The Importance of an Early Warning System for Drug Policy in Mexico
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An Early Warning System (EWS) is a regional or national program shaped by a multidisciplinary and inter-institutionalnetwork of key stakeholders who generate, analyze and exchange information about NPS use, consumption practices, adulterants, or other substances to create public and scientific alerts regarding potential threats and risks to public health. Its primary objective is epidemiological, health, and security surveillance as well as monitoring NPS to provide fast and reliable information that benefits the design of public policies on demand reduction and supply control.
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