International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking - June 26th

[Deepak Kiran]

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The date June 26 is to commemorate Lin Zexu's dismantling of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, ending on June 25, 1839，just before the First Opium War in China. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987.

 

[Deepak Kiran]

History

Taking cognizance of the issue, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted resolution 42/112 on December 7, 1987. As per the resolution, it was decided that June 26 will be annually observed across the member countries as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The objective was to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.


Every year, governments, individuals, communities, and various organisations all over the world conduct awareness drives on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to prevent people from the devastating results of drug menace. Rallies, campaigns, poster designing and many other programs are also held on the day. Besides, money is donated to rehabilitation centres to ensure better care for those recovering from drug addiction.

 

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[Deepak Kiran]

All you need to know

Nearly 275 million people used drugs worldwide in 2020, up by 22 percent from 2010, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. It added that the number of cannabis users increased by nearly 18 percent between 2010 and 2020.


The figures are reflective of the scale of the drug abuse menace across the world. While the United States usually tops the list of nations with most drug abuse deaths, the toll has been increasing in almost all other countries each year.

Earlier this month, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs destroyed 42,000 kilos of illegal drugs across 14 locations in India as part of a 'Drugs Destruction Day' campaign. Before this, about 36 metric tonnes of narcotics were destroyed in December 2021. The drugs were estimated worth thousands of crores.


In addition to drug abuse, trafficking of illegal drugs is another global concern. The global drug trafficking trade runs into several hundred billions. What's worse is this drug money is often used to sponsor terrorism, which again claims human lives.

 

[KIARA]

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The date June 26 is to commemorate Lin Zexu's dismantling of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, ending on June 25, 1839，just before the First Opium War in China. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987.


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[Aurelía ʚїɞ]

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The date June 26 is to commemorate Lin Zexu's dismantling of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, ending on June 25, 1839，just before the First Opium War in China. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987.


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[Vicky20]

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The date June 26 is to commemorate Lin Zexu's dismantling of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, ending on June 25, 1839，just before the First Opium War in China. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987.


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Good work

 

[Vicky20]

All you need to know

Nearly 275 million people used drugs worldwide in 2020, up by 22 percent from 2010, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. It added that the number of cannabis users increased by nearly 18 percent between 2010 and 2020.


The figures are reflective of the scale of the drug abuse menace across the world. While the United States usually tops the list of nations with most drug abuse deaths, the toll has been increasing in almost all other countries each year.

Earlier this month, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs destroyed 42,000 kilos of illegal drugs across 14 locations in India as part of a 'Drugs Destruction Day' campaign. Before this, about 36 metric tonnes of narcotics were destroyed in December 2021. The drugs were estimated worth thousands of crores.


In addition to drug abuse, trafficking of illegal drugs is another global concern. The global drug trafficking trade runs into several hundred billions. What's worse is this drug money is often used to sponsor terrorism, which again claims human lives.

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[maddygobi]

Glad someone remembers people like me. Believe me, addicted people need to get enough attention from their family, friends, loved ones, or anyone else.
As a person who has been addicted to drugs for more than four years, I can assure you the attention you pay to the addict can save their lives. It’s not always necessary to do something for them because often there is nothing you can do, but you just need to let them know you care about them and are there for them at any time. The person who saved me was my friend, who learned what is intervention is and performed one on me. This intervention opened my eyes and helped me to change my life.