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CICAD: Inter-American Observatory on Drugs (OID)
Recent Publications
Publication from member states
Drug Trafficking Observatory of Chile - 2020 Annual Report
The
report presents drug trafficking trends in Chile for 2019, their basic
principles and future scenarios. The information presented is provided by
institutions actively involved in the criminal prosecution of illicit drug
trafficking in the country, namely, the Chilean Navy, the Chilean Police, the
Chilean Investigative Police, the National Customs Service and the Institute of
Public Health. This report is
available only in Spanish.
Characterization of Services Available for People Using Heroin, Fentanyl and other Opioids in the Northern Border of Mexico - 2020
The
report presents an analysis of the epidemiological situation of the use of
heroin, fentanyl and other opioids, and characterizes users in Baja California,
Chihuahua and Sonora. It also describes the characteristics of care facilities
offered for people who use these substances, and studies the profile of
professionals and operators that serve in these institutions. This report is
available only in Spanish.
Characterization of use of Heroin and other Opioids in two Cities of the Dominican Republic - Final report - 2019
This
report presents the main results of research on current situation of heroin and
other opioids' illicit use in Santo Domingo and Santiago, Dominican Republic.
This document is only available in Spanish.
Emerging Drug Threats: Opioids in Uruguay - Final Report - 2019
This
report present the main results of the project Emerging Drug Threats:
Opioids in Uruguay. The objective of this study was to identify the
characteristics of the opioid phenomenon in Uruguay. The study is only available
in Spanish.
Annual Report of the Drug Information Network of Trinidad and Tobago - 2019
The Annual Report of the Drug Information Network aims to improve the understanding of the drug situation in Trinidad and Tobago. The report presents an overview of the drug phenomenon in the country, covering drug supply use and demand reduction activities.
National Study on Drug Use and Prevention in Secondary Students 2017, Peru - 2019
The study analyzes the magnitude, characteristics and factors associated with
the use of legal, illegal and medical drugs in secondary school students living
in cities with 30 thousand or more inhabitants, with representativeness at the
national level. This report is available only in Spanish.
Annual Report of the Dominica Alcohol and Drug Information Network, Dominica - 2018
This
report highlights the relevant data gathered through the Dominica Alcohol and
Drug Information network (DADIN) on epidemiological drug research. It includes
demand reduction, supply reduction, treatment and prevention indicators. This report is available only in
English.
High School Survey Report, El Salvador - 2018
Report
on the results of the 2018 survey on psychoactive substance use in high school
students from El Salvador. This report is available only in Spanish.
National Household Drug Prevalence Survey Report, Bahamas - 2018
This analytical report presents findings from the 2018 National Drug Use Prevalence Survey conducted in The Bahamas. The study included persons between the ages of 12 to 65 years old and aimed to determine the extent of drug use, age of first use, perception of the risk of harm from drug use, problematic drug use, opinions on different policy options for the regulation of cannabis and information on related topics. This report is available only in English.
National Study on Drug Prevention and Drug Use in High School Students, Peru - 2017
Report
on the results of a national study on drug prevention and drug use. The study
was conducted using the Inter-American Drug Use Data System (SIDUC) methodology
from CICAD-OAS, with the objective to determine the magnitude and
characteristics of the use of psychoactive substances in high school students.This report is available only in
Spanish.
Annual Report, Guyana - 2017
The Annual Report of the Guyana Drug Information Network (GUYDIN) presents an analysis of the drug situation in Guyana, as well as highlights of the national efforts of the different agencies involved in activities to reduce supply and demand, to try to solve the drug problem in the country. This report is the result of a systematic effort by the National Anti-Narcotics Agency (NANA) of Guyana, with collaboration of the main instances involved, to collect data and information related to drugs. The report shows information on the national drug demand, drug supply, research and international cooperation. This report is available only in English.
Annual Cumulative Report, Guatemala - 2017
The Annual Cumulative Report 2017, created by the National Observatory on Drugs (OND) of the Executive Secretariat of the Commission Against Addictions and Illicit Drug Trafficking (SECCATID), is an Excel publication containing the monthly accumulated statistical information related to drugs in Guatemala. The present report contains the cumulative information of the entire year of 2017. The goal of this report is to provide useful information to the directorates of SECCATID and other institutions working on prevention, treatment, and reduction of demand and supply of psychoactive substances in Guatemala. This publication is only available in Spanish. (Excel File)
Annual Report, Guatemala - 2017
The
Annual Bulletin 2017, created by the National Observatory on Drugs (OND) of the
Executive Secretariat of the Commission Against Addictions and Illicit Drug
Trafficking (SECCATID), contains annual statistical information related to drugs
in Guatemala. The goal of this report is to provide useful information to the
directorates of SECCATID and other institutions working on prevention,
treatment, and reduction of demand and supply of psychoactive substances in
Guatemala. This publication is only available in Spanish.
National Drug Use Prevalence Survey, Jamaica - 2016
This analytical report presents findings from the 2016 National Drug Use Prevalence Survey conducted in Jamaica.
The study aimed to determine the extent of drug use among persons between the ages of 12 to 65 years old in Jamaica
so that drug prevention and treatment as well as other relevant policies and programs can be improved.
This report is available only in English.
High School Survey Report, El Salvador - 2016
Report on the results of the third survey on psychoactive substance use in high school students from El
Salvador, 2016. The study was conducted using the Inter-American Drug Use Data
System (SIDUC) methodology from CICAD-OAS, with the objective to
determine the magnitude and characteristics of the consumption of psychoactive
substances in high school students. This publication is only available in
Spanish.
