Credit counseling for drug addicts

On May 6th, the Drug Rehabilitation Center No. 2 of Tay Ninh province, in coordination with the Thạnh Hóa branch of the Social Policy Bank, organized a consultation on credit policies for drug addicts undergoing rehabilitation according to the new regulations.

The No. 2 Drug Rehabilitation Center in Tay Ninh province organized a consultation on credit policies for drug addicts in accordance with the new regulations.

At the conference, trainees undergoing rehabilitation and those preparing to complete their mandatory rehabilitation period were briefed in detail by representatives of the Thạnh Hóa Social Policy Bank on Decision No. 08/2026/QD-TTg dated March 3, 2026, of the Prime Minister . This is the first legal document that comprehensively regulates credit policies for this group of people.

According to the Decision, individuals who have completed drug rehabilitation can borrow up to 4 million VND per month for vocational training; and up to 200 million VND per person for production and business activities. Businesses employing individuals who have completed drug rehabilitation can borrow up to 2 billion VND per establishment, but not exceeding 200 million VND per employee; the loan term can be up to 10 years.

Decision No. 08/2026/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister on credit for people after drug rehabilitation.

Here, representatives from the Thạnh Hóa Social Policy Bank answered questions and provided detailed guidance. Specifically, individuals who have completed drug rehabilitation can borrow capital from the bank to participate in basic-level vocational training, courses lasting less than 3 months, or to support production, business activities, and job creation. The decision also clearly stipulates the loan conditions, lending methods, purpose of capital use, loan amount, and preferential interest rates equivalent to the interest rates applied to poor households according to current regulations.

This is a humane program of the Party and the State, demonstrating deep concern for those who have made mistakes, helping them overcome feelings of shame and providing them with a solid foundation to rebuild their lives.

Huynh Phong - Hong Hanh

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