International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Latest News

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) recently observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025, with a central event at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

About International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

• The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is marked on 26 June every year, to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving the goal of a world free of drug abuse.
• History:
  • It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1987, following the recommendation of the International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. 
  • The observance was created to strengthen global action and cooperation to combat drug abuse and trafficking. 
  • Each year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) selects a theme for the day, focusing on specific aspects of the global drug problem and promoting strategies to address it effectively.
• The theme for 2025, “Break the cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime,” highlights the need for coordinated long-term action to break the cycle of organized crime and drug trafficking by addressing root causes, investing in prevention, and building stronger health, education, and social systems.
• Every year, UNODC issues the World Drug Report, full of key statistics and factual data obtained through official sources, a science-based approach, and research.
• Following is the Drug Use Statistics 2025: 
  • Over 300 million people aged 15-64 worldwide have used drugs in the past year.  
  • Cannabis use has increased by 25% in the last decade, with rising concerns over synthetic opioids like fentanyl and methamphetamine. 
  • 1 in 8 people with substance use disorders receive treatment, highlighting the urgent need for improved healthcare access. 
  • The global drug trade generates over $400 billion annually, fueling organized crime, corruption, and violence.

Source: DDN

‹ ›