Historical archive

Norwegian drug policy in international fora

Historical archive

Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government

Publisher: Ministry of Health and Care Services

The present memorandum, adopted by the Government in 2009 has been devised to clarify the Norwegian position on their drug policy and to ensure that Norway maintains a clear and distinct voice in international contexts.

 The memorandum focuses on illegal drugs and misuse of medicines. However, it is important to recall that Norwegian alcohol and drug policy is as far as possible carried out through a joint substance abuse policy.

The memorandum is also an answer to the need for a “reference work” for Norwegian foreign service missions and for Norwegian officials with assignments in international associations and meeting places.

Norwegian drug policy in international fora