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Written by: Kong Fanxu
2021-03-29 19:28
Last update date: 2021-03-29 19:29
The drug abuse situation of young people has attracted much attention. The Anti-Drugs Standing Committee disclosed today (29th) that the overall number of drug abusers reported last year was 5,569.
Among the various types of drugs, marijuana smoking is the most common, which has increased by nearly 30% from the previous year to 673 people. Ketamine, which is commonly known as "Kate", has also increased by nearly 20% to 499 people.
The number of drug users under the age of 21 increased by 6% from the previous year to 525, of which 35% were students of the age group. The number of young people who smoked marijuana rose by 17% to 275, and the number of "Kes" rose by nearly 70% to 81.
The number of drug users under the age of 21 increased by 6% compared with the previous year to 525, and the use of "K" has increased by nearly 70%.
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Based on the latest statistics from the Central Archives of Drug Abuse Information, the Standing Committee of Narcotics Control pointed out that the overall number of drug abusers reported last year dropped by 4% compared with 2019, with 5,569 people. However, the relevant figures may be affected by the reduction in contact with reporting agencies under the new crown pneumonia epidemic, or reporting The information will take time to be relevant.
The number of reported marijuana use increased by 29% to 673, and the use of "Kate" rose by 18% to 499.
The number of drug users under 21 rose by 6% to 525
As for the number of drug users under the age of 21 last year, it rose by 6% to 525. Among them, students accounted for 35% of drug users in this age group, which was higher than the 26% in the previous year.
Among young people under the age of 21, smoking marijuana or "kidneys" increased by 17% to 275 or 69% to 81, respectively.
The number of drug users under the age of 21 increased by 6% from the previous year to 525, and the number of young people who smoked marijuana rose by 17% to 275.
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3,409 people ingested psychotropic drugs
The number of drug abusers reported for the first time last year dropped by 12% to 1,423. Among them, cannabis is the most commonly used drug, with 444 users, an increase of 28%.
The median "drug age" of drug users reported for the first time was 5 years, which was a decrease of 5.7 years from the previous year, but this reflects the continuing problem of hidden drug abuse.
The overall number of reported smoking of psychotropic drugs is 3,409, which continues to be more than the 2,842 reported to use narcotic analgesics.
Heroin remains the single drug type most commonly consumed, but the number of reported abusers decreased by 2% from the previous year to 2,837.
As for the psychotropic drug most commonly consumed is methamphetamine, commonly known as "meth," although the number of users has dropped slightly by 9%, there are still 1,223 people.
Methamphetamine, commonly known as "ice", is the most frequently used psychotropic drug.
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Anti-drug Commissioner: Smoking K can cause bladder atrophy
Dr. Li Guodong, Chairman of the Narcotics Standing Committee, said that cannabinoids such as cannabis and tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) are controlled dangerous drugs. Smoking can cause hallucinations, mental impairment, anxiety and depression, and may also lead to lack of comprehensive motivation. Symptoms make people lose motivation for things that were previously interesting.
Anti-drug Commissioner Law Cuiwei said that last year the number of people who took ketamine increased sharply, which would not only affect mental health, but also cause bladder atrophy and even bladder fibrosis after long-term use. A study by the University of Hong Kong has shown that the bile ducts of some smokers are damaged, and in severe cases, it can cause liver damage. Exhaustion.
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