Research

Drug-related research is conducted to give a better portrait of the drug
scene. It is co-ordinated by the ACAN Sub-committee on Research,
which recommends specific areas for research, monitors drug-related
studies and proposes action in the light of research findings. In 1997, four
projects were identified by the Sub-committee for implementation.

The computerised Central Registry of Drug Abuse provides a useful
means of monitoring changes in trends and characteristics of the local
drug abuser population. It provides a database which facilitates the
formulation and planning of effective and realistic anti-drugs policies.
Statistical analyses were published twice during the year.

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