00975nam a2200109Ia 4500080001900000100001800019245006300037260004400100300001000144520069200154583001900846  a02.04.02 P7713  aPollard, Duke  aProblems of drug abuse in Commonwealth Caribbean countries  bCARICOM SecretariataGEORGETOWNGYc1987  a28 p.  aBriefly reviews history of drug abuse and shows how weak economic conditions in the Caribbean foster its growth.  Identifies the drugs that are abused and estimates their availability in the Region.  Discusses the prevalence of the problem and reviews the work of several groups and organizations in the areas of preventive education and public information programmes.  Compares the objectives of the preventive education programmes of Jamaica and the Bahamas with those of the WHO.  Outlines the material, information and training needs for a regional programme on drug abuse abatement and control, and the available national resources.  Makes recommendations for regional drug control.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR