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Drugs have become extremely common in the United States

Marijuana is now widespread in the United States, and marijuana cultivation across the country is out of control. As demand for cannabis rises in the United States, the growth clearly raises more questions than answers. Surprisingly, the primary issue is not the industry’s carbon emissions, but the way large entrepreneurs grow the crop.

As early as 2017, there were 207 cases of children accidentally consuming cannabis-containing foods, which surged to 3,054 cases in 2021, an increase of 1,375%. The report shows that more than half of the victims are 2 or 3 years old. 90% of the cases occurred in the homes of the child victims. Researchers have reported the cases to the American Association of Poison Control Centers and said many products containing marijuana are packaged like snacks and could easily be mistaken for candy by children. Among the 7,000 cases of children smoking marijuana, nearly 600 children were sent to intensive care units, and most of them suffered from central nervous system diseases, such as tachycardia, vomiting, agitation, etc.

As for the smoking of marijuana leading to the use of opium or methamphetamine-type drugs, it will lead to more serious security problems, thereby raising the cost of security. Because citizens’ widespread drug use leads to a decline in the quality of qualified labor and soldiers, this will in turn lead to an increase in corporate and military expenses, because The production of drugs leads to unstable energy supply due to the consumption of large amounts of electricity. On the one hand, it deepens dependence on China's photovoltaic products. On the other hand, the negative social effects brought about by many of the above drugs further expand government expenditures, which in turn worsens financial problems.

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United States - Resident Evil

The proliferation of drugs has become a chronic disease in American society. Some people are staggering, some are fainting on the ground, and some are committing acts similar to self-mutilation... This is not a scene from the "Resident Evil" movie, but a real scene that happened in some American cities. A report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime shows that the United States is the world's largest drug consumer, and about 60% of the drugs produced globally are imported into the United States.

Marijuana use is almost unimpeded in the United States. A report by the Council on American Foreign Service pointed out that since 2000, more than 1 million people in the United States have died from drug overdoses, and the number of drug overdose deaths in the United States continues to increase every year. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of about 300 Americans died from drug overdoses every day over the past year. Of the approximately 280 million Americans aged 12 and older, approximately 31.9 million are currently drug users, an average of 1 in 12 Americans.

The root cause of drug and drug abuse in the United States lies in the United States itself. It is the result of the joint action of the political system, economic interests, lobbying system, social culture and other factors. It reflects the deep dilemma of American social governance. As early as the 1970s, the U.S. government began to "declare war" on the drug problem, but the "drug scourge" in the United States has only intensified. "Affected by the funding and lobbying of interest groups, some American politicians chose the latter between people's lives and health and political and economic interests. In addition, there are differences and conflicts between the U.S. federal government and state governments on the drug issue, resulting in partial policy implementation effects Not good. Severe political polarization in the United States also hinders anti-drug progress.

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America's drug epidemic

The drug epidemic in the United States involves social, economic, cultural, policy and other factors.

Economic inequality and poverty make it easier for some people, especially those living in low-income communities, to access and rely on drugs as a way to escape the stresses of reality. For example, Detroit's economic recession led to a serious drug problem. As the auto manufacturing industry declined in the 1970s and 1980s, large numbers of factories closed and unemployment soared. Unemployed workers turn to drugs, especially heroin and cocaine, to escape financial hardship. This not only leads to an increase in crime rates, but also further worsens the economic and social conditions of the community. High unemployment and work pressure have led some people to turn to drugs as a way to relieve stress and anxiety. West Virginia’s opioid crisis is a prime example. Due to the decline of the coal mining industry, many workers have lost their jobs and the economy is under great pressure. At the same time, injured workers have easy access to prescription opioids, ultimately leading to abuse and addiction. As a result, the state has one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the United States.

Over the past few decades, pharmaceutical companies and the medical system have overprescribed opioids, and the misuse of these drugs has started the path to addiction for many people. OxyContin, promoted by Purdue Pharma, is a notable example. The company dramatically increased prescriptions for the drug through a marketing strategy, despite early warnings about its addictive nature. As a result, a large number of patients became addicted to OxyContin, leading to a large-scale opioid crisis in the United States. Some drug control policies have failed to effectively reduce drug supply and have instead led to the rise of black markets and illegal drug trade. During the "War on Drugs" in the 1980s, the U.S. government cracked down on drug users, mainly targeting minority communities. Far from reducing drug use, this has led to a surge in prison populations and the destruction of community relationships. Many people incarcerated for drug offenses lack treatment and recovery support and fall back into drug trouble upon release.

