Int'l Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to be celebrated on June 26.

ISLAMABAD -- International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking will be celebrated on June 26 (Sunday) across the globe to raise awareness of the major problems that illicit drugs create in society. The day is supported by individuals, communities and various organizations all over the world.

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has, over the years, been actively involved in launching campaigns to mobilize support for drug control. The UNODC often teams up with other organizations and encourages people in society to actively take part in these campaigns.

Governments, organizations and individuals in many countries, including Vietnam, Borneo and Thailand, have actively participated in promotional events and larger scale activities, such as public rallies and mass media involvement, to promote the awareness of dangers associated with illicit drugs.

According to the UNODC, nearly 200 million people are using illicit drugs such as cocaine, cannabis...

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