International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

June 26, is observed ad the "International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking".  The UN says that the number of people abusing drugs is increasing and stands at ~296 million globally.  Empowering the young with knowledge, skills, and support helps build resilience. Legalising drugs is a complex and controversial issue and would not automatically eradicate drug abuse.  It is human greed for money and the desire to look for shortcuts to pleasure that are the reasons for this evil. Shift in focus from punishment to prevention, is the way forward.