HIV Prevalence among Drug Users 2007 in Cambodia. Phalkun M (2008)
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2007 World Drug Report. UNODC (2007)
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Pakistan Drug Abuse Control Master Plan 2010-14. Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Narcotics Control (2010)
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The Master Plan for Drug Abuse Control 2010-2014 has been prepared by the Ministry of Narcotics Control and the Anti Narcotics Force, based on a consultative process through the Steering Committee led by the Anti Narcotics Force. Objectives have been defined and achievable targets set with emphasis on both supply and demand reduction activities. Lessons learnt from the implementation of the last Master Plan have been addressed. The Master Plan takes into account the impact of the worsening drug situation in Afghanistan during 2006 and 2007 resulting in an unprecedented increase in poppy cultivation. Download this publication |
Methadone Maintenance Treatment Intervention Toolkit. UNODC, Regional Office for South Asia (2012)
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In South Asia, opioid use and in particular heroin use is on the increase. The diffusion of injecting drug use is causing concern in the region (UNODC and MSJE, 2004). Heroin and other opioid dependence cause significant morbidity and mortality; it is a chronic and enduring condition that often requires long-term treatment and care. An adequate access to a range of treatment options should be offered to respond to the varying needs of people with heroin/opioid dependence. Download this publication |
Opioid Substitution Treatment (Buprenorphine) Intervention Toolkit. UNODC, Regional Office for South Asia (2012)
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The project “Prevention of transmission of HIV among drug users in SAARC countries” (Project RAS/H13) is executed by UNODC as part of a joint UN initiative between UNODC, UNAIDS and WHO in South Asia. The overall goal of this project is to reduce the spread of HIV among drug using populations in SAARC countries. In doing so, the project assists governments and communities to scale-up comprehensive prevention and care programs for drug users, especially injecting drug users (IDUs), and their regular sex partners. Download this publication |
The Chinese Government's Response to Drug Use and HIV/AIDS: A Review of Policies and Programs. Li J, Ha TH, Zhang C, et al (2010)
 | Illicit drug use has become popular in China. Acknowledging the challenge of illicit drug use, China has adopted several new policies on the management of illicit drug use in recent years. This study reviews the current policies on drug use and assesses the harm reduction interventions among drug users in China. The review documents that the new policies on drug use provide a variety of choices of detoxification treatment for drug users. The methadone maintenance treatment and needle exchange programs have been adopted as harm reduction models in China. Most of the reviewed harm reduction programs have been successfully implemented and yielded positive effects in reducing drug related risk behaviors among drug users. Although there remain barriers to the effective implementation of policies on drug use and harm reduction programs, Chinese government has shown their commitment to support the expansion of harm reduction interventions for drug users throughout the country. Download this publication |
A Preview of Law and Policy in South and South East Asia: Drugs, Treatment and Harm Reduction. The Lawyers Collective HIV/AIDS Unit (2010)
 | Unsafe injecting practices among people using drugs is a primary driver of HIV in many parts of Asia. As the fastest and most efficient route of transmission, injecting drug use with unsterile equipment is considered ‘explosive’ to the rapid spread of HIV. This impending threat is significant for a number of countries in South and South East Asia that report highest incidence of HIV infections among injecting drug users(IDUs). Download this publication |
Drug Use in Afghanistan: 2009 Survey- Executive Summary. UNODC (2009)
 | The human face of Afghanistan’s drug problem is not only seen on the streets of Moscow, London or Paris, it is in the eyes of its own citizens, dependent on a daily dose of opium, heroin, cannabis, painkillers and tranquilizers. Download this publication |
Drug Use Survey 2010 Assessment of Drug Use Levels and Associated High Risk Behaviors amongst the Prison Population of Sarpoza Prison, Kandahar, Afghanistan. UNODC (2010)
 | This evaluation aims to assess the levels of drug use and associated high-risk behaviours in the prison population of Sarpoza Prison, Kandahar, in order to inform the subsequent planning and provision of prison-based and community-based (prison aftercare) treatment and harm reduction service delivery. Download this publication |
Drug Use and Harm Reduction in Afghanistan . Todd CS, Safi N and Strathdee, SA (2005)
| Opium has been cultivated in Afghanistan since 1100 A.D., although production has steadily increased since 1979. Currently, Afghanistan produces three-quarters of the global opium supply, with injection drug use and HIV currently following the opium trade route through Central Asia. Although systematic studies are lacking, heroin use appears to be on the rise in Afghanistan. The purpose of this paper is to briefly provide historical background and current statistics for drug production and use in Afghanistan, to discuss the new government's policies towards problem drug use and available rehabilitation programs, and to assess Afghan harm reduction needs with consideration of regional trends. Download this publication |
