EMCDDA | Prevalence maps — prevalence of drug use in Europe →
These interactive maps shows patterns of drug use throughout Europe based on the most recent data from 2006-2011 provided by the EMCDDA.
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Illicit Drug Data Report 2011-12 | Australian Crime Commission. →
The Illicit Drug Data Report provides a statistical overview of illicit drug arrests and seizures as well as profiling the current situation, national impact and the emerging trends and threats of illicit drugs in Australia.
Synthetic marijuana among top three substances abused by high schoolers - baltimoresun.com →
Synthetic marijuana ranked in the top three substances abused by the nation's high school students in 2012, according to a new report compiled by the Center for Substance Abuse Research.
Synthetic Marijuana Third Most Reported Substance Used by U.S. High School Students →
This report by CESAR shows the most commonly used drugs by American high school students (14-18 years old).
Bogotá quiere de aliada a la marihuana - BBC Mundo - Noticias →
Authorities in Bogota, capital of Colombia, are considering the use of marijuana to treat people addicted to basuco, a drug similar to crack cocaine.
Extent of illicit drug use and dependence, and their contribution to the global burden of disease : The Lancet →
This paper summarises data for the problem use of amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, and opioids.
Bolivian Drug Control Efforts: Genuine Progress, Daunting Challenges | Washington Office on Latin America →
Canada has joined the UK, USA, Italy, Sweden in objecting to Bolivia rejoining the 1961 UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs; Bolivia demands respect for cultural traditions/medicinal practices of indigenous populations.
Objections to Bolivia’s reservation to allow coca chewing in the UN conventions (UPDATED) →
Canada has joined the UK, USA, Italy, Sweden in objecting to Bolivia rejoining the 1961 UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs; Bolivia demands respect for cultural traditions/medicinal practices of indigenous populations.
Brazil Reaches Across Border - WSJ.com →
Brazil appears to be adopting a more traditional 'Drug War' approach, despite regional moves away from this policy
Report on Drug Use in the Americas 2011 →
This report analyses the risks associated with drug consumption and the ease of access to drugs in the Americas.