Drug Abuse in the Global Village
Social Measures in Africa
Burkina Faso
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1991, courts applied measures of treatment, education,
after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence neither as an alternative
nor in addition to conviction or punishment.
Other social measures: In 1989, the Secretary of State for Social Action implemented a programme aimed
at marginal people, intended to prevent juvenile delinquencies.
Chad
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1991, courts applied measures of treatment, education,
after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence neither as an alternative
nor in addition to conviction or punishment.
Other social measures: None reported in 1991. In 1989, it was reported that drug delinquents were taken
care of in an organization referred to as AICF ( Action internationale contre la faim - International
Action Against Hunger) which had an education centre which dealt with the issue of rehabilitation and
reintegration into society of the drug addict.
Cote D'Ivoire
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1989 and 1991, courts applied measures of treatment,
education, after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence in addition to
conviction or punishment. In 1993, courts applied measures of treatment, education, after-care,
rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence neither as an alternative nor in
addition to conviction or punishment.
Other social measures: In 1991, various campaigns against drug abuse were carried out in schools and in
the private sector. The objective of the campaigns was to alert the public to the dangers of drugs.
Egypt
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1992, courts did not apply measures of treatment,
education, after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence.
Other social measures: None reported.
Ethiopia
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1991, courts applied measures of treatment, education,
after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence neither as an alternative
and in addition to conviction or punishment.
Other social measures: None reported.
Gabon
None reported.
Ghana
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1993, courts did not apply measures of treatment,
education, after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence. In the past,
however, such measures were applied either as an alternative or in addition to conviction or
punishment.
Other social measures: In 1990, social measures put into effect with the purpose of improving the
general situation with respect to drug abuse revolved around drug abuse education. No social measures
were reported for the other years.
Kenya
None reported.
Mali
None reported.
Mauritius
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1993, courts did not apply measures of treatment,
education, after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence.
Other social measures: In 1992, the structure of drug rehabilitation centres was reinforced.
Furthermore, a press campaign to raise awareness was implemented and the International Day Against Drug
Abuse was observed.. National awareness raising campaign continued in 1993
Morocco
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1991, courts applied measures of treatment, education,
after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence in addition to conviction
or punishment. No data was supplied for 1993.
Other social measures: None reported.
Namibia
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1991, courts applied measures of treatment, education,
after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence neither as an alternative
nor in addition to conviction or punishment.
Other social measures: None reported.
Nigeria
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1991, courts did not apply measures of treatment,
education, after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for drug-related offenses.
Other social measures: More funds were provided in 1991 for campaigns against drug abuse. Several
volunteer organizations received financial support in order to intensify their efforts aimed at
counselling drug addicts. In 1992, two drug abuse rehabilitation centres were set up. Awareness was
increased by organizing seminars, workshops, public enlightenment programmes. Prevention and drug
education activities were carried out in schools and communities.
Rwanda
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1990, courts did not apply measures of treatment,
education, after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence.
Other social measures: None reported.
Senegal
None reported.
South Africa
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1993, courts applied measures of treatment, education,
after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence both as an alternative
and in addition, to conviction or punishment.
Other social measures: None reported in 1991. In 1990, particular attention was paid to the
implementation of the National Plan to Prevent and Combat Alcohol and Drug Abuse in South Africa, which
was approved by the Government in 1989. Organizations working in the field of alcohol and drug abuse
were activated to support the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking as well as the United Nations Decade Against Drug Abuse.
Sudan
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1992, courts applied measures of treatment, education,
after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence in addition to conviction
or punishment.
Other social measures: A clinic for drug abusers was reported having been opened in 1991. A series of
lectures were held to raise awareness about the problem. University students were assisted in
establishing projects concerning drug abuse. In 1992, television programmes concerning drug abuse were
broadcast.
Uganda
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1990, courts did not apply measures of treatment,
education, after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for drug-related offence as an
alternative or in addition to conviction or punishment.
Other social measures: None reported.
United Republic of Tanzania
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1991, courts applied measures of treatment, education,
after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence neither as an alternative
nor in addition to conviction or punishment.
Other social measures: In Dar-es-Salaam, commercial and village leader were involved in defining the
problem of drug abuse and formulating local action to combat production and consumption of drugs of
abuse.
Zambia
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1990, courts did not apply measures of treatment,
education, after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for drug-related offenses as alternative
or in addition to conviction or punishment.
Other social measures: None reported.
Zimbabwe
Penal sanctions related to social measures: In 1990, courts did not apply measures of treatment,
education, after-care, rehabilitation or social reintegration for a drug-related offence.