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UN report Global drug use up synths and cocaine surge

Published 26 June 2026

Global drug use continues to rise, with an estimated 331 million people using drugs in 2024, according to a United Nations report released Friday. The World Drug Report 2026, published by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), highlights a significant shift in the global drug trade, marked by a surge in synthetic dr...

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