Iceland

Drug policy

Presence of programmes that divert clients away from the criminal justice system towards treatment
Compulsory treatment for people with substance use disorders

Government unit responsible for treatment services for SUD
Budget line in annual budget of government for SUD treatment
NGOs supported by government funding provide the most important financial source for treatment services
Specialised treatment system for alcohol and drug use disorders which is integrated in mental health and general health care
Methadone, Buprenorphine and naloxone are all used for opioid dependence detoxification
Addictologists, narcologists, addiction counsellors and psychiatrists play the most important role in the treatment of people with substance use disorders

Government unit responsible for the prevention of SUD
Budget line in annual budget of government for prevention of SUD
Federal government is the most important source of funding for prevention services
Prevention services available via mass media channels, school-based and community-based programmes
No harm reduction programmes e.g. needle exchange