World Drug Report 2024 : United Nations Office On Drugs And Crime
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its World Drug Report 2024, drawing global attention to escalating concerns in the international drug landscape.
Highlights of the Report:
- In 2022, the number of drug users worldwide reached 292 million, representing a 20% increase over the past decade.
- Cannabis remains the most popular drug, with 228 million users, followed by Opioids, Amphetamines, Cocaine, and Ecstasy
- The report warns about nitazenes, a new class of synthetic opioids more potent than fentanyl.
- These substances are linked to an increase in overdose deaths, particularly in high-income countries.
- Out of 64 million people suffering from drug use disorders, only one in 11 receive treatment.
- The report reveals a significant gender gap in treatment access.
- Only one in 18 women with drug use disorders receive treatment, compared to one in seven men.