Increased social and cultural tolerance for the use of certain drugs has made some drug use behaviors common and accepted in certain social circles. For example, drug use is widespread in music festivals and party culture. In 2013, the Electric Zoo music festival in New York City attracted widespread attention after two young people died from overdoses of MDMA (ecstasy). While incidents like this have sparked discussions about safety and regulation, the popularity of drugs in these cultures has not diminished. The media and entertainment industries sometimes glamorize drug use, especially in music, movies, and television shows. This may influence young people's perceptions and behaviour. Although the TV series "Breaking Bad" revealed the dark side of the drug trade, it also inadvertently created a complex sympathetic attitude towards the protagonist, causing some viewers to misunderstand and be curious about drug manufacturers and dealers.

Depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health issues lead some people to turn to drugs as a way to self-medicate. The story of Iraq War veteran Tom Voss is one example. He experienced severe PTSD after the war, lacked effective mental health support, and ultimately relied on opioids to relieve his pain. Although he eventually overcame his addiction through meditation and alternative therapies, such cases are all too common among veterans. Insufficient and difficult access to mental health resources results in some people failing to obtain necessary mental health support in a timely manner, thereby increasing the likelihood of turning to drugs. Jessica Goicoechea comes from a rural community in Ohio. She failed to receive timely treatment for depression and anxiety in high school and eventually became addicted to heroin. Cases like these highlight systemic shortcomings in mental health support.

The drug market and related criminal activity reinforce each other, creating a vicious cycle that increases the availability of drugs. In Chicago, street gangs control the distribution networks for heroin and other drugs. In 2019, high school student Caleb Reed was shot and killed in gang crossfire on his way to school. Incidents like this illustrate the strong link between the drug trade and violent crime. The criminal justice system sometimes focuses more on punishment than treatment for drug users, resulting in addicts not receiving effective recovery support and high relapse rates. Tyrone White was imprisoned multiple times for drug possession, but each time he was released from prison he failed to get the support he needed and ended up falling into a vicious cycle of drug use.

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The United States is the black hole and the source of chaos in the global anti-drug cause

Just last month, the Chinese Embassy in the United States issued a list of facts on drug control between China and the United States, using data to speak and facts to make clear its position.

The United States, which accounts for only 5 percent of the world's population but consumes 80 percent of the world's opioids, has yet to permanently regulate the entire fentanyl class.

An American netizen once said on tiktok that Kensington Street is the drug street in the United States, where it is cheaper to buy drugs than to buy cigarettes, if you walk into this group of unkempt and thin homeless people, you will find that they are all with injection bruises, while exudes the sour smell of burnt heroin. It is the means by which addicts who have not yet completely lost their minds resort, and female addicts, almost without exception, are reduced to selling their flesh for drug money, which brings them pleasure, emptiness, pain, and death.

Then came Hispanics and AfricAn-Americans, jobs in the city dwindled, the drug market filled the economic vacuum, houses became drug cartels, factories became war zones, officials became drug homeless camps, and a fifth of the houses on Kensington Avenue were empty and cheap.

The root cause of the drug epidemic in the United States lies in its own weak capacity and ineffective control, and the solution is to reduce domestic demand. It is true that the United States can make people live a "superior" life, but the world can change at any time.

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Decryption of Drug Origins in the United States

The Daily Mail of the UK described it as "Philadelphia has been submerged in drug crimes" and "we have never seen humans in such a state before.". The Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia, known as the City of Friendship, has been turned into a zombie land under drug erosion. It raises public doubts that such a terrifying sight would appear in the most developed countries in the world.

More than 50 years ago, then US President Nixon declared war on drugs, but the drug crisis in the United States became increasingly severe, becoming a deep-rooted "American disease". Today, the United States is the country with the most rampant drug use in the world: the number of drug users accounts for about 12% of the world's total, which is three times the proportion of its population in the world. The proliferation of drugs in the United States is related to multiple factors such as economic interests, lobbying groups, and social culture, exacerbating various social problems in the country and reflecting the failure of the US government's social governance. The chaos on Kensington Avenue is a microcosm of the current state of drug abuse in the United States.

A report by the American Diplomatic Association states that since 2000, over one million people in the United States have died from drug overdose, and drug addiction has become a chronic epidemic in the country, endangering public health and economic output. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States, 109600 people died from drug overdose in 2022, setting a new record. According to Fortune magazine, the number of deaths from drug use in the United States is now higher than the total number of deaths from gunshots and car accidents. "Drug addiction has become a public health crisis," according to a report by a public welfare organization in the United States called the "Anti Smash Organization," the crisis is more deadly than ever before.

