Europeans and drugs

A man smokes cannabis in front of the Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, at a public consumption event at the start of a new law on Monday, 1 April

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Xylazine-induced lesions cover Amy Treglia's arms and other part of her body. Continued use of the drug causes abscesses that can require amputation.

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After the boom of CBD, authorities worry about HHC, which can be ingested, smoked or vaped, with effects similar to those of cannabis.

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In this Oct. 22, 2018 file photo, a fentanyl user holds a needle near Kensington and Cambria in Philadelphia.

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In this image taken from a video provided by the Italian Finance Police, an officer indicates to his dog where to search for cocaine among a load of bananas,

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Europe’s cocaine habit: How do EU countries compare?

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Cocaine use in Europe: How do EU countries compare?

The production of cocaine is no longer an offshore affair. With the increased availability of the drug in the EU, what does it mean for consumption?

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UK doctors warn about brain damage amid rising laughing gas cases

Calls for restrictions on the sale of nitrous oxide in local shops in the UK is growing after doctors see an influx of cases.

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Authorities in Belgium and the Netherlands are concerned about the amount of drugs being brought into Europe in shipping containers

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Record cocaine seizures in Belgian port of Antwerp last year

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Nitrous Oxide is often sold over the counter in small cylinders

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Belgium's Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne is interviewed in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022,

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Six EU countries agree to boost cooperation against drug crimes

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German authorities seized more than 16 tonnes of cocaine in the northern port city of Hamburg, Germany, February 24, 2020

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"Established drugs have never been so accessible and potent new substances continue to emerge," said EU drugs agency chief Alexis Goosdeel.

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Citizens in Malta will be allowed to grow up to four cannabis plants at home.

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Citizens aged over 18 will be allowed to carry up to seven grams of cannabis and grow up to four cannabis plants at home.

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A man at a drug rehabilitation center June 28, 2019, in Estonia, where a fentanyl epidemic was so severe its overdose death rate was almost six times the European average

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Misuse of pharmaceuticals, designer drugs pose European health threat

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The EU drug agency reported a drop in the use of party drugs such as MDMA during coronavirus lockdowns

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EU agencies blame globalisation and technology for rise in drug trafficking

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Europeans spend billions of euros on drugs each year, making it a "major source of income for organised crime", Europol and the EU's drugs agency said in a joint report.

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FILE PHOTO: Cannabis plants grow inside the Tilray factory hothouse in Cantanhede, Portugal

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Luxembourg could become first EU country to fully legalise cannabis

In an interview with Politico, Health Minister Etienne Schneider confirmed his government's plans to legalise production and consumption of cannabis for recreational purposes, while calling other European countries to do the same.

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Synthetic opioid drugs like fentanyl are a 'growing concern' in Europe, says drug agency

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Over 104,000 cocaine seizures were reported in the EU in 2017, amounting to 140.4 tons. This is double the quantity seized in 2016. "Social media, encryption techniques and darknet marketplaces" are correlated with the increase.

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Killer drug fentanyl 'linked to 250 deaths in Europe'

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