The authority was established under the NACADA Act, 2012 and among its key functions is: provision of public education on alcohol and drug abuse; facilitation of rehabilitation facilities, programmes and standards for persons suffering from substance use disorder among others.The authority was established under the NACADA Act, 2012 and among its key functions is: provision of public education on alcohol and drug abuse; facilitation of rehabilitation facilities, programmes and standards for persons suffering from substance use disorder among others.