Overview:

• Objective: Analyze global trends in illicit drug supply and usage, focusing on opioids, amphetamines, and cocaine, to understand their socio-economic and health impacts.
• Key Focus: Data Analysis, Visualization, Policy Implications, Youth Usage Trends, Production Hotspots.
• Deployment Status: Completed.

Technologies Used:

Key Insights:

Step-by-Step Analysis:

1. Data Collection: Gathered data from global sources, including UNODC reports, government surveys, and academic studies.
2. Data Cleaning: Processed and cleaned datasets to remove inconsistencies and missing values using Python and Excel.
3. Trend Analysis: Analyzed trends in opioid, amphetamine, and cocaine usage among youth globally, focusing on socio-economic and cultural factors.
4. Production Hotspots: Identified key production regions (e.g., Colombia for cocaine) and their impact on global supply chains.
5. Visualization: Created interactive dashboards in Power BI and Tableau to visualize usage trends, rehabilitation costs, and production data.
6. Reporting: Compiled findings into a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations for policymakers.

Key Findings:

• Opioids: Youth opioid use is prevalent in the UK, US, and Egypt, with rehabilitation costs increasing by 33.2%.
• Amphetamines: Methamphetamine misuse is rising among youth in Australia, West Africa, and Thailand, with 1 in 3 Thai students aged 13-18 reporting usage.
• Cocaine: Colombia remains the largest producer, with 95% of stimulant-related overdoses linked to cocaine.

Project Impact:

• Provided actionable insights for policymakers to address drug abuse and trafficking.
• Highlighted the need for targeted rehabilitation programs and youth education initiatives.
• Raised awareness about the socio-economic and health impacts of illicit drug markets.

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