The global drug problem presents a multifaceted challenge that touches the lives of millions worldwide.

Over 36.3 million suffer from drug use disorders and nearly 200 million people are using illicit drugs.

From individuals struggling with substance use disorders to communities grappling with the consequences of drug trafficking and organized crime, the impact of drugs is far-reaching and complex.

Central to addressing this challenge is the imperative to adopt a scientific evidence-based approach that prioritizes prevention and treatment.

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

This year’s World Drug Day campaign recognizes that effective drug policies must be rooted in science, research, full respect for human rights, compassion, and a deep understanding of the social, economic, and health implications of drug use.

Together, let us amplify our efforts to combat the global drug problem, guided by the principles of science, compassion, and solidarity. Through collective action and a commitment to evidence-based solutions, we can create a world where individuals are empowered to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

STRATEGIES TO CURB SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING?

• Strengthen law enforcement and international cooperation to combat drug trafficking networks.

• Enhance border control measures to prevent the smuggling of illicit drugs.

• Promote education and public awareness campaigns to inform individuals about the dangers of drug abuse and its consequences.
Implement comprehensive drug prevention programs in schools and communities.

• Increase access to affordable and effective drug treatment and rehabilitation services.

• Support harm reduction approaches, such as needle exchange programs and opioid substitution therapy.

• Improve access to mental health services and address the underlying factors contributing to drug abuse, such as poverty, unemployment, and social exclusion.

• Develop and enforce evidence-based drug policies that prioritize public health and human rights.

• Strengthen international collaboration and information sharing to disrupt drug supply chains and dismantle illicit drug laboratories.

• Provide alternative livelihood opportunities and economic support for communities affected by drug production and trafficking.

• Address the root causes of drug abuse, such as social inequality, lack of education, and limited economic opportunities.

• Foster international cooperation in sharing best practices and lessons learned in drug prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.

• Promote research and development of innovative approaches to drug abuse prevention, treatment, and harm reduction.

• Encourage the involvement of civil society organizations and community-based initiatives in drug control efforts.

• Advocate for policy reforms that prioritize harm reduction, treatment, and prevention over punitive measures.

• Strengthen the capacity of healthcare professionals, law enforcement agencies, and social workers to address drug-related issues effectively.

• Engage in international efforts to disrupt money laundering and financial networks associated with drug trafficking.

• Encourage responsible prescribing practices and regulation of controlled substances to prevent diversion and misuse.

#EndSubstanceAbuse

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Say No to drugs !!!

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Thieffnubu the cocaine sniffing addict comes to mind

You forgot to add this one,
,• execution of drug dealers and mules without option of any fine.

Dpharmacist:
The global drug problem presents a multifaceted challenge that touches the lives of millions worldwide. ...

Good writeup. I don't buy the war on drugs though. It's the biggest waste of time and resources in history.

Someone in Aso Rock urgently needs to read this.

Tonight there is a zoom Webinar and you are all invited to join.

TOPIC: Prioritizing Prevention and Intervention to Combat Substance Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking in our Society

TIME: 8:30 PM PROMPT

PRESENTER 1
Pharm Amina Musa BPharm, M.Sc, FPCPharm, MPSN, MCPAN
Deputy Director/ Assistant HOD, Federal Neuro-psychiatry Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna.

PRESENTER 2
DCN Abubakar Alhaji Garba
Deputy State Commander Drug Demand Reduction NDLEA, Kaduna State Command

MODERATOR
Pharm.Dr Ebun B. John, BPharm, Pharm D. M.Sc FPCPharm ,MPSN, MCPAN
Coordinator CPAN Kaduna State

ANNOUNCER
Kaduna State CPAN Education Committee

Check Bio for more info.

Noted.

yemmywesey:
You forgot to add this one,
,• execution of drug dealers and mules without option of any fine.

Lol I just hope this is sarcasm though.

I don't think any human deserves to die because of drug dealing.

Heheheheheheheh😂
Come over here. You all know what to do but you wiwill never do it.

Dpharmacist:


Lol I just hope this is sarcasm though.

I don't think any human deserves to die because of drug dealing.

It's the jagun jagun approach to the drug problem. It's what got us here.

Clownish most useless failed government ..the elites are inter marrying each other while fools that couldn't afford their daily bread are all dieing of bigotry and tribalism... useless country see your fellow youths what they are doing in Kenya..but here over 300million people are scared to face their drug baron useless failure of a president thereby killing themselves with tribalism instead of uniting in this critical time and face the common enemy

Dpharmacist:
The global drug problem presents a multifaceted challenge that touches the lives of millions worldwide.

Over 36.3 million suffer from drug use disorders and nearly 200 million people are using illicit drugs.

200 million only? That's because silly liberal dummies legalized Igbo in some countries.

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If the NDLEA were as active as the EFCC, they would have more people to prosecute than both the EFCC and ICPC combined.

There are a lot of closet abusers

Many closet abusers

It’s not all about ‘igbo’ and co.

People abuse prescriptive medicine too

Funny how I’m reading this smoking my loud

Stay away from hard drugs. It has made a lot of people challenge their father.

Lezzlie:
200 million only? That's because silly liberal dummies legalized Igbo in some countries.

This is data that is available. They will definitely be more than that.

It's not every one that is covers especially in areas where data can not be gotten e.g slums.

Colos, loud, SK, codene, all destroying our young generations and our leaders are not looking that way

They forget to add the legal drug.

Alcohol, sometimes referred to by the chemical name ethanol, is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive drugs in the world and falls under the depressant category.

#Word
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Lezzlie:
200 million only? That's because silly liberal dummies legalized Igbo in some countries.

Alcohol cause more problem.

With all the variants of substance people are abusing these days...

Well, Earth have a way of regulating itself.

If you like dey do drugs and chemicals, your body go tell you.

YeyeGbami:
They forget to add the legal drug.

Alcohol, sometimes referred to by the chemical name ethanol, is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive drugs in the world and falls under the depressant category.

YeyeGbami:


Alcohol cause more problem.

And Alcohol is the most underrated of substances .
Most People don’t know the damage heavy use can cause. both physically and mentally