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Global drugs use hits 331 million as traffickers turn to new synthetic substances
Global Affairs

Global drugs use hits 331 million as traffickers turn to new synthetic substances

In its World Drug Report 2026, released on June 26, the UN agency highlighted that global drug use has increased significantly over the past decade, while increasingly potent synthetic substances are transforming illicit markets and posing growing threats to public health and international security

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Kenya warns of escalating synthetic drug threat among youth
Health and Wellness

Kenya warns of escalating synthetic drug threat among youth

Kenya is tackling this threat with a comprehensive approach that goes beyond traditional law enforcement operations. Multi-agency raids have led to major drug seizures, including heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Meanwhile, the National Drug Observatory is providing data to monitor emerging trends and guide targeted interventions.

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