Objective: a Drug-Free Europe
Drugs are more that just another social problem. Their use permeates all levels of society. Western Europe is the second largest market for illicit drugs after North America.
According to the European Commission, in the European Union there are up to two million problem drug users.
Drug consumption, particularly among young people, is at historically high levels. A growing concern is the incidence of HIV/AIDS among drug users. Over 8000 people, mainly young men in their 20s and 30s, die of a drugs overdose each year. Drug abuse remains high even if it seems to be leveling off in some Member States.
There is more and more evidence of an increase in the use of cocaine among young Europeans. Estimates show that around 9 million Europeans have used it and that between 3 and 3.5 million have tried the drug in the last year, while as many as 1.5 million are classified as regular users.
The Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe has been formed in response to the dramatic increase in demand for their antidrug activities after it was obvious that there was a real need to coordinate anti-drug public awareness campaigns throughout the European Union
Drugs are more that just another social problem. Their use permeates all levels of society. Western Europe is the second largest market for illicit drugs after North America.
According to the European Commission, in the European Union there are up to two million problem drug users.
Drug consumption, particularly among young people, is at historically high levels. A growing concern is the incidence of HIV/AIDS among drug users. Over 8000 people, mainly young men in their 20s and 30s, die of a drugs overdose each year. Drug abuse remains high even if it seems to be leveling off in some Member States.
There is more and more evidence of an increase in the use of cocaine among young Europeans. Estimates show that around 9 million Europeans have used it and that between 3 and 3.5 million have tried the drug in the last year, while as many as 1.5 million are classified as regular users.
The Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe has been formed in response to the dramatic increase in demand for their antidrug activities after it was obvious that there was a real need to coordinate anti-drug public awareness campaigns throughout the European Union
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