Nacada breaks silence on viral video of alleged substance use

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has begun investigations into trending online videos of alleged substance use.

In a video that has been circulating on social media platforms; a number of young men are seen looking drowsy, sedated and confused, barely able to maintain an upright posture.

The video depicts persons allegedly suffering the effects of using a suspected substance after purportedly ingesting it in some parts of the country.

Nacada is now calling on members of the public who might be having full information on the matter to reach out either through the official numbers or email addresses.

“Accordingly, and in ensuring that we get to establish the facts around the matter urgently, Nacada embarked on coordination of all responsible multi-agency bodies to get to the bottom of this issue,” Nacada Ag CEO John Muteti said.

“The authority is also currently engaging the leadership in county governments where the substance is alleged to be available so as to adopt a one government approach.” 

The CEO said the authority will keep the public informed of the developments as investigations into the matter continue.

The authority is advocating for creative and inexpensive ways to treat drug addiction in the country.

The authority has acknowledged that normal rehabilitation treatment for addiction is very expensive.

Muteti said the country faces a shortage of rehabilitation centres with the majority of those existing being privately owned.