Even way back in 1909, World Leaders had Gathered and Resolved to counter The Illegal drug trade. Unfortunately, The Evil still persists, and Interestingly has Everything to do with Affluence
Against persistentent global efforts to control the illegal drug trade, both production and consumption of dangerous narcotics like marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy and heroin are ever increasing. Though the issue has captured substantial space in the global media and celluloid, it has been particularly tough to combat. With global trade estimated between $400-600 billion, drug intake is a high turnover global phenomenon. However, there isn’t much change in the pecking order. Afghanistan remained the world’s largest supplier of opium/heroin with over 85% in 2009 (79% in 1999).
Around 4.8% (some 200 million) of the people around the world are drug addicts as per United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC). UN projects that around 25 million of these are serious drug users. While earlier, drug use was permeating all sections of society, now, given rising prices, drug consumption has a significant correlation with economic well-being of individuals. The major drug consuming regions are North America, Western Europe and some rich parts of Asia. North America tops the list in cocaine consumption followed by Western Europe and Asia. Africa, being the poorest, expectably ranks the lowest.
Opiate, however, is highly in use in underdeveloped and developing nations, as it is quite cheaply available. Cannabis, which can be grown and refined even in one’s backyard, happens to be popular across the globe irrespective of income levels.
Around 4.8% (some 200 million) of the people around the world are drug addicts as per United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC). UN projects that around 25 million of these are serious drug users. While earlier, drug use was permeating all sections of society, now, given rising prices, drug consumption has a significant correlation with economic well-being of individuals. The major drug consuming regions are North America, Western Europe and some rich parts of Asia. North America tops the list in cocaine consumption followed by Western Europe and Asia. Africa, being the poorest, expectably ranks the lowest.
Opiate, however, is highly in use in underdeveloped and developing nations, as it is quite cheaply available. Cannabis, which can be grown and refined even in one’s backyard, happens to be popular across the globe irrespective of income levels.
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.
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