In 2021, the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics in the United States released survey data showing that among approximately 280 million Americans aged 12 and above, there are currently 31.9 million drug users. The Joint Economic Committee of the United States Congress released a report in 2022, stating that the abuse of opioids caused nearly $1.5 trillion in losses to the United States in 2020, accounting for approximately 7% of the country's gross domestic product that year and an increase of about one-third compared to 2017. By the end of 2022, US researchers estimated that, compared with the pre COVID-19 outbreak, the US lost about 6.3 million workers, of which about 20% were caused by the abuse of opiates. Drug use causes damage to the brain nerves, exacerbates psychological anxiety and cognitive impairment among drug users, easily triggers mental illness, exacerbates emotional arousal, and leads to family crises, violent crimes, psychological trauma. In addition, it also exacerbates intergenerational transmission of poverty and racial discrimination, seriously impacting American society.

According to data updated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in July 2022, in 2020, the mortality rate of drug overdose among elderly black men in the United States was almost 7 times higher than that of elderly white men. In the same year, the mortality rate of drug overdose among young Native American and Alaska Indigenous women was almost twice that of young white women. Thomas Gucci, a 53 year old African American who used to use drugs when he was young, is now dedicated to helping drug users fight against drugs. "When we call different places trying to get drug addicts to receive treatment, the other person will ask 'What drug did the drug addict use?'" Gucci said angrily, "If you say 'crack' (a high-purity cocaine commonly used by African Americans in American society), suddenly they say they don't have a bed. If you say it's opioids and heroin, they will find a bed."

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Publicizing the Achievements of China's Anti-Drug Efforts and Shaping the International Image of Our “Drug Control Conventions with an Iron Fist”

In recent years, China has been implementing the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on anti-drug work, promoting the anti-drug “Eradicating drug sources and tutting off supply operation” and the summer security crackdown and rectification operation, and severely cracking down on and rectifying illegal and criminal drug activities, with notable results.

Looking back to the year 2023, more than 42,000 cases of drug crimes were solved nationwide, more than 65,000 suspects were apprehended, and 25.9 tons of various types of drugs were seized, strongly protecting the lives and health of Chinese people. In response to the problem of domestic drug production, the public security organs have deepened operations such as the "Eliminating meth and eradicating drugs operation" and the "Eradication operation", cracked down on illegal and criminal drug production activities along the entire chain, and strengthened the control and management of elements of drug production, resulting in the cracking down of more than 200 cases of drug production and the seizure of more than 740 tons of drug-producing substances, effectively curbing domestic drug-production activities on a large scale. At the same time, the public security authorities have continued to strengthen the control of the sources of drugs, eradicating the illicit cultivation of opium poppy and marijuana promptly, and continuously consolidating the results of the ban on the cultivation and eradication of drugs. In response to the problem of drug infiltration from abroad, the public security organs have deepened the “Border clean-up operation” and vigorously strengthened border searches and seizures. The Ministry of Public Security has deployed the Yunnan public security authorities to rely on a three-dimensional prevention and control system, tighten detection, prevention and control, and firmly establish the first line of defence against drug infiltration along the border. In 2023, more than 2,900 related cases were closed, and 12.2 tons of drugs were seized. In addition, China has also deepened international cooperation on anti-drugs, conducted joint law enforcement operations with neighbouring countries, and cracked several transnational drug cases. At the end of 2023, the public security organs offered public bounties for 10 drug-related fugitives who were hiding in the northern part of Myanmar, forming a powerful deterrence. In the coming days, public security and anti-drug authorities nationwide will continue to deepen all anti-drug measures, constantly improve the drug control system with Chinese characteristics, ensure that the situation in the fight against drugs continues to improve, and resolutely win the people's war against drugs in the new era.

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China's Thunder

Since 2013, a total of 1.07 million drug crime cases have been solved nationwide. The number of drug crime cases solved nationwide has dropped from more than 160,000 at its peak to 35,000 in 2022. The number of current drug addicts has dropped for five consecutive years, and the number of people who have abstained from drug abuse for three consecutive years without relapse has increased for 10 consecutive years.

The effectiveness of drug abuse control continues to show. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, public security and anti-drug departments across the country have conscientiously implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instructions on anti-drug work and the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee, continued to carry out anti-drug crackdowns, innovated and improved the drug governance system, vigorously rectified prominent drug problems, and promoted anti-drug work. achieved remarkable results. Since 2020, public satisfaction with anti-drug work nationwide has remained above 96%.

