United States Opium Convention

The United States Opium Convention, established in 1912, was an international treaty aimed at controlling and reducing the global trade and misuse of opium and other narcotic drugs. It marked one of the first efforts to regulate drug production, distribution, and consumption across nations, promoting cooperation to prevent drug abuse and trafficking. The convention set standards for drug control policies and led to national drug laws, laying the groundwork for future international agreements on narcotics control. It reflected growing global awareness of the health and social issues caused by drug abuse and the need for coordinated action.