Drug demand reduction: global evidence for local actions
Introduction
This policy briefing considers the development of evidence-based drug demand reduction interventions. Following a definition of key terms used in the evidence-based drug demand reduction arena, the briefing then presents the main challenges involved in transferring scientific knowledge into practical applications, with a particular emphasis on 'best practice'.
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Table of contents
- Key issues at a glance
- Definitions
- Understanding best practice
- Guidelines and standards: popular instruments to promote best practice
- Accessing and using scientific evidence
- Learning from each other — minimum quality standards for Europe
- Implementing evidence through guidelines, standards and other tools
- Next steps: identifying gaps and considering new issues
- Conclusions and policy considerations
- Key sources
- Web information