"World Day Against Drugs and Trafficking" today and the need to address the scourge that plagues our society is more urgent than ever.
The numbers are frightening. According to KENTHEA data, there are 6.100 deaths from overdose in Europe, mainly heroin and other opioids. However, the number concerning Cyprus is also harsh, since statistically one person per month loses his life on the altar of white death. In 2014 in Cyprus there were 10 deaths, while cannabis remains the first substance of use among young people. A strong message of social mobilization Ionas Nikolaou sent on the occasion of today. "Each of us, considering his own potential, should join the common effort of society… in order to be able to give our youth what they deserve, the hope for tomorrow ", He said characteristically. The state is making a change in its philosophy so far, as with a relevant bill, users will now be treated as patients, with the aim of their detoxification and reintegration into society." We have submitted a bill, which essentially the user as a person who needs our help, needs treatment and not to be taken to prison for this action ", said the Minister of Justice In addition, the program "Turn 36 degrees in prisons" is implemented, which gives the possibility of detoxification to prisoners.