A new public service has been created to study and make policies in this field to treat consumption. The new strategy sets itself measurable goals in reducing drug use and improving public health. Our goals will be based on empirical evidence. Early consumption will be targeted and early detection is key. With treatment, we want …
Chile
CND day 3 – Plenary, Availability of controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes : Chile
We welcome this subject. For 10 years we have worked on pain relief programmes with opiates. However, we need a lot more work done on a global level and are concerned with the figures in the INCB report about the lack of support in poorer countries.
Committee of the whole – Efficient measures to improve participation of civil society in the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Uruguay: We would like the CND to pay active attention to the participation of civil society organisations, such as NGO’s, trade unions and so on… In the previous paragraph we think “religious organisations” should be added to the list of civil society organisations. The following should also be addedas well as “access to internationally controlled …
CND day 1 Round table on public health and safety issues: Chile
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.