Topic 2: Distribution and Black Market Value

Which countries supply the most Opium and Heroin?

Afghanistan supplies most of Euroasian, then Myanmar and the mexico.
Cultivation and production have maintained stable, however, please note that in 2018, there was a drop in price and drought in Afghanistan.
Predicted to be less overall due to taliban regime change.

Which countries supply the most Cocaine?

Colombia supplies the most, then Peru and then Bolivia.

ATS supply?

Increase of availability since 2009, seizures are increasing in Europe (away from the typical consumer markets in Australia, US and Asia.

What is the prevalence of drug usage?

271 million aged 15-64 estimated to have used drugs in the past year 2017
However, prevalence of use has not changed overall - stability shows that war of drugs does not work.
Cannabis (3.8%) use was by far the most common - then opioids (1.08%) and then ATS (0.59%)
Problem Drug users - those who are dependent or need treatment - 13% -