Publications UNODC publications covering themes such as drug abuse and HIV/AIDS, global illicit drug trends and alternative development are available on-line. Promotional Material UNODC promotional materials, including information about our programmes and pamphlets about specific drugs, are available for on-line browsing and downloading. Treaty and Legal Affairs A functioning legal system plays a fundamental role in all drug control efforts. It defines what is lawful and what is not under regulatory and penal laws. It creates, limits, or takes away rights or privileges. It confers powers and responsibilities and provides safeguards. Such a system also imposes obligations and provides civil and penal sanctions if laws are violated, as well as establishing the institutions and legal framework for them to function. International drug control treaties provide the legal foundation for action against drug-related offences. Many countries still lack adequate legal frameworks, which undermines both domestic and international drug control efforts. In addition, global developments in drug abuse and trafficking are dramatically increasing the legislative needs of States. UNODC's Office of Treaty and Legal Affairs works with Member States to implement UN Treaties and Resolutions, advises States on the drafting and adoption of drug control legislation and assists governments in ratifying the international drug control conventions. UN Treaties and Resolutions stupsertod stup2site