<P> UNODC was established to assist the UN in better addressing a coordinated, comprehensive response to the interrelated issues of illicit trafficking in and abuse of drugs, crime prevention and criminal justice, international terrorism, and political corruption . These goals are pursued through three primary functions: research, guidance and support to governments in the adoption and implementation of various crime -, drug -, terrorism -, and corruption - related conventions, treaties and protocols, as well as technical / financial assistance to said governments to face their respective situations and challenges in these fields . </P> <P> These are the main themes that UNODC deals with: Alternative Development, Corruption, Criminal Justice, Prison Reform and Crime Prevention, Drug Prevention, - Treatment and Care, HIV and AIDS, Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling, Money Laundering, Organized Crime, Piracy, Terrorism Prevention . </P> <P> The World Drug Report is a yearly publication that presents a comprehensive assessment of the international drug problem, with detailed information on the illicit drug situation . It provides estimates and information on trends in the production, trafficking and use of opium / heroin, coca / cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine - type stimulants . The Report, based on data and estimates collected or prepared by Governments, UNODC and other international institutions, attempts to identify trends in the evolution of global illicit drug markets . </P> <P> Through the World Drug Report, UNODC aims to enhance Member States' understanding of global illicit drug trends and increase their awareness of the need for the more systematic collection and reporting of data relating to illicit drugs . </P>

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