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Article: Strong evidence `treatment for drug abuse can work', says Secretary-General in message on International Day.
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- June 14, 2004
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M2 PRESSWIRE-14 June 2004-UN: Strong evidence `treatment for drug abuse can work', says Secretary-General in message on International Day(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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Following is Secretary-General Kofi Annan's message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed 26 June:
One of the most damaging misconceptions about drug use is that it is a permanent problem. The truth is that treatment for drug abuse can work, and can restore value and dignity to a person's life. The theme for this year's International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, "Drugs: Treatment Works", aims to correct ...