Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats – Report

In July 2023, the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats was launched as a new effort to disrupt drug traffickers, dismantle the supply chain for fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, and save lives – in America and abroad.  Since then, the Coalition has grown to include over 160 governments and 15 international organizations working together to prevent the manufacturing, trafficking, and distribution of illicit drugs, detect emerging drug threats, and promote effective public health interventions.  Since its inception, the Coalition has helped transform the international policy landscape, elevating countries’ awareness and attention to the challenge of illicit synthetic drugs and has generated important new measures at the country and international levels.  Its call to action has had a practical impact, resulting in over a dozen countries taking on leadership roles in the fight against synthetic drugs over the next year.

Today the Department is releasing a report summarizing results from an unprecedented international effort over the past 18 months to address the global public health and security threats posed by synthetic drugs.  This report outlines the Coalition’s steps to develop a comprehensive set of actions for tackling synthetic drugs and highlights the contributions of over 1,600 experts and the efforts of the Coalition’s Working Groups, international coordinators, and U.S. officials.  Continued global attention and cooperation are essential for ensuring the fullest implementation of the recommendations and initiatives reflected in this report.

The full report may be viewed at www.globalcoalition.us.  For further information, please e-mail INL-PAPD@state.gov or follow INL on X and Instagram @StateINL.