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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

News Release - Situational Analysis of Drug and Alcohol Issues and Responses in the Pacific 2008-2009


A major new report commissioned by the Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) will be launched on Thursday 18th of March at Parliament House by Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance, Bob McMullan MP. The report has highlighted that whilst illicit drugs are becoming an increasing concern in the Pacific region alcohol is still the main issue.

This report, Situational Analysis of Drug and Alcohol Issues and Responses in the Pacific 2008-09, was commissioned in order to provide detailed country profiles relating to alcohol and other drug issues. In addition, a regional overview has been prepared to highlight where existing regional mechanisms may be, and already have been, employed to address these issues. The report provides a much needed picture of the Pacific Region and the drug and alcohol issues they are experiencing.

The report Situational Analysis of Drug and Alcohol Issues and Responses in the Pacific 2008-09 prepared by the Burnet Institute is based on a review of published and grey literature, key informant interviews and broad consultations on detailed country profiles.

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ANCD research paper 21- Situational analysis of drug and alcohol issues and responses in the Pacific 2008-09 (PDF)

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