The rising use of addictive drugs has become one of the biggest social problems threatening various countries. To create awareness about the damaging effects of illicit drugs on individuals, families and the community at large, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) celebrates 'The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' every year on June 26.

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The goal of the campaign is to mobilize support and to inspire people to act against drug abuse. The campaign encourages young people to put their health first and not to take drugs.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) selects themes for the International Day and launches campaigns to raise awareness about the global drug problem.

2010 - Health is the ongoing theme of the world drug campaign.

2007-2009 - "Do drugs control your life? Your life. Your community. No place for drugs."

2006 - "Value yourself...make healthy choices"

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2005- "Drugs is not child's play"

2004 - "Drugs: treatment works"

2003 - "Let's talk about drugs"

2002 - "Substance abuse and HIV/AIDS"

2001 - "Sports against drugs"

2000 - "Facing reality: denial, corruption and violence"

China's endeavor

? 51,000 drug-related crime cases handled in 2009

? Drug cases surge in Guangdong

? China executes dealers ahead of Int'l anti-drug day

? Mainland trio arrested in Macao for drug abusing

? Guangzhou hotels under surveillance

? HK police sergeant charged with drug trafficking

? China to increase anti-drug cooperation with Russia

? Relatives help drug addicts

? Proper use of controlled drugs urged