International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is celebrated on June 26.
Drug addiction remains one of the biggest threats to health and society at large. It is one of the great problems that the world is struggling with and needs to be completely removed from society.
Every year, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffic is observed on June 26. The main purpose of this day is to spread awareness about the physical and psychological effects of substance abuse. preferences, drug use deaths and drug-related problems globally.
Topic
This year, the theme of the day is “Addressing drug challenges in a humanitarian and health crisis.”
This addresses the various challenges facing the world and tries to take steps to create a world free of drug abuse.
Follow United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the transnational drug challenge will be addressed.
History
The United Nations General Assembly decided to designate June 26 as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on December 7, 1987. The main motive behind this was action towards this goal. to create a society free from drug abuse.
Meaningful
This day aims to spread a deeper awareness of the harmful effects of drug abuse. It is also arousing the sense of responsibility of young people so that they do not fall into drugs.
Various events are held in schools and colleges to educate students and inform them about the dangers of drug abuse.
The UNODC website states that you can join the movement by sharing facts about the drug situation, including the risks to your health, to help tackle the drug problem. Global.
This year, UNODC started a campaign – “#CareInCrises” – for World Drug Day.
