2013 National Drug Control Strategy | The White House →
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released the Obama Administration’s 2013 National Drug Control Strategy
Prevention Update: Search Result
Tobacco use in 3 billion individuals from 16 countries: an analysis of nationally representative cross-sectional household surveys : The Lancet →
This large global representative study found that although use is falling in some richer areas, tobacco companies continue to sell more products in developing countries and other mass markets and to target young people and women.
The Wisdom of Prevention | the new economics foundation →
This interesting and wide ranging document examines the broader concept of 'prevention' in terms of long-term planning, upstream investment and early action to prevent harm and to avoid costly and unsustainable consequences for people, the planet and the economy.
Worldwide application of prevention science in adolescent health : The Lancet →
This article describes the principles of prevention science, gives examples of successful and cost-effective interventions, considers the scaling up of successful programmes, and concludes with wide ranging and specific recommendations.
The Impact of Tobacco Control Policies on Disparities in Children’s Secondhand Smoke Exposure: A Comparison of Methods →
This research examines the impact of taxation and legislation on children's exposure to second hand smoking, and different research methodologies on the subject
The National Drug Control Strategy 2012 (USA) →
Obama Administration 2012 National Drug Control Strategy: full document
(see also 'Fact Sheet')
Fact Sheet: US National Drug Policy 2012 →
This 'Fact Sheet' provides concise coverage of key principles behind the Obama Administration's 2012 National Drug Control Strategy, a brief history of recent developments, plus many further links.
How well do international drug conventions protect public health? : The Lancet →
Free access to full article in 'The Lancet' which questions the effectiveness of international drug conventions.
Chewing over Khat prohibition The globalisation of control and regulation of an ancient stimulant →
Following the Netherlands' classification of khat as a List II drug in January 2012, this interesting article reviews the broader global context.
Popular intoxicants: what lessons can be learned from the last 40 years of alcohol and cannabis regulation? →
Paper discussing relative physical, psychological and social harms of cannabis and alcohol in UK. Professor Nutt argues the case for a coherent, evidence-based drugs policy.