UNODC Laboratory Chief: supply reduction, capacity building and multilateral action key to address opioid crisis

March 08, 2018 Drugs and Crime No Comments

UNODC Laboratory Chief: supply reduction, capacity building and multilateral action key to address opioid crisis

Drug abuse and addiction continue to be a public health, developmental and security challenge in both industrialized and developing countries. Among growing concerns is the opioid crisis as recent years have seen a sharp rise in related overdose deaths, mainly in North America and, to a certain extent, in Europe. "Efforts must focus on early warning systems, prevention by risk communication, legislative responses, capacity building and supply reduction," Chief of the UNODC Laboratory and Scientific Section said.

Published March 07, 2018 at 03:23PM
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