%0 Report
%9 Government Publication
%A Ireland. Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation,
%B 
%C Dublin
%D 2001
%F ndc:5187
%I Stationery Office
%K AOD prevention, AODD treatment, demand reduction policy, Drugs Policy, government policy, Ireland
%T Building on Experience: National Drugs Strategy 2001 - 2008.
%U http://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/5187/
%X The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has responsibility for co-ordinating the implementation of the National Drugs Strategy 2001 - 2008.  The Strategy, which was launched in May 2001, was the result of a request by the Cabinet Committee on Social Inclusion for a review of the national drug strategy.      This review was conducted in order to identify gaps and deficiencies in the drug strategy and to develop a revised and updated approach to the drugs issue in Ireland.  Ireland's current approach to the drug problem has developed around four key headings or pillars: supply reduction, prevention, treatment and research.  This approach has involved key agencies in the state, voluntary and community sector. The overall strategic objective for the National Drugs Strategy 2001 - 2008 is to significantly reduce the harm caused to individuals and society by the misuse of drugs through a concerted focus on supply reduction, prevention, treatment and research.
%Z Includes bibliographical references.