Reagent: a reagent is a chemical used to produce a reaction generally with one or more precursors. It contributes to only a very small portion of the end product, if any. To produce a given reaction, numerous reagents may be substituted for one another. E.g. HCl. KMnO4, H2SO4.
Solvent: a solvent is a liquid used to solubilize reagents and is used as a carrier during a reaction. It does not react and is not incorporated into the drug’s molecular structure. It is also used to purify the end product. E.g.: acetone solvent for amphetamine; cocaine, heroin, MDMA
Catalyst: a catalyst is a substance that enables a reaction to take place more rapidly. It may increase the yield of the end product without however becoming part of the latter’s composition. Catalysts are generally used in small quantities.
Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS)
Amphetamine-type stimulants are the most abused synthetic drugs manufactured clandestinely. Governments are to give high priority to ATS and consider an Action Plan against Manufacture, Trafficking and Abuse of Amphetamine-type Stimulants and their Precursors. Target date is 2008 for a significant reduction of the manufacturing, trafficking and abuse of ATS.
Judicial Cooperation
Member States to enhance judicial cooperation in extradition, mutual legal assistance, transfer of proceedings, controlled delivery, illicit traffic by sea and other forms of cooperation and training, by 2003.
Money Laundering
Member States commit to the provisions of the 1988 Convention, concerning the seizure and confiscation of proceeds of drug crimes by 2003.
Drug Demand Reduction
The Declaration on the Guiding Principles of Drug Demand Reduction will be an essential tool to reduce the demand for drugs by 2008.
Elimination of Illicit Crops and Alternative Development
National drug crop elimination strategies should include comprehensive measures, such as alternative development programmes, law enforcement and eradication, the creation of a supportive environment through innovative programmes.
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