Executive summary

This summary presents, first, an analysis of the main illicit markets for heroin, cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS); and secondly synthesizes the main trends in illicit drug production, trafficking and consumption. The analysis of the main illicit markets focuses on the period between 1998 and 2003 since the international community is presently reviewing progress in achieving the targets set at the twentieth special session of the General Assembly (UNGASS) in 1998. The illicit drug production, trafficking and consumption trends focus on 2001/2002, updating last year’s edition of the present publication.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being