Amman, May 22 (Petra) - Minister of Interior Mazen Faraya and Director of Public Security Directorate (PSD), Maj. Gen. Dr. Obeidallah Maaytah, on Thursday visited the addiction treatment centre of the Anti-Narcotics Department (AND).

The two officials were briefed on the center's efforts in the field of medical, therapeutic, and social services provided to all addicts seeking to receive treatment.

During the visit, Faraya noted importance of following up on the Royal directives to intensify national efforts and enhance national cooperation to combat drugs, curb its spread, and encourage and assist addicts in overcoming their addiction crisis.

The minister praised the PSD's "pioneering" and social role in establishing a specialized center for addiction treatment, providing "advanced" addict-centered therapeutic and psychological services and following up aftercare programs for beneficiaries, who received free treatment at the PSD's expense.

Faraya also valued the center's systems, as well as the "strict confidentiality" that dominates treatment procedures and practices.

The minister added that this policy encourages individuals and their families to "voluntarily" seek treatment without legal repercussions, which enhances their chances of recovery and reintegration into society.

For his part, Maaytah affirmed the PSD's continued field, awareness, and treatment efforts, as part of the national strategy to combat drugs.

Maaytah noted the PSD works in an integrated manner with various institutions to provide the necessary support to the center to ensure continued services, in accordance with the "highest" international standards.

Maaytah stated the PSD continues to fulfill its social and humanitarian responsibilities and "prioritizes" establishment of two new addiction treatment centers in the northern and southern regions.

Maaytah noted the PSD also plans to launch special treatment facilities within Jordan's correctional and rehabilitation centers, similar to Birin Correctional and Rehabilitation Center.

Touring the treatment center and checking on its therapeutic, rehabilitation, and recreational facilities, the minister was briefed by the AND Director on the facility's operating procedures, treatment and rehabilitation programs and the stages to achieve recovery.

The minister said the center has already provided services to hundreds of cases and contributed to improving lives of many families.
//Petra// AG

22/05/2025 16:10:01