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IHR embarked on drug abuse research in 1975. The early studies began to
attract the interests of international agencies and received supports from
international funding in 1977. The research programme had since then expanded
rapidly. Recognizing the need for long continuation and also the necessity
to broaden the scope, the Drug Dependence Research Center was created in
1981 as a division in the IHR to carry on the execution and collaboration
of drug abuse research. Almost simultaneously with the establishment of
the Division, the WHO had recognized the merit of the Division's output
and designated the Center as the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research
and Training in Drug Dependence in 1981. |
Objectives
1. - to execute research and develop new
knowledge and technology related to drug abuse.
2. - to distribute information and research
findings to government and private agencies responsible for planning and
implementation of the drug abuse intervention programmes.
3. - to distribute correct and appropriate
knowlodge on drug abuse problems and intervention strategy to the public.
4. - to develop manpower resources for
drug abuse intervention.
5. - to collaborate with the WHO.
other international agencies and related working bodies in drug abuse research
and intervention. |
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