The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has disclosed it would not file criminal cases against those addicted to Narcotic Drugs and Dangerous Psychotropic Substances (NDDPS) who turn themselves in for treatment.
Public Prosecution, Naufar Centre join hands for addiction treatment
05 Feb 2021 - 11:56
QNA
The Public Prosecution and Naufar Centre have signed a protocol for cooperation in the field of addiction treatment. The protocol for cooperation was signed by the Attorney General of the State of Qatar H E Dr. Ali bin Fettais Al Marri, and Director-General of Naufar Center Dr. Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Maadheed. The protocol will allow the two sides to provide treatment for addicts who choose to do so until they fully recover. In his speech, the Attorney General praised Naufar Center for the work it does in its field. He added that the centre had become a source of pride even though it was established recently. He stressed that treating addiction and rehabilitation are tasks that no one entity can achieve on its own, but it can be accomplished when everyone works together. Dr. Al Marri noted that addicts and users of drugs of all ages have unfortunately come to deal with those manners in