Mapped: The Most Common Illicit Drugs in the World

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What are the most common drugs around the world? We highlight the most prevalent drug used in each country, from cannabis to opium.

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Mapped: The Most Common Illicit Drugs in the World

What are the most common drugs around the world? We highlight the most prevalent drug used in each country, from cannabis to opium.


First published: December 17, 2021 (link)

Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf

Data source: World Drug Report 2021

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