The United Nations agency tackling crime and drug abuse released its annual World Drug Report warning that there are now nearly 300 million users globally, alongside an increase in trafficking.
According to the World Drug Report 2024 launched by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime , the number of people who use drugs rose to 292 million in 2022, a 20-percent increase over 10 years.MANILA, Philippines —
The report also showed that 30 million people worldwide consume amphetamines, 23 million use cocaine and 20 million take ecstasy. Women receive less access to treatment than men, with only one in 18 women with drug use disorders in treatment versus one in seven men. UNODC executive director Ghada Waly underscored the need to provide evidence-based treatment and support to all those affected by drug use, “while targeting the illicit drug market and investing much more in prevention.”
For the UNODC, effective drug policies must be rooted in science, research, full respect for human rights, compassion and a deep understanding of the social, economic and health implications of drug use.
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