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CPA at frontline of fight against rising substance use and addiction

ཟླ་༡༢ 31, 2025 3 mins read
CPA at frontline of fight against rising substance use and addiction

For more than 15 years, the Chithuen Phendhey Association (CPA) has played a pivotal role in the country’s efforts to prevent substance use, provide rehabilitation, and help individuals reintegrate into their families and communities.

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