Hague Opium Convention

The opium-convention">Hague Opium Convention, established in 1912, was an international treaty aimed at controlling the opium trade and addressing drug addiction. It brought together multiple countries to agree on regulations governing the production, distribution, and use of opium and its derivatives. The goal was to reduce the harmful effects of drugs on society and promote public health. This convention laid the groundwork for future international drug control efforts and established a framework for cooperative action against drug trafficking and abuse, reflecting growing concerns about the social and health impacts of narcotics during that period.