Competencies required to address drug abuse

The Global Assessment Programme completed modules on Focus Assessment Studies a Qualitative Approach to Data Collection (United Nations publication, Sales No.

Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

Concerns were expressed about the increasing link between drug abuse, HIV AIDS and risky behaviour, as well as injecting drug abuse.

In addition, UNODC promoted the prevention of drug abuse and HIV transmission and developed specific regional initiatives on drug abuse and HIV AIDS.

In Afghanistan, demand reduction results included new research, local surveys and studies on the extent and patterns of local drug abuse and training of Afghan officials on drug abuse prevention and problem drug use.

Drug abuse trends in the region indicate that cocaine, coca paste and crack cocaine abuse is increasing.

The weighted analysis on drug abuse trends (WADAT) and the demand reduction index (DEREX) were used to report on recent trends and to monitor progress in relation to the goals established at the special session of the General Assembly in 1998 on the world drug problem.

Third biennial report of the Executive Director

The Commission considered the first and second biennial reports, respectively, at its forty fourth and forty sixth sessions.

(d) Sustainable national drug abuse monitoring systems created or strengthened

Intervention focusing on drug abuse prevention

Corticosteroids have been used as drug treatment for some time.

The trend in the abuse of illicit drugs presents a diverse picture depending on the substance and the region.

Thematic debate on drug abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation

In the field of prevention, the Global Youth Network against Drug Abuse was maintained and enlarged.

Expanding the capacity of communities to provide information, treatment, health care and social services to people living with HIV AIDS and other blood borne diseases in the context of drug abuse and strengthening monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems

Deeply concerned at the dangers of drug abuse, its effects on the freedom and development of youth, who are the most precious asset of the world, and the negative health and social consequences of drug abuse,

In Africa and the Middle East, while information on drug abuse is scarce, regional expertise confirms an increase in the abuse of cannabis and some evidence of increase in the abuse of heroin and ATS.

Addressing drug use through criminalization and rehabilitation centers does nothing to curb demand, however, and usage rates have failed to decline.

3. Thematic debate on drug abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation

The trend in the abuse of illicit drugs presents a diverse picture depending on the substance and the region.

The Global Youth Network against Drug Abuse project now links approximately 300 youth groups and community based organizations working on the prevention of substance abuse among young people.

International cooperation to counter the world drug problem

The political root causes of the drug problem must be tackled

Draft resolution I International cooperation against the world drug problem

The Global Assessment Programme on Drug Abuse has contributed to the further improvement of drug abuse information systems in a number of countries.

In order to successfully address drug demand, more should be done in the areas of drug abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.

Preventing HIV AIDS and other blood borne diseases in the context of drug abuse prevention

Increases, stabilization and decreases in patterns of drug abuse have been reported in various regions.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, drug abuse is on the rise, especially among youth.

UNODC will focus on efforts to foster regional and international networking of experts on drug abuse prevention and treatment and will continue to assist Member States in the development of their own, internal capacity to monitor patterns and trends in drug abuse and respond rapidly and appropriately.

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(b) Preventing HIV AIDS and other blood borne diseases in the context of drug abuse prevention.

Preventing HIV AIDS and other blood borne diseases in the context of drug abuse prevention

Increases, stabilization and decreases in patterns of drug abuse have been reported in various regions.

(b) Preventing HIV AIDS and other blood borne diseases in the context of drug abuse prevention.

(For a detailed report of drug abuse trends, see document E CN.7 2005 3.

In Albania, the drug interdiction and seizure capacity of law enforcement agencies was upgraded, inter agency cooperation enhanced and awareness on the dangers of drug abuse raised.

To redouble our efforts to implement our commitment to counter the world drug problem.

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