What the Narcotics Division Website (nd.gov.hk) Offers

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nd.gov.hk is the official website of the Narcotics Division (ND) of the Security Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. It is a public information portal rather than a transactional service site: it publishes anti-drug education material, explains treatment and rehabilitation pathways, and releases statistics, publications and research on the drug situation in Hong Kong. Use it when you need authoritative Hong Kong government information on drugs, prevention or support services; it is not a place to report a crime in an emergency or to apply for personal assistance online.

Public education and anti-drug awareness

The site is built around preventive education. Its main content areas include:

  • Anti-drug education resources aimed at young people, parents, teachers and community groups, including facts about common drugs and their harms.
  • Campaign and publicity material tied to territory-wide anti-drug campaigns and public awareness drives.
  • Guidance for specific audiences, such as how parents or schools can discuss drugs with young people and where to find support.
  • Information on the statutory framework, so readers can understand the legal consequences of drug offences in Hong Kong.

This section suits anyone who wants plain-language, government-sourced material for a school project, a community activity or a family conversation. It is not a clinical reference and does not replace professional advice.

Treatment, rehabilitation and counselling support

A second purpose of the site is to point people toward help. It describes the types of treatment and rehabilitation services available in Hong Kong and the organisations that deliver them, including counselling and residential rehabilitation options. Typical uses:

  1. Identify which kind of service fits a situation (for example, counselling versus residential rehabilitation).
  2. Note the responsible organisation or service type named on the site.
  3. Contact the relevant organisation directly to confirm eligibility, waiting arrangements and hours.

The website is a signposting layer. It explains what exists and who runs it; it does not itself provide counselling, take referrals or hold personal case information. If you need immediate help, contact the named service or emergency services directly rather than waiting on a web enquiry.

Statistics, publications and research

For researchers, journalists, students and policy watchers, ND publishes the evidence base on Hong Kong's drug situation:

Content type What it is useful for
Drug use statistics Understanding trends in reported drug use and the profile of users
Reports and publications Official analysis of the local drug situation and policy measures
Research findings Background for academic work, reporting or programme design

These materials are the strongest reason to visit the site over general sources: they are official, citable and specific to Hong Kong. Check the publication date on any figure before using it, since drug statistics are updated periodically and older pages may remain online.

How to use the site effectively

  • Start from the audience or topic, not from a search box: education, treatment and rehabilitation, or statistics and publications.
  • Treat figures as dated. Note the reference period attached to any statistic and cite it with that period.
  • Follow the signposts for action. For help with a personal situation, use the contact details of the named service rather than the website's general information channels.
  • Check the language toggle if you prefer Chinese or English, since the site serves both.

What it is not

The site does not offer online booking, application forms for individual assistance, or real-time chat support, and no pricing or account requirements are indicated. It is an information and reference resource. For enforcement matters or emergencies, use the appropriate emergency channel instead.