WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence: Thirty-eighth Report by World Health Or

Description: WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence by World Health Organization Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This report presents the recommendations of the thirty-eighth WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD). The ECDD is responsible for the assessment of psychoactive substances for possible scheduling under the international drug control conventions. The ECDD reviews the therapeutic usefulness, the liability for abuse and dependence, and the public health and social harm of each substance. The ECDD will advise the Director-General of WHO, to schedule or to amend the scheduling status of a substance. The Director General will, as appropriate, communicate the recommendations to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who will in turn communicate the advice to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. The report summarizes the review of twelve substances and the ECDD recommendations for the scheduling of ten substances. Furthermore, the ECDD discussion and recommendation for pre-reviews of pre-reviews of cannabis and its component substances are included in this report. The report also contains updates from international bodies concerned with controlled substances, as well as summaries of the follow up on the recommendations made at the previous Committee meeting, and on the discussions of prioritization of substances, surveillance systems of new psychoactive substances and terminology. Issues identified for consideration at future Expert Committee meetings are also listed. Author Biography World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the worlds directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends. Details ISBN 9241210141 ISBN-13 9789241210140 Title WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence Author World Health Organization Format Paperback Year 2017 Pages 52 Publisher World Health Organization GE_Item_ID:137375496; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9789241210140

Book Title: WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence

Number of Pages: 52 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Who Expert Committee on Drug Dependence : Thirty-Eighth Report

Publisher: World Industries Health Organization

Publication Year: 2017

Subject: Public Health, Pharmacology, Health Policy

Item Weight: 4.8 Oz

Type: Textbook

Subject Area: Medical

Author: World Health Organization

Item Length: 9.5 in

Series: Public Health Ser.

Item Width: 6.2 in

Format: Trade Paperback