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Basic elements for a national comprehensive plan for drug abuse control in Peru.

R Flores Agreda1

  • 1Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University, Lima.

Bulletin on Narcotics
|January 1, 1987
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Peru faces significant drug abuse challenges, with extensive illicit coca cultivation and millions of youth at risk. A new national plan aims to reduce drug abuse, trafficking, and cultivation through comprehensive strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Criminology
  • Agricultural Science

Background:

  • Peru grapples with extensive illicit coca cultivation, estimated between 150,000-200,000 hectares, far exceeding legitimate needs.
  • In 1985, an estimated 1.3 million children and youth were identified as at risk of drug abuse.
  • Drug abuse control policy in Peru is shaped by historical and current developments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the nature and extent of drug abuse in Peru, including illicit coca cultivation and national responses.
  • To present and evaluate a new national comprehensive plan for drug abuse control.
  • To outline strategies for reducing drug abuse, trafficking, and illicit cultivation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the extent of illicit coca cultivation and drug abuse risk factors.

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  • Review of historical and current Peruvian drug abuse control policies.
  • Summary and analysis of a new national comprehensive plan for drug abuse control.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant discrepancy between land used for illicit coca cultivation and legitimate needs.
    • Identification of 1.3 million at-risk youth in 1985.
    • Development of a comprehensive national plan with defined objectives, strategies, and responsibilities across four sectors.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive, multi-sectoral national plan is crucial for maximum reduction in drug abuse and trafficking.
    • Effective implementation requires nationwide mobilization and integrated efforts in prevention, treatment, control, suppression, and eradication.
    • Promoting alternative agricultural, agro-industrial, and forestial development is key to eradicating illicit cultivation.