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Indicator name:
Government unit/ official responsible for substance use disorders
Short name:
Government unit
Data type:
Categorical
Indicator Id:
2517
Topic:
Health systems resources
Definition:
The presence of a government unit or a government official in the country who is responsible for a policy regarding the prevention of alcohol and/or drug use and the treatment of alcohol and/or drug use disorders. If present, this could be for alcohol or drugs together, for alcohol and drugs separately, for alcohol only or for drugs only. 
Method of estimation:
The national authorities of a given country respond to the WHO ATLAS survey on resources for the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders.
Expected frequency of data dissemination:
Periodic
Expected frequency of data collection:
Periodic
Contact person email:
msb@who.int
Name:
NMH/MSD/MSB
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