Chemistry Against Drugs and Organized Crime
Each year on 26 June, the world marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a date established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987 to reaffirm global solidarity in the fight against drug-related harm. This year’s theme, “Break the Cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime,†is a timely and urgent reminder that the drug problem is not just a criminal justice issue-it is a deeply rooted public health crisis that requires collective action, scientific insight, and sustained investment in prevention.