Hong Kong's Chief Secretary Henry Tang said Saturday that preventive drug education for youngsters will be enhanced in the coming year and more services will also be allocated to youngsters with drug problems.

Speaking at the Fight Drugs Together ceremony, which marks the launch of a citywide campaign against youth drug abuse, Tang said apart from the multi-faceted efforts made by the HKSAR government, the participation and collaboration of different sectors is essential in the drug battle.

"Collaboration is the key to winning the drug battle. There is no panacea in anti-drug work. I hope all of you can continue your support for the anti-drug cause, say no to drugs and encourage your neighbors to resist drugs and help spread the message of 'Not Now. Not Ever' to the community, schools and every family," he said.

With an aim to contain the youth drug problems, the Security Bureau's Narcotics Division and the Action Committee Against Narcotics have partnered with RTHK to organize anti-drug program Fight Drugs Together 2010. There will be an anti-drug radio drama series, anti-drug talks, a training camp and a theatrical version of an anti-drug pop-song writing competition.

Other projects include an anti-drug web portal, computer games and comics. The Beat Drugs Fund will sponsor anti-drug activities for students.

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