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UN drug report shines light on cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine trends

UN drug report shines light on cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine trends

Jun 28, 2022, at 09:21 pm

New York: Legalized cannabis use in some countries and states appears to have accelerated daily use and related health impacts, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) revealed in a new report released on Monday.

Science, evidence-based facts, key to help end scourge of drug abuse: UN chief

Science, evidence-based facts, key to help end scourge of drug abuse: UN chief

Jun 26, 2021, at 04:02 pm

New York: The world’s drug problem remains an urgent challenge that threatens to exacerbate COVID-19 pandemic impacts and hinder a healthy and inclusive recovery, warned the UN Secretary General ahead of The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Drug use among older persons a ‘hidden epidemic’, narcotics experts warn

Drug use among older persons a ‘hidden epidemic’, narcotics experts warn

Mar 26, 2021, at 11:28 pm

New York: Drug use among older people globally has risen in recent years and countries must act to address this “hidden epidemic”, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) said in its annual report, issued on Thursday.

Smoking and drinking link to recreational drug use by young people: UN-backed report

Smoking and drinking link to recreational drug use by young people: UN-backed report

Feb 28, 2020, at 10:36 am

New York/IBNS: The use of alcohol and tobacco by young people and children is closely linked to the use of illicit drugs, a UN-backed narcotics control body warned on Thursday.