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[Alcohol and drug problems in the Third World].

T Mork

    Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
    |June 10, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Substance abuse, including alcohol, narcotics, and psychotropic drugs, is rising in developing nations, causing significant social and health issues. Illicit drug trade fuels crime, corruption, and instability, necessitating global intervention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Sociology
    • Criminology

    Context:

    • Developing countries face escalating challenges with substance abuse.
    • Increased production and consumption of alcohol impact diverse population segments.
    • Rising illicit drug trade contributes to crime, corruption, and political instability.

    Purpose:

    • To review recent developments in substance abuse in developing countries.
    • To highlight the social and health consequences of increased alcohol and drug use.
    • To summarize United Nations system activities addressing alcohol and drug abuse.

    Summary:

    • Significant rise in alcohol production, sales, and abuse, leading to severe social and health problems.
    • Substantial increase in narcotic drug and psychotropic substance abuse, linked to crime, corruption, and destabilization.
    • Overview of UN-system initiatives to combat alcohol and drug abuse worldwide.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the urgent need for public health interventions and policy changes in developing nations.
    • Underscores the link between illicit drug trafficking and broader societal issues like terrorism and economic instability.
    • Provides a consolidated view of international efforts to mitigate substance abuse challenges.

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