Dubai: Substance Abusers Recieve No Criminal Charges When Seeking Help
- Publish date: Thursday، 05 May 2022
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Dubai Police took to their official Twitter account to post a reminder that no criminal proceedings will be levied against individuals who voluntarily enroll or are enrolled by their relatives in an addiction treatment unit for substance abuse.
With the aim of consolidating legal knowledge, the #Hemaya International Centre, an affiliate to the General Department of Anti Narcotics Department, raises awareness on article 89 of the UAE legislation on combating drugs and psychotropic substances. pic.twitter.com/bUWqNsnA7G
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) April 30, 2022
This comes as per article 89 of the UAE legislation on combating drugs and psychotropic substances.
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Individuals seeking help for addiction must remain in the unit until a decision has been taken to release them and rehab admission should not exceed one year.