المجلة الدولية للبحوث القانونية والسياسية

The Preventive And Therapeutic Dimensions Of The Strategy To Combat Drug Trafficking: A Study In Light Of International Law And Algerian Legislation

Auteurs : Zaadi Mohamed Djelloul .

Résumé

Drug trafficking is one of the most serious transnational organized crimes due to its security, health, and social repercussions. This necessitates the adoption of a comprehensive strategy based on both prevention and treatment. The preventive dimension involves taking measures to reduce the spread of drugs and eliminate their sources before the crime occurs. This is achieved through strengthening international cooperation, tightening border controls, and monitoring the raw materials used in drug manufacturing. This dimension also includes raising public awareness of the dangers of drugs, integrating awareness programs into educational institutions, and activating the role of the media and civil society. At the legislative level, Algeria has adopted a preventive criminal policy that criminalizes all forms of trafficking and imposes stricter penalties on organized networks. The treatment dimension focuses on reducing the demand for drugs by treating addicts, rehabilitating them, and reintegrating them into society. International law emphasizes the need for a humane approach based on treatment rather than solely on punishment. In this context, Algerian legislation stipulates that addicts undergo treatment and medical and psychological follow-up, and that specialized rehabilitation centers be established. The therapeutic dimension also includes providing social support and vocational training for recovering addicts to prevent relapse. The integration of prevention and treatment is a fundamental requirement for the success of any strategy to combat drug trafficking. Deterrence alone is insufficient without prevention, treatment, and reintegration. Therefore, coordination between international efforts and Algerian legislation enhances the effectiveness of combating this phenomenon and reducing its spread.

Mots clés

Drug trafficking ; Prevention ; Treatment ; International law ; Algerian legislation