Drug consumption increases in Cyprus

Economic crisis and high unemployment rate both had a negative impact on the volume of drugs consumed on the island.

Due to the depression, many young individuals have found the solution in the consumption of drugs – as reported by the Head of the Council to combat the use of drugs, Mr. Chrisanthos Georgiou.

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With the above statement, he gave his speech at the 21st conference of the.

Regardless of the fact that Cyprus has the lowest rate of the drug consumption in the EU, the figure has increased recently.

The main aim of KENTHEA is to reduce the addiction to drugs on the island and introduce the rehabilitation to the youth under 24 years.