International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2021
The United Nations General Assembly in 1987 decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) selects themes for the International Day and launches campaigns to raise awareness about the global drug problem. Health is the ongoing theme of the world drug campaign.
What you can do
All South Africans can join hands in the implementation of the national programme of action against substance and alcohol abuse.
Community support is extremely important to prevent, treat, rehabilitate and accept those addicted to substances. Help break the stigma and promote faster recovery.
Be a good role model and empower young people to deal with life challenges to buffer substance abuse.
Be a messenger - provide factual information on the negative socio-economic effects of substance abuse to bring about behavioural changes.
The carnage on South Africa’s roads can be reduced drastically if adults drink responsibly.
Don’t drink and drive - Arrive Alive!
Celebrate year end festivities soberly and responsibly: Don’t turn a night out into a nightmare.
Say NO to drugs.
