The negative impacts of the illicit drug trade touch every society in the world. This year's World Drug Report estimates that 2 million people,or 5% of the global population age 15-64,have consumed

An estimated 3 % of the global population,or 185 million people consume illicit drugs annually. Among this population are people from almost every country on earth and from every walk of life

The 21st century is witnessing a profound shift in global dynamics,driven by the fast-rising new powers of the developing world. China has overtaken Japan as the world's second biggest economy,lifting