World Drug Day or the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, is marked on 26 June every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse.

The world drug problem is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Many people who use drugs face stigma and discrimination, which can further harm their physical and mental health and prevent them from accessing the help they need.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recognizes the importance of taking a people-centered approach to drug policies, with a focus on human rights, compassion, and evidence-based practices.

According to the UNODC, nearly 200 million people are using illicit drugs such as cocaine, cannabis, hallucinogens, opiates and sedative hypnotics worldwide

The Theme for the year 2023 is, "People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention"

The aim of this year’s campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of treating people who use drugs with respect and empathy; providing evidence-based, voluntary services for all; offering alternatives to punishment; prioritizing prevention; and leading with compassion.

The campaign also aims to combat stigma and discrimination against people who use drugs by promoting language and attitudes that are respectful and non-judgmental.

How to Observe this day

• Initiate a conversation about drug addiction and abuse with your younger siblings, kids, and other relatives.

• Other than talking about its side effects, you can help create a favourable environment for victims of drug abuse. This will help them get rid of the stigma attached to it and encourage them to leave the habit.

• Encouraging youths to opt for different ways of hanging out with friends other than drug addiction and abuse and not succumbing to peer pressure.

• You can also take part in the official International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking social media campaign.

• Other than the above, you can make a small donation to campaigns related to it or organisations active with a similar aim.

#StandAgainstDrugAbuse #WorldDrugAbuseDay

Stay healthy, stop taking psychoactive drugs

From personal observation, most drug users do so because drug is contraband. So that feeling of going against the law as a sign of maturity....

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Eji Colo turn the light
Eji colo turn the light

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don't SAY NO TO DRUGS

Good one because I really don't understand the alarming rate at which youths smoke these days.

The UNODC and NDLEA should not relent in their fight against abuse of psychotropic substances and drug trafficking in Nigeria.

Or more like tinubu day

Na joke o

Say no to drugs

Slawormire...

that dam nigger guy. Today na your day ooo, them say make you stay away from drugs

OperationalVehi:
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Truly, u are on Colos.

Shukudi, no be dat one we dey talk o.

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We can't say no to drugs. Licit Drug aids life. We can only say NO to DRUG ABUSE and NO TO ILLICIT DRUGS. Today we decry the hundreds of thousands of youths wasted the world over by drug abuse. Our dear Wacko Jacko calls to mind. And the many people in my town roaming the streets completely kolo due to illicit drug use - Azaman, Cannabis and Tramadol!

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Truly, u are on Colos.

Canadian Loud

Lol on Colos...

Developers of the world comes to mind

Tinubu's Day 😂 😂 😂 😂



The other drug he deals with

No wonder the NDLEA agents, of the nearby office, are in full kit. Dem go pack people tire today.

Colos day

On a serious note stay away from drugs.

Wittyness

Bigots will use this opportunity to take shots at Jagaban

Stay away from crack cocaine, heroin, and meth. You can abuse any other drug but if you try these three you are gone

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Fact: Nigerians in prisons worldwide are more than the entire population of Iceland

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