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UN Report Finds 1 in 16 People Worldwide Used Drugs in Latest Year
A United Nations agency documented record participation in drug use globally. Cannabis remained the most common substance while cocaine production and trafficking reached new highs.
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A United Nations agency reported that one in 16 people worldwide used drugs during the most recent period measured, the highest rate recorded in agency data. The same report stated that cannabis continued to account for the largest share of users. It also recorded the highest levels of global cocaine production and trafficking observed to date.
The agency compiled the data from national reporting systems and seizure records submitted by member states. No individual government officials or agency spokespeople were named in the release. The report did not include projections about future trends or policy recommendations.
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