Europe in the face of an unprecedented drug crisis: more cocaine, fatal opiums and healthy chaos

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Between the availability of unprecedented cocaine, fake analgesics containing Human synthetic opiates And traffic networks, Narcotics problems in Europe are more complicated than ever. This was mentioned by the European Union Agency Agency (EUDA), which according to it affects illegal drugs throughout the mass due to addiction, increased the increase in The band’s violence And the excessive pregnancy of health systems.

“Today we face a The situation that changes quickly throughout EuropeHe told “Euronews” Alexis Goosdeel, the agency’s executive director. It is estimated that 7,500 people died from An overdose of the drug In 2023, compared to 7,100 of the previous year, according to the analysis. most The death of an overdose It has occurred by opioids, but the risks change with more people to artificial medications and consume multiple substances.

European Union officials have requested more initiatives to prevent and treat addiction, instead of limiting themselves to monitoring drug use, as well as the largest police efforts to Dismantling of criminal networks They are traffic with drugs. This is the latest data on illegal drug trends in the European Union, Norway and Torke, and what worries health authorities in the future.

Heroin and other opioids

The European opioids market changes, with other materials with the appearance of Long -term heroin risks. In 2023, the authorities dismantled 14 heroin production centers in Europe, most of them in the Netherlands.

After the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021 And they banned opium production in the following year, the European authorities warned that heroin might be difficult to find, which will resort to the risk derived from Ventanil or artificial opium materials.

A type of artificial opium material, called nitazeno, already causes problems in places such as Denmark and the NetherlandsWhere the health authorities have warned that people can buy false analgesics that already contain nitazen. In 2023, number Nitzen powders Discover in Europe three times. These drugs are so powerful that the small dose can endanger life.

Germany, France, Sweden, and Norway have informed the excessive dose related to Benazinos, according to Iowa, while these drugs seem responsible for an important part of the excessive deaths in Estonia and Latvia. “What we really see is people Buy molecules via the Internet “The belief that they are drugs, when they already contain other substances,” said Jusdale.

Cocaine is more powerful and easy to buy

Last year, some 4.6 million European adults Cooking cocaine, which makes it The illegal alarm is the most consumed of the mass. In addition, it is increasingly popular. In 2023, the European Union member states seized 419 tons of cocaineWhich means the seventh year in a row of standard seizures.

The greatest attacks occurred in Belgium (123 tons), Spain (118 tons) The Netherlands (59 tons), which are the main entry points for cocaine that are entered in Europe from other parts of the world.

Last year, Spain seized 13 tons of hidden cocaine in bananasFrom EcuadorThe greatest hidden from its history in one raid. Cocaine also develops in the European Union, where the authorities will disintegrate 34 production center in 2023. According to the report, the competitive market causes an increase in cocaine -related crime and gang violence.

Euda hopes that the number of people looking for it will be in the coming years AddictionBecause there is a delay of about 13 years between the first time that a person has proven cocaine and the first time looking for treatment. “We have to create the ability to prepare for treatment, because, at the present time, we are not ready.”

Cannabis

It is estimated that 8.4 % of adults, 24 million people, consumed cannabis last year, which makes it The most illegal drug is the most consumed in EuropeAccording to the report. Hemp attacks increased slightly by 2023 after the decrease in the previous year. The market value is at least 12100 million euros and is directed by Organized criminal groups The diversity, traffic and drug sale throughout Europe.

Cannabis can be common, but it does not exempt from health risks. It can cause or exacerbate Chronic respiratory problems and psychotic symptomsWith a greater risk of consumers in the long run. Meanwhile, a group of drugs known as artificial hemp is the cause of increased anxiety, according to Euda.

These very strong drugs can be added to grocery stores or others Hemp products Without people knowing, which increases the risk of poisoning or other health problems. Last year, European countries discovered 20 new hemp,, Which represents more than 40 % of the new materials determined by the European Union rapid alert system.

Possible consequences of hemp health are unknown, according to the report. However, it can be related to human poisoning or other problems because they have a ThC focus is very highThe active material for hashish that makes people feel their position. “Yes, there is a danger,” said Gusdel.