𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Every year on 26 June, the world comes together to observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, raising awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the global impact of illegal drug trafficking.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻"
This theme highlights the urgent need for evidence-based prevention strategies, focusing on justice, education, healthcare, and alternative livelihoods to build resilience against drug abuse. It calls for coordinated international action and innovation, especially as new synthetic drugs and trafficking methods emerge.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
- Drug abuse harms individuals physically and mentally, but those affected often face stigma and discrimination.
- Despite millions suffering worldwide, less than 20% receive treatment or rehabilitation.
- Raising awareness helps break stigma, promotes prevention, and encourages treatment.
- Governments and organizations use this day to promote practical steps to combat drug abuse.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀
- Drug use affects about 5.5% of the global population aged 15-64.
- Opioids remain the most dangerous, causing the highest rates of death and health issues.
- The rise of synthetic drugs and online drug sales is a growing challenge.
- Many users lack access to proper treatment due to limited resources and social stigma.
- India faces significant challenges with opioids and amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS).

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽
- Share accurate information about drug abuse and prevention.
- Support community programs focused on education and rehabilitation.
- Fight stigma by showing compassion towards those affected.
- Encourage policies that invest in healthcare, education, and social support.

Together, we can make a difference by investing in prevention and supporting those impacted by drug abuse.

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