Pubdate: Tue, 28 Jun 2005
Source: China Daily (China)
Contact:   http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/911

MOST OF DRUG ADDICTS UNDER 35: REPORT

The number of drug users in China is on the rise. According to the Beijing 
Daily Messenger, there are 791 thousand drug users in China, a seven per 
cent increase compared with 2003.

Most of them are under 35.

The paper says that Chinese government is going to step up the fight 
against drugs. The plan is for tougher laws, encouraging people to report 
suspected drug users, setting up supervision and evaluation systems and 
promoting international anti-drug cooperation.
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