Drug Report, El Salvador - 2016
Drug use, and its consequences, is a social and health problem that affects, not only El Salvador, but the entire world. This report presents data on drug use in El Salvador for 2015 and was drafted by The Executive Directorate of the National Anti-Drug Commission. The report highlights the expansion and strengthening of drug treatment networks and the trend analysis shows that from 2011 to 2015 there was an increase in the number of treatment cases for the use of psychoactive substances, with an increase in the use of alcohol, tobacco and cannabis.
This
report is only available in Spanish.
Report of the 2016 Rapid Situation Assessment on Drug Use in Guyana
This Rapid Situation Assessment was undertaken to provide a better understanding of the reasons why persons use illegal drugs in Guyana and to make recommendations for policies and programmes in keeping with the mandate of the Ministry of Public Security, Task Force on Narcotics and Illicit Weapons. This study examines the experiences, attitudes, perceptions, patterns, and effects of drug consumption among persons in the 12-49 years age category in Guyana. This report is only
available in English.
Project Report on the Status of the Heroin Problem in the Dominican Republic
This document presents the results of a study conducted in 2013 by CICAD and the National Drug Council of the Dominican Republic to assess the country's heroin problem. This report is only available in Spanish.
Report of the 2016 Guyana Household Drug Survey
This report presents data about the magnitude and
characteristics of licit and illicit drug use in Guyana. It was conducted in the
framework of a regional programme of periodic surveys in collaboration with the
Inter-American Drug Abuse Control
Commission (CICAD) of the Organization of American States (OAS). The specific objectives of the research are: to determine
the prevalence of psychoactive substance use of respondents; at least once in
their lifetime, over the past 12 months, and over the past 30 days; to determine
the prevalence of psychoactive substance use on the basis of socio-demographic
characteristics: gender, age, occupation, schooling, socioeconomic level and
place of residence; and to detect patterns of use of the various substances. This
report is only available in English.
The National Research Agenda to Combat Drugs 2016-2021 in Peru
The Peruvian Drug Observatory, within the Directorate of Technical Affairs of the
Comisión Nacional para el Desarrollo y Vida sin Drogas (DEVIDA), has developed
and launched a major National Research Agenda for the Fight against Drugs 2016 -
2021. The aim of this agenda is to
contribute to the improvement of policies and interventions in matters of drugs
within the framework of the National Strategy to Combat Drugs. This agenda
articulates four strategic areas: alternative, integral and sustainable
development, prevention and rehabilitation, interdiction and sanction, and
global commitment. This
report is only available in Spanish.
Economic Cost of Drugs in Ecuador 2015
This study was carried out in Ecuador in 2015 to estimate the economic impact of the drug phenomenon on the country. It takes into account both supply and demand side data in order to provide policy makers with the information needed for evidence-based policy making.
This
report is only available in Spanish.
National Situation Report on Drugs and Related Activities, Costa Rica 2014
The challenge to face the consumption and trafficking of drugs in Costa Rica, as
well as to assume the individual and social consequences that derive from said
phenomenon since constituting a health problem for the whole population to put at
risk the security, the political system and the social and economic development
of the countries. This report from the Costa Rican Institute on Drugs (ICD)
presents the most relevant data of 2014 on the national situation of drug use
and its consequences, as well as the reasons for the steps taken to reduce its supply in Costa
Rica. Their statistics give the possibility of endowing the country with a
unified source of information that allows for rethinking, redirecting and
incorporating actions into its national policy to facilitate the evaluation of
its impact on society.
Study on patterns of consumption of psychoactive substances in an indigenous population resident and originally from Mexico City
This interesting text is the product of the collaboration between the Institute of
Care and Prevention of Addictions (IAPA) and the National Institute of
Psychiatry
Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz (INFRDM), institutions that share the
commitment to generate knowledge about problems associated with inequity, the
living conditions of the indigenous population and the consumption of
psychoactive substances. The objective of this study is to determine the levels
of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among the population enrolled in
secondary and high school, as well as to identify the factors of alcohol,
tobacco and other substances use in men and women (adolescents and adults) of five
indigenous groups.
This
report is only available in Spanish.
2013 Suriname National Household Drug Prevalence Survey
This report presents data about the magnitude and characteristics of licit and illicit drug use in Suriname. It was conducted in the framework of a regional programme of periodic surveys in collaboration with the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD). The specific objectives of the research are: to determine the prevalence of psychoactive substance use of respondents; at least once in their lifetime, over the past 12 months, and over the past 30 days; to determine the prevalence of psychoactive substance use on the basis of socio-demographic characteristics: gender, age, occupation, schooling, socioeconomic level and place of residence and to detect patterns of use of the various substances. This report is
only available in English.
Review and Evaluation of the Drug Use Survey Used to Develop Protocols by the OAS/CICAD, Pilot Study, Her Majesty's Prison Richmond Hill, St. George's, Grenada (2010)
This
report is only available in English.
Study on Alcohol and Drugs in the Young Offender Population (New Opportunity Corp.) in Guyana
This report was carried out within the New Opportunity Corps in Guyana. This report is only available in English.
Andean Epidemiological Study on Synthetic Drug Use in the University Population
Comparative report: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
Mexico National Addiction Survey
National Addictions Survey 2011 - with three volumes on tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs from the National Commission against Addictions
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