The government is developing a five-year national policy of illicit drugs with input from the community and the Pacific Islands Forum, a draft of which is likely to be released next month.
Superindendent Ashley Fua said there's support for moving from a reactive stance to putting more resources into prevention and rehabilitation.
He said the police would still maintain a zero tolerance on drug dealing, but there are better pathways for addicts.
"What's coming out of discussions is options to explore a diversion programme for users," he said.
