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PENAL ASPECTS OF DRUG ABUSE

NCJ Number
14547
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1974
Length
264 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF A DRAFT RESOLUTION CONTAINING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE MEMBER STATES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AND UNIFORM LEGAL POLICY ON THE MANAGEMENT OF DRUG DEPENDENCE AND DRUG ABUSE.
Abstract
THE TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION IS INCLUDED TOGETHER WITH COMMENTS ON THE VARIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS. THE DRUG SITUATION IN THE 15 MEMBER STATES OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE IS ALSO REVIEWED BY COUNTRY. THE DRUG LEGISLATION IN EACH OF THESE NATIONS IS ALSO SURVEYED. SELECTED STATISTICAL DATA ON DRUG USE AND DRUG ABUSE IN THE MEMBER STATES APPEARS IN THE APPENDIX. LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS RELATING TO DRUG MISUSE AND A SURVEY OF SANCTIONS IN THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBER STATES ARE ALSO INCLUDED.