This report provides a comprehensive assessment of global illicit drug trends, examining both supply and demand-side dimensions. Based on data collected by UNDCP up to February 1999, the report details global trends in illicit drug cultivation, manufacture, trafficking routes, transportation methods, and seizures. It also addresses the demand side by focusing on the extent of drug abuse, trends among youth and prison populations, modes of intake, costs, and the consequences of drug abuse. The inclusion of comprehensive statistical tables facilitates comparative studies across multiple years.

This report is a factual compilation of data from 1999, intended for policy makers and researchers interested in the global illicit drug trade. Its strength lies in its comprehensive statistical tables and its balanced approach to both supply and demand factors. The data presented offers a snapshot of the drug problem at the turn of the millennium, providing a foundation for understanding historical trends. The report serves as a reference document for those studying the complexities of international drug control.