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International Drug Control

Meaning

The global regulatory framework and coordinated efforts among nations, typically governed by international treaties, designed to limit the production, manufacture, trade, and distribution of psychoactive and dependence-producing substances to medical and scientific purposes. This system aims to prevent illicit trafficking and misuse while ensuring essential medicines remain accessible. The control extends to certain hormones and precursors due to their potential for abuse in performance enhancement or diversion.