Srinagar, Sept. 10 -- Over 300 Million People Use Drugs Worldwide. That's not just a number - it's a wake-up call for public health systems everywhere. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Drug Report 2025, an estimated 316 million people aged 15 to 64 used drugs globally in 2023. This represents nearly 6% of the global population in that age group and marks a 28% increase over the past decade. Behind these figures lie real people, communities, and societies grappling with complex health, social, and economic impacts. The Global Drug Landscape and Public Health Impact Cannabis reigns as the most used drug, with roughly 244 million users globally-followed by opioids, amphetamines, cocaine, and ecstasy. Th...