Opium

It was originally a prescription drug, used to cure pain and inflammation. Globally recognized STILL as an analgesic, antispasmodic narcotic and a sedative. Even used in cooking oils and as ornamental flowers. Other uses as the production of morphine, codeine, and other alkaloids. Can also be made into heroin, an illegal, yet widely consumed drug. Probably didn't think of it as you were driving my the pretty poppy fields. It still holds the cuteness, as if you really think of it, opium thrives for its "recreational purposes"

It thrived in China in the fifteenth century but became at regular at the trades in the 17th century. Legal and extremely profitable, it wasn't trafficking yet. It only became illegal in the early 20th century when the world's financial interests finally came to terms with its moral values. One of the trade's (it's) main supplier was the East India Company, which had total control over the exportation of opium coming from India.

Now, though, the game has changed and so has the board, holding the spot of current main producer of opium, Afghanistan. Previously, it had been Burma (not myanmar. Burma.)

What's so wrong with opium? Its a drug. So?. Consuming opium is highly toxic to the body in large quantities, in smaller quantities, it may not be lethal. Great, so measure your quantities. I believe that by I've got it figured that taking drugs in controlled quantities is a confirmed impossibility. It is a narcotic drug, therefore, highly addictive. It is now considered trafficking as the trade has become illegal as it is, mostly, uncontrolled and unmonitored.

The United Nations Office on Drug and Crime estimates that 60 percent of the opium Afghanistan produces is illegally trafficked. We haven't done so well with our law enforcement and it's not a first. With the money collected from this, arms can be funded for. During the Soviet - Afghan war where the Golden Crescent countries were used to produce and trade opium.

Afghan Government has established the Afghan Nation Drug Control Strategy. The problem is clearly not solved yet the UNODC still hasn't urged for a pledge.

But what has worked?

The eradication campaign did a pretty good job with the Golden Triangle. Maybe it's time for a new shape.

I currently hold position in the General Assembly for the U.S.A in the next MUN meeting in Singapore. I need a resolution. now.