A first ever Maltese national drugs policy document was adopted in February 2008. The policy has no timeframe while its focus is on illicit drugs and the misuse/abuse of licit substances (medication). The goals are the same as in the EU drug strategy: ensure a high level of security to the general public and a high level of health protection, well-being and social cohesion. Operational objectives are to improve the quality and, where necessary, increase the provision of drug-related services, and to provide for a more-coordinated mechanism through which the supply and demand for drugs are appropriately reduced as much as possible. The policy includes 48 actions and covers; coordination, legal and judicial framework, supply reduction, demand reduction, monitoring, evaluation, research, information and training, and international cooperation.
