Drug Abuse Is A Major Concern In The Coastal Region, With The Vice Being Blamed For Undermining Productivity And Causing Absenteeism In Both Schools And At The Work Place. According To Nacada Board Chair, Prof. Mabel Imbuga The Authority Is Aiming At Commissioning The In-Patient Wing At The Miritini Rehabilitation Centre To Cater For The Growing Needs Of Persons With Substance Abuse Disorders In The Coast Region.