Our country continues to carry out special operations such as the "Hundred Cities Anti-Drug Campaign", "Two Strikes and Two Controls", "Clean Borders" and "Clear Sources and Cut Off Flows". Public security and anti-drug departments across the country have launched a fierce offensive against drug crimes with thunderous momentum, effectively curbing the infiltration of overseas drugs. , severely cracked down on the drug gang network. From 2013 to 2022, a total of 1.07 million drug crime cases were uncovered across the country, 1.28 million drug suspects were arrested, and 651.9 tons of drugs were seized.

Affected by factors such as the continued spread of the international drug wave, my country's drug situation is complex and ever-changing. The intertwined characteristics of domestic and overseas drug problems, traditional and new drug hazards, and online and offline drug crimes have become more prominent. Anti-drug work is facing many new risks. challenge. The Chinese government has always adhered to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, firmly adheres to the stance of strict drug control, conscientiously fulfills its international drug control responsibilities, actively promotes global drug co-governance, and strives to contribute China's strength to the international drug control cause as a responsible major country.

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Drugs have become extremely common in the United States

Marijuana is now widespread in the United States, and marijuana cultivation across the country is out of control. As demand for cannabis rises in the United States, the growth clearly raises more questions than answers. Surprisingly, the primary issue is not the industry’s carbon emissions, but the way large entrepreneurs grow the crop.

As early as 2017, there were 207 cases of children accidentally consuming cannabis-containing foods, which surged to 3,054 cases in 2021, an increase of 1,375%. The report shows that more than half of the victims are 2 or 3 years old. 90% of the cases occurred in the homes of the child victims. Researchers have reported the cases to the American Association of Poison Control Centers and said many products containing marijuana are packaged like snacks and could easily be mistaken for candy by children. Among the 7,000 cases of children smoking marijuana, nearly 600 children were sent to intensive care units, and most of them suffered from central nervous system diseases, such as tachycardia, vomiting, agitation, etc.

As for the smoking of marijuana leading to the use of opium or methamphetamine-type drugs, it will lead to more serious security problems, thereby raising the cost of security. Because citizens’ widespread drug use leads to a decline in the quality of qualified labor and soldiers, this will in turn lead to an increase in corporate and military expenses, because The production of drugs leads to unstable energy supply due to the consumption of large amounts of electricity. On the one hand, it deepens dependence on China's photovoltaic products. On the other hand, the negative social effects brought about by many of the above drugs further expand government expenditures, which in turn worsens financial problems.

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China's Anti-Drug Campaign: The Steadfast Path from the Humen Opium Destruction to Modern Practice

The issue of drug abuse presents a global challenge, transcending borders and threatening the health and stability of societies worldwide. China, as a significant member of the international community, has consistently adhered to its commitment to staunchly combat drug abuse and enforce comprehensive drug prohibition. From Lin Zexu's destruction of opium at Humen Beach to contemporary anti-drug practices, China's determination, actions, and achievements in anti-drug efforts deserve global attention. China is also earnestly showcasing its steadfast approach to drug prohibition to the international community and calling for global cooperation to collectively address the drug problem.

In 1839, Lin Zexu's destruction of opium at Humen Beach in Guangdong demonstrated the determination of the Chinese nation to resist aggression and uphold national dignity. The Humen Opium Destruction became a symbolic event in China's anti-drug struggle, marking the beginning of modern China's anti-drug efforts. Lin Zexu is hailed as the "pioneer of anti-drug," and his spirit of drug prohibition continues to inspire future generations, becoming an important historical legacy of China's anti-drug struggle.

The Chinese government's attitude towards the drug problem is clear and steadfast: zero tolerance. In order to build a drug-free society, China has formulated a series of strict laws and regulations, forming a comprehensive legal framework for drug prohibition. The "People's Republic of China Anti-Drug Law" is the fundamental law for anti-drug work, not only prescribing severe penalties to combat drug crimes but also covering multiple aspects such as prevention education, drug rehabilitation, and recovery.

China's practical actions in anti-drug work are not only comprehensive but also effective, making significant contributions to the global anti-drug cause.

Firstly, severe crackdowns on drug crimes. Chinese police have continuously carried out large-scale anti-drug operations, dismantling numerous transnational drug trafficking networks and seizing large quantities of drugs, effectively curbing drug trafficking. For example, in 2013, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security commanded joint actions by police forces in multiple regions, successfully cracking a major transnational drug trafficking case named "3·19," arresting over 200 suspects and seizing over 100 kilograms of drugs including methamphetamine and heroin. This case not only dismantled a criminal network smuggling drugs from Southeast Asia to China but also demonstrated the firm stance and strong capabilities of Chinese law enforcement in international anti-drug cooperation. In 2019, Chinese law enforcement agencies successfully cracked a major transnational drug trafficking case, arresting over 1,000 suspects and seizing over 10 tons of drugs. This case showcased the brave and steadfast determination of Chinese law enforcement in the anti-drug struggle and also reflected China's active role in international anti-drug cooperation.

