June 26 is the World Anti-Drug Day

To the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 7, 1987 (No. 42/112). International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is celebrated annually on June 26. Each year's events are given a different name. This year's poem is called "Listen first". Analysts believe that the widespread use of drugs causes a number of social problems. In particular, it causes demographic tragedies, criminality is prominent in socio-economic life. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, in 2015, more than 300 million people were addicted to drugs in the world. Cannabis is said to be the most commonly consumed. Among the 43 causes of death recorded in the world, death caused by drug addiction ranks 19th. For the first time, cooperation in the fight against drug addiction began hundreds of years ago. In February 1909, representatives of 13 countries gathered in Shanghai to fight against the cultivation of drugs in Asia. At that time, the Shanghai Commission was established. According to the UN General Assembly, despite the measures taken, illegal drug trade remains a problem in the world. This problem is still seen as a serious threat. According to the data, 1.3 percent of deaths recorded among people aged 15 to 64 years are caused by drug addiction. 211,000 deaths a year are caused by drug addiction. The average age of people who die from drug addiction in Europe is 35 years. According to experts, 1.6 million people are infected with HIV as a result of drug addiction. 7.2 million people are infected with the hepatitis C virus. 1.2 million people are infected with hepatitis B virus. More than 29 million people worldwide suffer from drug-related illnesses. According to the annual report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, "for the first time in the last 6 years, there is a disproportionate increase in this regard." According to the document, 5% of the adult population of the planet, i.e. 250 million people, use banned substances at least once. "In addition, 12 million people take drugs intravenously," the report said. Heroin addiction is on the rise in North America, Western and Central Europe. Cannabis remains the most banned, yet widely used, drug. In 2014, 183 million out of 250 million people tasted it at least once. At the same time, the UN administration expressed concern about the increasing use of marijuana, mainly in Western countries. Trafficking and drug use are clearly seen as threats to public health and public safety. In a number of countries, it is impossible to ignore the fact that this disease hinders the sustainable development of society. In particular, large sums of money are spent on the treatment of gangs. These funds are allocated from the state budget. According to the report books of specialists, today one out of six drug addicts has access to treatment. An average of 35 billion dollars is spent on their treatment in one year. The expenses allocated for the treatment of the bangi are on their way. But we should not forget that they threaten the life of the society. For this reason, cannabis is recognized not only as a problem for the health system, but also for social life. Anyone can be a victim of gangs. Addiction is not only a problem for one person, but also a headache for their family and society. In recent years, a comprehensive fight against drug addiction has been carried out in the countries of the world. various events are held for him. Social advertising is also widely used in this. Most importantly, a lot of work is being done to promote a healthy lifestyle. Stopping illegal drug trade is one of the main tasks in the fight against drug addiction. International law enforcement organizations, including Interpol, Europol, and the World Customs Organization, cooperate in the fight against transnational drug trafficking. According to experts, the turnover of illegal drug trade is from 300 billion to 800 billion dollars in one year. Drug trade and organized crime pose a great threat to the economic and political stability of Asian, African, and Latin American countries. Drug addiction is one of the most dangerous manifestations of modern life. Call it addiction every day