Illicit drugs and alcohol
International and overseas responses
Drug policy varies quite markedly around the world. This section provides brief outlines of policy in selected countries.
- Historical perspective : United Nations
- New Zealand
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Singapore
Related links
- International treaties ratified by Australia
- Towards a review of global policies on controlled drugs (PDF 132kB)
Marcus Roberts, Axel Klein and Mike Trace. Beckley Foundation Drug Policy Programme, 2004