TCMUN
CND
Commission on Narcotic Drugs
The Committee on Narcotic Drugs (CND) is the central policymaking body of the United Nations in the field of drug control. Established in 1946 by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the CND plays a key role in supervising the implementation of international drug control treaties and shaping global policies on drug-related matters. It is composed of 53 member states, elected by ECOSOC for four-year terms, with membership distributed to ensure equitable geographic representation. The Committee’s main responsibilities include monitoring the world drug situation, proposing measures to address illicit drug production, trafficking, and abuse, and making decisions on the scheduling of substances under the international drug control conventions. It also coordinates with other UN bodies, specialized agencies, and member states to promote balanced, evidence-based approaches that consider both health and security concerns. The CND meets annually in Vienna, with additional intersessional meetings as needed, to address emerging challenges and adopt resolutions guiding global drug policy. Through its work, the Committee on Narcotic Drugs influences international strategies to combat the world drug problem while fostering cooperation among nations.
Chairs
Abby Lucas
Hi my name is Abby and last year I attended the TCMUN and MITMUN conferences. In my free time I enjoy running track, traveling and spending time outdoors. I joined Model UN to learn more about international relations and global perspectives, and I'm super excited to meet this year's delegates!
Estella Campbell
I have participated in TCMUN 2025 and MITMUNC 2026. I am excited to have a new leadership position and teach new people, man!I love doing gymnastics and outdoor recreation. I have cows!
Topic 1:
Prevention of Elicit Drug Use by Youth
The glorification of illicit drug use has significantly influenced the prevalence of narcotics, marijuana, and alcohol among adolescents. The usage of drugs is at an all-time high, negatively impacting the development of the future generation. National impacts include widespread addiction among thousands and a large influx of usage among adolescents. An impact is the decline in education rates, as illicit drugs and alcohol have negative impacts on the endocrine system. International accessibility and conflict have become a dire issue in this decade. With this, difficulties within illicit drug transportation, border control, and childhood involvement have caused the rise in drug use to rise. UN actions include the introduction of legislation for the prevention of drug use as well as trafficking, with a direct focus on youth issues today. All countries in this block focus on one common goal: raising awareness, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and increasing access to education and treatment programs. One main program within the US is the SAMHSA to build a national prevention infrastructure. In many countries, large numbers of similar programs are starting to develop, as drug use and addiction are rising issues that are not going to decline without government and rehabilitation program intervention.
Topic 2:
Technology in Drug-related Crime
The global accessibility of drugs through the dark web has empowered drug cartels and contributed to substance abuse worldwide. Technology plays a critical role in this trend, as it allows people of all ages to access these dangerous substances easily. A major challenge with the black market is the absence of effective government regulation and protection to address these issues. Counterfeit medical products to transport drugs have also caused the deaths of thousands. Conflict between the cartel, the government, and dark web users has arisen. Among these, the deaths of thousands have occurred due to counterfeit drugs and opioid use. International accessibility and conflict have become a dire issue in this decade. With this, difficulties within illicit drug transportation, border control, and technological advances have caused the rise in drug use to rise. UN actions include the introduction of legislation for the prevention of drug usage as well as trafficking, with a direct focus on youth issues today. All countries in this block focus on one common goal: raising awareness, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and increasing access to education and treatment programs. One main program within the US is the SAMHSA to build a national prevention infrastructure. In many countries, large numbers of similar programs are starting to develop as drug usage and addiction are rising issues that are not going to decline without government and rehabilitation program intervention.