Anti-Drug Treaty

The Anti-Drug Treaty, formally known as the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961, is an international agreement aimed at controlling and regulating the production, distribution, and consumption of illicit drugs. Its purpose is to combat drug trafficking and abuse globally by establishing guidelines and commitments for countries to restrict drug use to medical and scientific purposes. The treaty emphasizes cooperation among nations to address the drug problem, promote public health, and ensure that the most dangerous substances are kept under strict control, reducing their availability to prevent addiction and criminal activity.