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Written by: Zheng Qiuling
2020-04-06 18:27
Date of last update: 2020-04-06 18:27The Anti-Drug Standing Committee announced that the overall number of drug abusers reported last year fell by 17% from 2018, from 6,752 to 5,614. Heroin continues to be the single most commonly used drug, commonly known as "meth" Amphetamines are still the most commonly used psychotropic drugs. The number of reported cannabis users continued to rise. Last year, there were 506 people, an increase of 5% from 483 in 2018. Among the reported young drug users under the age of 21, cannabis was most frequently used, and the number of people reported to have used it increased by a large amount. %, From 154 to 228.
Anti-drug commissioner Luo Cuiwei said that in recent years, individual overseas jurisdictions have legalized recreational use of cannabis. Different forms of cannabis-containing products are sold in local stores or online stores, which may make the public, especially young people, mistakenly believe that cannabis is harmless.
The Anti-Drug Standing Committee announced that the number of reported marijuana users continued to rise. (Profile picture)
According to the latest statistics of the Central Archives of Drug Abuse, the total number of reported drug abusers in 2019 decreased by 17% compared with 2018, from 6,752 to 5,614, while the number of reported drug abusers under the age of 21 increased slightly by 1%, from 474 The number rose to 479.
The number of people reported to have smoked cannabis continued to rise, an increase of 5% from 2018, from 483 to 506. Among the reported youth drug abusers under the age of 21, marijuana is the most commonly used psychotropic drug, and the number of people reported to have reported a substantial increase of 48%, from 154 to 228.
As for the number of drug abusers reported for the first time, it was 11% lower than in 2018, from 1,727 to 1,544. Among them, 46% were young adults aged 21 to 35. The median age of drug abusers reported for the first time (i.e., the time from the initial drug use to the filing by the filing agency) was 5.5 years, while the 2018 figure was 4.9 years, indicating that the problem of hidden drug use persisted.
The number of people reported to have used narcotic analgesics last year fell from 3,627 in 2018 to 2,874, a drop of 21%. The number of people reported to have used psychotropic substances also dropped by 13% from 2018, from 4,000 to 3,471. In the first reported cases, the number of people who used psychotropic drugs was 1,336, which continued to exceed that of 181 people who took narcotic analgesics.
Among the total reported drug abusers, heroin continues to be the single most commonly used drug, but the number of drug abusers fell 21% from 2018, from 3,626 to 2,872. The most commonly used psychotropic drug is still "meth", and the number of people who use it has dropped by 18% from 2018, from 1,570 to 1,291.
Dr. Zhang Jianliang, chairman of the Standing Committee on Narcotics Control, said today (6th) that the number of people who smoke cannabis continues to rise and the situation deserves attention. He pointed out, "Cannabis is a drug that can cause addiction, hallucinations, intellectual impairment, anxiety, and depression. The public should recognize the scourge of marijuana. Young people should also be vigilant at all times and do not try drugs because of curiosity or peer pressure. "I appeal to those who encounter drug problems, or find that their family members or friends are troubled by drug problems, they can call the narcotics department's instant messaging service 98 186 186 or the 24-hour hotline 186 186 for help.
Anti-drug commissioner Luo Cuiwei said: "In recent years, individual overseas jurisdictions have legalized recreational use of cannabis. Different forms of cannabis-containing products are sold in local stores or online stores, which may make the public, especially young people, mistakenly believe that cannabis is harmless. Insights In this connection, we will continue to strengthen our publicity work, provide correct information about the marijuana scourge, correct misconceptions about this drug, and assist the public in identifying cannabis products and avoid falling into the wrong net. "
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