(a) The abuse of drugs, particularly intravenous abuse, within prisons.

8. Opiate type drugs were the second most frequently reported drugs of abuse, with 69 countries reporting 1.2 million abusers.

Recognizing the widespread abuse of those drugs, especially among young people, and diversion of those drugs and precursors into illicit channels,

Coordination Group to Combat Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Drugs (Pompidou Group)

Domestically, Algeria had set up a national office to fight drugs and drug abuse, introduced legislation on the use of and trafficking in drugs, and adopted a national plan of action against drug abuse.

When it comes to drugs, there's a very fine line between use and abuse.

In addition, substance use abuse of narcotics and psychotropic drugs is significant among adolescents.

The main drugs of abuse in central Asia are cannabis, opium, heroin and ephedrone.

(e) the establishment of a special prison for crime related to narcotics and drugs abuse.

The problems of crime, violence and abuse of and trafficking in drugs should also be addressed.

55. Australia is the only country in the region that reported abuse of opiate type drugs.

Concerned by the increase in the abuse of illicit drugs among children, including adolescents, and young people,

Another intervention programme addressing drug abuse and HIV is the Belia Benci Dadah Youth Against Drugs campaign.

(c) Violence, crime and the problem of illicit drugs and substance abuse as factors of social disintegration

(c) Violence, crime and the problem of illicit drugs and substance abuse as factors of social disintegration.

(i) Aim at preventing the use of drugs and at reducing the adverse consequences of drug abuse

51. The abuse of and trafficking in amphetamine type stimulants and other synthetic drugs are increasing worldwide.

49. The abuse and illegal trafficking of drugs and narcotics and related crimes are a world problem.

Deeply concerned that the abuse of those drugs and the diversion of those drugs and precursors may spread to the rest of the world in the near future,

In South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific, most countries report increases in abuse of all main drugs with the exception of cocaine, abuse of which is limited.

At the national level, those activities were being conducted by the national commission against the abuse of drugs and alcohol and the agency against drug and alcohol abuse.

Alarmed by the substantial increase in illicit demand for and abuse of some narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances,

The Declaration of Principles to Combat the Abuse of Narcotic Drugs adopted by the ASEAN countries in 1976 served as a framework for cooperation in the fight against drugs.

In some regions, diversions into illicit markets of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances manufactured for legitimate medical purposes is a serious problem, resulting in widespread abuse of those drugs.

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

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

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime focused on the prevention of drug abuse and related HIV AIDS.

On the Arabian peninsula, identified priorities include prevention and reduction of drug abuse, particularly targeting amphetamines and synthetic drugs.

According to local experts, about 1 million people in all five States abuse those drugs on a regular basis.

41. The overall trend in Asia is an increase in the abuse of all drugs but cocaine and hallucinogens.

Socially integrated young people have started experimenting with drugs, and there are indications that experimentation with drugs and initiation into drug abuse is taking place at an earlier age than before.

Bearing in mind that all States are affected by the devastating consequences of drug abuse and trafficking in illicit drugs,

Bearing in mind that all countries are affected by the devastating consequences of drug abuse and illicit trafficking in drugs,

Opiate abuse may mask underlying medical problems such as inflammation and infections because of the analgesic effect of the drugs.

The attention of the Council was drawn to a number of trends in drug abuse and trafficking, and several representatives stressed the problem of growing abuse of synthetic drugs with stimulant properties.

Mr. Lim (Singapore) said that trafficking in and abuse of drugs transcended national boundaries, aided by ever improving transport and communication.

23. Invites Member States to continue to share information on illicit synthetic drugs and other emerging substances of abuse with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Narcotics Control Board

The link between preventing drug abuse and preventing the spread of HIV AIDS is a priority of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs.

To promote healthy lifestyles as an alternative to drug abuse, UNDCP organized an exhibit on the theme quot Sport against drugs quot .

Lebanon challenged the impact of the programmes, and was concerned about the possibility of abuse and diversion of the prescribed narcotic drugs.

5. Programmes to reduce demand for drugs should be part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce demand for all substances of abuse.

Ms. Henouda (Algeria) said that according to recent data the abuse of illicit drugs and other amphetamine type stimulants was growing steadily worldwide.

The CIS member States in central Asia have been emerging as centres for production, processing, trafficking, redistribution and domestic abuse of illicit drugs.

II. Prevention and reduction of drug abuse with a view to the elimination of the illicit demand for narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

Drug abuse continued to increase in many parts of the world, plant based drugs such as heroin, cocaine and cannabis being particularly prevalent.