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CENTRAL DRUG AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 2010/11

Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Social Development highlighting CDA's activities, achievements, drug trends, and recommendations for combating substance abuse in South Africa. (291 characters)

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CENTRAL DRUG AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 2010/11

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  1. CENTRAL DRUG AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 2010/11 A PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  2. C D A CONTENTS • Purpose of the briefing • Introduction • The role of the CDA • Trends in defining the drug problem • World drug problem as it affects South Africa • Achievements based on integrated strategies CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  3. C D A Contents cont • Specific CDA Achievements • CDA projects and reports • Recommendations • Conclusion CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  4. C D A Purpose of the briefing • Briefing the Portfolio Committee on Social Development on Central Drug Authority (CDA) Annual Report 2010/2011, which outlines activities and achievements by the implementing structures and the CDA, aimed at combating substance abuse in South Africa CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  5. C D A INTRODUCTION • The reporting period is from 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2011 • Focus on activities and achievements by the implementing structures of the CDA and the CDA • Highlighted the nationwide community mass mobilisation campaign and the 2nd Biennial Anti-Substance Abuse Summit as well as other CDA activities CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  6. C D A Introduction cont • It pointed the key illicit drugs in use • The extent of the substance abuse • It indicated the action taken to review the National Drug Master Plan (NDMP) 2006 – 2011 and the development of Draft NDMP 2012 – 2016 • The challenges encountered while combating substance abuse CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  7. C D A The role of the CDA • The CDA is a statutory body consisting of 12 members from the civil society, while other 14 represents the National Government Departments and three entities nominated by their respective Ministers • The CDA is supported by the Secretariat CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  8. C D A THE ROLE OF THE CDA The CDA functions in terms of the present Act, the CDA is expected to: • give effect to the National Drug Master Plan • advise the Minister on any matter affecting the abuse of drugs CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  9. C D A Role of the CDA Cont • may plan, coordinate and promote measures relating to the prevention and combating of the alcohol, drugs and the treatment of persons dependent on alcohol and drugs. • shall review the National Drug Master Plan every five years and submit to Cabinet for approval CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  10. C D A The Role of The CDA cont The CDA: • shall report to Parliament on progress made in combating substance abuse in the country annually • arrange conferences/summits relating to combating substance abuse in South Africa • exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be determined by the Minister from time to time CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  11. C D A Role of the CDA cont • The CDA executes its legal mandates in terms of the NDMP through its supporting structure of 9 Provincial Substance Abuse Forums and 238 Local Drug Action Committees • The CDA currently oversees and monitors the activities of 16 national Departments and entities CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  12. C D A Role of the CDA cont • The CDA is based at the Department of Social Development • The CDA held four meetings annually • Other committees meet formally when the occasion demands • Telephonic conferences are held as and when required • It has three sub-committees CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  13. C D A Role of CDA cont • To ensure effective liaison with the provincial Substance Abuse Forums and the Local Drug Action Committees, each of the former is allocated a permanent member of the CDA and attend CDA meetings CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  14. C D A Trends in defining the drug problem Primary substances of abuse: alcohol remains the dominant substance of abuse throughout the country. • Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo has the highest rate of alcohol consumption CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  15. C D A Trends continue • Cannabis is and remains the primary illicit drug of abuse with between 29% and 62% of all patients reporting it • Cocaine use treatment admissions had shown a decrease in a number of areas but showed a slight increase in KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  16. C D A Trends cont • Heroin use is stable in KwaZulu Natal • The higher proportion in KwaZulu Natal is seen as the result of the use of “sugars” (a low quality heroin and cocaine mixture) by youth • There is increase in Injection drug use CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  17. C D A Trends cont • ATS such as crystal methamphetamine or Tik treatment admissions remains high in Cape Town • Over the Counter Medicines and prescriptions continue to be an issue across all provinces • Inhalants/solvents (glue) use among young people continues to be a problem CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  18. C D A Trends cont • Methcathinone use was noted in Gauteng • Poly drug use remains high in KwaZulu Natal CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  19. C D A Trends cont Trafficking: • Cannabis trafficking is for shipment across African Countries • Largest seizure were reported from cannabis herb • Cocaine is also being trafficked • Methamphetamine (Tik ) seizures have been reported from Nigeria to South Africa CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  20. C D A World Drug Problem: South Africa and Globally – World Drug Report 2011 • Cannabis = 8.4% (Global Norm 4%) • Opiates = 0.3% (Global Norm 0.4%) • Cocaine = 0.8% (Global Norm 0.3%) • Amphetamine Type Stimulants = 0.8% (Global Norm 0.4%) Tik = 98% in CT • OTC and Prescription Medicines = 2-6% • Alcohol =31% of population CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  21. C D A Global World Drug Report • Global problem: The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) is the main policy-making body of the United Nations Drug Control Programme. It is also the governing body of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) • South Africa through coordination of the CDA compile a report and report progress • South Africa became a member state in 1995 CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  22. C D A Global World Drug Problem cont • The CDA and the Department of Social Development attended 54th Commission on Narcotic Drugs in March 2011 and participated in discussions arising from African Resolutions taken at Heads of National Law Enforcement Agency (HENLEA) Conference CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  23. C D A Regional Drug problem as it affects South Africa • Regionally: The threats posed by drug trafficking through Africa has remained high on the agenda of national community (INCB, 2010) • In addressing the drug problem, the African Union implemented its Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention (2007 – 2012) CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  24. C D A Regional Drug Problem cont Regionally: Member States agreed to: • Fight the illicit cultivation of precursor chemicals • Develop adequate monitoring and regulatory systems for ensuring the availability of drugs for medical purposes and curbing availability of drugs on unregulated markets CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  25. C D A Regional Drug Problem cont • Heads of National Law Enforcement Agencies (HENLEA) took place in Ethiopia in October 2010 and focused on issues related to drug trafficking and its corrupting influence on law enforcement • SAPS held its 2nd National Chemical Monitoring and Precursor control Conference in March 2010 CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  26. C D A National Drug problem cont • CDA, National DSD and Provincial Departments held community mobilisation campaigns, snap shot surveys and provincial summits as precursor the National Summit • CDA and the National Department of Social Development jointly held the 2nd Biennial Anti-Substance Abuse Summit CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  27. C D A National Drug problem cont • South Africa is becoming an important hub for cocaine shipments destined to illicit markets in Southern Africa and Europe using courier, air freight or express mail services • There is no illicit manufacturer of heroin in Africa. CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  28. C D A National Drug problem cont • Within Africa, heroin flows to South Africa and countries in North Africa, via East Africa • Heroin has its origin in South East and South West Asia. • South Africa is used a transit country for heroin shipments destined for Southern Africa and Europe CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  29. C D A National Drug problem cont • In Africa the illicit manufacture of psychotropic substances for local abuse take place mainly in South Africa. • These drugs are methamphetamine, methcathinone and methaqualone (Mandrax) • The precursor chemicals needed for manufacturing “TiK” CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  30. C D A National Drug problem cont • Khat, a drug which is not under international control, is mainly cultivated mainly in countries in East Africa. • Recently, it has been discovered in Limpopo Province around Ga Sekhukhuni area, where it is harvested and distributed by refrigerated truck to other parts of South Africa CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  31. C D A Achievements based on key integrated strategies Supply reduction: • X-ray scanners are introduced to search incoming parcels and packages to ensure that drugs do not enter the correctional centres • Security search of all persons, staff, service providers, members of the public and inmates CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  32. C D A Achievements cont Supply reduction: • 540 incidents occurred during 2010/2011 and 259.27 kg dagga (marijuana) was found during searching • 21 International controlled deliveries dealt with from UK; Spain; Namibia and Germany CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  33. C D A Achievements cont • 146 Drug related Police to Police Enquiries dealt with regarding UK; South America; Germany; France,; Australia; Far East; Canada and Dubai • Multilateral Drug investigation: Priority Crime Investigation discovered the largest consignment of Cocaine 1.7 ton with an estimated