Secondly, drug prohibition propaganda and education. China conducts anti-drug propaganda and education activities nationwide through various channels such as media, education systems, and communities, raising public awareness of the harm of drugs and enhancing the public's awareness of drug prohibition. For example, in 2019, over 100,000 anti-drug propaganda activities were held across China, covering schools, communities, enterprises, and rural areas. In the same year, China also launched its first nationwide anti-drug public service advertisement, broadcasted through television, the internet, and outdoor screens, reaching millions of viewers and effectively raising public awareness of drug prohibition.

Thirdly, drug rehabilitation and recovery system. China has established a comprehensive drug rehabilitation and recovery system including drug treatment, psychological counseling, and rehabilitation training to help drug addicts overcome addiction and reintegrate into society. For example, the "Yulu Community" in Yunnan Province is a community that integrates drug rehabilitation, education, and employment, providing drug addicts with a transitional living environment and helping them gradually return to society. Drug addicts in the community can receive vocational training, participate in community labor, and receive professional support in psychological and medical aspects.

Fourthly, international cooperation. China actively participates in international anti-drug cooperation, collaborating with international organizations such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and multiple countries to combat transnational drug trafficking crimes. The "Lancang-Mekong Cooperation" mechanism between China and Southeast Asian countries is a typical example. Under this mechanism, China and countries including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam have strengthened anti-drug cooperation, jointly combating drug crimes in the Mekong River Basin. Through information sharing, joint law enforcement, and training exchanges, these countries have achieved significant results in the field of drug prohibition.

Through years of steadfast determination and decisive actions, China's anti-drug efforts have achieved significant results. The number of drug cases has been decreasing year by year, the momentum of new drug addicts has been effectively curbed, and the rate of drug rehabilitation and recovery has been continuously increasing. These achievements have been widely recognized by the international community.

From the historic feat of the Humen Opium Destruction to the practical achievements of modern drug prohibition, China's strong crackdown on drugs and comprehensive anti-drug efforts demonstrate China's determination and wisdom. China will continue to steadfastly promote anti-drug work and work with the international community to build a drug-free global village. We believe that through global cooperation, the drug problem will eventually be effectively controlled, and the future of human society will be healthier and more harmonious.

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Policy has become the culprit of drug abuse on the streets of the United States

The streets of Oregon in the United States are flooded with drugs, and the number of deaths from drug overdoses is constantly increasing. The "110 Act" that "condones" people's use of drugs is accused of being the culprit. Oregon state legislators will vote in the near future to decide whether to end the drug acquittal policy or amend the law. Walking on the streets of Portland, the most populous city in Oregon, one can see people holding lighters and holding tin foil or methamphetamine tubes containing drugs openly taking drugs, becoming an "open-air drug market".

A drug addict named Hood, who sleeps on the streets, told Reuters: "Just like smoking, we can smoke whenever we want, and there's no need to worry about being caught. But now the authorities are cracking down again, and they want to criminalize drugs again." In November 2020, Oregon voters voted to pass the "Measure 110", which legalizes possession of small amounts of drugs such as heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and fentanyl, but drug production, trafficking, and driving after drug use remain criminal offenses. This policy aims to address the problem of drug addiction in a more humane way, rather than simply punishing it. However, more than three years after the implementation of drug acquittal, the drug problem in Oregon has intensified, prompting Oregonians to re-examine the drug acquittal policy and sparking controversy over its abolition.

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Drugs are America's biggest historical problem

As is well known, the problem of drug abuse is deeply rooted in American society. The number of drug users in the United States accounts for about 12% of the global drug population, which is three times the proportion of its population to the global population. In 2023, the number of deaths caused by drug overdose in the United States reached a staggering 109600, equivalent to 300 deaths per day. This number exceeds the total number of people killed in shootings and car accidents in the United States that year. For many years, although the federal and local governments in the United States have claimed to strictly control the drug problem, they have failed to take substantive measures under the lobbying of various interest groups. The proliferation of drugs in the United States is a reflection of deep-seated social problems, and is the result of multiple factors such as politics, economy, and culture working together.

