The European Community of twelve and the drug demand. Excerpt of a comparative study of legislations and judicial practice.

The imminent birth of a United Europe has called forth a survey of national 'drug' legislations in the twelve member countries of the European Community. Chapters of possible interest and concern to the professions addressed by Drug and Alcohol Dependence are reproduced, the permission for which is gratefully acknowledged. The divergence of concepts and measures embodied in national legislations is staggering--not the least in the light of results of scientific research. The original document CEC/LUX/V/E/1/28/91 is obtainable from the Commission of the European Community, DG V. Building Jean Monet, L-2920 Luxembourg.