Table 1 Reviewed documents

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran [19]

First Development Plan of Economic, Social, and Cultural Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran [20]

Second Development Plan of Economic, Social, and Cultural Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran [21]

Third Development Plan of Economic, Social, and Cultural Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran [22]

Fourth Development Plan of Economic, Social, and Cultural Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran [23]

Fifth Development Plan of Economic, Social, and Cultural Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran [24]

Sixth Development Plan of Economic, Social, and Cultural Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran [25]

Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Horizon of 2025 [26]

Law on the Comprehensive Welfare and Social Security System Structure [27]

Health System Transformation Plan of the Islamic Republic of Iran [28]

Legislative Bill on Intensifying Punishment for Drug-Related Crimes and Security and Treatment Measures for the Rehabilitation and Employment of Addicts [29]

General Policies of the Regime for Combating Drugs [30]

Guideline for establishment, management and supervision of authorized, Non-Governmental, Private or NGO centers for the treatment and harm reduction of drug misuse [31]

Law on the Amendment of the Anti-Narcotics Law and the Addition of Articles to It, Ratified by the Expediency Council in 1997 (with amendments and additions in 2010) [32]

Guidelines on Policies and Approaches for the Treatment of Stimulant Abuse and Dependence in Iran [33]

Collection of Executive Regulations and Guidelines for the Establishment, Management, and Supervision of Authorized Treatment and Harm Reduction Centers for Addicts under Article 15 of the Anti-Narcotics Law Amendment of 1997 (Ratified in August 2010 by the Expediency Council) [34]

Comprehensive Document on Social Support and Addiction Treatment in the Country [35]

Executive Regulations on Custody, Treatment, and Harm Reduction Centers for Addicts under Article 16 of the Anti-Narcotics Law, with Subsequent Amendments and Additions [36]

National Division of Labor Plan for Controlling and Reducing Social Harms [37]

Guidelines for Supervision, Evaluation, and Handling of Violations in Authorized Treatment and Harm Reduction Centers [38]

Regulations on Post-Release Care for Addicts [39]

General policies of the sixth development plan of the Islamic Republic of Iran [40]