The Belgian Federal Drug Policy Note was adopted in 2001, and is not time-restricted. It is the first ever national drug strategy and covers both illicit and licit drugs (alcohol, tobacco, some medicines). The strategy’s main goal is to prevent and limit risks for drug users, their environment and for society as a whole. The Drug Policy Note takes a comprehensive approach and is based on three pillars: 1) prevention of drug consumption 2) harm reduction, assistance and re-integration and 3) enforcement. It also envisages a system of coordination units on drugs at federal level represented by communities, regions and the federal state.
