International Day of Drug Checking 2023 observed on 31st March

International Day of Drug Checking 2023

The International Day of Drug Checking is an annual event that has been observed since 2017 on March 31st. The purpose of the day is to educate people about drugs and their effects and to promote harm reduction initiatives to reduce the risks associated with drug use. The main objective is to raise public awareness about the availability of drug checking services and organizations worldwide. The day emphasizes the importance of harm reduction actions related to drugs and aims to decrease drug-related risks.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), drug abuse was linked to approximately 11.8 million deaths in 2017. Recently, more and more adolescents are becoming victims of substance abuse. The International Day of Drug Checking is an effort to collectively reduce drug abuse and create a drug-free world.

Drug supply is often associated with organized crime and syndicate networks. For example, the Taliban in Afghanistan has used opium trafficking to finance its operations. On the occasion of the International Day of Drug Checking in 2023, we should acknowledge and appreciate the work of anti-drug organizations, but we should also pledge to work towards making our society free of drugs.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams: 

• World Health Organization  Founded: 7 April 1948;
• World Health Organization  Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland;
• World Health Organization Head: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

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