Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-05-26

The legislature on Friday passed the third reading of an amendment to the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act.

Under the amendment, the justice ministry is required to set up a drug prevention fund. The fund aims to subsidize drug inspections, treatment for addiction, anti-drug campaigns and other related research. There will also be subsidies for addicts for their employment, medical care, schooling and family needs.

Opposition KMT lawmaker Wang Yu-min commented on Friday.    [FULL  STORY]