A Firsthand Look at Portugal's Drug Policy

A Firsthand Look at Portugal's Drug Policy

Filed under: drug addiction statistics

“It was… confirmed that Portugal has not become a destination for drug-tourism nor has there been a boom in the number of users following the decriminalization,” reported Portugal's Institute on Drugs and Drug Addiction in 2009. … for Drugs and Drug …
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With meagre resources, little hope for thousands of druggies

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The National Household Drug Use Survey which is in progress will provide updated information on the extent and trends of drug use, providing recommendations on intervention strategies. The survey is carried out by partners of Pakistan Bureau of …
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Tampa Bay High Schools Undergo 3-week Takeover To Combat Prescription

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Many believe that prevention of first-time use by young people is the only answer to combat the epidemic. Statistics from a preliminary survey released this week, confirm that rising incidences of teens abusing prescription drugs is prevalent among the …
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