31/01/2024

NCPADD: Prevention Is The Cure!

By NCPADD

Prevention is the cure”, National Committee for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (NCPADD) St. Lucia declared its first annual Convention on Sunday January 21, 2024 in celebration of Caribbean Drug Awareness Month. Our theme for Caribbean Drug Awareness Month is “NCPADD: Strengthening Prevention”. The event was
held at University of Southern Caribbean, Sunny Acres.

The Convention presented the opportunity for the President and Management Team to inform new volunteers of the history, structure and culture of the organization and to outline NCPADDs programs and plans for the year. The convention facilitated NCPADD’s formation of its high-performance teams which met in working sessions to deliberate on action plans presented in the plenary. The working sessions revealed that members felt empowered as they demonstrated their skills and capabilities through results-oriented discussions and presentations.. Each
team shared their ideas and communicated their vision for their assigned initiative.

It was an opportune time to recognize the founder and Chairman of NCPADD St. Lucia, Mr. Clement Edward for his outstanding service and commitment to demand reduction in St Lucia and the Caribbean region; a recognition of not just touching lives but transforming minds. The event culminated with members singing “Happy Birthday to
NCPADD” and sharing cake in celebration of the organization’s 21st anniversary. Everyone left on a high note. The year promises to be filled with positive work for NCPADD..

NCPADD thanks and recognizes the participants of our Key Stakeholders’ Dialogue, another of our Caribbean Drug Awareness Month events, which took place at University of Southern Caribbean on Thursday January 11, 2024:

Bureau of Health Education
St. Lucia Diabetes and Hypertension Association
National Principals’ Association
Royal St Lucia Police Force
Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretary, Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs
Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science,
Technology and Vocational Training

NCPADD is very grateful for the kind support and prompt response of the sponsors of our Caribbean Drug Awareness Month events. Without your support, our programs would not have been possible. Thank You:
University of Southern Caribbean Blue Waters Massy Group St Lucia Trophy Centre Blue Lotus Spa & Wellness St Lucia