TACKLING DRUG MISUSE: A SUMMARY OF THE GOVERNMENT'S STRATEGY -
01 January 1991
TACKLING DRUG MISUSE: A SUMMARY OF THE GOVERNMENT'S STRATEGY -
2ND ED
refdoc July=1991
BOOKS/PAMPHLETS User Ref = P59558
Home Office
London: HO, Mar 1986 39pp, ill, graphs RP59558A
Looks at the extent of the problem of drug misuse in the
United Kingdom and outlines the Government's strategy which
includes the international cooperation to reduce supplies from
abroad, the enforcement of legislation, domestic controls and
deterrence, programmes of prevention and treatment and
rehabilitation. Notes are given on departmental responsibilities
and on the principal legislation. Summaries of conclusions and
recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs in
its reports on prevention, and treatment and rehabilitation are
included. Contact points and a list of centrally funded projects
are also included.
drug addict, opoid, stimulant, tranquilliser, sedative,
hypnotic, hallucinogen, heroin, LSD, offence, HM Customs and
Excise, smuggling, police, Drug Trafficking Offences Bill ,
drug trafficker, education, health, training, research, funding,
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1985
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