“Just Say No” on Morning Energy

Among the many things that the month of June is known for is International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking which has been observed on June 26th since 1989 in an effort to help raise awareness about the major problem that illicit drugs pose to our society. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is also known as ‘World Drug Day‘.

According to a 2020 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Report, 269 million people used drugs worldwide in 2018 which is 30 percent more than in 2009, (https://www.unodc.org/unodc/press/releases/2020/June/media-advisory—global-launch-of-the-2020-world-drug-report.html).  People use drugs for many reasons to include: wanting to feel good, a desire to stop feeling bad, perform better at a task or because they are simply curious. Drug abuse can also be fueled by unexpected life changes and challenges.

On Morning Energy we are going to spend time exploring the effects of drugs in various areas of our lives.