The world drug situation is stable in demand and supply. Need more effective responses. Thailand’s drug problem is rather stable. Synthetic drugs remain a concern. “Safe Communities for Families Reunion” acknowledged that the state alone cannot fight against drugs. Appealing to the public for involvement. Drugs and other related crimes are associated with poverty; we …
From Plenary Sessions
CND Plenary Day 3 – Portugal
Fully subscribes to EU statement. Portugal is firmly committed to shared responsibility, and to the goals and targets in the Political Declaration. Portuguese policy of drugs follows a multi-disciplinary and balanced approach within a framework of decriminalization of drug possession. Decriminalization is only one element of our comprehensive approach. For the first time, the number …
CND Plenary Day 3 – European Union
Increasing trend of illicit substance use, and combination use. NPS. Blood-borne diseases. In response to these challenges, the EU is using an integrated, multi-disciplinary, evidence-based approach. Promote the use of best practices. Develop quality standards. The EU drug strategy also is committed to effective risk and harm reduction measures. The strategy identifies the need to …
CND Plenary Day 3 – Sub items b) and c) Supply Reduction
Chief of the Sustainable Livelihood Units Support for South-South cooperation. UNODC places strong confidence in farming communities. Alternative development is by nature an activity undertaken in difficult situations. Stakeholders are marginalized, poor, and void of broad development support. UNODC is committed to working in Afghanistan. Alternative development must be a pillar in drug control strategies. …
CND Plenary Day 3 – Item 9. Chair of Drug Prevention and Health Branch
This year, of the 13 resolutions that have been proposed, 8 were about health. This shows us that we are now putting health at the centre stage of the drug control system. This is also an issue of saving money. The cost of one untreated drug dependent person is 833,00 pounds, according to a UK …
CND Plenary Day 3 – Scheduling of Dronabinol, methodrone and Ketamine
Scheduling of Dronabinol, methodrone and Ketamine INCB has provided a report on APAAN and suggested it should be included on table 1 of the schedule of the 1988 convention. The commission needs to decide whether it will do this or take other action. Mephedrone is up for scheduling also to support member states to take …