Rise In Cocaince Use

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LONDON, March 3, (PRINTWORDS NEWS) There is a drastic rise in the use of cocaine. According to a survey, in London, over the period of last 12 years, there is an increase of cocaine use by 5 times. The Home Affairs Committee said, the cause of this might be a “dangerous misconception” that it is a safe drug. According to some, the images of celebrity using cocaine are often considered fashionable. Ordinary people get drawn to it thinking it to be safe and non-addictive.

The independent drug advisers of the government are on their way to launch a review on the dangers involved in cocaine use. According to Keith Vaz, the chairman of the Home Affairs Committee, “The fact that it [cocaine] seems to have become more socially acceptable and seen as a safe, middle-class drug is a myth that must be tackled, with much greater effort put into the demand side of the trade here in the UK. Cocaine is a dangerous and lethal drug.”

According to a report, about 25 to 30 tonnes of cocaine came in the United Kingdom last year. Only 3.5 tonnes out of those were seized. The MPs hold judges responsible for handling the issue leniently. According to them, the police should be more strict while handling the cocaine dealers. This might help in the the reduction of cocaine use.

The Commons Home Affairs Select Committee has pointed out that there is an increase in number of people using this drug. The number of people seeking treatment has also risen. However, the street prices of cocaine have decreased. It has become as less as pound 2 for a line of cocaine.

The chief executive of the charity DrugScope, Martin Barnes said, “Although cocaine retains some of its image as a drug for the rich and famous, this has changed with the fall in price, purity and increased availability.” The situation needs to be controlled in order to prevent further cocaine usage.

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