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Drug use amongst vulnerable young people

Most young people who experiment with drugs or use them recreationally — at parties, for example — do not develop serious drug problems. For these individuals, the greatest risks are associated with...

EU enlargement and drugs — challenges and perspectives

The perspective of a European Union consisting of up to 28 countries may raise some simplistic fears in the public domain as far as drugs are concerned. In particular, there are serious...

Treating drug users in prison — a critical area for health-promotion and crime-reduction policy

Estimates suggest that at least half of the EU's 356 000 prison population has a drug-use history and many of those entering prison have a severe drug problem. Prison does not necessarily...