs that promote healing, reintegration, and long-term support. She called on families and communities to stand by recovering individuals as they rebuild their lives.
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