Finland’s drug policy is based on its National Drug Strategy of 1997 and the Government Resolution on Cooperation Regarding National Drug Policy 2008–2011 which was adopted in November 2007 and is the continuation of a similar programme for the years 2004–2007. Both the strategy and the resolution focus on illicit drugs and stress the importance of continuing and developing long-term work, of increasing co-operation between various actors, and of establishing a uniform drug policy approach with balanced and compatible measures to reduce drug demand and supply. The measures under the Resolution are related to preventive work and early intervention, combating drug-related crime, treatment of drug addiction and reduction of harm from drug use, intensifying the treatment of drug misuse in connection with criminal sanctions, the EU's drug policy and international cooperation, information collection and research regarding drug problems, and coordination of drug policies.
