Amphetamine-type stimulants : a report from the WHO Meeting on Amphetamines, MDMA and other Psychostimulants, Geneva, 12-15 November 1996

Overview

This report summarizes both: the findings of a WHO meeting on Amphetamines, MDMA and other psychostimulants held in Geneva, Switzerland from 12 to 15 November 1996, and background papers prepared for that meeting and subsequently revised. This report presents key issues relating to ATS: epidemiology and social context, pharmacology and toxicology, health effects and social consequences, treatment approaches, prevention approachse and policy responses. It concludes with receommendations regarding WHO providing assistance in the development of strategic responses to ATS use.