International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (UN) Friday, 26 June 2020

International Day Against Drug 

Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (UN).

Friday, 26 June 2020

World Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking Observances

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Year	Weekday	Date	Name	Holiday Type
2015	Fri	26 Jun	World Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking	United Nations observance
2016	Sun	26 Jun	World Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking	United Nations observance
2017	Mon	26 Jun	World Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking	United Nations observance
2018	Tue	26 Jun	World Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking	United Nations observance
2019	Wed	26 Jun	World Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking	United Nations observance
2020	Fri	26 Jun	World Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking	United Nations observance

Why do people consume drugs???

Human beings have a long history of using substances to alter their consciousness. Ancient tribes made their own mind-altering substances, some of which are still used today.

For most people, using drugs is just another way of altering consciousness that is not so different from many other recreational activities. However, for the relatively small number of people who develop more compulsive drug-using patterns, drug use is not just about having fun, relaxing or for 'partying'. It usually serves a deeper purpose (such as helping enhance identity, acceptance, and reducing psychological distress or a sense of alienation).

Why are drugs harmful???

Illegal drugs aren't good for anyone, but they are particularly bad for a kid or teen whose body is still growing. Illegal drugs can damage the brain, heart, and other important organs. Cocaine, for instance, can cause a heart attack — even in a kid or teen.

While using drugs, people are also less able to do well in school, sports, and other activities. It's often harder to think clearly and make good decisions. People can do dumb or dangerous things that could hurt them — or other people — when they use drugs.

Top ten drugs ...

1.Nicotine (Tobacco)

2. Alcohol

3. Fentanyl

4. Cocaine

5. Heroin

6. Methadone

7. Morphine

8. Oxycodone

9. Xanax (Alprazolam)

10. Methamphetamines 

What are the effects of taking drugs?

Drugs affect your whole life

Drugs don’t just affect your physical body and health, they can affect your mental health, your finances, your relationships, your social life and your criminal record.

Physical effects can vary

The way a drug affects you depends on:

• the drug itself
  • what type of drug it is
  • how you took it
  • how much you took
  • how strong or pure it is
  • how often you take it
• your own body
• your gender
• physical size
• mood
• personality
• expectations
• how recently you ate
• your general health
• have you become tolerant?
• what other drugs you took with it — for example, alcohol

Other effects

Mental health

Financial issues

Relationships

Drugs and driving