St. George’s, 14 May 2010: The Grenada Drug Information Network (GRENDIN) is revising the indicators used for gathering and analyzing drug related statistics.

The network currently uses (9) Indicators which comprise the GRENDIN Questionnaire of Indicators.

These Indicators focus on issues such as: Treatment, Mortality Control of Pharmaceutical Products and Controlled Chemicals, Seizures, Arrests, Court Cases, Convictions, Criminal Deportees, Financial Crimes, Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, Other Related Materials and Incarceration.

The process of revision would involve a series of meetings with Institutions which participate in implementation of the national drug control program. 

Implementation on the revised Indicators would commence in January 2011.

The Grenada Drug Information Network (GRENDIN) is the mechanism through which Grenada coordinates the collection and dissemination of drug-related statistical information and other relevant information.

The objectives of GRENDIN are: To provide accurate, relevant and timely statistical data on the nature and extent of the drug situation in Grenada; To increase coordination, dialogue, and cooperation among the institutions which work in the area of drug control, through the exchange of drug-related statistical information; To inform policy makers and the general public on drug trends and related matters.