International Standards on Drug Use Prevention - Second Updated Edition

Publications - Released in 2019

In the context of this renewed emphasis on the health and wellbeing of people, UNODC and WHO are pleased to join forces and present this updated second edition. As in the case of the first edition, the Standards summarize the currently available scientific evidence on the basis of overview of recent systematic reviews, and describe interventions and policies that have been found to improve drug use prevention outcomes. In addition, the Standards identify the major components and features of an effective national prevention system.

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Organizations

  • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • World Health Organization (WHO)