Implementation of a Drug Program in Prisons
February 14, 2025
The Cyprus Authority for the Treatment of Addictions is set to implement a drug program within the Central Prisons, aiming to provide daily coverage for around 80 inmates. Renovations for the designated space are expected to begin by the end of 2024. Drug use, especially cannabis, is on the rise in Cyprus, with statistics showing that nearly half of the inmates had prior experience with drugs. The prevention program will differ from those targeting the general population.