Glossary

CND: Commission of Narcotic Drugs

The Commission of Narcotic Drugs was founded by the United Nations to oversee drug control and decisions at an international level.

Founded in 1946 The United Nations Commission of Narcotic Drugs was launched to implement and supervise international drug control and drug related treaties amongst countries in the United Nations. In 2020 the CND reclassified cannabis and cannabis resin to recognise its medicinal value, from its original spot alongside dangerously harmful drugs like heroin and fentanyl. 

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