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International Drug Control Treaties

Meaning

A framework of multilateral agreements established to prevent the illicit production, trafficking, and abuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, including many hormonally active compounds. These treaties, such as the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961 and the Convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1971, mandate signatory nations to implement national laws to control scheduled substances. In the context of hormonal health, these treaties regulate the global movement and prescription of certain anabolic steroids and other controlled substances used in hormone therapy. Adherence to these international standards is crucial for legitimate clinical practice.