The Director of the fund for Drug Control and Treatment of Addiction (FDCTA) Amr Othman revealed the details of the law on the dismissal of employees who use drugs and steps for its implementation. Its objective regarding the dismissal of drug users employees is to protect citizens and public interest, Othman said. However, Othman said that anyone who voluntarily submits to treatment will be allowed to return. Othman explained that the treatment is free of charge for any employee who voluntarily applies to the fund and in complete confidentiality. However those who continue taking drugs after the six months grace period will be dismissed with no chance of return.

Source: Egypt Independent June 21, 2021 09:53 UTC