Students will be able to anonymously report drug-related risk situations through the “STOP-DROG” app, launched by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC), the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), and the General Inspectorate of Police (GPI). The platform can be accessed via phone, tablet, or computer and does not require users to create an account or provide personal information, TRIBUNA reports.

The launch of the app is part of a broader program aimed at preventing drug use and supporting students. During the 2025–2026 academic year, approximately 17,400 prevention lessons and activities were organized in general education institutions, involving more than 131,000 students across the country. More than 5,000 of these activities were carried out together with the GPI, while another 421 were conducted in partnership with youth-friendly health services.

“What matters is that every situation is addressed with responsibility, discretion, and care for the child, putting their safety, health, and well-being first. Our approach is focused on protection and support, not punishment. Respect for the child’s dignity, confidentiality, early intervention, and the avoidance of stigmatization will underpin all measures,” said Dan Perciun, Minister of Education and Research.

“Through this platform, the Police are coming even closer to citizens and creating a simple and accessible mechanism through which they can report suspicious situations. We want every report to contribute to a prompt, well-targeted, and effective response from the authorities. At the same time, the app is a tool through which we strengthen safety in our communities,” said Minister of Internal Affairs Daniella Misail-Nichitin.

Meanwhile, the MEC is preparing a single Instruction on the prevention of and intervention in risk situations associated with the use of tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, and drugs in primary, lower-secondary, and upper-secondary educational institutions. The document will establish clear procedures for schools — from prevention and early identification of risk situations to case registration, notification of the authorities, referral to specialized services, and monitoring of the student’s situation.

To implement the new rules, the Republican Centre for Psycho-Pedagogical Assistance and local specialized education authorities will provide schools with methodological support and monitor how the measures are put into practice.

The Ministry emphasizes that preventing drug use cannot be limited solely to responding to cases that have already emerged. School activities will focus on educating students, developing socio-emotional skills, strengthening their ability to resist peer pressure, and encouraging children to seek help when facing difficult situations. Parents will also be involved in these efforts.

The “STOP-DROG” app is part of the actions included in the [Joint Action Plan for Preventing Drug Use and Trafficking Among Students and Young People for 2026–2027], launched by the Ministry of Education and Research in partnership with the Ministry of Internal Affairs.