Press Releases

• Parents as Preventers Workshop Press Release June 1, 2011 - The National Drug Council (NDC) is pleased to have hosted "Parents as Preventers" a substance abuse education and prevention workshop for the group "Neighbourhood Moms." This workshop is geared towards parents of teenagers and is facilitated by Prevention Officer, Mr. Simon Miller.
• International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking June 26, 2011 - This year's theme is "Your life. Your community. No Place for Drugs". The goal of the campaign is to mobilise support and inspire people to act against drug use by raising global awareness.
• NDC at Work - June 2011 The National Drug Council (NDC) is looking at strengthen its role in curbing drug abuse in the Cayman Islands with several plans.
• NDC Toughens Policy - June 2011 Apart from a renewed focus on prevention and public education, the National Drug Council (NDC) continues to advocate for tough legislation and strong policies to bolster the countries efforts in tackling substance use, misuse and abuse.
• New Look for NDC - June 2011 The National Drug Council (NDC) is positioning itself to play a growing role in establishing drug prevention and rehabilitation policies for the Cayman Islands, starting with a brand new logo.
• International Recovery Month - September 2009 Observance of International Recovery Month under the theme “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal”
• International Day Against Drugs Press Release June 2009 Observance of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – Friday, 26th June 2009
• Red Cross NDC ad May 2009 Save Sex from Drugs
• National Anti-Drug Strategy 2009-2013 Press Briefing Executive Director's Remarks – 17th April 2009
• National Anti-Drug Strategy 2009-2013 Press Briefing – 17th April 2009
• Christmas 2008 Press Release Drinking and Driving – 12th December 2008
• Press Release September 2008 Conyers, Dill and Pearman donates to NDC
• International Day Against Drugs Press Release June 2008 Observance of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – Thursday, 26th June 2008
• Press Release Alcohol Awareness Month 2008 April is Alcohol Awareness Month and it is time again for its annual observance. The aim is to inform the public about alcoholism by generating awareness on the dangers associated with its use and abuse.
• Press Release June 2008 The National Drug Council (NDC) in an effort to address the continuing community concerns of; Driving Under the Influence (DUI’s), increased levels of intoxication, underage drinking and increased incidents of violence under the influence, have recently proposed that bartenders and managers of liquor licensed establishments be “TIPS” (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) trained, certified and registered by the National drug Council.
• Press Release NDC 10th Anniversary The National Drug Council (NDC) will commemorate 10 years of operation on Thursday, 31 January with a reception at Government House.
• SSS Press Release June 2008 The Youth services Unit is pleased to join with the National Drug Council and the National Youth Commission for the SIZZLING SUMMER SERIES. This joint initiative combines the Youth Services “Carpentry, Mechanic and Culinary Arts” vocational programme, the National Drug Council’s “Fearless Factor Camp” and the National Youth Commission’s “Career Shop.”