to a comment made by one speaker, who suggested that the Board should devote more attention in its report to the question of demand reduction, he stated that importance was given to that question in several parts of the report and that he hoped that Governments would submit to the Board any detailed information available to them on that subject. 72. The President stated that the report constituted an unanimous expression of the Board's opinion. He said that the gravity of the drug abuse situation world-wide was serious enough to have led the General Assembly to convene an urgent special session and to lead Heads of State to devote increasing attention to that problem. He stressed that the Board would do everything in its power to assist the Commission in its difficult task during that critical period. In concluding, he invited delegations to approach the Board directly with their comments and welcomed opportunities for further dialogue with Governments on matters of mutual concern. 73. In concluding the discussion, the Chairman of the Commission noted that the statements of delegations constituted strong support for the Board's stand in opposition to legalization of the abuse of some or all drugs. He also referred to the care that must be taken in providing sterile needles to abusers to avoid giving the impression of psychological support for abuse. 74. At its 1042nd meeting, on 2 February 1990, the Commission considered a draft resolution entitled "Demand for and supply of opiates for medical and - 19 - scientific needs" (E/CN.7/1990/L.6), sponsored by India, Madagascar, Turkey and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The draft resolution was amended as follows: In the fourth preambular paragraph, the word "special" was inserted between the words "the" and "report" and the word "on" was replaced with the word "entitled". In the third operative paragraph, the words 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a report or discussion from a United Nations agency, likely related to drug abuse and policy. The language used is formal and official, suggesting a formal meeting or report. The content focuses on the Board's report, the gravity of the drug abuse situation, and the need for governments to take action.

**Category**
Health