01058nam a2200145Ia 4500 20260716043004.0 02.04.02 P7713 Pollard, Duke Problems of drug abuse in Commonwealth Caribbean countries CARICOM Secretariat GEORGETOWNGY 1987 28 p. Briefly 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. 3/7/00 M2LMGR M P7713 38287 38287