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West Africa's drug trade: reasons for concern and hope
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| Journal | Addiction |
|---|---|
| Date | E-pub ahead of print - 25 Jun 2013 |
| Date | Published (current) - Nov 2013 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Volume | 108 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1871-1872 |
| Early online date | 25/06/13 |
| Original language | English |
Abstract
West Africa has recently emerged as a major focus for international drug policy, mainly in response to large-scale cocaine seizures in West Africa, from where drugs are transhipped to European and American consumer markets [1]. International policy responses have concentrated on strengthening the criminal justice system, particularly the interdiction of drugs at West African air- and seaports. However, limited data exist regarding the rates of local drug use in West Africa, and public health initiatives related to treatment have been sidelined.
- West Africa, drug trade
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