Substance abuse is a global problem affecting millions of
people across the world. In 2017, upwards of 35 million people struggled with a
drug use disorder.1 Although we typically focus on the United
States, looking at a broader landscape allows us to better understand the true size
and scope of substance abuse.
In this new series, we will look at data published annually by
the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The UNODC’s World Drug
Report examines the impact of drug use on a global scale and details the path of
drugs from seed to sale. The research is thorough and provides striking insights
into drug use on every continent.
Because the findings are extensive, we will break up this
series into sections in order to highlight topics and show how drug use is
evolving.
Section I: Opioids and the worldwide epidemic
Section II: From seed to sale—where are all the drugs coming from?
Section III: Marijuana, accepted, vilified, and in large measure confusing
Section IV: Drug use treatment and recovery
Drug use is pervasive, unforgiving, and, unfortunately,
according to new data, growing at a higher rate than ever before. Stay tuned as
we take a deep dive into the world of drugs, gaining insights into the trends
and commonalities between other countries and our own corner of the planet.
Substance abuse is a global problem affecting millions of people across the world. In 2017, upwards of 35 million people struggled with a drug use disorder.1 Although we typically focus on the United States, looking at a broader landscape allows us to better understand the true size and scope of substance abuse.
In this new series, we will look at data published annually by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The UNODC’s World Drug Report examines the impact of drug use on a global scale and details the path of drugs from seed to sale. The research is thorough and provides striking insights into drug use on every continent.
Because the findings are extensive, we will break up this series into sections in order to highlight topics and show how drug use is evolving.
Drug use is pervasive, unforgiving, and, unfortunately, according to new data, growing at a higher rate than ever before. Stay tuned as we take a deep dive into the world of drugs, gaining insights into the trends and commonalities between other countries and our own corner of the planet.
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