Stimulants

Increase central nervous system activity, enhancing alertness and energy. e.g., caffeine, cocaine.

The Global Trend of Stimulant Use

17 June 2025

Online

Stimulant use is evolving rapidly with changes in drug markets and new patterns of production and trafficking. This webinar will explore the latest global trends in the use of stimulants and provide a primer for their health and social consequences.

Time: June 17, 2025 @ 8:00AM US EST

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Scientific article

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Opinion piece, commentary

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#ScaleUp - UNODC initiative on promoting scalable and effective interventions for the treatment of stimulant use disorders

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

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The UNODC #ScaleUp Initiative is a vital response to the growing global challenge of stimulant use disorders, which affect millions of individuals worldwide. In 2021, approximately 78 million people used substances like amphetamines...