Belize National Anti-Drug Strategy - Caribbean Elections

4. POLICIESIn seeking to address the previously described issues and concerns an overall goal was setand specific policies were elaborated to ensure the realization of that goal and to guide theactions of the National Anti-Drug Strategy for Belize.GOAL:Over the medium term, with eradication as the ultimate goal, the main goal of theNational Anti-drug Strategy is to bring together the collective efforts of all sectors, agencies andorganizations to reduce the demand and supply of illicit drugs in Belize by 50% over a five yearperiod.In attaining this goal the National Anti-Drug strategy seeks to implement the followingpolicies.RESEARCH & DIAGNOSIS• An accurate, reliable and timely drug related information system will be established to assistin the reduction of demand and supply of narcotics.TREATMENT & REHABILITATION• All persons requiring drug & alcohol treatment services shall have equal access to suchservices.• The capacity of the existing treatment and rehabilitation institutions shall be strengthened.• Mechanisms for monitoring the quality of treatment provisions shall be established.LAW ENFORCEMENT• Law enforcement agencies are committed to supply reduction.• Law enforcement shall work in partnership with the community and in close cooperation andcoordination with regional and international agencies.• Law enforcement agencies and pertinent legislation dealing with drug control will bestrengthened.• Specialized training will be provided for personnel in the administration of justice.• The Anti-Money Laundering Act will be enforced.• Sustained funding for support of the supply reduction effort will be provided.PREVENTION AND EDUCATION• Drug abuse awareness and prevention education will be incorporated in the curriculum at alllevels of the formal education system.