To combat the production and trafficking of recreational drugs.

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

Competencies required to address drug abuse

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.

(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.

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.

(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.

Given that the scourge of drugs is an international phenomenon, we have worked to protect young people from the dangers of drugs.

Convinced that the topic of drug abuse prevention and the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts must receive more attention in international cooperation over the coming years,

(a) Partnership in practice best practice approaches to comprehensive strategies for preventing and reducing drug abuse

Recognizing that developing human resources is an important element in countering the devastating impact of drug abuse,

Noting with concern that drug abuse affects the health and well being of millions of people, in particular children, adolescents and young people,

In Eastern Europe, drug abuse levels are gradually reaching those of Western Europe.

In the Russian Federation and Belarus, UNODC completed a drug abuse situation analysis and mapping of existing services in the region.

The Global Assessment Programme on Drug Abuse was further implemented to assist countries in developing their drug information systems.

In support of this, the Office will encourage the adoption of methodologically sound and comparable indicators of drug abuse.

(f) Drug abuse and crime prevention, treatment and rehabilitation activities mainstreamed in the work of international and regional partners

The European Union was alarmed at the drastic rise in the use of drugs and at the incidence of HIV AIDS among drug users.

After leaving public office in 1989, Shultz became the first prominent Republican to call for the legalization of recreational drugs.