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Tens of Thousands of Drug Arrests Reported in Sri Lanka Since December
Sri Lanka began a nationwide crackdown of drug trade and drug use in mid-December of 2023.
Cannabis Still the World’s Most Used Substance, UN Report Says
According to the United Nations, there are an estimated 219 million cannabis users worldwide, with that number trending upward.
Myanmar Surpasses Afghanistan as World’s Largest Opium Producer
A United Nations report shows that Myanmar has taken the place of Afghanistan as the world’s largest producer of opium.
Afghan Poppy Harvest Down 95% After Taliban Opium Ban
The United States withdrew from Afghanistan in February of 2020 and in August of 2021 the Taliban officially took power.
UN Report Calls for Drug Policies That Protect Human Rights, Reduce Harm
The United Nations says that the War on Drugs has “profound and far-reaching” impacts, and it’s time for member states to start implementing new policies.
Colombia Breaks Coca Cultivation Record, UN Report Finds
The country's president's views on the situation may surprise you.
Black Market Thrives in Morocco’s Rif Mountains
Al Jazeera reports locals in Morocco are reluctant to move into the legal sector.
Cocaine Production Soars to Record Levels, UN Reports
Cocaine production and trafficking has spiked and eclipsed levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the United Nations.
UN Issues ‘Warning’ to U.S. Over Adult-Use State Laws, Suggesting Repeal
The International Narcotics Control Board issued a “warning” about U.S. adult-use cannabis laws.
Albania Prompted to Implement Medical Cannabis Reform After U.N. Criticism
Albania was named number 7 out of 154 countries for the illegal cultivation and distribution of cannabis by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.