Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances

Kēia komisina advises ka ʻAhaʻōlelo and relevant nā keʻena mokuʻāina on Hawaii's policies governing controlled substances, prescription drug regulation, and ka hoʻohana ʻino ʻana i nā lāʻau prevention and treatment. Nānā aku nei ia i emerging drug trends, evaluates the effectiveness of current enforcement and treatment approaches, and recommends statutory or regulatory changes. Its scope includes both public health and ka hoʻokō kānāwai dimensions of drug policy.

Hawaii's approach to ka hoʻohana ʻino ʻana i nā lāʻau treatment, harm reduction, and controlled substance scheduling affects ka palekana lehulehu, healthcare access, and criminal justice outcomes for residents statewide. Community members, healthcare providers, and people in recovery hiki ke komo ma o ka hōʻike lehulehu at commission meetings.