Wednesday, June 24, 2009 International Day Against Drug Abuse
IslamabadThe United Nations’ (UN) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking falls on June 26 each year to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. This day is supported by individuals, communities and various organisations all over the world. The Day, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987, serves as a reminder of the goals agreed to by Member States of creating an international society free of drug abuse. The UN was determined to help create an international society free of drug abuse. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) selects themes for the International Day and launches campaigns to raise awareness about the global drug problem. The theme from 2007 to 2009 is “Do drugs control your life? Your life. Your community. No place for drugs.” It is a unique occasion to take a stand against a problem that affects us all and to make this pro-health campaign a success.The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has, over the years, been actively involved in launching campaigns to mobilize support for drug control. The UNODC often teams up with other organizations and encourages people in society to actively take part in these campaigns.The goal of the campaign, which runs from 2007 to 2009, is to inspire people and mobilize support for drug control.The international campaign “Do drugs control your life? Your life.Your community. No place for drugs” communicates that the destructive effects of illicit drugs concern us all. Their use harms individuals, families and society at large. Drugs control the body and mind of individual consumers, the drug crop and drug cartels control farmers, trafficking and crime control communities.Teenagers and young adults are particularly vulnerable to using illicit drugs. The prevalence of drug use among young people is more than twice as high as that among the general population. At this age, peer pressure to experiment with illicit drugs can be strong and self-esteem is often low. Also, those who take drugs tend to be either misinformed or insufficiently aware of the health risks involved.The UNODC campaign reaches out to young people, who often talk about the “highs” induced by illicit drugs but may not be aware of the many “lows”. Illicit drug use is a concern because it poses a threat to their health. Negative effects vary depending on the type of drug consumed, the doses taken and the frequency of use. All illicit drugs have immediate physical effects, but they can also severely hinder psychological and emotional development, especially among young people.
IslamabadThe United Nations’ (UN) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking falls on June 26 each year to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. This day is supported by individuals, communities and various organisations all over the world. The Day, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987, serves as a reminder of the goals agreed to by Member States of creating an international society free of drug abuse. The UN was determined to help create an international society free of drug abuse. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) selects themes for the International Day and launches campaigns to raise awareness about the global drug problem. The theme from 2007 to 2009 is “Do drugs control your life? Your life. Your community. No place for drugs.” It is a unique occasion to take a stand against a problem that affects us all and to make this pro-health campaign a success.The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has, over the years, been actively involved in launching campaigns to mobilize support for drug control. The UNODC often teams up with other organizations and encourages people in society to actively take part in these campaigns.The goal of the campaign, which runs from 2007 to 2009, is to inspire people and mobilize support for drug control.The international campaign “Do drugs control your life? Your life.Your community. No place for drugs” communicates that the destructive effects of illicit drugs concern us all. Their use harms individuals, families and society at large. Drugs control the body and mind of individual consumers, the drug crop and drug cartels control farmers, trafficking and crime control communities.Teenagers and young adults are particularly vulnerable to using illicit drugs. The prevalence of drug use among young people is more than twice as high as that among the general population. At this age, peer pressure to experiment with illicit drugs can be strong and self-esteem is often low. Also, those who take drugs tend to be either misinformed or insufficiently aware of the health risks involved.The UNODC campaign reaches out to young people, who often talk about the “highs” induced by illicit drugs but may not be aware of the many “lows”. Illicit drug use is a concern because it poses a threat to their health. Negative effects vary depending on the type of drug consumed, the doses taken and the frequency of use. All illicit drugs have immediate physical effects, but they can also severely hinder psychological and emotional development, especially among young people.
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