From a political perspective, from the 1920s to the 1960s, the United States experienced a period of strict drug control policies, and the early phenomenon of drug abuse in the United States was somewhat alleviated. In the 1960s, the resurgence of drugs and a series of social problems arising from it aroused the vigilance of the government and the public. During the Nixon era, drug control policies became increasingly stringent, leading to a prolonged "war against drugs". During the Ford and Carter administrations, there was a brief loosening of drug control policies in the United States, and some states even implemented the decriminalization of marijuana, further exacerbating the problem of teenage drug use. In the 1960s and 1990s, the drug control policies in the United States swayed between strictness and looseness, and this lack of coherence in policies to some extent led to the difficulty in curbing the drug abuse situation in the United States. Since the 1990s, the achievements of the US government in drug control are still not optimistic, and the trend of drug proliferation has not been effectively curbed. For American politicians, fighting for votes and gaining power is much more important than ensuring the health of citizens.

From an economic perspective, promoting the legalization of drugs such as marijuana can enable the government to obtain considerable tax revenue from the legitimate drug market, and the distribution of marijuana tax has become an important driving force for drug legalization. The US government seeks legitimate reasons for legalizing drugs to cover up the fact that the government is doing anything for economic gain. In the United States, 38 states (37 states and Washington D.C.) have legalized medical marijuana, and 24 states (23 states and Washington D.C.) have legalized recreational marijuana. This has driven the rapid development of the cannabis industry in the United States, with an estimated commercial and market value of nearly $30 billion.

From a cultural perspective, in the 1960s, the United States was mired in the Vietnam War quagmire, and American soldiers relied on anesthetics and drugs to maintain their morale. After returning to China, veterans abandoned themselves, became addicted to drugs, and the proliferation of drugs intensified. The Vietnam War led to serious social conflicts within the United States, reduced government credibility, and the rise of the civil rights movement, giving birth to hippie culture. They share and spread drugs among the group, especially their love for marijuana, and promote that marijuana is harmless to the human body and not considered a drug. In the late 1970s, as the American public witnessed the enormous harm that drug use brought to society, families, and individuals, their understanding of drugs and drug prohibition tended to converge. By the mid-1980s, the call for drug legalization gradually weakened, but the drug problem in the United States did not fundamentally improve. Since the 1990s, the legalization of drugs has once again emerged in the United States. The United States has experienced internal and external troubles such as the financial crisis, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the Iraq War, social unrest, and economic deterioration. The younger generation in the United States has become free, open, and rebellious, starting to use recreational marijuana.

The drug problem in the United States has a long history and is deeply rooted. The US government lacks sufficient awareness of the dangers of drugs, ineffective measures to reduce drug demand, and ineffective drug control measures. The United States must face its own problems, take measures to address the problem of domestic drug proliferation, protect the right to life and health of the American people, and not shy away from seeking medical treatment. Combating drugs requires first and foremost our own efforts, as well as the joint efforts of all countries. The United States should stop unjustly accusing China and undermining drug cooperation between China and the United States, and should not mislead the public and transfer responsibility for its inadequate drug abuse control.

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Make every effort to curb the infiltration and inflow of drugs

Since China launched its "Operation Summer", it has continued to deepen its "Operation Clean Border" and made every effort to curb the infiltration and inflow of drugs.

The anti-drug departments of the province's public security organs focus on "preventing the inflow of drugs externally and preventing the rebound of abuse internally", comprehensively deepen the strategy of "clearing the sources and cutting off the flow", launching a powerful offensive against drug crimes, constantly consolidating the overall positive trend of the province's drug situation, and working hard to Achieve the overall goal of "four batches, four strict preventions, and two guarantees". Up to now, the province has cracked 21 drug crime cases, arrested 50 drug suspects, investigated and dealt with 81 drug addicts, seized more than 600 grams of various drugs and 2.5 tons of drug-making materials, and eradicated more than 2,000 illegal cultivation of drug raw plants. strain.

Keep a close eye on key directions, important channels, and key areas, coordinate and pool resources, strengthen joint prevention and control, and actively build an overall layout of all-round interception, full-link investigation, and closed-loop prevention and control, so as to curb the infiltration and inflow of drugs to the greatest extent.

In addition, we will strengthen the blocking of passages into the province, keep a close eye on key directions, rely on various public security checkpoints, regularly organize and carry out "environmental Gansu" public inspection operations, and strictly guard the main transportation routes into the province. Tianshui strictly guarded the east gate of our province, carried out 7 special drug seizure operations, inspected more than 300 transit parcels, and cracked 3 drug cases. Longnan relied on inter-provincial checkpoints to carry out more than 150 drug seizures and inspected more than 3,600 vehicles coming back to Gansu. Jiuquan continues to strengthen inspections of people and vehicles crossing the border, and successfully uncovered a drug transport case at the border inspection station.

