WORLD DRUG REPORT

Most Abused Drugs Int

ernationally
Cannabis
 also known as marijuana
 Between 128 and 232 million used cannabis, 2.7% to
4.9% of global population between ages 15-65 for
recreational purposes.
 Some countries have legalized the usage of cannabis
like Canada, some states of United States, Uruguay,
South Africa and Georgia.
Cocaine
 also known as coke, a strong stimulant most frequently
used as recreational drug.

 Country with highest usage of cocaine is England and

Wales with 2.4%
Amphetamine

 a central nervous system stimulant that is used in the

treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity, narcolepsy
and obesity.
Poppers

 a slang term given to drugs called alkyl nitrites that are

inhaled. It is used for practical purposes to facilitate
anal sex and for recreational purposes. Most of the
users are LGBTQ.
 Ecstasy

 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or molly is a
psychoactive drug primarily used as a recreational drug.
 Most effect are altered sensations, increased energy,
empathy and pleasure.
 LSD

 lysergic acid diethylamide is a hallucinogenic drug

 Used in some countries for medical purposes like
Canada, Australia, United States, Mexico, Czech
Republic, Ecuador.
Trivia

 United States has the highest death rate

from drug use disorders with 18.75 out
of 100,00 individuals