Transcript Central Drug Authority - Parliamentary Monitoring Group

CENTRAL DRUG AUTHORITY
PRESENTATION TO PROTFOLIO
COMMITTEE
19 NOVEMBER 2014
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LEGAL MANDATE
• CDA was established in 2001 in terms of the
Prevention and Treatment of Drug Dependency
Act 20 of 1994 which has been repealed.
• The current CDA is established in terms of the
Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse
Act 70 of 2008 and Regulations
• The term of office of the CDA is 5 years
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Three spheres of CDA
• National level: CDA
• Provincial level: Provincial Substance
Abuse Forum
• Municipal level : Local Drug Action
Committee
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National level: Central Drug Authority
The Central Drug Authority consist of officials of a rank of a Director or
equivalent in the following departments:
• Department of Social Development
• Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
• South African Police Services
• Department of Health
• Department of Basic Education
• Department of Higher Education and Training
• Department of Home Affairs
• Department of Foreign Affairs
• Department of Trade and Industry
• South African Revenue Services
• Department of Correctional Services
• Department of Labour
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National Treasury
Department of Arts and Culture
Department of Sports and Recreation South Africa
Department of Agriculture
Department of Transport
Department of Provincial and Local Government
National Youth Development Agency
Medicines Control Council
National Prosecuting Authority
13 other experts members in the management of the demand and
supply of substances
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Powers and duties of Central Drug Authority
The Central Drug Authority must• Oversee and monitor the implementation of the National Drug
Master Plan
• Facilitate and encourage the coordination of strategic projects
• Facilitate the rationalisation of existing resources and monitor their
effective use
• Encourage government departments and private institutions to
compile plans to address substance abuse in line with the goals of
the National Drug Master Plan
• Ensure that each department of state has its own performance
indicators
• Facilitate the initiation and promotion of measures to combat the
use of substances
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of information systems
which will support the implementation, evaluation and ongoing
development of the National Drug Master Plan
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Powers and duties of Central Drug Authority (cont..)
Submit an annual report that sets out a comprehensive description
of the national effort relating to the problem of substance abuse
Ensure the development of effective strategies on prevention, early
intervention, reintegration and aftercare services, and in particular
ensure the development of effective strategies regarding the
prevention of HIV infection and other medical consequences related
to substance abuse
Advise government on policies and programmes in the field of
substance abuse and drug trafficking
Recommend to Cabinet the review of the National Drug Master Plan
every five years
Organise a biennial summit on substance abuse to enable role
players in the field of substance abuse to share information; and
May exercise such powers and must perform such duties as may be
determined by the Minister from time to time
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Provincial level: Provincial Substance Abuse Forum
A Provincial Substance Abuse Forum must consist or representatives
from• Relevant provincial department
• Community action group
• Law enforcement agencies
• Research institution
• Treatment institutions
• Non-governmental organisations
• The business community; and
• Any other structure considered relevant by the MEC
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Adequate and sustained funding must be provided by the Provincial
Department responsible for Social Development.
Any member of a Provincial Substance Abuse Forum who is not
employed in the public service, must be paid by the HOD for travelling
and subsistence allowances while attending meeting of the Provincial
Substance Abuse Forum
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Functions of Provincial Substance Abuse Forum
A Provincial Substance Abuse Forum must• Strengthen member organisations to carry out functions related directly
or indirectly to addressing the problem of substance abuse
• Encourage networking and the effective flow of information between
members of the Forum in question
• Assist Local Drug Action Committee in the performance of their
functions
• Compile and submit an integrated Mini Drug Master Plan for the
province for which it has been established
• Submit a report and inputs, not later than the last day of June annually,
to the Central Drug Authority for the purpose of the annual report of the
CDA; and
• Assist the CDA in carrying out its functions at a provincial level
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Municipal level: Local Drug Committees
A municipality must establish a Local Drug Action Committee to such
give effect to the Drug Master Plan
The LDAC must consist of interested persons and stakeholders who are
involved in organisations dealing with combating substance abuse in the
municipality in question
The members of a LDAC must be appointed by the Mayor of the
municipality and must consist of• Officials from government departments represented at local level
• A member of the SAPS
• A Correctional official nominated
• A representative from an educational institution
