International Opium Commission

The opium-commission">International Opium Commission was established in 1909 to address the growing concerns about opium use and trade worldwide. Delegates from various countries convened in Shanghai to discuss the negative impact of opium on public health and society. The commission aimed to control and reduce opium production and consumption, laying the groundwork for international drug control efforts. Its discussions led to significant treaties, including the Hague Opium Convention of 1912, which sought to regulate opium trade and prevent its misuse, ultimately influencing global drug policy and international laws regarding narcotics.