Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity, Malta Country Resources Substance Abuse Policies Malta Policy document

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National Drugs Policy

This document was adopted in February 2008. It aims to streamline the actions of government and non-government bodies responsible for delivering services to drug users. It seeks to: (i) improve the quality and provision of drug-related services; and (ii) provide a more coordinated mechanism to reduce the supply of and demand for drugs in society. The strategy’s main objectives are to ensure a high level of security, health protection, well-being and social cohesion. It is primarily concerned with illicit drugs, but it also considers the abuse of prescription medications. The strategy is built around six main pillars addressing: (i) coordination; (ii) the legal and judicial framework; (iii) supply reduction; (iv) demand reduction, including harm reduction; (v) monitoring evaluation, research, information and training; and (vi) international cooperation and funding.

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