Synthetic Drug Strategy Welcome to the United Nationsعربي 中文 English Français Русский Español United Nations Synthetic Drugs Site SearchSearch the site Home Toolkit EGM2026 Stories NetworksDrug Free Aviation Alliance (DFAA) Financial Institutions Against Drugs (FIAD) Justices United against Synthetics Trafficking (JUST) International Network for Legislation on Drugs (INLOD) true true true true true true true true true true PreviousNext Synthetic Drug Strategy Synthetic drug manufacture can occur anywhere depending on human creativity and the availability of a few strategic chemicals. The dynamic nature of synthetic drug markets necessitates nimble and adaptable solutions. The UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy presents a framework for action to address this global problem. The Strategy is built on four interconnected spheres of action: multilateralism, early warning, health responses, and counternarcotics interventions. Each sphere plays a critical role in fostering comprehensive and coordinated responses. Learn more about each sphere of the Synthetic Drug Strategy. AREAS OF IMPLEMENTATION // What do we do? To support countries in implementing the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy, we deliver tailored capacity-building and technical assistance activities. These initiatives provide comprehensive support across all four spheres of action to a diverse range of stakeholders.  Drug identification Providing skills and equipment to accurately interdict and identify synthetic drugs and their precursors Drug analysis Enhancing capacities of laboratories in advanced drug identification methods Safe handling Equipping officers with equipment and training to safely handle unknown substances UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs Bringing together tools to support responses to synthetic drugs. Access the Toolkit here. Crime scene investigations Strengthening skills in collecting evidence from crime scenes involving synthetic drugs Document examination Providing law enforcement with skills and tools to identify fraudulent documents Advanced investigative techniques Providing tools and training to disrupt criminal networks involved in synthetic drug trafficking Judicial support Providing training and tools to prosecute and adjudicate synthetic drug cases Darknet investigations Building capacity of law enforcement to investigate online trafficking of synthetic drugs Anti-money laundering Strengthening capacities to respond to laundering of synthetic drug proceeds Corruption Providing guidance to prevent and address corruption in forensic drug analysis Early warning systems Supporting countries to develop their national early warning systems for new and emerging drugs Disposal Supporting establishment of national disposal plans for seized substances Legislative guidance Providing guidance to policymakers seeking to strengthen legal frameworks to counter synthetic drugs Global networks Enabling information sharing to address synthetic drugs through global networks, such as INLOD, FIAD, and JUST BENEFICIARY COUNTRIES // Where do we do it? Responding to the international need for a comprehensive and transnational approach to synthetic drugs, the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy supports the implementation of its activities in 130 countries. Learn more about where the Synthetic Drug Strategy is being implemented below. (Note: This map was created by commercial software. The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.) COLLABORATING PARTNERS // How do we do it? Activities are implemented through partnerships within UNODC, across the United Nations system, and with international and regional organizations. These collaborations enable the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy to harness synergies, break down silos, and deliver the most relevant and effective responses to the global synthetic drug problem. Our collaborating partners include: Laboratory and Scientific Services, Passenger and Cargo Control Programme, CRIMJUST, Global Programme on Cybercrime, Global Programme against Money Laundering,  Global Maritime Crime Programme, UNODC Regional Offices, Corruption and Economic Crime Branch, Research and Trend Analysis Branch, World Health Organization (WHO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), United Postal Union (UPU), International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), World Customs Organization (WCO), United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Labor Organization (ILO), Interpol, and more.  Have a question about the Strategy? Send an email to [email protected]. Synthetic Drugs Twitter LinkedIn Youtube Home Contacts