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Establishment of Local Drug Committees (cont…)
A representative from prevention, treatment and aftercare services
within the municipality nominated by the Mayor of the relevant
municipality
A representative from the local health authority nominated by the
Mayor of the relevant local municipality
A representative of the local business sector nominated by the Mayor
of the relevant local municipality
A legal professional from the local community nominated by the
Regional head of the Department of Justice and Constitutional
Development; and
A representative from local traditional authority
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Functions of the Local Drug Action Committees
A local Drug Action Committee must• Ensure that effect is given to the National Drug Master plan in the
relevant municipality
• Compile an action plan to combat substance abuse in the relevant
municipality in cooperation with provincial and local government
• Ensure that its action plan is in line with the priorities and the
objectives of the integrated Mini Drug Master Plan and that it is aligned
with the strategies of government departments
• Implement its action plan
• Annually provide a report to the relevant Provincial Substance Abuse
Forum concerning actions, progress, problems and other related
events in its area; and
• Provide such information as may from time to time be requires by the
Central Drug Authority
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Compliance with implementation of National Drug Master Plan by
various government departments, entities and stakeholders
The Central Drug Authority must request responsible government
departments and Provincial Substance Abuse Forum to submit annual
reports by no later than the last day of June, and such other reports as
may be required
The Central Drug Authority may request Cabinet, through the Minister, to
intervene in cases where government departments or entities do not
comply with the requirements set out in the National Drug Master Plan
The Central Drug Authority must develop systems and monitoring
mechanisms to ensure implementation of the National Drug Master Plan
and reporting by all government departments, entities and stakeholders
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THE DRUG SCENE
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2014: Annex
1 estimates : 15-64 year old
 Cannabis
7.5%
(World 3.8%)
 ATS
0.9%
(World 0.7%)
 Cocaine
0.4%
(World 0.4%)
 Opioids
0.3%
(World 0.7%)
 Opiates
0.3%
(World 0.4%)
Substance Abuse problem in S.A.
• Approximately 270 991 citizens are problem drug users in
2010 report
• 1.97 million citizens are problem alcohol users
• About 50 per 1000 (5%) of school-entry children have
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (FASD
• Cannabis: between 11.2%(WC) and 50.2%
(Limpopo/Mpumalanga) of patients reported this as their
drug of choice
• Cocaine: between 1.9%(WC) and 20.1% (EC) reported this
as their primary drug of abuse
• Heroin: between 0.3% (FS,NC,NW) AND 29.5% (KZN)
reported this as their primary drug of abuse
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Substance Abuse problem in S.A.
Cont...
• ATS: between 0.1%(KZN)AND 40.6% (WC) reported this as
their primary drug of abuse
• OTS: between 0.1 (WC) and 12.3% (EC) reported
medication as their primary drug of abuse
Access to Treatment
 1 in 18 requesting treatment have access in SA
 1 in 3 have access in North America
 1 in 4 in Oceania
 International Narcotics Control Board for 2013 (United Nations, 2014:45)
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Response to the S.A situation
• Community needs and priorities informed the National
Drug Master Plan review for 2013-17;
• Issues
– Better parenting skills and competencies
– Recreation facilities and opportunities
– Tavern closure
– Law enforcement to reduce threat
– Reduce availability of all drugs
– Education and awareness
– Treatment
– Job opportunities and reduction of poverty
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Response to the S.A situation
• National Drug Master Plan reviewed and
adopted by Cabinet in 2013
• The NDMP 2013/17 has three pillars,
namely:
– Demand Reduction :
– Supply Reduction:
– Harm Reduction:
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Supply Reduction
• Controlling the distribution of and access to raw
drugs and precursor materials, production and
manufacture, sale and distribution.
• Seizure and destruction of precursor materials,
raw materials and distribution facilities.
• Legal action on the use, abuse, manufacturing
and trafficking
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Demand Reduction
• Preventing the onset, use, abuse, and
dependence on drugs through the following
programmes and services:
 Prevention
 Early intervention
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Harm Reduction
• Limiting the damage caused to individuals
and communities who have succumbed to
substance abuse:
Treatment
Reintegration
After care
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Roles and Responsibilities of the
Departments
The following are departments represented:
• Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: Control crops
• Arts and Culture: Support occupational groups at
risk
• Correctional Services: Correct the offending
behaviour of sentenced persons and entry of drugs in
prisons
• Basic Education: Combat substance abuse among
the learners and the educators.
• Financial Intelligence Centre: Pass on information it
receives from banks.
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Roles and Responsibilities of the
Departments
• International Relations and Cooperation:
Ensure South Africa complies with
international obligations through bi-lateral and
multi-lateral agreements.
