Correspondence from Ashanti Region The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in the Ashanti Region has launched its 'Drug Free Club' initiative, marking a significant step in empowering Senior High School (SHS) students to become anti-drug advocates within their schools and communities.
The inaugural event saw participation from ten SHS institutions, signalling a new wave of peer-led drug prevention efforts.
At the launch, Samuel Yeboah, Ashanti Regional Commander of the NACOC, emphasised the Commission's dedication to preventive drug education. "Our organisation focuses mainly on preventive drug education.
We conduct outreach in schools, churches, and via radio to educate the public about the dangers of drug abuse," Yeboah stated. "Recognising the need for more effective strategies, we established 'Drug-Free Clubs' to train students as peer educators." Yeboah further explained the core objectives of these clubs: "These clubs aim to provide students with the knowledge and tools to educate their peers about the harmful effects of drug abuse.
