A review of the evolution of the international legal framework for the control of illicit dealings on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

Abstract

The issue of the illicit use and trafficking in drugs has been of great concern to mankind for ages. Over the years, the world has developed a consensus on the need to adopt a global approach to the problem. This paper attempts to review the various legal instruments adopted at the international level for the purposes of curbing the illicit manufacture and use of narcotic drugs and their effectiveness in addressing the global drug problem.