CYPRUS

Drug Prevention Stakeholder Map

In the framework of the project “Building effective drug prevention results across Europe based on prevention systems analysis and widespread professional training – ASAP training” had been identified the key stakeholders in drug prevention in the different EU Member States. More information about the ASAP you will find on the project webpage: http://asap-training.eu. If you would like to know more about the institution, please, click on its name.

Address (street, postal code): 35 Iosif Hadjiiosif and Andreas Avraamides 1st floor, 2028
City/town: Strovolos Nicosia
Telephone number: 0035722442960
Email: info@naac.org.cy
Website: www.naac.org.cy
MAIN ROLES:
Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) is a public nationwide organization. It is a coordinating body of the National Strategy in Cyprus including all the actions that are taken by ministries, NGOs, universities.
THE SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES:
  • Accredits prevention programs in Cyprus
  • Funds prevention programs in Cyprus
  • Training of professionals in prevention in Cyprus
  • Coordinates the actions in the National Strategy included in the prevention pillar
OTHER INFORMATION:
The NAAC has an accreditation procedure for the prevention programs and also funds programs/ interventions that have added preventive value as regards addictive substances (illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco) and pathological gambling through a call for tenders which reflects needs of specific geographical areas or target groups that are not met by any other existing programmes. Non-governmental organizations, universities, other non-profit organizations, as well as governmental services and public entities that deliver programs/interventions which are accredited by the NAAC have the right to apply for funding.
CAPACITIES:
  • Coordination of all competent authorities
  • Policy making
  • Promotion of legislation
  • Coordination, monitoring and evaluation of programmes
  • Funding and provision of economic support
  • Promotion of specialist education and training
  • European and international cooperation and representation of the Republic of Cyprus on related issues
  • Monitoring the phenomena of addiction in Cyprus, in order to provide reliable scientific information
    • NAAC services are addressed to
  • Persons dealing with issues connected to use of licit and illicit substances and pathological gambling
  • Parents
  • Professionals
  • Young persons
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