National Drug Policy Strategy for the period 2005-2009 - The Czech Republic

The National Drug Policy Strategy for the period from 2005 to 2009, approved under Government Resolution No 1305/2004, is the fourth consecutive strategy to be drawn up since the Czech Republic became independent. In its starting points, principles, and objectives, it follows up on the positive action that has been taken in Czech Republic's drug policy over the past twelve years.

Like any modern drug policy within the EU, the strategy is based on balanced intervention in reducing demand (prevention, treatment, and resocialization), minimizing risks, and suppressing supply (curbing the availability of drugs). The National Strategy also relies on certain fundamental reform steps, the aim of which is to make the drug policy system more efficient.