United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released the report on World Drug Day (or International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking).
- Since 1987 the UN observes World Drug Day on June 26th to increase action in achieving a drug-free world.
Key highlights of the report
- Rise in drug abuse: In the decade to 2022, the number of people using illicit drugs increased to 292 million.
- Most abused drugs: Cannabis followed by opioids, amphetamines, cocaine, and ecstasy.
- Most affected regions:Criminal activity and trafficking are common in remote regions with multiple borders and limited governance such as:
- Triple Frontier area (Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay) and Golden Triangle (Laos Myanmar and Thailand).
- Cannabis legalisation: Cannabis was legalised across Canada, Uruguay, and 27 jurisdictions in the US.
- THC (delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is believed to be the main ingredient behind the psychoactive effect of the drug.
- Environmental fallout: Illegal drug-related activities contribute to deforestation, toxic waste dumping, and chemical contamination.
Initiatives against use of illicit drugsGlobal
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