Despite the unprecedented counteraction taken by the world community, an interlocking network of heavily financed and armed criminal drug trafficking organizations have become bolder and more ruthless. The danger of undermining and paralyzing the political institutions and economies of some countries has never been greater as is the danger to the lives of political leaders, jurists, journalists, and private citizens. The traffickers' declaration of war against a single country endangers the security and integrity of all countries and constitutes war against the whole international community. The response of the international community must be more forceful, more comprehensive, and more innovative. The dangers of drug abuse which, now become even more lethal because of the prevalence of AIDS, make it imperative that drug abuse prevention and treatment programs aimed at high risk groups be given priority attention. Annex.