street value of R515 million, Five persons were arrested (South Africans of Chinese origin) CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  34. C D A Achievements cont Demand reduction: • Snap shots surveys were conducted in all nine provinces to determine the extent of substance abuse • Provincial summits were held in provinces as a precursor to the National Summit • National Summit was held in March 2011 in ICC Durban for sharing information and best practice models CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  35. C D A Achievements cont Demand reduction: • International day Against Substance Abuse was commemorated in the Free State province at Zamdela, Sasolburg to raise awareness on effects of drug abuse • Road show was held in the Eastern Cape CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  36. C D A Achievements cont • Ke Moja media campaign conducted • Conducted substance abuse youth dialogue among youth and women Prayer Groups in Jacobsdal, Free State • FAS indaba held in Gauteng province • Substance abuse was presented to offenders by the Social workers CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  37. C D A Achievements cont • Moral regeneration programme “heartlines” was presented by Chaplain and official to 4607 offenders • Programme HIV and AIDS conducted • Life orientation incorporated substance abuse in the curriculum for Grade 12 • Priority Drug Courts piloted in Khayelitsha CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  38. C D A Achievements cont • Interdepartmental Ke Moja prevention and education • School safety programme in school to curb alcohol and illegal substances • Collaborative protocol document completed • 21 education workshops were held in NW; NC; Mpumalanga and Gauteng CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  39. C D A Achievements con Harm reduction: • Support provided to employees and their families • Referred clients to rehabilitation centres • Provided reintegrated programme to individuals who received treatment CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  40. C D A Achievements cont Harm Reduction: • E-cigarettes, products containing nicotine were rescheduled from Shedule1/Shedule 2 to Schedule 3 to limit access • Ephedrine and pseudo-ephedrine, which was precursors for drugs of abuse, were resheduled from Shedule 2 to Shedule 6 CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  41. C D A Achievements cont Harm Reduction: • Doping control services administered to all national sports codes • A meeting was conducted with service providers working in treatment to define the concept of Harm Reduction CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  42. C D A The link between drugs and corruption • Drug trade is second only to the arms trade in the size of its revenue • Such revenue is not only generated illegally but encourages others by force or by corruption to participate in its largesse CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  43. C D A Link between drugs and corruption • The International Narcotic Control Board (INCB) recommends measures to address the problem • INCB urged government to prevent corruption through various measures CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  44. C D A CDA Projects: meetings • Effective CDA meetings took place as follows: • General meetings: 30/3/2010; 11/5/2010; 17/8/2010/ 23/11/2010 • Executive meetings: 20/4/2010; 20/7/2010; 19/10/2010 CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  45. C D A CDA Projects Meetings • All CDA meetings were aimed at taking decisions for the implementation and monitoring of the NDMP • Not all departments participated actively in the CDA meetings • Regular attendance: DSD; DOH; DCS; SRSA; SARS; SAPS; DIRCO; Justice; MCC; DTI; DBE; DHA CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  46. C D A CDA Projects Meetings cont • Irregular attendance by National Departments and individuals: National Youth Development Agency; Department of Labour; Pastor Adams • Meetings addressed Annual Reports; Reports from stakeholders; Combating substance abuse; How best to advise the communities and Ministers CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  47. C D A CDA Achievements • The CDA tabled CDA Annual reports to Parliament: 2006/2007; 2007/2008; 2008/2009; 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 • National Clearinghouse and National Database created • Cannabis Position Paper in progress but unpublished • 9 Provincial Forums maintained CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  48. C D A CDA Achievements cont • 238 Local Drug Action Committees established were all active • CND Reports on sessions attended submitted • 1st Biennial Anti-Substance Abuse Summit held in 2007 • 2nd Biennial Anti- Substance Abuse Summit held in 2011 CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  49. C D A CDA Achievements cont • Reports on both Summit available and resolutions and implementation Plans completed • Departmental and Provincial Drug Master Plans training conducted in all national Departments and Provinces • Trends in alcohol and other drugs use, misuse and dependence monitored, reported and advised upon CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

  50. C D A CDA Achievements cont • Treatment and aftercare provided to dependents monitored and advised upon • The impact of the application of the Departmental and Provincial Drug Master Plans assessed and reported to Parliament • Review of NDMP completed CDA: NOVEMBER 2012

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