Author: African Council on Narcotics - ACON

https://youtu.be/0_Pk2B9YKkY REKPENE BASSEY, PRESIDENT, AFRICAN COUNCIL ON NARCOTICS (ACON) Drug dependent persons can recover from the scourging slavery of addiction with timely intervention. All that is needed is to treat such persons with love, care and concern. This video highlights steps that can be taken in this regard. Kindly share the video and subscribe to … Continue reading STEPS FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY →

https://youtu.be/TfDE7I0mtd8 REKPENE BASSEY, PRESIDENT, AFRICAN COUNCIL ON NARCOTICS (ACON) This video highlights the harmful effects of illicit drug abuse. The choice is yours never to indulge in the drug habit and quit if you are involved! SAY NO TO ILLICIT DRUGS AND YES TO LIFE!! Kindly share this video. https://youtu.be/TfDE7I0mtd8

REKPENE BASSEY, PRESIDENT, AFRICAN COUNCIL ON NARCOTICS (ACON) This video details out the signs and symptoms to watch out for when you suspect your child is abusing illicit substance(s). It will help you notice the problem in order to get necessary help. Please watch and share the video with other! SAY NO TO ILLICIT SUBSTANCES … Continue reading SYMPTOMS OF DRUG ABUSE →

BY REKPENE BASSEY The 26th Day of June each year has been observed as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking for about 32 years now. This follows Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987 by the United Nations General Assembly. Popularly called 26/6, the story about the day goes back in history to … Continue reading BETTER KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ILLICIT DRUGS →

BY REKPENE BASSEY Twenty-Nine years ago, in March 1991, to be precise, the General Assembly of the United Nations hatched its supreme anti-drug plan. The Assembly did so through the creation of the United Nations International Drug Control Programme – UNDCP, which was later renamed Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention (UNODCP). UNODCP was … Continue reading THE BOOMING ILLICIT DRUG TRADE →

In commemoration of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2020 Theme: “Better Knowledge: Better Care” The theme for the 2020 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking “Better Knowledge for Better Care” emphasizes the need to improve the understanding of the world drug problem and how in turn, better knowledge will … Continue reading PRESS STATEMENT →

The African Council on Narcotics (ACON) will be carrying out an empowerment project titled POST COVID-19 AIDE FOR 600 HOMELESS YOUTHS IN ABUJA. The project will provide succour for 600 homeless young persons in Nigeria as part of the post COVID-19 pandemic survival initiatives. The project’s budget is estimated at 42759 USD (£39,234). This is … Continue reading ACON PROJECT TITLED “POST COVID-19 AIDE FOR 600 HOMELESS YOUTHS IN ABUJA” →

The African Council on Narcotics (ACON) has put out a request for funding under the auspices of the US based GlobalGiving for a project titled DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AMONG NIGERIAN CHILDREN. This project plans to set up Drug-Free Clubs in 200 Secondary Schools in Abuja - Federal Capital Territory, to foster drug abuse prevention among teenagers. The project … Continue reading ACON PROJECT TITLED “DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AMONG NIGERIAN CHILDREN” →