What are responsibilities of individuals and families in prevention and control of narcotic substances in Vietnam?

What are responsibilities of individuals and families in prevention and control of narcotic substances in Vietnam?

What are responsibilities of individuals and families in prevention and control of narcotic substances in Vietnam? Thank you!

Answer:

Pursuant to Article 6 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Narcotic Substances in 2021 stipulating responsibilities of individuals and families in prevention and control of narcotic substances in Vietnam as follows:

1. Raise the awareness of family members of the harm of narcotic substances and compliance with regulations of law on narcotic substance prevention and control; manage and prevent family members from committing violations against regulations of law on narcotic substance prevention and control.

2. Properly follow indications for use of narcotic drugs, psychotropic drugs, precursor drugs and veterinary drugs containing narcotic substances or precursors from competent persons.

3. Cooperate with competent authorities in fighting against crime and social evils related to narcotic substances; support voluntary rehabilitation at home and in communities, rehabilitation in rehabilitation centers and opioid substitution therapy; monitor and assist persons having completed rehabilitation with integrating into society; and prevent relapse.

4. Promptly provide information on crime and social evils related to narcotic substances and growing of plants containing narcotic substances for the police or competent authorities; participate in removal of plants containing narcotic substances organized by local governments.

What are regulations on control of import, export, temporary import, re-export, temporary export, re-import and transit of narcotic substances in Vietnam?

I want to ask about regulations on control of import, export, temporary import, re-export, temporary export, re-import and transit of narcotic substances in Vietnam.

Answer:

Pursuant to Article 17 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Narcotic Substances in 2021 stipulating control of import, export, temporary import, re-export, temporary export, re-import and transit of narcotic substances, precursors, narcotic drugs, psychotropic drugs, precursor drugs and medicinal ingredients being narcotic active ingredients, psychotropic active ingredients or precursors used for production of medicines in Vietnam as follows:

1. The following activities require permission of competent authorities:

a) Import, export, temporary import, re-export, temporary export and re-import of narcotic substances and precursors;

b) Temporary import, re-export, temporary export and re-import of narcotic drugs, psychotropic drugs, precursor drugs and medicinal ingredients being narcotic active ingredients, psychotropic active ingredients or precursors used for production of medicines.

2. Transit of narcotic substances, precursors, narcotic drugs, psychotropic drugs, precursor drugs and medicinal ingredients being narcotic active ingredients, psychotropic active ingredients or precursors used for production of medicines through Vietnamese territory must be carried out according to the itinerary stated in the transit permit. Regulatory bodies and organizations in charge of such transit must carry out procedures and are under the control of customs authorities and competent authorities of Vietnam.

3. The Government shall elaborate this Article.

What is the time period for management of drug user in Vietnam?

I want to ask about the time period for management of drug user in Vietnam. What are the contents of drug user management?

Answer:

Pursuant to Clause 2 and 3, Article 23 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Narcotic Substances in 2021 stipulating as follows:

2. Time period during which a drug user is subject to drug user management shall be 01 year starting from the date of issuance of the management decision by the Chairperson of the commune-level People’s Committee.

3. Content of drug user management includes:

a) Provide counsel, encouragement, education and assistance for drug users to stop using narcotic substances illegally;

b) Test for narcotic substance in body;

c) Prevent drug users from disrupting public order and threatening social safety.

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