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Global drug use rises as Türkiye strengthens anti-drug efforts
The number of people using drugs worldwide has climbed to an estimated 331 million in 2024, marking a 34 increase over the past decade, according to the United Nations Office on D...
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 21, 2026
UNODC Urges Innovative Action on Drug Crisis
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has called for stronger partnerships, evidence-based interventions and innovative strategies to tackle the increasingly complex global drug problem. The Deputy Representative of UNODC in Nigeria, Danilo Campisi, made the call on Friday in Abuja during a news conference to launch activities marking the 2026 World Drug [] The post UNODC Urges Innovative Action on Drug Crisis appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
UN Report: Huge Increase in Synthetic Drugs Worldwide
UN Report: Huge Increase in Synthetic Drugs Worldwide
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 29, 2026
World Drug Day: Study reveals high substance use among youth in La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal
As Ghana joined the rest of the world to mark World Drug Day on June 26, under the theme, “World drug problem: Persisting issues, new challenges, innovative responses,” stakeholders renewed calls for stronger action to protect young people from the growing threat of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. World Drug Day is observed annually []
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
Syria marks world Anti-Drug Day with stepped-up fight against trafficking networks
Damascus, June 26 (SANA) The world marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Friday under the theme “World drug problem: persisting issues, new challenges, innovative responses.” The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its 2026 World Drug Report, estimating that around 331 million people used drugs in 2024, []
Pajhwok Afghan News
· Jun 26, 2026
Global drug use increase, synthetic drugs pose new threats: UNODC
KABUL (Pajhwok): The United Nations World Drug Report 2026 highlights an increase in global drug use and the growing spread of synthetic drugs, while identifying
Ariana News
· Jun 21, 2026
Afghanistan intensifies fight against synthetic drugs
Officials described synthetic drugs as one of the country's most pressing concerns and said targeted programs have been introduced to combat the problem. The post Afghanistan intensifies fight against synthetic drugs first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
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Related coverage for "Global drug use rises as Türkiye strengthens anti-drug efforts": Voice of Nigeria — UNODC Urges Innovative Action on Drug Crisis. Sweden Herald — UN Report: Huge Increase in Synthetic Drugs Worldwide. MyJoyOnline — World Drug Day: Study reveals high substance use among youth in La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal. Syrian Arab News Agency — Syria marks world Anti-Drug Day with stepped-up fight against trafficking networks. Pajhwok Afghan News — Global drug use increase, synthetic drugs pose new threats: UNODC. Ariana News — Afghanistan intensifies fight against synthetic drugs