- To keep under review the situation in the Islands with respect to the abuse of drugs.
- To conduct research into, and develop and maintain a database of information on drug abuse in the Islands.
- To formulate and develop drug prevention and rehabilitation policies and programmes.
- To advise the Minister on drug prevention and rehabilitation policies and programmes; the licensing and operation of treatment and rehabilitation centres; drug supply control measures; and law reform relating to the misuse of drugs.
- To educate the public, particularly the young, on the dangers of drug abuse, and to initiate, sponsor and support conferences, seminars, and meetings related to drug abuse.
- To promote and support training in the field of Drug Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation.
- To promote and encourage the establishment of a system to coordinate the treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers and the care of persons associated with drug abusers.
- To establish and operate treatment centres.