Centre for Addiction Prevention and Healthy Living

16/08/2025

Breaking News from Diego Martin: A businessman has been arrested following a police raid that yielded narcotics valued at over TT$20.8 million. The operation, carried out on the evening of August 14 by the Northern Division Task Force and a specialist TTPS unit, recovered 5.62 kg of pure co***ne (approx. TT$7.8 million) and 118.6 kg of “Creepy” cannabis (approx. TT$13 million) from both his Glen­coe business premises and his home. Investigations are ongoing.
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A 39-year-old Diego Mar­tin busi­ness­man is in po­lice cus­tody fol­low­ing the seizure of co­caine and cannabis val­ued at more than TT$20.8 mil­lion dur­ing a tar­get­ed op­er­a­tion in the West­ern Di­vi­sion on Thurs­day night.

15/08/2025

The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the disappearance of 300 vials of fentanyl injections following a delivery irregularity at one of its public health facilities.

Authorities were alerted on August 6 and immediately began inspections at both the dispatch and delivery points. The process includes reviewing delivery logs, checking package labels, and requesting detailed reports as well as security footage from the facilities involved.

07/08/2025

🚨DRUNK DRIVING ALMOST CLAIMED TWO LIVES🚨

The man seen in a widely circulated video slamming into two pedestrians near Independence Square has been identified as Joseph Medina, a Mt. Hope resident and reportedly an employee at the Ministry of Education.

According to police reports, Medina was attempting to flee the scene of a prior accident when he struck the pedestrians. Eyewitnesses noted that he appeared highly intoxicated, a suspicion confirmed by a failed breathalyzer test.

One of the victims—a woman—is currently in critical condition. The other is still being assessed. Medina is now in custody at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) as investigations continue.

This is a sobering reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence. Alcohol impairs judgment, slows reaction time, and turns vehicles into weapons. Lives can change—or end—in seconds.

Addiction doesn’t just hurt the person struggling—it can destroy innocent lives too. Let’s all do our part to prevent these tragedies by raising awareness, supporting those battling addiction, and never getting behind the wheel while impaired.

📹 To see footage from the scene: https://youtu.be/4h_248A9Mgs?si=qGJziOWAHc91VMhO

06/08/2025

Hydration isn't just about quantity—timing matters more than you think. Was this helpful? Were you doing some or all of these already? Let us know in the comments below!

19/07/2025

🚨 Synthetic Drugs on the Rise 🚨
Law enforcement is raising concerns about the growing influx of synthetic drugs in T\&T — substances that are often more dangerous and unpredictable than traditional drugs.

At CAPAHL, we support urgent awareness and prevention efforts to protect our people from the harmful impact of substance use. Let’s stay informed and take action!

Read the full article here: https://newsday.co.tt/2025/03/23/law-enforcement-agencies-influx-of-synthetic-drugs-concerning/

A PANEL of representatives from law enforcement agencies locked in the war against illicit drugs agreed that the influx of synthetic drugs such as methamphetamines and fentanyl is a growing concern in TT and the region.

15/07/2025

Drink water throughout the day—not just when you’re thirsty. By the time you feel thirsty, your brain is already starting to lag. Taking small but regular sips can make a big difference! So the next time you're feeling off, try reaching for a glass of water before anything else💦😊.

10/07/2025

🎰 Gambling is more accessible than ever in Trinidad & Tobago—on phones, in neighborhoods, even in schools. But when does it stop being fun and start becoming a problem?

Swipe to learn the signs, the risks, and where to get help.
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