title: Regulation and control of the use of drugs in Botswana.
abstract: This article examines the regulation and control of the importation, production and use of habit-forming drugs in Botswana. It examines the offences created in relation to dealing, possessing and using drugs; the legitimate possession of restricted drugs by medical personnel, pharmacists and veterinary surgeons; the enforcement aspects of legislation including inter alia powers of forfeiture and sentencing policy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Law, University of Botswana, Gaberone.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Kakuli
mesh_terms: D001902:Botswana; D003416:Criminal Law / Q000458:organization & administration; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D016495:Police / Q000458:organization & administration; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*