The OASI Foundation has been working in the field of addiction for 33 years. The following feedback on the proposed Drug Reform is provided following a thorough review of academic research, discussions with the Foundation’s professional employees and feedback from our beneficiaries. The OASI Foundation is not against those persons who use drugs but… Read more »
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OASI Foundation Contribution to the Children’s Policy Framework 2024-2030
Click here to read OASI Foundation’s feedback and contribution to the Children’s Policy Framework 2024-2030
23 organisations appeal for urgent need for regulating the ‘ free for all’ use of Cannabis
A press release was issued by 23 organisations including OASI Foundation appealing for urgent need for regulating the ‘ free for all’ use of Cannabis. To read the press release in English you can read here. To read the press release in Maltese you can read here. Press coverage: TVM News Times of Malta… Read more »
Formal Feedback on the White Paper – Towards the Strengthening of the Legal Framework on the Responsible Use of Cannabis
Please read OASI’s Formal Feedback on the White Paper- Towards the Strengthening of the Legal Framework on the Responsible Use of Cannabis here.
Explaining Current Drug Use Trends
A number of experts in the field of addiction, including OASI CE Noel Xerri, were interviewed on the changing trends in the use of different drugs, following the publishing of the National Report on the Drug Situation in Malta for 2020. You can read the interview here.
Appeal to the Chairperson of the Petition Committee on Petitions as to Not to Disregard the Guidelines and to Ask the Committee to Meet to Consider the Proposed Amendments by 56 Entities
We would like to draw the attention of all the media that as of this morning, 14 December at 10am, we have not received any reply to our letter to Hon. Joe Mizzi and the members of the petitions committee of Parliament to close the petition proposing amendments to the cannabis law so that they… Read more »
Date-Rape Drugs
Imagine you are partying and you drink only so much alcohol, however you have an inclination that something is wrong. Something just doesn’t feel right. You remember that you left your drink unattended for some time. Someone might have slipped in any substance in it, and now you’re experiencing some signs that you may have… Read more »
Share Facts on Drugs, Save Lives – In Memory Of…
The 26th of June commemorates the Word Day Against Drugs and Illicit Trafficking. This day has been established by the United Nations, with the UN Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) director issuing a message each year to direct efforts related to the eradication of substance abuse and illicit trafficking. The motto for this year… Read more »
OASI Day 2021 – The OASI Foundation’s 30th Anniversary
On Saturday 26th of June 2021, a thanksgiving ceremony, presided by the President of Malta, H.E. George Vella and the First Lady, was held at the OASI Centre to commemorate the OASI Foundation’s 30th anniversary. The 26th of June is also the International Day against Drug Abuse. The President awarded the Director General Fr Emmanuel… Read more »
Formal Feedback on the White Paper – Towards the Strengthening of the Legal Framework on the Responsible Use of Cannabis
DisclaimerOASI Foundation is not against the person who uses any kind of psychoactive substances.OASI Foundation does not agree with the use of any psychoactive substances for the socialization, relaxation or feel-good purposes.OASI Foundation has been promoting healthy and natural approaches and methods to gain satisfaction, relaxation and long-term life enjoyment rather than reverting to drugs… Read more »