Drug Abuse in the Global Village

Drug Abuse in Western Europe

                      MEASURES TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO DRUG CONTROL

AUSTRIA
No information reported.

BELGIUM
Recently enacted laws and regulations:
Laws were enacted in 1990 to extend the possibilities for confiscation of assets and to make money-laundering a crime.

Licensing system for manufacture, trade and distribution:
There is a government-controlled licensing system for both narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Several narcotic drugs were reported being manufactured throughout 1991. For details of substances produced, see "Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances under international control".

Control system:
(i) Prescription requirement: There is a prescription requirement for supply or dispensation of preparations containing narcotic drugs. Prior to 1991, it was reported that the prescription requirement for psychotropic substances only included substances listed in Schedule II of the 1971 Convention.
(ii) Warnings on packages: The law requires warnings on packages or accompanying leaflet information to safeguard the users of preparations containing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
(iii) Control of non-treaty substances, if any: None reported.
(iv) Other administrative measures: In 1989 and 1990, it was reported that a coordinating mechanism for competent authorities was created for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.

FRANCE
No information reported.

GERMANY
No information reported.

LUXEMBOURG
Recently enacted laws and regulations:
None reported.

Licensing system for manufacture, trade and distribution:
There is a government-controlled licensing system for both narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. No psychotropic substances or narcotic drugs were reported being manufactured in 1991.

Control system:
(i) Prescription requirement: There is a prescription requirement for supply or dispensation of preparations containing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
(ii) Warnings on packages: The law requires warnings on packages or accompanying leaflet information to safeguard the users of preparations containing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
(iii) Control of non-treaty substances, if any: None reported.
(iv) Other administrative measures: None reported.

NETHERLANDS
No information reported.

SAN MARINO
No information reported.

SWITZERLAND