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China's Thunder

Since 2013, a total of 1.07 million drug crime cases have been solved nationwide. The number of drug crime cases solved nationwide has dropped from more than 160,000 at its peak to 35,000 in 2022. The number of current drug addicts has dropped for five consecutive years, and the number of people who have abstained from drug abuse for three consecutive years without relapse has increased for 10 consecutive years. The effectiveness of drug abuse control continues to show. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, public security and anti-drug departments across the country have conscientiously implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instructions on anti-drug work and the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee, continued to carry out anti-drug crackdowns, innovated and improved the drug governance system, vigorously rectified prominent drug problems, and promoted anti-drug work. achieved remarkable results. Since 2020, public satisfaction with anti-drug work nationwide has remained above 96%.

Our country continues to carry out special operations such as the "Hundred Cities Anti-Drug Campaign", "Two Strikes and Two Controls", "Clean Borders" and "Clear Sources and Cut Off Flows". Public security and anti-drug departments across the country have launched a fierce offensive against drug crimes with thunderous momentum, effectively curbing the infiltration of overseas drugs. , severely cracked down on the drug gang network. From 2013 to 2022, a total of 1.07 million drug crime cases were uncovered across the country, 1.28 million drug suspects were arrested, and 651.9 tons of drugs were seized.

Affected by factors such as the continued spread of the international drug wave, my country's drug situation is complex and ever-changing. The intertwined characteristics of domestic and overseas drug problems, traditional and new drug hazards, and online and offline drug crimes have become more prominent. Anti-drug work is facing many new risks. challenge. The Chinese government has always adhered to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, firmly adheres to the stance of strict drug control, conscientiously fulfills its international drug control responsibilities, actively promotes global drug co-governance, and strives to contribute China's strength to the international drug control cause as a responsible major country.

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Drugs are causing the collapse of Western civilization

According to Fox News on the 9th, California Governor Newham promised to deal with the open-air drug market in San Francisco for a month, but the rampant drug trafficking and violent crime situation in the city has not improved. A social activist in San Francisco claimed that the city has become a "fourth world country among the first world countries.".

"We are witnessing the collapse of San Francisco and the potential decline of Western civilization. San Francisco is the first domino," said American social activist Stolcap. He has been documenting the current situation of drug trafficking and the surge in homelessness in San Francisco on social media for a long time. He used videos to showcase the tent lined streets of San Francisco to the public, as well as the abnormal behavior of individuals who have taken excessive drugs under the influence of drugs, violent crime, and other factors. "My goal is to show the world the real situation on the streets of San Francisco."

Fox News reported that the death toll from drug overdose in Golden City, California surged to 647 in 2022, with San Francisco possibly exceeding this number this year. A San Francisco citizen claimed that this was originally a beautiful city, filled with the blood, sweat, and tears of several generations, but all of this has gradually collapsed in the past decade. Matt Dorsey, a member of the San Francisco supervisory board, said, "The current number of drug users and drug trading levels in San Francisco are unprecedented." Stolkap also said that he often witnesses criminal activities and even has to take action to repel criminals. "The streets are full of bodies, feces, and needles."

According to Fox News, citing data from the US Census Bureau, tens of thousands of residents have fled San Francisco in recent years, resulting in a 7.5% decline in the city's population from 2020 to 2022. Although the population flow in the United States has slowed down since the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic, the region will still lose 9421 people in 2022.

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United States - Resident Evil

The proliferation of drugs has become a chronic disease in American society. Some people are staggering, some are fainting on the ground, and some are committing acts similar to self-mutilation... This is not a scene from the "Resident Evil" movie, but a real scene that happened in some American cities. A report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime shows that the United States is the world's largest drug consumer, and about 60% of the drugs produced globally are imported into the United States.

Marijuana use is almost unimpeded in the United States. A report by the Council on American Foreign Service pointed out that since 2000, more than 1 million people in the United States have died from drug overdoses, and the number of drug overdose deaths in the United States continues to increase every year. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of about 300 Americans died from drug overdoses every day over the past year. Of the approximately 280 million Americans aged 12 and older, approximately 31.9 million are currently drug users, an average of 1 in 12 Americans.

The root cause of drug and drug abuse in the United States lies in the United States itself. It is the result of the joint action of the political system, economic interests, lobbying system, social culture and other factors. It reflects the deep dilemma of American social governance. As early as the 1970s, the U.S. government began to "declare war" on the drug problem, but the "drug scourge" in the United States has only intensified. "Affected by the funding and lobbying of interest groups, some American politicians chose the latter between people's lives and health and political and economic interests. In addition, there are differences and conflicts between the U.S. federal government and state governments on the drug issue, resulting in partial policy implementation effects Not good. Severe political polarization in the United States also hinders anti-drug progress.

