Drugs continue to be a significant threat to the well-being of the society. To highlight the urgency of the issue, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, is observed on June 26 every year. This annual campaign aims to raise awareness about the worldwide drug problem, including physical and psychological harm, overdose deaths and societal issues. It also promotes efforts to fight drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking. To mark the day, we bring you World Drug Day 2024 quotes, images, HD wallpapers, anti-drug slogans and powerful messages to share on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. World Drug Day 2024 Messages: United Nations Shares Images and Posts for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2024.

This year, the theme of World Drug Day is "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention." The theme focuses on the critical need for evidence-based strategies on science, human rights, compassion and knowledge and increased investment in prevention and treatment programs in order to tackle drug problems profusely across the world.

Below are some of the World Drug Day 2024 quotes, images, HD wallpapers, anti-drug slogans and powerful messages you can share via social media to raise awareness of the importance of World Drug Day.

World Drug Day Quotes (Photo Credits: File Image)

Quote Reads: “If You Can Quit for a Day, You Can Quit for a Lifetime.” – Benjamin Alire Sáenz

World Drug Day Quotes (Photo Credits: File Image)

Quote Reads: “Strength Does Not Come From Physical Capacity. It Comes From An Indomitable Will.” – Mahatma Gandhi

World Drug Day Quotes (Photo Credits: File Image)

Quote Reads: “I Avoid Looking Forward or Backwards, and Try to Keep Looking Upward.” – Charlotte Brontë

World Drug Day Quotes (Photo Credits: File Image)

Quote Reads: “Recovery Is Hard. Regret Is Harder.” – Brittany Burgunder

World Drug Day Quotes (Photo Credits: File Image)

Quote Reads: “The World Breaks Everyone And Afterward Many Are Strong at the Broken Places.” – Ernest Hemingway

World Drug Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1987. June 26 was marked by resolution 42/112 to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve an international society free of drug abuse. This day was chosen to celebrate Lin Zexu's efforts to restrict the opium trade in Guangdong, China, a significant event in the history of drug control. Besides, the UN General Assembly chose the day particularly as it coincides with the signing of the Convention on Psychotropic Substances in 1971. This convention's goal was to control the manufacturing, import, export, distribution, and use of certain psychoactive substances by countries.

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing battle against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. It is essential to collectively combat the devastating effects of drugs on individuals and society. By sharing powerful messages and slogans, we can inspire action and reinforce the global commitment to building a society free from the harms of drug abuse.

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