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What is International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking about?

1. The day is an expression of determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.  

2. The theme for the 2020 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is “Better Knowledge for Better Care”.

3. The emphasis is on knowledge about the drug problem. How we need to improve the understanding of the world drug problem. Making people aware of the right information is a major goal.

4. Better knowledge will foster greater international cooperation for countering its impact on health, governance, and security.