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

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

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.

Intervention focusing on drug abuse prevention

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.

Corticosteroids have been used as drug treatment for some time.

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

Thematic debate on drug abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation

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

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

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,

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.

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

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

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

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

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

(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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Another result will be less criminal recidivism and ongoing drug abuse by drug abusing offenders committing property and other serious crimes.

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.

Aware that the topic of drug abuse prevention and the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts has been given little attention in international cooperation over the years,

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

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

Encourages Member States to disseminate and share their experience with drug demand reduction programmes that contribute to comprehensive prevention of illicit drug use

In Europe, it introduced a new type of social activity and a form of drug intake which previously had been unknown.

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.

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

Recalling its resolutions 46 2, on strengthening strategies regarding the prevention of HIV AIDS in the context of drug abuse, and 47 2, on prevention of HIV AIDS among drug users,

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,

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.