Record 1 In 16 People Worldwide Now Use Drugs, UN Report Says

A new UN report reveals that for the first time in history, one in every 16 people globally uses drugs, marking a significant increase from previous years. The report highlights cannabis as the most commonly used drug, but alarmingly notes a surge in cocaine consumption, with production levels hitting unprecedented highs over the past decade. This troubling trend underscores the escalating challenges in global drug policy and public health, signaling an urgent need for more effective strategies to combat drug use and its associated harms.