242 people reintegrated into society after drug recovery

After completing drug rehabilitation treatment, 242 people have been reintegrated into the society, as of December 2022, according to the National Drug Agency (NDA).

The agency said a total of 1,017 drug users were given treatment last year. Of these, 775 people are currently undergoing rehabilitation while 242 people have completed their treatment.

Drug rehabilitation treatment is available at 14 centres. The highest number of people seek treatment from the Malé Community Service Centre.

Number of people receiving treatment at the centres:

- Malé Community Service Centre: 317 people

- Kaafu atoll Himmafushi Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre: 146 people

- Hulhumalé Halfway House: 143 people

- Hithadhoo Drug Treatment and Detoxification Centre: 111 people

- Gan Clinic: 89 people

- Seenu atoll Hulhudhoo, Vilunu Centre: 36 people

- Fuahmulah City Drug Detoxification and Community Centre: 55 people

- Gaaf Alif atoll Villingili, Dhagenaa Community Rehabilitation Centre: 19 people

- Kaafu atoll Gulhi Central Detoxification Centre: 16 people

- Hulhumalé Halfway House Female Rehabilitation Centre: Seven people

- Hulhumalé Semi-residential halfway house: Six people

- Children's Community Rehabilitation Service: Three children

Drug abuse has been a growing problem in the Maldives. Many people are queuing up for rehabilitation waiting to start their treatment.