Preface

Illicit drugs have profound effects on individuals and societies worldwide. For individuals, drugs jeopardize health, livelihood and security. At the national level, their osmotic relationship with crime can make them both cause and consequence of conflict, weak governance and underdevelopment. Poor countries are particularly vulnerable and need help, as they lack the resources to break out of the vicious circle. The global dimension of the drug problem is equally important: illicit drug markets know no borders and their transnational nature puts them beyond the reach of any single government, rich or poor.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being