Global drug consumption has hit staggering levels, with cannabis emerging as the most widely used illicit substance worldwide.
Fresh global statistics detail the massive scale of this evolving crisis.
In 2024, an estimated 256 million people globally consumed cannabis, significantly dwarfing other categories.
Opioids recorded the second-highest usage at 63 million people.
The data also highlights the substantial reach of other synthetic stimulants, with 32 million people using amphetamines, 25 million using cocaine, and 21 million using ecstasy worldwide.