• Health: Responsible for the reduction of drug
demand and harm caused by psychoactive
drugs including alcohol and tobacco.
• Higher Education and Training: Combat
alcohol and other drugs at tertiary settings
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Roles and Responsibilities of the
Departments
• Home Affairs: Combating drugs, while
managing the movement of people.
• Justice and Constitutional Development:
Effective management of criminal Justice
system relating to drug offences.
• Labour: Development of guidelines to protect
employees.
• Medicines Control Council: The regulation
of medicines in South Africa.
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Roles and Responsibilities of
the Departments
• National Youth Development Agency:
Combat substance abuse among youth
• Social Development: Administers the
Prevention of and Treatment for Substance
Abuse Act, (Act No 70 of 2008) and NDMP
• South African Police Service: Ensures
visible crime deterrence by proactive police
action.
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Roles and Responsibilities of the
Departments
• Sports and Recreation: Responsible for
developing and implementing prevention
programmes against substance abuse.
• Trade and Industry: Regulate the Liquor
Industry.
• Transport: Enforce activities through Road
Traffic Management Corporation.
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Roles and Responsibilities of the
Departments
• National Prosecuting Authority: Assist
SAPS on joint operations leading to arrests
and prosecution
• National Treasury: Monitor money related
issues.
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Challenges in Municipalities
• No dedicated people to deal with substance
abuse matters in some Municipalities
• No budget dedicated for substance abuse matters
in some Municipalities
• Some Municipalities not implementing the
National Drug Master Plan
• Programs in Municipalities are not coordinated
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Challenges in Provinces
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Limited Resources: human and financial
Uncoordinated programs
Unsustained Local Drug Action Committees
Poor reporting
No monitoring and evaluation of structures
Poor representation in the Provincial Substance
Forum by government departments
• Outdated and inaccurate baseline
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National Challenges
• Substance abuse in South Africa is on the
rise.
• CDA does not have implementation
structures in all spheres of government.
• There are limited resources for the CDA.
• Non reporting by some departments.
• Inability to conduct baseline study.
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Remedial Action
• Operational structure of CDA to be strengthened
at all levels
• More resources to be allocated to CDA for all its
structures
• Comprehensive Baseline study to be conducted
• Strengthen preventative measures to combat
substance abuse.
• Elevate non-reporting by departments to IMC.
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CDA BUSINESS PLAN
2014 -2015
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Project Name
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ACTIVITY 1
Item
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OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
NDMP BY 9 PROVINCE AND 17
DEPARTMENTS
Development of CDA annual business plan
2014/15
Establish and strengthen the PSAF and
LDAC`s in line with the Act (Act 70 of 2008)
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Create political, social and public awareness
of the Central Drug Authority
Two CDA Annual Reports to Parliament
submitted (2012-2013) and (2013-2014)
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Editing, Design and Layout and Printing
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Distribution
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R 609 000
Hold workshop with 5
Metros and 46 Districts to
support 231 LDACs
Address all 9 Provincial
Legislatures
Present to Portfolio
Committee
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ACTIVITY
2
Item
Item
Item
TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO CDA
BOARD RENDERED
Technical Support to CDA (CDA
claims)
Travelling, accommodation,
1. CDA General Meetings, 2
extended for (4 days meeting), 4
EXCO meetings, (CDA Committee
Meetings: Governance, Research,
Marketing, Programmes)
R500 000
Ensure effective and efficient running
of CDA
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ACTIVITY 3
Item
Item
Item
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DEVELOPMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE (BASELINE) DATA
R1 100 000
ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN SOUTH
AFRICA
National Clearinghouse and Database Dissemination of information to
Reviewed
policy makers and civil society
Establish evidence based
Conduct a cell phone survey on the use baseline of substance abuse
of substance amongst the youth
amongst youth
Conduct a household survey of
Establish evidence based
substance use in the country.
representative baseline
Round table on Cannabis
Conduct representative debate
Position Statement and Paper to be
to inform Position Paper and
developed
Statement
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ACTIVITY 4
5 YEAR MARKETING STRATEGY
OF CDA
R300 000
5 year Communications plan linked
to the NDMP.
Disseminate information to promote
public interest and foster public
support
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Quarterly Media briefings for
Journalists.
Health Calendar – media releases.
Newsletter and printed material
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Promote Provincial Substance
Obtain Political buy-in to fight
Abuse Forum activities. Newsletters scourge of substance abuse through
and Media Releases
integrated implementation of NDMP
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Thank You
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