Security Warnings on the Repercussions of the Drug Scourge and Calls for a Comprehensive National Strategy

Security experts have warned of the growing danger of the drug scourge, which has become a direct threat to the social fabric and the future of generations, while simultaneously praising the advanced results achieved by security forces in dismantling trafficking networks and seizing illicit substances. Specialists emphasized that effective treatment requires moving beyond a purely security-focused approach towards adopting a comprehensive national strategy involving educational, health, and media institutions, as well as civil society organizations. Concerned circles also called for stricter penalties for distributors and the drying up of funding sources, in parallel with enhancing rehabilitation and psychological support programs for recovering addicts to ensure their proper reintegration.