CND day 4 - Plenary statement of Argentina on drug demand reduction

Argentina has developed a comprehensive national strategic work plan in terms of demand reduction:
- We make society aware of prevention programmes in recreational and sports areas, at schools for youths, in line with the specificities of the community.
- We bring up to date prevention programmes for misuse of drugs in rural areas
- We stimulate community interventions in vulnerable areas.
- We develop awareness raising programmes and means of communication, through public health programmes.
- We work with education communities: ‘quiero ser’ programme in many provinces, including students, teachers and parents.
- We try to include young people in these programmes, especially in the sport arena (soccer).
- Labour environment: we promote participation and commitment of businessmen and workers in public and private companies.
- Training and revamping programmes for professionals and academics.

In the demand reduction area, we have involved various ministries to give a comprehensive response to alcohol and drug use. Prevention must be built every day, everywhere.