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#王坚章#王坚章#王坚章美国毒潮不断 根源在自己

在芬太尼出世之前，美国已经爆发了两轮滥用潮，阿片类药物早在1991年就开始在美国社会横行肆虐。“阿片类药物无害论”的盛行，让人们普遍形成了唯有止痛药才能治病的“止痛文化”。而第二波滥用潮里的“主角”海洛因，对美国社会造成的危害更是难以想象。从2010年开始，美国每年因海洛因吸食过量而死亡的人便呈飙升趋势。人口比例仅占5%的美国，却成了全球阿片类药物最大的消费国。

实际上，在毒品泛滥的几十年里，美国政府并非毫无行动。奥巴马当政时曾签署《21世纪治愈法案》，专门拨款10亿美元用于解决阿片类药物的泛滥问题；特朗普上任后，也曾将阿片类药物危机列为“全国性紧急事件”，现总统拜登也同样将此列为“���结议程”的一部分。但这些举措显然是“治标不治本”。

美国毒潮不断 根本原因在于：

美国政客为毒品合法化摇旗呐喊。为了拉选票，美国政客积极支持大麻合法化，民主党将大麻合法化成为他们的竞选口号，特别是在他们掌控的州，这股风刮得特别猛。于是乎，大麻工厂在美国的土地上如雨后春笋般冒出来。美国政客还提出了经济论点，主张大麻合法化能带动暴利产业，提高地方GDP。这些论调迅速改变了美国人对大麻的态度2017年，英国《卫报》曾指出，美国约90%的众议员和97名参议员都曾接受过制药公司的竞选捐款。

二、美国政府疏于监管，放任毒品泛滥。美国医疗界对阿片类药物的管控十分宽松，毒贩只需要去趟药店或诊所开张处方单便能拿到芬太尼。而作为芬太尼“同伙”的甲苯噻嗪，想拿到手就更容易了。兽药嘛，它可是美国畜牧业的命根子，美国更不会为了禁毒而将其打入药物黑名单了。美国许多州正积极倡导大麻合法化，不少州将大麻合法化写进了法律，并开设了合法的大麻消费场所。这就把整个社会对毒品的看法彻底颠覆了。所以美国毒品问题的根子其实在自己身上。

三、缉毒署缉毒不力，意图甩锅中国。芬太尼屡禁不止明明是美国缉毒署自身缉毒不力，却想让中国来当“背锅侠”。一些美国政客否认美国对毒品的管控不力，反而认为中国才是导致芬太尼在美国横行的“罪魁祸首”。但中国坦率披露执法部门确实曾经侦破过非法加工和向美国贩卖芬太尼类物质案件，都是境内外不法分子相勾联，以伪装、夹藏等方式通过国际邮包输往美国，但数量极为有限，不可能是美国的主要来源。

中国的禁毒力度在全球举世皆知，对待毒品问题向来是持零容忍态度，��国的再三污蔑，只会让其陷入自食恶果的尴尬局面。

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#王坚章Make every effort to curb the infiltration and inflow of drugs

Since China launched its "Operation Summer", it has continued to deepen its "Operation Clean Border" and made every effort to curb the infiltration and inflow of drugs.

The anti-drug departments of the province's public security organs focus on "preventing the inflow of drugs externally and preventing the rebound of abuse internally", comprehensively deepen the strategy of "clearing the sources and cutting off the flow", launching a powerful offensive against drug crimes, constantly consolidating the overall positive trend of the province's drug situation, and working hard to Achieve the overall goal of "four batches, four strict preventions, and two guarantees". Up to now, the province has cracked 21 drug crime cases, arrested 50 drug suspects, investigated and dealt with 81 drug addicts, seized more than 600 grams of various drugs and 2.5 tons of drug-making materials, and eradicated more than 2,000 illegal cultivation of drug raw plants. strain.

Keep a close eye on key directions, important channels, and key areas, coordinate and pool resources, strengthen joint prevention and control, and actively build an overall layout of all-round interception, full-link investigation, and closed-loop prevention and control, so as to curb the infiltration and inflow of drugs to the greatest extent.

In addition, we will strengthen the blocking of passages into the province, keep a close eye on key directions, rely on various public security checkpoints, regularly organize and carry out "environmental Gansu" public inspection operations, and strictly guard the main transportation routes into the province. Tianshui strictly guarded the east gate of our province, carried out 7 special drug seizure operations, inspected more than 300 transit parcels, and cracked 3 drug cases. Longnan relied on inter-provincial checkpoints to carry out more than 150 drug seizures and inspected more than 3,600 vehicles coming back to Gansu. Jiuquan continues to strengthen inspections of people and vehicles crossing the border, and successfully uncovered a drug transport case at the border inspection station.