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Drug abuse

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CRC Article = 33
Note:
The right of the child to protection against drug abuse is dealt with in Article 33 of the CRC. States Parties are required to take all appropriate measures to protect children from the illicit use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as defined in the relevant international treaties. These treaties include the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961) and the Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971).

See also:
Drug production   Drug trafficking