Pictorial Analysis of Drug Situation Grenada 2001 - Government of ...
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A <strong>Pictorial</strong> <strong>Analysis</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Extent , Patterns and Trends <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Drug</strong> <strong>Situation</strong> in <strong>Grenada</strong> <strong>2001</strong> to 2010<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
A<br />
<strong>Pictorial</strong> <strong>Analysis</strong> Of The Extent, Patterns And Trends Of The <strong>Drug</strong> <strong>Situation</strong> In <strong>Grenada</strong>, <strong>2001</strong><br />
To 2009’, presents an analysis <strong>of</strong> drug-situation, illustrated through the use <strong>of</strong> charts. The data<br />
used was obtained from <strong>Government</strong> records and various research studies. The analysis provides<br />
'snapshots' <strong>of</strong> various aspects <strong>of</strong> the drug phenomenon, in a manner that is easy to interpret and to<br />
conduct further analysis. It examines the drug situation in the following areas:<br />
i. Arrests<br />
ii.<br />
iii.<br />
iv.<br />
Court Cases and Convictions<br />
Incarcerations<br />
Admissions To Treatment Centres<br />
v. <strong>Drug</strong> Seizures<br />
vi.<br />
<strong>Drug</strong> Prevalence<br />
vii. The Link Between <strong>Drug</strong> Use and HIV/AIDS Among Young People In <strong>Grenada</strong>, 2003<br />
viii. Socio-Economic Influences Of Substance Abuse And Incarcerations In <strong>Grenada</strong>, 2006 to 2008<br />
ix.<br />
Alcohol and Tobacco Products: Quantities and Prices<br />
x. A Sociological <strong>Analysis</strong> <strong>of</strong> Alcohol and Marijuana Use and Abuse among Young People in<br />
<strong>Grenada</strong>, 2006<br />
The data was compiled by the <strong>Drug</strong> Control Secretariat through the <strong>Grenada</strong> <strong>Drug</strong> Information Network<br />
(GRENDIN). GRENDIN is the mechanism through which <strong>Grenada</strong> collects, analyzes, and disseminates<br />
information on drugs, and related information, for the purpose <strong>of</strong> monitoring trends, developing policy,<br />
and implementing appropriate programmes and responses.<br />
The objectives <strong>of</strong> GRENDIN are: To provide accurate, relevant and timely statistical data on the nature<br />
and extent <strong>of</strong> the drug situation in <strong>Grenada</strong>; To increase coordination, dialogue, and cooperation among<br />
the institutions which work in the area <strong>of</strong> drug control, through the exchange <strong>of</strong> drug-related statistical<br />
information, and, To inform policy makers and the general public on drug trends and related matters.<br />
GRENDIN was established on 11 December 2002, and endorsed by Cabinet 22 December 2002.<br />
The <strong>Drug</strong> Control Secretariat is the National Observatory on <strong>Drug</strong>s in <strong>Grenada</strong>. It performs the<br />
administrative functions <strong>of</strong> GRENDIN.<br />
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