INCB Annual Report 2012

Launched on 5 March 2013

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Based on its activities, INCB publishes an annual report that is submitted to ECOSOC through the Commission on Narcotic Drugs.  The report provides a comprehensive overview of the drug control situation in various parts of the world.  As an impartial body, INCB tries to identify and predict dangerous trends and suggests necessary measures to be taken.  In its Annual Report, the Board makes recommendations to Governments and international organizations for improving the global drug control situation.

Message from the President

Shared Responsibility - Key to Effective Drug Control INCB calls for renewal of the spirit of shared responsibility in preventing the suffering caused by drug abuse, drug trafficking and illicit drug production, and inadequate access to medicines.

New Psychoactive substances Unprecedent proliferation and abuse of new psychoactive substances poses a grave risk to public health.

Abuse of Prescription drugs Abuse of prescription drugs poses a serious health and social threat in many countries; major efforts required to guarantee the availability and rational use of controlled medicines.

Regional Highlights

Thematic Chapter 2012 on Shared Responsibility - Key to Effective Drug Control

Precursors Annual Report 2012

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Based on its activities, INCB publishes an annual report that is submitted to ECOSOC through the Commission on Narcotic Drugs.  The report provides a comprehensive overview of the drug control situation in various parts of the world.  As an impartial body, INCB tries to identify and predict dangerous trends and suggests necessary measures to be taken.  In its Annual Report, the Board makes recommendations to Governments and international organizations for improving the global drug control situation.