Legislation and policy reform to combat drug addiction

Abdulaziz Alamri; Ahmad Bawazeer; Tariq Almotiri; Sattam Alharbi; Delyal Alshammari; Bader Alnasser; Hani Alswayeh

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS10.15082

Legislation and policy reform to combat drug addiction

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS10.15082

Authors

Abdulaziz Alamri KSA, KAMC-Riyadh
Ahmad Bawazeer KSA, KAMC-Riyadh
Tariq Almotiri KSA, KAMC-Riyadh
Sattam Alharbi KSA, KAMC-Riyadh
Delyal Alshammari KSA, KAMC-Riyadh
Bader Alnasser KSA, KAMC-Riyadh
Hani Alswayeh KSA, KAMC-Riyadh

Keywords:

drug addiction, legislation and policy, negative impacts of drug

Abstract

Drug addiction is a major public health crisis that affects individuals, families, and communities around the world. The negative impacts of drug abuse are far-reaching, including increased rates of crime, health problems, economic hardship, and social discord. Addressing the drug addiction epidemic requires a multi-faceted approach that combines prevention, treatment, and policy interventions. One key component of an effective strategy to combat drug addiction is legislation and policy reform. Lawmakers and policymakers play a crucial role in shaping the legal and regulatory environments that influence patterns of drug use and access to addiction treatment. This study examines how legislation and policy can be leveraged to reduce drug addiction and its associated harms.

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Published

21-04-2022

How to Cite

Alamri, A., Bawazeer, A., Almotiri, T., Alharbi, S., Alshammari, D., Alnasser, B., & Alswayeh, H. (2022). Legislation and policy reform to combat drug addiction. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S10), 1736–1742. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS10.15082

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Vol. 6 No. S10 (2022)

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