Countries need to think about the importance of developing early warning and intervention screenings when driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. In Chile, we are focussing on school level education and byb taking a holistic approach. We are also developing greater levels of resources.
From Panel Discussions/Roundtables
CND day 1 – Round table on health and safety: Sudan’s experience
We would like to explain our experience in Sudan. In our country, drug and alcohol abuse, especially when driving, is a criminal offence. It is not just drivers who are offenders, sportsmen also take drugs. Sometimes, drug taking can even result in death. These substances can also be found in certain drinks and result in …
CND day 1 Round table on public health and safety issues: Kenya
What we need is a robust response to the underdevelopment issue that is common is Africa. In Africa, the most common drug that is abused is Cannabis however Heroin is a developing issue. The African Union is promoting capacity building and specifically we need further evidence and research which we can then use in developing …
CND day 1 Round table on public health and safety issues: Argentina
We need to look at why are so many people (especially young people) taking drugs and alcohol? We need to look at our own ability to impose our laws and why their are these patterns of behaviour. One of the things we need to consider is about how to raise awareness and how we can …
CND day 1 – Round table on health and safety: UNODC Secretariat statement
This issue is really about youth at risk. Young people’s attitudes are changing fast over the world. These involve young people in both low and high income countries. When we see dangerous driving, I always think about what there is behind, and 4 elements affect young people’s behaviours: 1- Extreme behaviours 2- Impairment of interpersonal …
CND day 1 – Round table on public health and safety: the USA and data collection and analysis
The USA has supported and asked for the department of transportation to begin a study. It is an accurate national sample, done through volunteers and provides much information on drugged driving. The other question, about the level of prescribed drugs allowed, this will require a lot of work. Public and education and awareness campaigns would …