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.

Four spheres of action:

• Sphere 1: Multilateralism and international cooperation
• Sphere 2: Early warning on emerging synthetic drug threats - Preventing crises before they happen
• Sphere 3: Promote science-informed health responses - “Science for health”
• Sphere 4: Strengthen counternarcotic capacity and support international operations to disrupt trafficking in synthetic drugs