The European Union Action Plan on Drugs, 2000-2004, is the principle European Union measure dealing with the problem of drug misuse. The action plan sets out detailed measures to achieve the objectives and targets in the EU Drugs Strategy, 2000-2004.
The EU strategy sets out the main aims and targets and focuses on a balanced approach to reducing the demand and supply of drugs. The aims of this five year strategy are to reduce: the prevalence of illicit drug use among young people; the incidence of drug related health damage and drug related deaths; the availability of illicit drugs; drug related crime; money laundering and illicit trafficking in precursors and to increase the number of successfully treated addicts.
The EU Action Plan on Drugs, 2000-2004, sets out detailed measures to achieve the objectives and targets of the EU Drugs Strategy. It is divided into five key areas, namely, co-ordination; information and evaluation; demand reduction, prevention of drug use and of drug related crime; supply reduction; and international co-operation.
Evaluations at mid term and on completion of the EU Drugs Strategy, 2000-2004, will ensure that member states account for the actions they have taken in accordance with the relevant sections of the action plan.