Press Release: European Commission to strengthen rules to fight dangerous new synthetic drugs

Tougher action across the European Union is needed to tackle the growing problem of new synthetic drugs entering the market, according to a report by the European Commission.

The EU indentified a record number of 41 such psychoactive substances – which imitate the effects of dangerous drugs like ecstasy or cocaine and are sold legally – in 2010, up from 24 the previous year. The drugs, which can be just as dangerous as banned substances, are often sold over the Internet and in specialist shops. The report assesses the current EU rules on tackling new psychoactive drugs. The Commission plans to strengthen these rules to prevent such unsafe substances from being sold freely on the market.

ESO: Background Information: Press Release: Leading experts to review global developments in new drugs and ‘legal highs http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-leading-experts-to-review-global-developments-in-new-drugs-and-legal-highs/

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