International recommendation

Drug use

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)
Themes:
Access to healthcare
Populations of concern:
Drug users
Relevant CESCR article:
Art. 12 – Health
Source:
CESCR/E/C.12/NOR/CO/6, para. 43

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure types:
Laws and regulationsPractices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

The Committee recommends that the State party decriminalize drug use and enhance the availability, accessibility and quality of harm reduction programmes and specialized healthcare services available to drug users.