NCJ Number
119685
Journal
Bulletin on Narcotics Volume: 38 Issue: 1 & 2, double issue Dated: (January-June 1986) Pages: 121-127
Date Published
1986
Length
7 pages
Annotation
As part of Pakistan's vigorous program against drug abuse and trafficking, a small team of social workers in Peshawar initiated an action-oriented community effort that resulted in the 1983 establishment of the Green December Movement, a voluntary organization.
Abstract
The Green December Movement has founded two major centers, offering free drug treatment and rehabilitation programs, and has successfully involved men and women in community efforts to reduce drug abuse. Religious leaders alert the population to drug problems, and provide spiritual and psychological support for detoxified addicts. In its campaigns to provide drug information to various target groups, including teachers and out-of-school youth, the Green December Movement cooperates with government agencies and non-governmental organizations concerned with drug problems in the community. In addition, the Green December Movement has undertaken research on the nature and extent of drug abuse, as well as its prevention and treatment. Evaluations of the Green December Movement have, to date, revealed positive results. (Author abstract modified)