Significance
International Day against Drug
Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on June 26. One of the themes says "health
for justice, justice for health". This theme underlines the importance of
a holistic approach that involves criminal justice, health, social service
institutions and human rights.
On June 26, 1987, the UN General
Assembly decided to observe International Day against Drug abuse and Illicit
Trafficking or Anti-Drugs Day as an expression of its determination to
strengthen action and cooperation for achieving the goal of a society free of
drug abuse. On this day, various organisations, communities and individuals
come together for raising awareness about the major problem that illicit drugs
cause in the society.
In order to get effective
responses to the drug problem across the world, it is important to acquire
accountable and inclusive institutions of criminal justice, health and social
services. All of these need to come together to provide effective solutions for
achieving drug control conventions, human rights obligations and sustainable
development goals.
On this day, individuals and
non-profit organisations in the private sector are asked to get involved in
social media campaigns that raise awareness about the drug problem.
Facts
Drug abuse occurs when you use
legal or illegal substance in a way that they aren't meant to be used. You
might be taken much more than a regular dose of pills that a prescribed to you.
Or worse, you are overusing pills that aren't even prescribed to you. Drug
abuse is done when you start feeling good doing it, or at ease, or you want to
avoid reality. Unless you are addicted, you are able to take control on these
unhealthy habits or get rid of them altogether.
A person who is addicted to drugs
can't put a stop to drug abuse.
Drug addictions pose various health risks. It doesn't make you stop drug abuse despite financial crisis, despite spoiling your relationship with loved ones.